Private Lessons

Private lessons to focus on your unique needs! Book a single lesson or packages of 5 and 10 lessons are available.

Summer Evening Classes

Summer evening classes are a great way to dip your toe into dance or add some extra classes to your schedules!

Summer camp registration OPEN NOW!

Dancing your way through the summer is a wonderful way to stay active and enhance creativity, discover your love of dance, or continue to grow and improve your practice.

At YDA there is a camp for everyone! Please see below for our 2021 IN STUDIO summer camp program descriptions and schedule.
Very Limited Enrollment. Class sizes are reduced to meet Health & Safety requirements. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Looking for ZOOM classes? We have those too! Summer evening classes keep you dancing with a busy daytime schedule.
Scroll below camp information to see our in-person evening class schedule.

**Please note: attending 1 week of dance intensive summer camp, minimum, is a requirement of the competitive team.* Due to Covid-19 we do offer a zoom option to meet these requirements. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Summer 1/2 Day Camps

Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Fee: $125.00 + HST

Summer Schedule

Summer Full Day Camps

We offer a number of different summer camps for all ages, so that there’s something for everyone! Follow the link below to see a sample of offerings.

Summer Schedule

FULL DAY CAMPS – 6 YRS & UP (9 am – 4 pm) Monday – Friday

Gymnastics Camp & Acro Dance Intensive Camp

These camps are geared towards students who are looking to increase flexibility, strength, dance, gymnastics and acrobatic technique and skills. Our certified instructors take pride in teaching safe and proper technique when executing acrobatic tricks, including stretch and conditioning exercises. Rotated throughout the week, there will also be lessons in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and contemporary. Some experience of acrobatics or gymnastics is required for this camp. The week will end with a choreographed routine which will be presented to families and friends on the final day of camp.

Dance & Drama - Musical Theatre Camp

Were you born to perform? Explore the world of musical theatre in a fun and nurturing environment, where everyone gets to perform. You will explore dance, vocal music and acting as they relate to the musical. You will learn about the various elements of a theatrical production, from the writing and developing of the script to the final performance, which will be presented to families and friends on the final day of the camp. No experience required.

Dance Intensive Camp - Recreational & Competitive weeks

These camps are geared towards students who are looking to increase flexibility, strength, dance, gymnastics and acrobatic technique and skills. Our certified instructors take pride in teaching safe and proper technique when executing acrobatic tricks, including stretch and conditioning exercises. Rotated throughout the week, there will also be lessons in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and contemporary. Some experience of acrobatics or gymnastics is required for this camp. The week will end with a choreographed routine which will be presented to families and friends on the final day of camp.

Ballet Boot Camp – Competitive

Designed for dancers who want a challenging summer dance experience and to improve their level of ballet technique to prepare them for the next dance season. Students will participate in daily ballet technique classes, preparatory pointe or pointe (age specific) and will learn variations, contemporary dance, floor barre as well as core, balance and toning exercises. Dancers will be introduced to Progressing Ballet Technique, an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory to achieve their personal best in classical ballet. Conditioning exercises using a fit-ball and other small equipment are used to activate specific muscle groups.

Dancers will learn choreography from some of the most popular ballets, which will be reinforced with a brief history lesson about ballet. Dancers will enjoy watching the “ballet of the day” movie during the lunch break.

1/2 DAY CAMPS – 3 – 6 YRS (Register for 2 half day camps to stay all day!)

Munchkin Movement Camps

Extended hours available for an additional fee. Ask us for details. This half day program is where young dancers will be introduced to basic concept of dance through creative movement in a safe, age appropriate and fun atmosphere. Children will also participate in arts and crafts, music and mime and other dance related activities.

Each week features a different theme that provides students with a wide program variety. This is especially great for those who want to attend more than one camp. The Circus Performers week include some basic gymnastic skills for those who love to tumble and ninjas in training can hone in on their skills during our Superheroes Camp! Students will showcase their efforts with a final performance on the last day of camp.

NOTE: Campers are to provide their own drinks, peanut free snacks and lunch.