WHY REGISTER AT STUDIO NORTH?
Here are some reasons why our
students and parents think you should!

• Professional, experienced and educated teachers and choreographers

• Quality training focused on technique, artistry and personal excellence

• Studio culture that encourages kindness towards classmates and to oneself

• Studio North is a feeder school for casting in the high end
  touring production of The Nutcracker,
  Unite In Dance and
  Island Youth Dance Companies

• Our students graduate into big things! - Dance Companies,
  Post Secondary Dance Degree Programs,
  High achieving academia and more!

Choose Your Program:
Recreational or
Performance Team

Recreational Program

If your dancer is looking to dance for fun, fitness, and skill-building in a positive, supportive environment, our Recreational Program is the perfect fit!

• Weekly classes, learning basic techniques

• Perform in the Year-End Recital

• Primary, Novice, and Junior Ballet classes perform in the annual Nutcracker

Performance Team Program

For dancers seeking a more serious and committed experience:

• Advanced technical training, conditioning, and exams

• 3–4 Vancouver Island dance competitions

• Opportunities for solo work and lead Nutcracker roles

• Various performance and training opportunities

Note:
Performance Team dancers must enroll in all mandatory classes.
A serious team commitment is required.

Program Descriptions

PRESCHOOL DANCE

Our Preschool Dance Program offers a joyful introduction to dance for children aged 3–4.
Designed to nurture creativity and confidence, this program blends ballet and jazz exercises to establish a strong technical foundation in a playful and supportive environment.
Through imaginative activities, rhythm games, and gentle movement, children build coordination, balance, and a lifelong love of dance.

SATURDAY DANCE

Our Saturday Jazz, Tap, and Ballet Combo Class introduces young dancers to multiple styles in just one hour — the perfect opportunity to discover what they love!
Students participate weekly and perform in our year-end recital at the Tidemark Theatre.

PRIMARY

Recommended for ages 5–6 and perfect for dancers in their first years of dance.
Students build basic technique and artistry in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Primary Ballet students participate in both our Nutcracker production and our year-end recital.

NOVICE

For dancers aged 6–8:

• Recreational Option: 1 weekly ballet class and/or the Jazz class

• Performance Team Option: 2 weekly ballet classes + Novice Jazz Choreo Class

Novice Ballet students perform in the Nutcracker.
All Novice dancers perform in the year-end recital at the Tidemark Theatre.

JUNIOR PROGRAM

Competitive program for dancers aged 7–10.
Students must take:

• 2 weekly ballet classes

• 1 jazz class

• Optional additional classes for preparation

Junior dancers participate in:

• Ballet Exams

• North Island Festival of Performing Arts

• Up to 2 additional island dance competitions

• Nutcracker Touring Company (by audition)

INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR, AND ADVANCED PROGRAMS

For dedicated dancers ready for intensive training:

• Full program enrollment required

• Participation in Ballet exams, competitions, workshops, and performances

• Nutcracker Touring Company auditions available

• Solo and small group choreography opportunities

Dancers must prioritize their studio classes and fully commit to the competitive team environment.

TWEEN AND TEEN RECREATIONAL CLASSES

For dancers who want to enjoy dance for fun and fitness!
A great introduction to various dance styles and basic techniques.
All recreational dancers perform at the year-end recital.

📩 Contact Us

For questions, placement advice, or more information:
Email: studionorthdance@gmail.com

Studio North Dance Academy
Campbell River
2025/2026 Season Schedule

-* indicates mandatory Performance Team classes -
-ages are a guideline, teachers will recommend the best placement for your dancers -

PRESCHOOL  - ages 3-4
Tuesdays 3:00-3:45

SATURDAY DANCE  - ages 5-7
Ballet/Jazz Combo 10:00-11:00

PRIMARY - ages 5-6
Ballet/Jazz Combo  - Thursdays  3:30-4:30

NOVICE - ages 6-8
Ballet  - Tuesdays 3:45-4:45
Performance Team Jazz Choreo- Tuesdays 4:45-5:15*
Jazz  - Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
*must take all 3 Novice classes to participate in the Performance Team Class

JUNIOR - ages 7-10
PT Ballet- Mondays 3:30-4:30*
Jazz- Mondays 4:30-5:30*
Lyrical - Tuesdays 4:45-5:45
Ballet  -  Thursday 4:30-5:30*
Musical Theatre - Thursdays 5:30-6:30
*Required Performance Team Program Classes

RECREATIONAL TWEEN, TEEN and ADULT  CLASSES
Tween Jazz/Lyrical Combo - 8-11 - Tuesdays 3:45-4:45
Teen Jazz/Contemporary Combo - 12+ - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30
Adult Contemporary Dance  - Thursdays 7:00-800

INTERMEDIATE - ages 11-14 
Jazz - Mondays 3:30-4:30*
Ballet - Mondays 4:30-5:30*
Modern/Contemporary -Mondays  5:30-6:30
Choreo Rehearsal (group and solo) Tuesdays 5:45-6:45
Musical Theatre - Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
Lyrical - Wednesdays 4:30-5:30*
Ballet - Thursdays 3:30-4:30*
Pointe/Pre-Pointe - Thursdays 4:30-5:15
Acro/Conditioning  - Thursdays 5:30-6:45 

SENIOR - ages 15+
Ballet/Pointe  - Mondays 5:30-7:15*
Jazz Tech- Tuesdays 5:45-7:00 (Snr/Adv)*
Jazz/Lyrical Choreo- Tuesdays 7:00-8:15*
Modern Tech - Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 (Snr/Adv)*
Modern/Contemp Choreo  - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30*
Musical Theatre/Modern Stage - Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 (Snr/Adv)
Acro/Conditioning  - Thursdays 5:30-6:45
Ballet  - Thursdays 6:45-8:00*
Contemp Tech - Thursdays 8:00-9:00*
Solo Rehearsal : Wednesdays 7:45-9:00, Tuesdays 3:30-4:30, Fridays TBD

ADVANCED  - ages 16+
Contemporary Tech  - Mondays 6:30-7:30*
Ballet  - Mondays 7:45-9:15*
Jazz Tech- Tuesdays 5:45-7:00 (Snr/Adv)*
Jazz/Lyrical Choreo- Tuesdays 7:00-8:15*
Modern Tech - Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 (Snr/Adv)*
Modern/Contemp Choreo  - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30*
Musical Theatre/Modern Stage - Wednesdays 6:30-7:45
Ballet - Wednesdays 7:45-9:00*
Conditioning/Acro  - Thursdays 5:30-6:45
Solo Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30, Thursday 8:00-9:00, Fridays and Saturdays TBD

Studio North 24/25
Season Calendar
(25/26 Calendar coming soon!)

• September 9th - First Day of Classes

• September 15th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsals at SNDA

• September 30th  - National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Studio Closed

• October14th - Thanksgiving - Studio Closed

• October 20th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsals at SW

• October 31st - Halloween Schedule - TBD

• November 11th  - Remembrance Day - Studio Closed

• November 17th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal - SN

• November 24th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal - Location TDB

• December 7th or 8th  - Nutcracker Performance Day- ADSS Theatre - Touring Co Only

• December 13th - Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Tidemark Theatre

• December 14th - Nutcracker Performances, Tidemark Theatre

• December 15th - January 5th - Winter Break

• January 6th - Return to classes

• January 24th-26th - Unite in Dance  -ADSS Theatre, Port Alberni - Jr, Inter, Senior

• February 3rd- Stage Rehearsal at the Sid Williams for NIFPA participants

• February 17th - Family Day - Studio Closed

• February 19th-27th - North Island Festival of Performing Arts, Courtenay -Emergent, Jr, Inter, Snr Performance Teams

• March 1st - NIFPA Dance Gala

• March 17th-29th - Spring Break  - Studio Closed

• April 18th and April 21st- Easter - Studio Closed

• April 10th-13th - Versastyle Dance Competition - Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River

• April 29th-May 3rd - Euphoria Dance Competition - Port Theatre, Nanaimo

• May 20th - Victoria Day - Studio Closed

• June 1st - Photos with Kurt Knock

• June 2nd- Year End Recital Dress Rehearsal  - Tidemark Theatre

• June 15th - Year End Recital

• TBA - CDTA Ballet Exams

• June 15th - Last Day of classes for the 24/25 Season

  Subject to change