PSB & Interplay Dance

39 Broadmead Ave Toronto, Ontario, M1M1C3 Locations: Centennial-Port Union (view map)

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3 to 18 (Coed )

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Day camp, After-school / weekend classes

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Dance (multi)

Cost:

$15 to $60

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About this camp

PSB & Interplay Dance - Celebrating 30 years in helping children ages 2yrs-Adults building confidence, skills in time management, discipline, increased memory, making friends, working together, being active & physical, dancing without the use of screens, emotional maturity, coordination, help with depression, being happy. Dance in many genres like parent and tot, creative dance, Gymnastic skills, acro, pilates, stretch&strength, yoga, ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and tap, company, competitive team, recreational and intensive programs. Contact school by website for more information & scholarships for boys and girls - www.psb-interplay-dance.ca or call 416-972-1316 or 416-284-6784.

The Our Kids review of PSB & Interplay Dance

Karen Davies Thomas founded the school in 1989, and she continues to lead the programs today. She brings extensive professional experience, having worked closely with industry professionals, as well as a teaching experience that runs the gamut of the best schools in the GTA and beyond, both at the secondary and post-secondary levels. That she has that kind of background is a draw, to be sure, for students and families looking for a program that has a relationship with the national culture of dance and the arts. For students, Thomas’ experience is a window onto a big world, and can provide an important introduction to it. Classical ballet is a focus, though classes are offered in the full spectrum of styles, from tap to acro. Both competitive and recreational classes are offered, and in both there is a grounding in the core values of learning, discipline, and well-being.

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Intensive Dance Programs for Boys & Girls

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weekly or weekend class / kids programs
Coed
Ages: 7 - 18

Dance (multi) $0 to $40

Centennial-Port Union,ON 91 Rylander Blvd	Sep 08, 2019-Jun 14, 2020	$40
Leaside,ON 250 Davisville Ave., 5th floor, 502-504 suites	Sep 08, 2019-Jun 14, 2020	$40
Leaside,ON 39 Broadmead Ave	Sep 08, 2019-Jun 14, 2020	$40

Dance Classes for Kids & Adults - Boys & Girls

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weekly or weekend class / kids programs
Coed
Ages: 3 - 18+

Dance (multi) $40 to $90

Centennial-Port Union,ON 91 Rylander Blvd	Sep 20, 2019-Sep 20, 2020	$40 - $90
Leaside,ON 250 Davisville Ave., 5th floor, 502-504 suites	Sep 20, 2019-Sep 20, 2020	$40 - $90
Leaside,ON 39 Broadmead Ave	Sep 20, 2019-Sep 20, 2020	$40 - $90

FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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weekly or weekend class / kids programs
Coed
Ages: 19

Dance (multi) $40 to $89

Leaside,ON 250 Davisville Ave., 5th floor, 502-504 suites	Sep 20, 2019-Jun 07, 2020		$40 - $89
Centennial-Port Union,ON 91 Rylander Blvd	Sep 20, 2019-Jun 07, 2020		$40 - $89

DANCE Summer Programs 2020 for Boys & Girls

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 18

Dance (multi) $44 to $151

Centennial-Port Union,ON 91 Rylander Blvd	Jul 03-Aug 27	$44 - $81
Leaside,ON 250 Davisville Ave., 5th floor, 502-504 suites	Jul 03-Aug 27	$58 - $151
Leaside,ON 39 Broadmead Ave	Jul 03-Aug 27	$44 - $151

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39 Broadmead Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Other locations: Centennial-Port Union

Upcoming Events

December 14, 2019: 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Peter and Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON
Join us Saturday, December 14 from 06:00 pm - 12:30 pm
PSB & Interplay dance company presents a beautiful 30th anniversary show for all families and guests. The students will perform dances for the past 30 years. All alumni and families will attend. A beautiful dinner and dancing will conclude this event. We hope you attend this special event.
April 18, 2020: PSB & Interplay Year End Full School Senior Recital
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis st, Toronto, ON
Join us Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
PSB & Interplay students are encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities and to pursue their individual dreams in the dance world. Whether students are interested in dance at a professional level or whether students are interested in dance at a recreational level, PSB & Interplay provide a year-end performance opportunity for all students in a professional environment that is an exciting and memorable conclusion to every dance year. Year end junior and senior shows are performed at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, owned by the National Ballet School, in Toronto.
April 21, 2020: Intensive/Company/Competitive Auditions
PSB & Interplay Dance, 91 Rylander Boulevard, Unit 9B, Toronto, Ontario
Join us Tuesday, April 21 from 05:00 am - 08:15 am
All dancers must be 7 years of age as of January 2017 in order to audition for the Intensive Program. If you are accepted into the program, you will be placed into at least 2 ballet classes, 1 jazz class, and 1 modern/contemporary class per week. Intensive students may audition for the Company, Competitive Division and the Enhanced program.
April 22, 2020: Intensive/Company/Competitive Auditions
PSB & Interplay Dance, 250 Davisville Ave., 5th floor, 502-504 suites, Toronto, Ontario
Join us Wednesday, April 22 from 01:00 am - 04:45 am
All dancers must be 7 years of age as of January 2017 in order to audition for the Intensive Program. If you are accepted into the program, you will be placed into at least 2 ballet classes, 1 jazz class, and 1 modern/contemporary class per week. Intensive students may audition for the Company, Competitive Division and the Enhanced program.
May 30, 2020: PSB & Interplay Year End Intensive Division Recital
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis st, Toronto, ON
Join us Saturday, May 30 from 08:00 am - 10:30 am
PSB & Interplay students are encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities and to pursue their individual dreams in the dance world. Whether students are interested in dance at a professional level or whether students are interested in dance at a recreational level, PSB & Interplay provide a year-end performance opportunity for all students in a professional environment that is an exciting and memorable conclusion to every dance year. Year end junior and senior shows are performed at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, owned by the National Ballet School, in Toronto.

Director's Message

Karen Davies Thomas, Artistic Director

Dear Parents,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the PSB & Interplay Dance Academy. This is a dance school where we are deeply committed to ensuring that every day, each and every student has the attention and care of our professional dance instructors.

At PSB & Interplay Dance Academy, we provide an exemplary educational experience that nurtures your child’s talent and strive for dance. We deliver results as our students’ progress towards their goals with great achievements at the competitions, performances and exams. Many PSB & Interplay alumni have continued their dance training at prestigious dance schools like The National Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, York University, Ryerson University, Alberta Ballet School, Goh Ballet School, Quinte Ballet School and Les Grands Ballet Canadienne.

Our mission is to help your children to reach their goals in dancing. Therefore, we dedicated to excellence in teaching dance. This is accomplished through different dance programs—Full School Division classes, Intensive Division classes, Performance Company and Competitive Division training.

I am inspired by the possibilities that exist for our school this year and in the years to come. Whether you are new to PSB & Interplay Dance Academy or have been a part of our dance family for some time, please accept my invitation to participate with us.

Sincerely,

Karen Davies Thomas

Cost & Financial Aid

Cost: $15 to $60 /week

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Discounts

Discount if paid in full	10%
Discount if paid early	5%
Discount for 2nd child	5%
Discount for 3rd child	5%
Discount for 4th child	5%

Stories

I Am Grateful To My Teachers at PSB&Interplay

I had been taking dance classes at PSB & Interplay for many years.In September 2015, I had the opportunity to move to Calgary, Alberta to join the School of Alberta Ballet's full-time professional ballet program where I study and focuse primarily in classical ballet and modern dance. I am very excited to learn and be challenged in my dance and artistry on a daily basis. Above all, I am most grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement from my teachers and friends at PSB & Interplay Dance Academy who have been like family to me.

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PSB&Interplay Has Set the Path of My Life

I began my training at PSB &Interplay in 1993. After years of immersing myself in Karen’s programs, my love for the art form only grew. Upon leaving PSB&Interplay, I went off to spend two years at York University’s Dance Program and immersing myself in Toronto’s dance scene performing and creating for festivals like Honey Jam and Dance Ontario, Canada AM, Musique Plus and various venues city wide.

In 2002 I moved to New York City where I worked extensively as a performer and choreographer. I have performed for MTV’s Video Music Awards for Ludacris and Shakira, Nike’s Body by Dance Print Campaign, for Nikewomen.com and numerous commercials and industrials. My choreographic work has been seen in music videos for bands like TV on the Radio, Yip Deceiver and Mates of State, shorts films and dance festivals like New York City’s Summer Stage, Triskelion Arts CollabFest and The Current Sessions. Some of my video work has garnered recognition in film and animation festivals internationally, most notably SXSW Music and Film Festival.

Nowadays, I continue creating work that spans fashion, film, photography, technology and the stage.

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Thanks to PSB&Interplay I Am a Choreographer, Teacher, Performer and Model Now

On my return to Toronto from England, I chose to attend PSB&Interplay to which I was accepted with open arms. I received an invitation to be part of the Youth Ensemble a have very fond memories performing with the group in various shows as well as Faye Rauw’s jazz classes, until Grade 12 when I sadly had to leave due to being in Peterborough.

After PSB&Interplay I was accepted and attended both George Brown College and Cambri Performing Arts College in the UK both for dance performance, earning a certificate a National Diploma. Since graduation I have had the privilege of being both dancer a choreographer of various shows. I have been a dancer with Ismailova Theatre of Dance performing the role Redival in their production of "Till We Have Faces.” I have been performing with Diamond Dancers and choreographed as well as performed in "Ode Peace" this past summer at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre to an audience of over 1500. My work as both a dancer and a model has been seen in ads and runway shows such as PSB headphones, Toronto Fashion Week, Vogue Italia and Elle Canada just to name a few. I am currently a dance teacher at various studios teaching ballet, pointe, jazz, Brazilian Samba and tap while working with various ages from tots to adults. I have begun my Masters study in Education (Dance Teaching) through the Royal Academy of Dance. I am very excited to see what else the future ha store for me and my dancing.

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How PSB&Interplay Dance Training Helped Me To Become a Professional in Demand

I grew up dancing at PSB&Interplay and was a member of the Dance Company until 2009. After PSB&Interplay I obtained my BFA in Performance Dance at Ryerson University, and worked with many contemporary dance choreographers in Toronto. I have performed internationally with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a dancer and an aerialist. I am currently living and working at Tokyo DisneySea as an aerialist/dancer. PSB&Interplay provided me with a strong technical background in ballet, while also helping me develop versatility, artistry and professionalism. I met many life long friends, and was provided with countless performance experiences that have shaped me into the person and artist I am today.

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