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Dance is a great activity for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. It’s a fun and unique form of self-expression. It can also be a good way to blow off some steam. Read more

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Programs that specialize in dance

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education Meet them at the Camp Expo on Feb. 10TAC Sports, TAC Aquatics and Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) specialize in sports, swim and S.T.E.M programming. Ages 4-16, Co-ed. Year round Camps, Lessons, Academy and House Leagues across the GTA! Grow, Learn, Lead! Throughout Ontario (8) Sport (multi) Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $250	daycampcoed	250	3.5-16	5	Bridle Path, TorontoLytton Park, TorontoRichview, TorontoAuroraThornhillWhitbyWoodbridgeOntarioEtobicoke, North-York, Uptown
Positive Dance Experience Positive Dance Experience: Where dreams soar through movement! Join us for inclusive dance classes, supportive community, and transformative growth. Let's dance! Armour Heights, Toronto Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 1.5 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program from $625	daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	625	1.5-17	6	Armour Heights, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
Studio PAVAS PAVAS day camps are fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Explore and expand your creativity and performing skills while making friends for life. Grow, Inspire, Belong. Mississauga Arts (multi) Ages 3 to 14 (Coed, Girls, Boys) Day Camp, Program from $340	daycampprogramclasscoedallgirlsallboys	340	3-14	7	MississaugaOnlineOntario
CBY Music & Performing Arts CBY Music & Performing Arts is Waterdown's number 1 performing arts academy, with programs running 7 days a week across multiple disciplines that seek to enrich, inspire and encourage young people from ages 4-17. Hamilton Arts: Performing Arts (multi) Ages 4 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $200	daycampprogramclasscoed	200	4-14	9	HamiltonOntario
YMCA of Eastern Ontario We offer a full range of youth rec programs such as basketball, cycling, karate, swimming & school-break & summer day camps. These are offered in safe environments to help children develop self-esteem & confidence. Brockville; Kingston; Prescott and Russell Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $1	daycampprogramclasscoed	1	1-18	12	BrockvilleKingstonPrescott and RussellOntario
Generations Performing Arts High quality, inclusive arts training that is accessible to everybody and every-body! We are committed to fostering a true love of the performing arts for all ages and identities with a strong growth mindset focus. Earlscourt, Toronto Arts (multi) Ages 4 to 11 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $280	daycampprogramclasscoed	280	4-11	13	Earlscourt, TorontoOntarioWest-End
Conservatory of Dance and Music For over 30 years we have been inspiring our students to nurture their passion for the performing arts. Our certified staff and warm, friendly atmosphere make us unique. We offer camps, and dance and music programs. Willowdale, Toronto Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $20	daycampprogramclasscoed	20	4-12	14	Willowdale, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
Trio Danceworks We offer recreational and intensive Summer Dance Camps at our Kanata dance studio. These camps are the best way to join our studio. Kanata; Ottawa Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 3 to 99 (Coed) Day Camp, Program from $178	daycampprogramclasscoed	178	3-99	16	KanataOttawaOntario
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts! We offer great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and a core of incredible arts programming, all set on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Canning Arts (multi) Ages 5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program from $345	daycampovernightcampprogramclasscoed	345	5-18	18	CanningNova Scotia
PSB & Interplay Dance Dance, gym, music, and yoga with certified instructors for ages 2+ from September through June. Camps in July & August, Winter and March Breaks offer fun-filled days of dance, yoga, crafts, games and park visits. Centennial-Port Union, Toronto; Leaside, Toronto Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 2 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, Virtual Program from $12	daycampprogramclassvirtualprogramcoed	12	2-18	24	Centennial-Port Union, TorontoLeaside, TorontoOnlineOntarioEast-York, Scarborough
Randolph Kids Performing Arts Theatre in the park, YouTube creators, Superheroes, dancing, and singing in the heart of Toronto. Beginner to experienced performers welcome. Come learn, grow, explore, have fun and make new friends! South Annex, Toronto Arts: Theatre Arts Ages 5 to 13 (Coed) Day Camp from $250	daycampcoed	250	5-13	25	South Annex, TorontoOntarioDowntown
The Martha Hicks School of Ballet We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all ages with classes in Creative Movement, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary. Ledbury Park, Toronto Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 3 to 17 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, PA Day from $125	daycampprogramclasspadaycoed	125	3-17	26	Ledbury Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
Kaleidoscope Irish Dance & Movement Studio We are a unique small-studio approach to traditional Irish dance and culture for all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe everyone can express themselves through movement in a way that is fun and fulfilling. Kitchener Arts: Dance (multi) Ages 0.5 to 18 (Coed) Day Camp, Program, PA Day, Virtual Program from $160	daycampprogramclasspadayvirtualprogramcoed	160	0.5-18	27	KitchenerOntario

Programs offering dance as an activity

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
STEM THE GAP Academy At STEM the Gap Academy, we’re committed to ending the gender divide & ensuring that girls take their rightful places in STEM. We offer online classes in chess, coding, website design & development, math & more. Education: STEM Ages 5 to 100 ( Girls) Virtual Program from $65	virtualprogramallgirls	65	5-100	1	Online
Canadian Contemporary School of Art A contemporary art school that teaches skills and methods to inspire artistic expression for all ages. We offer painting, fashion design, filmmaking, animation, sculpting, architecture and more! Leaside, Toronto Arts: Visual Arts (multi) Ages 1 to 17 (Coed) Program from $40	programclasscoed	40	1-17	2	Leaside, TorontoOntarioEast-York
Glen Bernard Camp A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities! Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls) Overnight Camp from $420	overnightcampallgirls	420	4-16	3	HuntsvilleOntario
Camp Can-Aqua A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 17 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $2,950	overnightcampcoed	2950	5-17	4	Haliburton HighlandsOakvilleOttawaOnlineOntario
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Thetis Island; Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 18 (Coed, Girls) Overnight Camp from $285	overnightcampcoedallgirls	285	7-18	8	Thetis IslandVancouverBritish Columbia
Great Big Theatre Company Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Throughout Ontario (12) Arts: Theatre Arts Ages 6 to 14 (Coed) Day Camp from $225	daycampcoed	225	6-14	10	The Elms, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoBurlingtonGuelphHamiltonLondonMississaugaOakvilleRichmond HillWaterlooWhitbyOntarioEtobicoke, North-York
Oxford Learning High Park Oxford means a personalized learning experience for your child. Veriety of programs for the students of all ages. Learning takes a fun turn. Our students are excited to learn! Bloor West Village, Toronto; High Park, Toronto Education (multi) Ages 4 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $100	daycampcoed	100	4-12	11	Bloor West Village, TorontoHigh Park, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
Prestige School Summer Programme A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more. Newtonbrook, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill Traditional (multi activity) Ages 3 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $400	daycampcoed	400	3-12	15	Newtonbrook, TorontoWillowdale, TorontoRichmond HillOntarioNorth-York
YMCA Wanakita A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands Traditional (multi activity) Ages 7 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp, Overnight Camp from $940	daycampovernightcampcoed	940	7-16	17	Haliburton HighlandsOntario
Shadow Lake Centre A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music. Whitchurch - Stouffville Traditional (multi activity) Ages 9 to 65 (Coed) Overnight Camp from $1,900	overnightcampcoed	1900	9-65	19	Whitchurch - StouffvilleOnlineOntario
Campfire Circle Campfire Circle brings healing through happiness to kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, at no cost to families. Downtown West, Toronto; Parry Sound; Southern Niagara Region Traditional (multi activity) Ages 1 to 18 (Coed) Overnight Camp Cost Varies	overnightcampcoed	0	1-18	20	Downtown West, TorontoParry SoundSouthern Niagara RegionOntarioDowntown
Toronto Kyokushinkai Karate Kids Karate Summer Day Camp, PA Day Camps, March Break Camps. After school martial arts, Karate and fitness programs. The Beach, Toronto Sport: Martial Arts Ages 4 to 11 (Coed) Program from $300	programclasscoed	300	4-11	21	The Beach, TorontoOntarioEast-End
CASMA Toronto High quality instruction in sport, art, music and more! Special guest speakers. All Ministry of Health health and safety measures in place. Our small group summer camp was sold out and we had zero Covid-19 cases. Bridle Path, Toronto; Lawrence Heights, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Ages 4 to 16 (Coed) Day Camp from $200	daycampcoed	200	4-16	22	Bridle Path, TorontoLawrence Heights, TorontoOnlineOntarioNorth-York
Block 8 Academy Camps, classes and preschool that are Active, Creative, and a Mix of Indoor and Outdoor! From lake days to art/drama classes, abacus math to music - we have a balanced curriculum that keeps the kids engaged. Port Moody Traditional (multi activity) Ages 5 to 12 (Coed) Day Camp from $50	daycampcoed	50	5-12	23	Port MoodyOnlineBritish Columbia

Types of dance classes

Luckily, in Canada, there are lots of different types of dance classes and lessons to choose from (not to mention dance camps). This includes classes in Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton, and Mississauga, Ontario, and Vancouver, Victoria, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, BC. Some of these focus on one dance form, while others offer a variety.

Benefits of dance

Dance is a fun and stimulating activity. It’s also a great way to relieve stress. Depending on the program, enrolling your child in a dance class can also have a number of other benefits.

Improved fitness and coordination
Skill development
Learning discipline
Making friends
Learning teamwork
Pursuing a passion
Outlet for creativity

Above, we list dance programs across Canada. Click on a program profile to learn its location, cost, programs, session dates, and more. You can also click through to a program's website and register your child for a session today.

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