York Dance Academy

Move for Movemeber
2025-11-23 - 2025-11-29 | YDA Aurora, 305 Industrial Pkwy S, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6X7, Canada
During the Move for Movember week, bring any male relative or friend to class for a minimum donation or $2 in support of Men’s Health & the Movemeber Foundation

Line Dancing Night!
2025-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | YDA Stouffville, 30 Innovator Ave., Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0V6, Canada
Wednesday November 5th
7:30-9:00pm
$20.00 per person

Hip Hop Workshop (Aurora)
2025-08-12 13:00 - 16:00 | YDA Aurora, 305 Industrial Pkwy S, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6X7, Canada
Get ready to bring the energy! We’re thrilled to be hosting a Hip Hop Workshop with Demi Essue on August 12th at our Aurora location. This is your chance to level up your skills, explore new styles, and challenge yourself in an exciting and supportive environment.
Each level receiving a full hour of training. The schedule is as follows:
1:00 to 2:00 PM – Beginner
2:00 to 3:00 PM – Intermediate
3:00 to 4:00 PM – Advanced
The cost is $25 per class. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your hip hop to the next level!
Please register through your parent portal or call/email the studio.

Teddy Bear Fundraiser (Stouffville)
2025-08-11 17:00 - 18:00 | YDA Stouffville, 30 Innovator Ave., Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0V6, Canada
Get ready to move!
Inspired by The Teddy Bear Workout Program created by Angela Tucker (YDA Director), this playful dance class teaches your little ones the joy of movement through music, dance, stretching, and a cool-down.
What to Expect:
Fun cardio/strength-building songs!
Creative movement & teddy bears!
$20.00
Proceeds donated to the Markham Stouffville Hosptial

Tap Workshop (Newmarket)
2025-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 | YDA Newmarket, 17665 Leslie Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 3E3, Canada
Get ready to make some noise! We’re excited to be hosting a Tap Workshop with Victoria Miller on July 28th at our Newmarket location. This workshop is a great opportunity to sharpen your tap technique, learn new rhythms, and challenge yourself in a fun setting.
Each level will receive a full hour of instruction. The schedule is as follows:
6:00 to 7:00 PM – Intermediate
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Beginner
8:00 to 9:00 PM – Advanced
The cost is $25 per class. Don’t miss your chance to grow your tap skills and learn from an inspiring instructor!

Broadway/Musical Theatre Workshop (Newmarket)
2025-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | YDA Newmarket, 17665 Leslie Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 3E3, Canada
Dancers and aspiring Broadway stars, this one is for you! We’re thrilled to be welcoming Adam Martino for a workshop on July 28th at our Newmarket location. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, refine your technique, and dive into a fresh and dynamic class experience.
Each level will receive a full hour of training. The schedule is as follows:
6:00 to 7:00 PM – Beginner
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Intermediate/Advanced
The cost is $25 per class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and take your dancing to the next level!
Please register through your parent portal or call/email the studio.

Teddy Bear Fundraiser (Aurora)
2025-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 | YDA Aurora, 305 Industrial Pkwy S, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6X7, Canada
Get ready to move!
Inspired by The Teddy Bear Workout Program created by Angela Tucker (YDA Director), this playful dance class teaches your little ones the joy of movement through music, dance, stretching, and a cool-down.
What to Expect:
Fun cardio/strength-building songs!
Creative movement & teddy bears!
$20.00
Proceeds donated to the Southlake Hospital

Teddy Bear Fundraiser (Newmarket)
2025-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 | YDA Newmarket, 17665 Leslie Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 3E3, Canada

Contemporary Workshop (Stouffville)
2025-07-14 18:00 - 21:00 | YDA Stouffville, 30 Innovator Ave., Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0V6, Canada
Get ready dancers! We’re excited to be hosting a Contemporary Workshop with Bryanna Persaud on July 14th at our Stouffville location. Dancers of all levels are welcome to join us for an inspiring evening of movement and creativity.
Each level will receive a full hour of focused instruction. The schedule is as follows:
6:00 to 7:00 PM – Beginner – Intro to Contemporary 7-11 years
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Intermediate/Beginner 10+
8:00 to 9:00 PM – Advanced – Previous Experence Required 13-21 years
The cost is $25 per class. Come explore, learn, and grow with us! This is a workshop you won’t want to miss!
Please register through your parent portal or call/email the studio.

Nutcracker 2022
2022-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Tickets for the Nutcracker are now on sale.
The performance is at 2:00 PM on December 18th.
Tickets can be purchased at Newtix.ca or by calling the box office at 905-953-5122.

Holiday Open House
2022-12-05 16:00 - 2022-12-18 21:00 | Ontario
From Monday, December 5th to Sunday, December 18th, dancers will be given the opportunity to invite immediate family members to come to their classes and view their progress so far. As there is limited studio space, dancers will be given a green or red invitation to indicate which week families are invited to attend. Please note, dancers are to attend both weeks. Please notify the desk if you are unable to attend the week you are invited to as the office will modify the “guest list” accordingly. During the open house, cameras are welcome; however, we ask that the flash be turned off as it is distracting for our dancers. We are still limiting bodies in the studio and this event is meant to be able to share your dancers’ progress and view what they do in class. Our recital performance happens in June and this will be the opportunity for you to invite extended family members to watch the show.

POP UP - Craft Class - Aurora
2022-05-15 13:00 - 14:30 | YDA Aurora, 305 Industrial Pkwy S, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6X7, Canada

POP UP - Craft Class - Stouffville
2022-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | YDA Stouffville, 30 Innovator Ave., Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0V6, Canada

VALENTINE'S DAY VIRTUAL DANCE WORKSHOP
2021-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Come together and raise money for children’s mental health!
A dance workshop for our Dancing Together 6 Feet Apart campaign.
Raising awareness.
Creating community.
All for children’s mental health.
$40 Includes 4 virtual classes with Master Teachers and Competition Directors PLUS your own Dancing Together 6 Feet Apart t-Shirt sent directly to you!
Register on EVENTBRITE or email info@yorkdance.com
*already have a shirt? contact us for a discount code for the workshop only!
Valentine’s Day Virtual Dance Workshop – Dancing Together 6 Feet Apart uniting dancers around the world. Proceeds raised from the Dancing Together Six Feet Apart Campaign are donated to local, regional, and national Children’s Mental Health Organizations.
T-shirts are available in black or white, in crop or full length styles (fitted or unisex).

* 12:00 -1:00 – Jordana Cohen/Xtreme Dance Champions – Warm-up Stretch/Acro (Beg/Inter/Adv.)
* 1:00 – 2:00 – Rachelle Seguin/Elevation Dance Challenge – Jazz (Inter/Adv.)
* 2:00-3:00 – Natalie Sebastian/En Pointe & Just Dance – Ballet (Beg/Inter) – please bring a small scarf to dance with.
* 3:00-4:00 – Annie Wood/Breaking Bounds Dance Challenge – Contemporary (Inter/Adv.)

When you have received your T-shirt please take a photo of you in the shirt, doing your favourite dance step and tag your studio and #dancingtogether6feetapart
Payment and registration can also be done by email to info@yorkdance.com. Interac e-transfers to be sent to payments@yorkdance.com. Please also provide us with your dancers t-shirt style, colour and size.
ALREADY HAVE A SHIRT? – contact us for a DISCOUNT CODE and attend the workshop for $20.
We are truly in this together!!

Drive for Show - YDA's 1st Annual Golf Tournament
2019-06-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Wooden Sticks Golf Club, 40 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1N2, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!
On Friday, June 21, 2019 we will be holding our first annual golf tournament at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge.
The purpose of this event is to fund-raise for YDA’s sponsorship program. Over the last number of years, there has been quite an increase in the costs for a competitive dancer to participate in high-level competitive programs. Unfortunately, many families encounter unforeseen financial circumstances that restrict their ability to continue to support their child’s dance training. To assist these dancers, we are very excited to introduce our very own scholarship program.
This tournament is a wonderful way to kick-off the program and have a great day with all of our participants! The day includes lunch & dinner, a round of golf, giveaways and a show (during dinner).
We are looking for both players and sponsors.
If you are interested please visit this form to register. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our sponsorship coordinator, Veronica Laxamana at info@yorkdance.com or by phone at 647-998-8432.

YDA Competitive Gala
2019-03-02 13:00 - 21:00 | Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8H1, Canada
It’s that time of year! We are so excited to kick off the 2019 competitive season with our competitive Gala.
The Gala showcases all of the wonderful numbers we have in store for the 2018/2019 competitive season! We are so excited to get this season started!
We are pleased to offer both Matinee and Evening shows.
Saturday, March 2
Matinee – 1pm
Evening – 7pm
Tickets are $26 per show or $47 for both (must call box office for this offer)
Tickets are to be purchased through the Newmarket Theatre Box Office through their website or by calling. Please see the side bar for contact details.

YDA Competitive Gala - Solo Night
2019-02-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8H1, Canada
It’s that time of year! We are so excited to kick off the 2019 competitive season with our competitive Gala.
We are pleased to first share with you our SOLO NIGHT. A beautiful evening to share our soloist numbers of the season.
Thursday, February 28 – 5pm
Tickets are $5 at the door.

Young Artists' Showcase
2019-02-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1T1, Canada
Come out this February to support your fellow YDA dancers as they perform in the Young Artists’ Showcase presented by Visual & Performing Arts Newmarket. This show is an exciting way to support the local arts community and see some other amazing acts from here at home!
Check out VPAN’s website for more details and to purchase tickets for the event. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
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YDA goes to NYC
2018-12-21 | New York City, United States
Join us on this incredible opportunity to see New York City and the great things it has to offer the dance world! It’ll be a wonderful weekend to bond with your team and explore the city.
Registration deadline is DECEMBER 21.
The trip will take place from May 16-20, 2019.

Elite Performance Mindset Workshop - Thinking and Acting
2018-10-28 12:00 - 15:30 | YDA Newmarket, 17665 Leslie Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 3E3, Canada
YDA is excited to announce that we have set up a 3 part workshop series, which will help dancers remove the stumbling blocks that prevent them from achieving ultimate success, taught by Elina Bagshaw (B.Sc., TC RAD, MNLP)
With over 40 years’ experience in the dance industry, Elina’s dance training included Ballet and Jazz. She completed Royal Academy of Dance exams at the Vocational Level and competed at numerous dance competitions throughout North America.
Elina has a lifelong connection with children during which she taught and choreographed Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical for 27+ years at both recreational and competitive levels. Combined with Elina’s fascination of science and how the brain works, her desire to instill confidence and achievement in children led her to open Aim Educational Services Inc. 8 years ago. Aim’s focus has been on academic performance and Mindset Mastery™.
Elina’s diverse background includes teaching, sales, entrepreneur, and being a mother. As a business owner, she is active in the community and is Co-chair of Ladies in Philanthropy for Southlake and an Activator with SheEO. Elina also received the Business Women’s Network of York Region award in 2015 for promoting Literacy. As a leader in training Mindset Mastery™ she speaks, teaches, trains and coaches regularly to both individuals and groups.
Due to Elina’s unique credentials and love of dance, she has combined Mindset Mastery™ with her technical dance skill knowledge and developed Elite Performance Mindset™ for Dancers. This program teaches dancers how to earn the achievement, awards and recognition they are looking for.
These workshops are offered to YDA competitive dancers at a fantastic rate. Please call our office for more details.
