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

STAGE WEST PROGRAM INFORMATION

Choose Your Program:
Recreational or
Performance Team

Recreational Program

If your dancer is looking to dance for fun, fitness, and skill-building in a positive, supportive environment, our Recreational Program is the perfect fit!

  • Weekly classes, learning basic techniques

  • Perform in the Year-End Recital

  • Primary, Novice, and Junior Ballet classes perform in the annual Nutcracker

Performance Team Program

For dancers seeking a more serious and committed experience:

  • Advanced technical training, conditioning, and exams

  • 3–4 Vancouver Island dance competitions

  • Opportunities for solo work and lead Nutcracker roles

  • Various performance and training opportunities

Note:
Performance Team dancers must enroll in all mandatory classes.
A serious team commitment is required.

Program Descriptions

PRESCHOOL DANCE

Our Preschool Dance Program offers a joyful introduction to dance for children aged 3–4.
Designed to nurture creativity and confidence, this program blends ballet and jazz exercises to establish a strong technical foundation in a playful and supportive environment.
Through imaginative activities, rhythm games, and gentle movement, children build coordination, balance, and a lifelong love of dance.

PRE-PRIMARY and PRIMARY

Recommended for ages 5–7 and perfect for dancers in their first years of dance.
Students build basic technique and artistry in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Primary Ballet students participate in both our Nutcracker production and our year-end recital.

NOVICE

For dancers aged 7–9:

  • Recreational Option: 1 weekly ballet class and/or the Jazz class

  • Performance Team Option: 2 weekly ballet classes + Novice Jazz Choreo Class

Novice Ballet students perform in the Nutcracker.
All Novice dancers perform in the year-end recital at the Tidemark Theatre.

JUNIOR PROGRAM

Competitive program for dancers aged 10+.
Students must take:

  • 2 weekly ballet classes

  • 1 jazz class

  • Optional additional classes for preparation

Junior dancers participate in:

  • Ballet Exams

  • North Island Festival of Performing Arts

  • Up to 2 additional island dance competitions

  • Nutcracker Touring Company (by audition)

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PROGRAMS

For dedicated dancers ready for intensive training aged 11+:

  • Full program enrollment required

  • Participation in Ballet exams, competitions, workshops, and performances

  • Nutcracker Touring Company auditions available

  • Solo and small group choreography opportunities

Dancers must prioritize their studio classes and fully commit to the competitive team environment.

TWEEN, TEEN AND ADULT
RECREATIONAL CLASSES

For dancers who want to enjoy dance for fun and fitness!
A great introduction to various dance styles and basic techniques.
All recreational dancers perform at the year-end recital.

📩 Contact Us

For questions, placement advice, or more information:
Email: stagewestdance@gmail.com

2025/2026 Season Schedule

-* indicates mandatory Performance Team classes -
-ages are a guideline, teachers will recommend the best placement for your dancers -

PRESCHOOL - ages 3-4
Wednesdays 9:30-10:15
Fridays 3:00-3:45

PRE-PRIMARY -ages 5-6
Ballet  - Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30
Jazz/Tap - Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:45

PRIMARY - ages 6-7
Ballet  - Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30
Jazz/Tap - Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:45

NOVICE - ages 7-9
Ballet - Mondays 3:45 - 4:45*
Performance Team Jazz - Mondays 4:45 - 5:45*
Performance Team Ballet - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30*
Tap/Musical Theatre - Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE TEAM - ages 10+
Jazz - Mondays 3:45 - 4:45*
Lyrical - Mondays 4:45 - 5:45  
Ballet - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30*
Tap - Thursdays 4:30-5:30
Ballet - Thursdays 3:45-4:45 * 

INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE TEAM - ages 11+
Lyrical - Mondays 4:45 - 5:45*
Jazz- Mondays 5:45 - 6:45* 
Musical Theatre - Mondays  6:45 - 7:45
Tap - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30
Ballet - Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30*
Pointe/Pre-Pointe - Tuesdays 6:30-7:15
Ballet - Thursdays 4:45-5:45*
Contemporary - Thursdays 5:45-6:45*

SENIOR PERFORMANCE TEAM -ages 14+
Musical Theatre - Mondays 6:45 - 7:45
Tap - Mondays 7:45-8:45
Pointe - Tuesdays 6:30-7:15
Ballet- Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15*
Jazz Tech - Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45*
Jazz/Lyrical Choreo - Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:45*
Modern Contemporary Tech - Wednesdays 6:45 - 7:45*
Ballet - Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45*
Contemp Choreo Thursdays 7:45 - 8:45*

RECREATIONAL CLASSES for Tweens, Teens and Adults
Tween Jazz/Lyrical for ages 7-12 - Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 
Junior Ballet  - ages 9-12 -Thursdays 3:45-4:45
Mini Hip Hop ages 7-11 - Thursdays 5:45 -6:45
Novice Tap/Musical Theatre 7-10 -Thursdays 4:45 -5:45 

Teen Contemporary - ages 13+ - Wednesdays 6:45 - 7:45
Teen Ballet - Thursdays - 6:45 -7:45

Adult Contemporary - Wednesdays 7:45 - 8:45



Stage West
2025/2026Season Calendar

  • September 8th - First Day of Classes

  • September 14th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal at Studio North, Campbell River

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

  • October 5th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal at Innovate, Parksville

  • October 26th - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal at SW

  • October 13th - Thanksgiving - Studio Closed

  • October 31st - Halloween Schedule TBD

  • 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 23rd - Nutcracker Touring Cast Rehearsal - SN

  • November 28th - 29th - Nutcracker Performance Weekend at ADSS

  • December 12th - Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Tidemark Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 13th an14th - Nutcracker Performances, Tidemark Theatre - Touring Co Only

  • December 15th - January 4th - Winter Break

  • January 5th - Return to classes

  • January 23rd-25th - Unite in Dance  -ADSS Theatre, Port Alberni - Emergent, Jr, Inter, Senior

  • February 7th - Season Premier Showcase - ADSS Theatre - Nov., Emerg, Jr, Inter, Senior

  • February 16th - Family Day - Studio Closed

  • February 17th-27th - North Island Festival of Performing Arts, Courtenay -Novice Emergent, Jr, Inter, Snr Performance Teams

  • Februray 28th - NIFPA Dance Gala

  • March 9th-20th - Spring Break  - Studio Closed

  • April 3rd and April 6th- Easter - Studio Closed

  • April 16th-19th - Versastyle Dance Competition - Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River

  • April 28th-May 2nd - Euphoria Dance Competition - Port Theatre, Nanaimo

  • May 18th - Victoria Day - Studio Closed

  • May 21st - Year End Recital Dress Rehearsal - ADSS Theatre

  • May 22nd- Year End Solo Showcase - ADSS Theatre

  • May 23rd - Year End Recital  - ADSS Theatre

  • TBA Photo Day at SW

  • TBA - CDTA Ballet Exams

  • June 15th - Last Day of classes for the 25/26 Season

    Schedule is subject to change