Joy of Dance offers fun and energetic dance classes for kids in the GTA. Kids learn the FUNdamentals of dance, concept of body awareness/wellness, body coordination, or social skills, (making friends) and how to build self-esteem. Qualified dance instructors teach all our kids dance classes in an age-appropriate setting. Students and parents are welcome to visit us to view our kid-friendly classes and facilities.
Kids Dance Classes
for Ages 3-5
FALL/WINTER 2025/2026 TERM: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
WINTER/SPRING 2026 TERM: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 TO SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Scheduling Note:
There will be NO kids classes on Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving holiday. There will be NO kids classes from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Saturday, January 3, 2026. Classes resume Sunday, January 4, 2026.
There will be NO kids classes between Tuesday, March 17 to Saturday, March 21, 2026, for March Break. NO kids classes will be held on Friday, April 3, Sunday, April 5 and Monday, April 6 for the Easter weekend. NO kids classes will be held on Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day.
Dance Showcase
Our Fall/Winter 2025/2026 Showcase will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Convention Centre. Ticket Prices: TBD.
Our Winter/Spring 2026 Showcase will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Convention Centre. Ticket Prices: TBD.
Available Classes
Ballet 3-5
Ballet dance classes for kids 3 to 5 are a blend of creative movement and early Ballet. Developing balance, expression, and coordination is achieved through a playful approach that includes running, jumping, twirling and skipping. We make it fun by storytelling through movement and music.
Ballet Attire
GIRLS
Shoes: (canvas or leather ballet slippers in ballet pink or skin tone) Tights: ballet pink or skin tone, Body Suit: any colour, Skirt: if desired. Hair: tidy, preferably in a bun
BOYS
Shoes: (canvas or leather ballet slippers black or white), Pants: Fitted or loose athletic shorts or black or navy fitted legging, Top: white fitted t-shirt, Hair: out of the face.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Hip Hop 3-5
In our Kids Hip Hop classes they will learn the FUNdamentals and latest moves now popular in music videos. Age-appropriate choreography.
Attire for Boys and Girls
Clothes: loose fitting e.g. long/short sleeved tops and short/legging/sweatpant bottoms, Shoes: indoor sneakers, preferably not black soled, Hair: anything that helps keep it out of their face.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Instructors
Maya Gale-Buncel
Ballet
Kimberly Pilc
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz
Rachel Zinck
Ballet
CLASS FEE PER AGE GROUP
$406/$444/$482
plus HST
per term
NOTE: AGES 3-5 $406 | 5-12 $444 | TEENS $482
STUDENT COSTUMES AND SHOWCASE TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TERM FEES
Signing Up Is Easy
Step 1
Create your profile and a profile for your child
Step 2
Register yourself or your child into class
Step 3
Pay online or by phone
Experience the joy of dance with us