River-Port Danceworks Ltd.

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!

Studio North Dance Academy
Campbell River
2024/2025 Season Schedule

-Program descriptions below -
-* 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
Level 1 10:00-11:00 - ages 5-6
Level 2 11:00-12:00 - ages 7-10

PRIMARY - ages 5-6
Jazz/Tap - Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Ballet - Wednesdays 3:30-4:30

NOVICE - ages 6-7
Jazz - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30
Tap - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30
Ballet - Thursdays 4:30-5:30

EMERGENT  - ages 7-9
Jazz - Mondays 3:30-4:30*
Ballet - Mondays 4:30-5:30*
Tap - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30
Performance Team Ballet/Jazz Choreo - Thursdays 3:15-4:30*

RECREATIONAL INTRO CLASSES
Tween Jazz/Contemporary Combo for 9-11 years - Mondays 6:30-7:30
Teen Jazz/Contemporary Combo - 12+ - Thursdays 6:30-7:30

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE TEAM - ages 10-13
Ballet - Mondays 3:30-4:30*
Jazz - Mondays 4:30-5:30*
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
Contemporary - Thursdays 5:30-6:30*
Tap - Fridays 4:30-5:30
Solo Rehearsal Block: Fridays 5:00-6:00

INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE TEAM - ages 14+
Ballet  - Mondays 5:30-7:00*
Jazz - Tuesdays 3:45-4:45*
Lyrical - Tuesdays 4:45-5:45
Contemporary  - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30*
Musical Theatre - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30
Conditioning  - Wednesdays 7:45-8:45
Modern  - Thursdays 5:30-6:30*
Modern Stage - Thursdays 6:30-7:30
Ballet - Thursdays 7:30-8:30
Pointe - Thursdays 8:30-9:00 (Pointe will also be included in Monday Ballet)
Tap - Fridays 4:30-5:30
Solo Rehearsal Blocks: Tuesdays 6:30-8:45, Saturdays 10:00-12:00

SENIOR  - ages 15+
Contemporary - Mondays 5:30-6:30*
Ballet  - Mondays 7:00-8:15*
Advanced Ballet/Pointe - Mondays 8:15-9:00
Jazz -Tuesdays 6:45-7:45*
Lyrical - Tuesdays 7:45-8:45*
Modern - Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30*
Musical Theatre - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30
Ballet - Wednesdays 6:30-7:45*
Conditioning  - Wednesdays 7:45-8:45
Modern Stage - Thursdays 6:30-7:30
Advanced Pointe - Thursdays 7:30-8:30
Solo Blocks: Mondays 8:30, Fridays 4:00-5:00, Saturdays 10:00-12:00

STUDIO NORTH DANCE ACADEMY PROGRAM INFORMATION

PRIMARY  - Beginner level, recommended for ages 5-6 in their first years of dance. Dancers will learn basic technique and artistry in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers at this level will participate in our Nutcracker (Ballet) and our Year End Recital at the Tidemark Theatre.

NOVICE - For young dancers ages 6-7. This age group can choose to participate in our first year Performance Team Program by attending 2 weekly ballet classes, or dance in our recreational program with 1 weekly ballet class and/or the Jazz/Tap Combo class.
Novice Ballet dancers will participate in our Nutcracker, Performance Team dancers will participate in extra performances and competitions. All Novice dancers will participate in the excitement of our year end recital at the Tidemark Theatre.

EMERGENT PERFORMANCE TEAM - For dancers ages 7-9. This group of dancers will begin to train for Ballet exams, participate in competitions and extra performances. This program is designed to prepare dancers for a more focused competitive dance program. Dancers must register for 2 Ballet, Jazz and have the option of taking Tap.

JUNIOR PROGRAM - These classes are part of a competitive program for dancers aged 10-13. Dancers in this program must take 2 weekly ballet classes, a jazz class and it is recommended that they take the optional program classes to prepare for future participation in the Intermediate Program.  Dancers in this program have the opportunity to audition for our Nutcracker Touring Company, will participate in Ballet Exams and the North Island Festival of Performing Arts, as well as up to 2 other Island dance competitions in the spring. Junior Team members will also participate in Unite in Dance January, our Season Premiere showcase at the Tidemark in February and the Year End Recital.  This program is recommended for young dancers that love dance, love the stage and love to be part of a fun and supportive team!

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PROGRAMS - Dancers at these levels are expected to take the full program of classes and will train at a level that will challenge, inspire and encourage. Options within the program must be discussed with the program director.  Dancers in these levels will participate in Ballet Exams, multiple competitions, workshops and performances. Dancers have the option of auditioning for our Nutcracker Touring Company and working on solo and small group work with guest choreographers and SN instructors. Dancers in this program must make their studio classes a priority in their schedule and commit to being a part of an active competitive team.

RECREATIONAL CLASSES - These classes are designed for dancers who want to dance for fun and fitness. A great intro to different styles of dance and basic dance training. Dancers in these classes will participate in our year end recital at the end of the season.

 Email studionorthdance@gmail.com for information.

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Studio North 2023/2024 Season Calendar

  • Septemer 11th - First Day of Classes

  • September 30th/Oct 2nd  - National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Studio Closed

  • October 9th - Thanksgiving - Studio Closed

  • October 31st - Halloween Schedule

  • November 11th  - Remembrance Day - Studio Closed

  • December 1st  - Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal ADSS Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 2nd - Nutcracker Performances at ADSS Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 8th - Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Tidemark Theatre

  • December 9th - Nutcracker Performances, Tidemark Theatre

  • December 16th - January 7th - Winter Break

  • January 8th - Return to classes

  • January 26th-28th - Unite in Dance  -ADSS Theatre, Port Alberni - Jr, Inter, Senior

  • February 2nd - Season Premier Showcase - Tidemark Theatre - Jr, Inter, Senior

  • February 19th - Family Day - Studio Closed

  • February TBA - March TBA - North Island Festival of Performing Arts, Courtenay -Novice, Jr, Inter, Snr Performance Teams

  • March 18th-28th - Spring Break  - Studio Closed

  • March 29th and April 1st- Easter - Studio Closed

  • April 13th-15th - Phoenix Dance Competition - Port Theatre, Nanaimo

  • April 25th-28th - Euphoria Dance Competition in Sidney

  • May 20th - Victoria Day - Studio Closed

  • May 27th- Year End Recital Dress Rehearsal  - Tidemark Theatre

  • June 2nd - Year End Recital

  • TBA Photo Day with Kurt Knock at SN

  • TBA - CDTA Ballet Exams

  • June 14th - Last Day of classes for the 2023/2024 Season

    Subject to change