Studio Info

Things To Plan For

Dance Terms

We have two terms for dance lessons (fall-winter & winter-spring), plus a summer program including dance camp and technique classes.

  • Term 1: Sep 11, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024
  • Term 2: Feb 5, 2024 - June 14, 2024
  • Dance Camp:

    dance camp

    • Week 1: July 8-12, 2024
    • Week 2: July 15-19, 2024
    • Week 3: July 22-26, 2024

    click here for more details

    Follow the directions on our online registration page to sign up!

  • Summer Technique: Tue, Wed, Thr through the summer. See social media and the Square Store)
  • Private Lessons: based on studio and faculty availability

 

Studio Holidays

We will be closed on the following dates this dance season:

  • Thanksgiving: Oct 9, 2023
  • Hallowe'en*: Oct 31, 2023
  • Holiday Break*: Dec 23 - Jan 7, 2024
  • Family Day*: Feb 19, 2024
  • March Break*: Mar 11-17, 2024
  • Good Friday*: Mar 29, 2024
  • Victoria Day*: May 20, 2024

*Competitive classes may be held on these dates

Shows and Events

Holiday Showcase

Our annual Holiday Showcase is a treat for friends and family. There will be raffle prizes, a yummy bake sale table and tons of dances that will put everyone the holiday spirit.

Show details can be found here

The Nutcracker Tea

Each year our ballet students work together to put on a production of the Nutcracker in the form of a tea. This is their opportunity to learn how to put on a production from start to finish - including set design, tickets, event management, stage management and baking (you need treats for a tea!). This is an exciting project that Dance Adventure has done since opening in 1999. It is also a wonderful afternoon of dance and delicious goodies!

Benefits & Community Performances

Each year our dancers are asked to perform at a variety of local shows and benefits. Please watch for signs at the studio for more information.

Year End Show

Friends and family are welcome to attend Dance Adventure's Year-End Show. All students will perform at each of the exciting and entertaining shows that you won't want to miss!

  • Location: Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo
  • Show Dates: (ticket info, times and show order to come)
    • Sun June 2, 9:30 am "Recreational & Competitive Show"
    • Sun June 2, 2:00 pm "Recreational & Competitive Show"
    • Sun June 2, 6:30 pm "Competitive Show"
  • Dress Rehearsal:
    • May 27, 5-10pm at Humanities Theatre


 

We’re often asked if there is a way for people to purchase gift cards for dance (e.g., if Grandma wants to help pay for costumes for Christmas). We’ve now added the ability to purchase electronic-gift cards which can be purchased by clicking the button to the left. Gift cards can only be used for studio items (e.g., term fees, costumes), but not for fundraising or comp-team related items.

Studio Policies

  • All class payments are required at the beginning of each dance term
  • Payments can be made by Square Invoice, Debit, Visa, MasterCard or eTransfer. Please make cheques payable to Dance Adventure KW Inc
  • Term, registration and costume fees include:
    • Weekly dance classes Sep-Feb (T1), Feb-Jun (T2)
    • Holiday Showcase video (T1)
    • Recital video (T2)
    • Recital costume (rec)
    • Group photos (digital)
  • Things not included in these fees:
    • Dance shoes/attire for class
    • Tickets to Holiday Showcase and Recital
    • Individual photos, prints, posters, etc.
  • The Annual Registration Fee is non-refundable and is required for each dancer upon registration
  • Costume fees are additional. Costumes are required to be purchased for our recitals and competition entries. Payment for recital costumes is required at the beginning of term 2. Competitive costume deposit is required at the start of October. Rec costume fees are refundable, upon request, until March 1 for recreational classes.
    *Important: if your dancer will not be taking part in the Year End Recital it is the parent's responsibility to advise the instructor for each class as well as the desk staff prior to March 1 else you will be charged for the costume.
  • In the event of a Snow Event or other short-term (e.g. 1-2 day) Emergency Declaration, dance classes will be cancelled at the discretion of our staff.
  • If we are required to suspend in-studio classes for a prolonged period due to an Emergency Declaration or other required closure(s), dance classes will continue online when possible and appropriate. Clients will continue to pay for the balance of the term. Clients who elect to drop-out as a result of this change will be provided a pro-rated refund, less a 10% administrative fee.
  • Payment plans are available and may be subject to an administrative fee
  • Pro-rated refunds for dance classes are available, upon request, until the 80% point of the term.
  • The competitive costume fee is a deposit toward competition group-dance costumes (solos, duets, etc. are not included). Payment is required at term 1 registration.
  • Non-sufficient fund payments are subject to a $45 fee. Insufficient funds for payment-plan scenarios are subject to a $45 fee
  • Dancers, family members and guests to Dance Adventure KW Inc. facilities or sanctioned events agree to report unsafe conduct or conditions to studio staff or a studio representative
  • Dance Adventure KW Inc. reserves the right to utilize images of, or quotes from, dancers, family members and guests to the studio or studio sanctioned events in studio related promotional material