River-Port Danceworks Ltd.
River-Port Danceworks Ltd.
Studio North Dance Academy and Stage West School of Performing Arts

Stage West Offers programming for both
recreational and Performance Team dancers.  
Our Performance Team dancers will participate in our annual production of the Nutcracker, Ballet Exams, Dance Festivals and Competitions.  
Our Recreational dancers will spend the year dancing for fun and fitness and
finish the year off with our Year End Recital.
Choose the best fit for you based on whether you love to dance, or live to dance!

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
Wednesdays 9:30am-10:15am
Fridays 2:30-3:15
Level 2 Preschool  - Fridays 3:30-4:15

Primary - ages 5-6
Ballet  - Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Jazz/Tap - Thursdays 3:45-4:45

Novice - ages 6-8
Performance Team Ballet/Jazz Choreo - Mondays 3:45-5:15
Ballet - Wednesdays 3:45-4:45
Jazz/Tap- Wednesdays 4:45-5:45
*Register for all 3 classes to participate in our Performance Team Program, or register for the one or both of the Wednesday classes for our recreational program.

Tween  - ages 8-11 - Recreational
Tap - Mondays 4:45-5:45
Ballet - Wednesdays 3:45-4:45
Jazz/Lyrical - Wednesdays 4:45-5:45
Mini Hip Hop - Thursdays 4:45-5:45 ages 7-10

Emergent Performance Team - ages 8-11
PT Jazz - Mondays 3:45-4:45*
Tap - Mondays 4:45-5:45
PT Ballet - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30*
Ballet - Wednesdays 3:45-4:45*

Junior Performance Team - ages 10–13
Lyrical - Mondays 3:45-4:45*
Contemporary - Mondays 4:45-5:45*
Ballet - Tuesdays 3:30-4:30*
Pointe/Pre-Pointe - Tuesdays 4:30-5:15
Ballet - Thursdays 3:45-4:45*
Jazz - Thursdays 4:45-5:45*
Tap/Musical Theatre  - Thursdays 5:45-6:15
Solo Rehearsal Block - Thursdays 6:15 - options available

Intermediate Performance Team  - ages 12+
Lyrical - Mondays 5:45-6:45*
Jazz - Mondays 6:45-7:45*
Conditioning - Mondays 7:45-8:45
Ballet - Tuesdays 5:15-6:15*
Pointe/Pre Pointe - Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 - can be taken as an extra demi pointe ballet class
Modern Tech/Choreo Rehearsal - 7:15-8:00*
Contemporary  - Wednesdays 5:45-6:45*
Senior Ballet - Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 - open to inters wanting a 3rd Ballet class
Ballet - Thursdays 5:15-6:15*
Musical Theatre  - 6:15-7:15
Tap - 7:15-8:15
Solo Rehearsal Blocks - Tuesdays 6:15, Wednesdays 6:45 Thursdays7:15

Teen - Recreational - Ages 12+
Jazz/Contemporary - Tuesdays 6:15-7:15
Ballet - Thursdays 5:15-6:16

Senior Performance Team  - ages 15+
Lyrical - Mondays 5:45-6:45*
Jazz - Mondays 6:45-7:45*
Conditioning - Mondays 7:45-8:45
Modern Tech/Choreo Rehearsal - Tuesdays 5:30-6:15*
Pointe - Tuesdays 6:15-7:00  - can be done as extra Demi-pointe Ballet
Ballet - Tuesdays 7:00-8:00*
Ballet - Wednesdays 6:45-7:45*
Contemporary -Wednesdays - 7:45-8:45*
Inter Ballet - Thursdays 5:15-6:15 open to those wanting a 3rd ballet class or more pointe work
Musical Theatre - Thursdays 6:15-7:15
Tap  - Thursdays 7:15-8:15
Solo Rehearsal Blocks - Tuesdays 6:15, Wednesdays 5:45, Thursdays 6:15-8:15

STAGE WEST 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.

NOVICE - For young dancers ages 6-8. 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, Jazz and/or Tap. Ballet dancers will participate in our Nutcracker, all classes will participate in the year end recital and PT dancers will participate in extra performances and competitions.

EMERGENT PERFORMANCE TEAM - For dancers ages 8-10. 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.
Emergent Team dancers must register for 2 Ballet, Jazz and have the option of taking Tap.

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE TEAM - These classes are part of a competitive program for dancers aged 10-13. Dancers in this program must take 2 weekly Ballet classes, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary. It is recommended that Junior Team Dancers also 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. This program is recommended for young dancers that love dance, love being an important member of a team!

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PERFORMANCE TEAMS - 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 SW 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 stagewestdance@gmail.com for more information.

Stage West
2024/2025Season Calendar

  • September 9th - First Day of Classes

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

  • October 14th - Thanksgiving - Studio Closed

  • October 31st - Halloween Schedule

  • November 11th  - Remembrance Day - 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

  • December 13th - Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Tidemark Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 14th - Nutcracker Performances, Tidemark Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 15th - January 5th - Winter Break

  • January 6th - Return to classes

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

  • February 2nd - Season Premier Showcase - ADSS Theatre - Nov., Emerg, Jr, Inter, Senior

  • February 17th - Family Day - Studio Closed

  • February 19th-27th - North Island Festival of Performing Arts, Courtenay -Novice 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 19th - Victoria Day - Studio Closed

  • May 22nd - Year End Recital Dress Rehearsal - ADSS Theatre

  • May 23rd- Year End Solo Showcase - ADSS Theatre

  • May 24th - Year End Recital  - ADSS Theatre

  • TBA Photo Day at SW

  • TBA - CDTA Ballet Exams

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

    Schedule is subject to change