The School of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre — Kid-friendly Storytime & Classes in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages 6-12
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
The School of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre offers dance classes for children in Toronto, providing a dedicated space for young dancers to explore movement and technique.
What to expect
This dance school focuses on contemporary dance, ballet, and other forms, catering to various age groups. It's an indoor facility, making it a suitable option for classes regardless of the weather. The curriculum is designed to build foundational dance skills and artistic expression for students.
Best for
Ideal for parents seeking structured dance education for their children aged 6-12.
What parents say
Katherine Jaconello
Enroll your child here. You may open up incredible possibilities for your child's future. My son attended here for several years. He is now touring Europe, Asia and beyond as a composer for dance companies.
sana brown
I fine the people who runs this Dance theatre catered to people who are more upper class. I am a single mother of two and I was told to put my child in this place. Unfortunately I did not feel welcome, my child was ill and miss few classes and not one person call to see why my child was not there. I find that huge establishment like this care less about THEIR PARTICIPANTS and more about the numbers and money. This is the honest truth. The parents are also snobs and trained their children to be snobs.
Kelly Lynch
My daughter has been a student of the school for five years. I highly recommend this school. I am a former professional dancer and their curriculum is well structured mixing both Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes but also the Limon method of modern dance- something that cannot be found in any other school in Canada. It is non-competitive (with classes in other dance styles too). The school has a 'advanced program' for young dancers to progress through leading up to a company position (after passing auditions) while at the same time embraces 'recreational' dancers who work towards the end of the year school performance. Their shows are a MUST SEE, if you are curious about the quality of dance training, which are held at established theaters.
Thomas Tyson
After a few years of creative movement classes at a different studio we enrolled our daughter in ballet at CCDT with the thought that she might enjoy structured dance lessons. CCDT teachers expect a certain (age appropriate) amount of excellence from their students and the kids really do seem to respond to this. Our daughter certainly took to it, enrolled in several other classes and is now in love with dance with no plans to stop.
CF
Our daughter participated this past summer in the SunDance summer program online which was a new experience for everyone, yet the training was still comprehensive and thorough while still allowing the dancers to create and develop their own artistry. She has just recently begun training as a company apprentice with CCDT, and has felt very welcomed and appreciated. All the teachers are very respectful and truly want the best for each dancer. The feedback is delivered in a constructive and positive way. COVID-19 protocols are in effect and have not taken away from the overall experience.
