YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM

Every Body Can Dance

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Every Body Can Dance |

INCLUSIVE & FUN YOUTH DANCE CLASSES IN OTTAWA

Our Youth Program follows the school year, starting in September and running until June. We have an open house for parents in December, and a year-end recital in June – both are great chances for your dancer to have fun performing!

We also have dance exams in the spring, following the BATD syllabus, which is a wonderful way to track progress and feel a sense of accomplishment (students get certificates and medals).

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OUR YOUTH CLASSES & STYLES

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INFANT DANCE

AGES 2-5 YEARS OLD

For these tiny dancers (parents are welcomed), we offer a ballet-based class that helps them meet development milestones, engage in communal learning, and find their own rhythm!

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STARLITE DANCE

AGES 4-6 YEARS OLD

For these young dancers, we offer ballet, jazz, and tap classes, which give them playful learning opportunities, fun with friends, and a developing sense of technique and focus.

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PRIMARY

AGES 6-8 YEARS OLD

For these growing dancers, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, and highland dance classes, with a focus on gaining confidence, strength, and power - all in a fun and safe environment.

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GRADE 1

AGES 8-10 YEARS OLD

For these exploring dancers, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, acro, contemporary, and highland dance classes, which are geared to increasing focus, fun, and vocabulary.

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GRADE 2

AGES 10-12 YEARS OLD

For these eager dancers, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, acro, contemporary, and highland dance classes, which provide a safe space for expression and artistry combined with technique.

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GRADE 3

AGES 12-14 YEARS OLD

For these young teen dancers, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, acro, contemporary, and highland dance classes, continuing our focus on technique and passion.

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GRADE 4

AGES 14-16 YEARS OLD

For these teen dancers, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, and highland dance classes, as they start to mature into artists.

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GRADE 5

AGES 16-18 YEARS OLD

For these teen dancers about to become adults, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, and highland dance classes, as a bridge to their future adult dancing.

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WHY DANCE FUSION STUDIOS?

✓ We believe on growing the love of dance for a lifetime

✓ We believe that safety, kindness, and strength are necessary for artistry

✓ We believe that community starts with our youngest dancers

✓ We believe that every body can dance

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

To register for dance classes at Dance Fusion Studios, fill out the registration form and select the classes your dancer would like to take. You can register here.
You can find all that information in our Parent Handbook, which is updated yearly. The handbook includes uniform information, closures and more! You can download your own copy here.
Prices for each class vary depending on the length and number of classes in the year. They range from $311 (for a 30 minute/week class) to $950 (90 minutes/week), which is split into four payments, due September 1, November 1, February 1, and April 15. (HST is added to all fees.)
There is also a $30 administration fee (one per family). We accept debit, credit, cash, cheques, or e-transfers. No refunds will be given on fees paid.
Payment should be made before your class. We accept debit, credit, cash, cheques, or e-transfers to payment@dancefusionstudios.com. We do not offer refunds on class fees.
Students must be in their dance uniform to participate in class, for safety and to foster a sense of team spirit and professionalism. They can mix and match any of these options for all our classes: blue bodysuit, skin-toned tights, blue skirt, black leggings, black shorts, DFS logo t-shirt. These must be purchased at the studio (except the shorts or leggings - any plain black will do).
Yes - dance shoes are necessary for safety (so your dancer won’t slip), but your dancer can start classes in just socks or bare feet until they get shoes. We do sell shoes through the studio, both used and new! Learn more here.
No, we’ll never make any dancer do what they’re not comfortable with. We do advocate for all of our youth dancers participating in the year-end recital, however, because it is such a great opportunity for confidence building, bonding with dance friends, and showing off all of their hard work.
The British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) was the first professional dance teacher’s association to be established in 1892. it is a global association that provides syllabi and exams in a variety of dance styles. Our teachers are qualified members of the association, and we use BATD syllabi as a way to help guide our safe and appropriate level progression.

If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!