2025/2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN TO EVERYONE!! ☀️ SUMMER DANCE CAMP RUNS JULY 21ST-25TH 2025! ☀️
ABOUT THE STUDIO
Live Breathe Dance
Since 1996, The Studio (formerly Progressions Dance Centre) has been a place where dancers of all ages can feel at home. Founded by Director Catharina Rutherford, our studio was built on the belief that dance should be fun, welcoming, and free from pressure.
We’ve always been a recreational studio, focused on creating a space where kids can learn, grow, and enjoy the process. Whether your child is 3 or 13, new to dance or returning after a break, they’ll find a place to belong and a team ready to support them.
Here, students can let go of outside pressures, explore movement, build friendships, and grow in confidence. Dance at The Studio is about more than just steps—it’s about showing up, trying something new, and discovering what you’re capable of.
At The Studio, we don’t compete... we celebrate.
We don’t chase perfection... we encourage progress.
We don’t just teach dance... we help kids live, breathe, and love it.
Children of all ages and levels deserve to experience the world of dance without the pressure of competition. Kids compete at school, in house leagues, in sports, in music and sometimes even at home.
Our studio allows them to leave their pressures behind so they can have fun, make friends build confidence and, of course, learn to love dance!
OUR CLASSES
We offer recreational dance classes for all ages, starting from 2 years and up!
Kinderdance, Kinder Tap,
Kinder Jazz, Kinder Acro,
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Pointe,
Adult Dance Fitness, Adult Tap,
Specialty & Combo Classes
All classes are graded by age and experience to ensure each dancer is placed where they’ll thrive.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Ages 2.5-5
30-MINUTE
WEEKLY CLASSES
Ages 5-9
40-MINUTE
WEEKLY CLASSES
Ages 10+
MOST CLASSES RUN 40 MINUTES, WITH SOME COMBO OR SPECIALTY CLASSES UP TO 60 MINUTES
Tap Classes
30 MINUTES ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
We have flexible scheduling and back-to-back class options in our two-studio space! Perfect for busy families or multi-class students.
WHY CHOOSE THE STUDIO?
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Small class sizes (Max 12 in Studio 1, Max 6-8 in Studio 2)
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Certified DEA instructors with experience in teaching all ages
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A non-competitive, family-first approach
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Discounts for multiple children or multiple classes
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Flexible payment options
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Themed year-end Dance Gala to celebrate every dancer's growth
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A cozy parent waiting area
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Strong focus on kids and teens looking for connection, creativity, and a supportive community
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Many of our older dancers return year after year and even become assistants or teachers-in-training!
OUR DANCE STYLES
Ballet
We offer ballet classes that blend classical and lyrical styles, with a focus on making learning fun and engaging. Our classes follow the Cecchitti method of barre, centre, and corner work—an approach known for building a strong foundation in ballet technique.
Rather than traditional testing, we nurture talent and build confidence through regular practice, performance opportunities, and constructive feedback, allowing students to grow without added pressure.
Tap
We take pride in our tap classes, rooted in the traditional Broadway show style. Our instructors focus on rhythm, musicality, and terminology to help students build a strong foundation and express themselves creatively.
Classes follow a graded system, allowing students to progress based on technical ability and tap knowledge. This approach encourages confidence, motivation, and a deeper understanding of tap.
Jazz
Our jazz classes blend styles like classic, Broadway, hip hop, pop, funk, and lyrical, giving students a chance to explore different movements and expand their dance vocabulary.
With a focus on technique, rhythm, and musicality, our instructors guide students through structured exercises while encouraging creativity and individuality. The result is a fun, dynamic class that supports both growth and self-expression.
Acrobat
Our acrobat classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and basic gymnastics skills while blending in jazz dance elements for a well-rounded experience. Students are required to enroll in a jazz class alongside acro to support their overall development.
Tricks and technique are taught by Lauren, our resident gymnastics coach from Gymnastics Energy. This unique approach helps students build a strong foundation in both acrobatics and dance, setting them up for long-term progress.
ABOUT OUR FACILITY
The Studio is designed to feel like a second home for our dancers and their families. Located in a convenient, central area of the city, our space is clean, bright, and welcoming!
We offer two fully equipped studios and two bathrooms, along with comfortable waiting areas for parents and caregivers.
STUDIO 1
Our larger studio features high ceilings, wall-to-wall mirrors, and plenty of space for full-size classes, rehearsals, and studio rentals. It also includes a private bathroom.
1000 sq ft
STUDIO 2
A cozy, well-equipped space ideal for our smaller classes, Tiny Tots, or focused technique work. Studio 2 also has wall to wall mirrors and a private bathroom.
600 sq ft
Both studios include high-quality sound systems and plenty of light.
