Foundations

Recital Classes

Ages 3 years to 6 years

Foundations Recital classes run from September to June. Our professionally designed curriculum is theme-based and progresses from month to month; each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre.

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Recital Classes Overview

Ages 3 – 4

  • Toddler Tots
    • Ballet & Tap
    • Performs in Recital
  • Add a session class HERE!
    • Session classes do not participate in Recital

Ages 4 – 5

  • Tiny Tots
    • Ballet & Tap
    • Performs in Recital
  • Hip Hop Tots
    • Performs in Recital
    • Can be added on if enrolled in Tiny Tots

Ages 5 – 6

  • Kinder Stars
    • Ballet & Tap
    • Performs in Recital
  • Hip Hop Tots
    • Performs in Recital
    • Can be added on if enrolled in Kinder Stars

Ages 6 – 7

  • Rising Stars
    • Tap, Jazz & Acro
    • Performs in Recital
  • Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet
    • Competes at two local  Competitions
    • Performs in Recital
    • Can be added on if enrolled in Rising Stars
  • Hip Hop Stars
    • Can be added on if enrolled in Rising Stars & Pre-Primary Ballet

Class Details & Registration:

Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots & Kinder Stars

Ages 3 to 6 years // Ballet & Tap Recital Class
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm

Foundations Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots and Kinder Stars focus on movement and music in Pre-Ballet and Tap. Our professionally designed curriculum is theme-based and progresses from month to month; each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre. Our Foundations program is perfect for new and experienced dancers!

Toddler Tots

Ballet & Tap
Ages 3 to 4 years

  • Toddler Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Tiny Tots

Ballet & Tap
Ages 4 to 5 years

  • Tiny Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Kinder Stars

Ballet & Tap
Ages 5 to 6 years

  • Kinder Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Pink” Weissman Tank Dress (#D12300)
  • “Pink” Weissman Tights (#W990C or #W900C)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Patent or Black Leather Mary Jane Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun or ponytail

Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts (or Sweat Pants for Tap)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • Black Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Black Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Boys Lace-Up Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots and Kinder Stars Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($193.13), November 1 ($193.13), January 1 ($193.13) and March 1 ($193.13) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Toddler Tots (Ages 3-4) Class Times:

Toddler Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022
Choose the class time that works for you:

Tiny Tots (Ages 4-5) Class Times:

Tiny Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021
Choose the class time that works for you:

Kinder Stars (Ages 5-6) Class Times:

Kinder Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020
Choose the class time that works for you:

ADD ON Hip Hop Tots 

Ages 4 to 5 years // Hip Hop Recital Class
This class is specifically for students enrolling in Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 6th at 1:00pm

ADD ON a Hip Hop Tots class that also performs in our Year-End Recital on June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm! Hip Hop Tots can be ADDED ON if your dancer is also enrolled in Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars.  Students MUST be enrolled in Foundations Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars to enroll in Hip Hop Tots.

Hip Hop Tots Dress Code:
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Indoor all white runners
  • Hair pulled off the face / in a bun or ponytail

Hip Hop Tots Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($193.13), November 1 ($193.13), January 1 ($193.13) and March 1 ($193.13) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Hip Hop Tots (Ages 4-5) Class Time:

Hip Hop Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2021

Rising Stars

Ages 6 to 7 years // Tap, Jazz & Acro Recital Class
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in BOTH our Evening Recitals on June 5 & 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Our Foundations Rising Stars class includes tap, jazz and acrobatics and is a 1.25 hour class once a week. The professionally designed curriculum for this class is theme-based and progresses from month to month, and each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre.

At this level, it is recommended that dancers also take Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet AND Foundations Hip Hop Stars in addition to Rising Stars. 

Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet (Competition & Recital) and Hip Hop Stars (Recital) registration can be requested by emailing hello@reginadancecity.ca following Foundations Rising Stars registration.

Rising Stars Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Pink” Weissman Tank Bodysuit (#MT12456)
  • “Pink” Weissman Skirt with Bow (#S9010) (Optional)
  • “Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Beige Leather Low-Heel Tap Shoes (Bloch Mary Jane or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun on ponytail
Rising Stars Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts (or fitted sweat pants for Tap)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • White Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • White Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Boys Lace-Up Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Rising Stars Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($222.00), November 1 ($222.00), January 1 ($222.00) and March 1 ($222.00) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Rising Stars (Ages 6-7) Class Times:

Rising Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2018 – Oct 31, 2019
Choose the class time that works for you:

WITHDRAWAL POLICY 10 MONTH PROGRAM // SEPTEMBER TO JUNE // FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM, PROGRESSIONS PROGRAM ALUMNI & ADULT PROGRAM

  • A parent/guardian must complete a cancellation form provided by Dance City prior to the next installment pay period (Prior to September 1, November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • Credits and/or refunds are not offered if cancellation form is not filled out before the next installment pay period (Prior to September 1, November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • If lessons are canceled between August 1st and August 31st, a $100 + GST cancellation fee is charged (per dancer).
  • I.e., cancellation form must be filled out on / or before July 31st.
  • If lessons are canceled prior to recital, recital costume becomes the property of Dance City.  No refunds provided.
  • Tuition fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Costume fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Registration fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Recital fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Refunds are not provided for any missed classes.

    Our Cancellation Form can be found HERE

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