Thunder Bay’s School for Non-Competitive and Early Years Dance
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro plus Adult Beginner Dance & Conditioning
Our regular dance lessons can be explored on our schedule, fees, and dress code pages. Registration for the Regular Season (Sept-May) will be available in August.
Creating safe, inclusive dance environment for all
Connections Dance School opened in 2022 to bring non-competitive dance programming to Thunder Bay. We hope to offer high-quality dance programming to all ages that is inclusive and accessible.
Outside of our regular dance program, we look for every opportunity to create more fun experiences! Here are some of them.
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We’ve got every PA Day of the school year sorted for you! Dancers in school can sign-up to hang with us each PA Day. We will have unique adventures planned for each day. More than just dance, participants will get to explore some STEAM activities, create crafts, and play!
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Summer Camp at Connections is the most fun way to spend your summer! With themes, activities, and of course dancing. Log into our parent portal fo pricing and availability.
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Plan your next birthday with Connections Dance School! A ‘Just Dance’ Party is a perfect birthday activity for young children.
Children 6 and older can choose their own genre of dance for their party; complete with a short choreographed routine.
After the dance party class, its table time! Have food, cake and open presents. If there is still some time before pick-up, expect some games.
Parties can be booked for in the studio or outdoors!
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Dancers who have established an adoration for dance and want more opportunities to perform at a higher level can challenge themselves with our performance team! With opportunities to learn and perform solos, duets, trios, small groups and big groups; our performance team loves the thrill of the stage.
Recruitment starts in September, and rehearsals in October/November
Thunder Bay’s School for Non-Competitive and Early Years Dance
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Lyrical and Musical Theatre
Ages 2-5
Young Dancers
Our Young Dancer program is what we are known for! Home of Dance for Young Children, we are thrilled to offer weeknight and weekend classes for dancers two and up!
Each class is dedicated to bringing dance to a specific age range. Toddler, Pre-Kinder, and Kinder classes are all set up so that each dancer has every opportunity to thrive.
Dancers will be exposed to ballet, tap, and jazz basics using creative movement and gross motor skill development.
Ages 5-9
Primary Dancers
The Primary Dance Program is for Primary aged children (Grades 1-3)
SK dancers who want a bit more of a dedicated dance experience are eligible to register for two classes a week with Gr1 students.
Primary dancers can pursue ballet, tap, jazz, and acro! This program lays the foundation of technique, allowing children to build toward becoming well-rounded, technically-versed dancers.
Ages 9-13
Elementary Dancers
The Elementary Dance Program has two groups: junior (starting Grades 3-5) and Pre-Teen (starting Grades 6-8)!
Our Elementary Dancers have the option of dancing one or two days a week, pursuing ballet, acro, tap, or jazz. Our current Junior and Preteen programs are beginner and recreational, perfect for dancers who have been out of dance for a couple of years or are trying it for the first time.
All the Extras
More than just your one class a week
Alisia Cameron
Connections Dance School is owned and operated by Alisia Cameron. She has been a part of the Thunder Bay dance community for many years. She decided to open Connections to offer a space for young and non-competitive dancers.
She has previously operated Dance for Young Children, which remains a program she is passionate about and is continuing within Connections Dance School.
She is thrilled to take this step and share this experience with you!
