Celebrating 24 years!
MARKHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
Are you looking for a dance studio that offers so much more than just dance classes? Look no further! At Markham School of Dance, we are committed to providing your child with an extraordinary dance journey that encompasses confidence building, growth mindset learning, leadership training, and teacher training. Join us and become a part of our inclusive, family-oriented dance community.
It’s more than just dance…it's where "Every 'Body' Can Dance"!
Creative Movement ~ Ballet ~ Jazz ~ Tap ~ Acro ~ Hip Hop ~ Lyrical ~ Musical Theatre
From their first day of dance class 📅 till their high school Graduation🎓
✨ Find your Balance - in life and dance, balancing technique & hard work with fun & excitement 💃🕺
👶 Be a Kid - Age-appropriate dances, costumes, music, dance moves 🎶👗👟
🌱 Grow with us - growth mindset & personal growth, from your first day till graduation 🌟📈
🪄 Create the Magic - teamwork, community, leadership, teacher training & performances 🎭💪❤️
...Through DANCE!
Join our Dance Family!
Where it is about more than just DANCE...
- Confidence Building (ages 2-Grade SK)
- Growth Mindset (Grades 1-5)
- Leadership Training (Grades 7-10)
- Teacher Training (Grades 11-12)
- Inclusion, Family and Community
- Multiple Performance Opportunities!
Locations:
Markham West - Unionville
Prima Academy at 50 McIntosh Dr, Unit 115
Markham East - Box Grove
Dance Stars at 290 Copper Creek Dr.
Markham Central - Markville
Art of Dance at 180 Bullock Dr. Unit 201
Dance Classes and Program Information
Little Dance Stars™
Born in 2022 to Grade SK
A great introduction to dance for your little dancer including Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Creative Movement plus Parent and Tot classes for ages 1.5 (born in 2022) and up
Dance FUNdations™
For Grades 1 - 12
Students can select from one or all dance styles in: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, acro and musical theatre. These fun, age-appropriate programs focus on establishing a strong foundation in dance
LEAD with the ARTS™
For Grades 7 -12
Students in the performance program for Grades 7 and up may be selected for the LEAD with the ARTS program and will learn leadership skills, assisting classes and mentoring younger dancers. Teacher training offered for students ages 16-18.
THEATRE STARS
Musical Theatre Production
for Grades 1 -12
Part of the Dance FUNdations Program - For students who love to sing dance and act. You get to be the star of the show being assigned a character to portray and act out in 3 or more performances a year.
Dance Company Program
The Dance Company is our Performing and Competition Team. We offer what part-time competition maximum of 6 hours per week and dance exams with an internationally recognized dance association called the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD).
International Performance Program (IPP)
For students who want a unique and memorable dance experience they can join an additional performance opportunity every 2-3 years with our IPP Program. Destinations include: Disney World Florida 2017, New York City 2019, Disneyland California July 2024 and Paris TBA
DISNEYLAND DANCE PARADE! Markham School of Dance has been invited to perform in the Disneyland Dance Parade in California! Dancers will be performing on Main Street USA in the Summer Dance Parade July 2026...
If your child loves Disney and Dancing be sure to register for this amazing event.
The event includes:
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Dance Parade Performance down Main Street, U.S.A.® at Disneyland® Park
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Original Parade choreography
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Dancers must be 7 years old by July 1, 2026
- Dance Performance
- Dance Workshop
- Optional: add ons include 1 day at Universal Studios California, a bus tour of LA.
How to register? email us at info@markhamschoolofdance.ca for details
Join us for our 24th Dance Season in 2025!
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Dance Classes are offered in Ballet Dance, Jazz Dance, Tap Dance, Acro/Acrobatics (Gymnastics) Dance, Modern Dance, Lyrical Dance, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop Dance.
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Performing Arts Classes are offered in Acting, Vocal (Singing) and Musical Theatre Dance
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Class placement on age and ability
- 3 Convenient Locations in the Markham Area
- In-Person or Online dance and performing arts classes
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Students benefit from highly trained, Professional Staff
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Progressive Class Curriculum including warm up, technique, and choreography
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Dance Examinations available in: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern
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Family friendly environment with age appropriate movements and music
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Performances, 3 annual Recitals plus additional In-Person Performance Opportunities
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Student Dance Company (Performance and Part-time Competition Team) for youth ages 7-18
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International performance opportunities such as Disneyland California 2014 and 2024, 2026, Disney World Florida 2008 and 2017, New York 2015 and 2019, Europe TBA
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Dance Workshops and Parades
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Annual Community Dance Mob
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