Business Details
33 Years
experience
Join Calgary's Premier Dance School for All Ages
Founded in 1993 by Julie Pratt and Louisa Jacobson, Fun'n Dance has cultivated a welcoming dance community in Calgary for over three decades. Our studio emphasizes technical excellence and age-appropriate progression, offering instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and more. With a team of certified instructors, we prioritize personalized attention through small class sizes and assistant teachers. We recognize dance's transformative impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, making learning accessible through free trial classes. Our commitment to nurturing environments has fostered generations of dancers, from beginners to those pursuing professional training.The studio's affiliation with the Royal Academy of Dance enables students to pursue formal examinations. Our Rosedale Community Center location provides two dedicated dance spaces with professional amenities. Over 30 years of experience informs our approach to balancing rigorous technique with joyful expression. We maintain strong ties to the local community while offering opportunities for national and international performance. Our instructors continually upgrade their skills to deliver cutting-edge pedagogy while preserving dance traditions.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Acrobatics
Ukrainian Dance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of dance education expertise in Calgary
- Certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds
- Small class sizes with assistant teacher support
- Opportunities for Royal Academy of Dance examinations
- Diverse curriculum spanning eight dance styles
Associations and certifications
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
What people say
Nurturing environment
Diverse dance styles
Qualified instructors
Small class sizes
Exam opportunities
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program follows Royal Academy of Dance curriculum for ages 3 to adult. Classes focus on proper technique, posture, and musicality while maintaining age-appropriate progression. Students develop grace, strength, and artistic expression through structured lessons.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes combine technical training with energetic choreography. Students learn various jazz styles from Broadway to contemporary while developing rhythm, coordination, and stage presence in a dynamic environment.
Tap Classes
Tap instruction emphasizes musicality and precision through rhythmic footwork. Classes range from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on clear sounds, tempo control, and improvisation techniques in traditional and modern styles.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes blend technical foundation with creative movement exploration. Students develop body awareness, fluidity, and emotional expression through diverse choreographic approaches and improvisation exercises.
Acrobatic Arts
Acrobatics instruction focuses on safe progression in tumbling, balancing, and flexibility. Certified instructors guide students through skill development while emphasizing proper technique and injury prevention in a supportive setting.
People
Julie Pratt
Studio Owner, Director, and Lead Ballet Instructor
Julie Pratt founded Fun'n Dance in 1993 after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dance. With 37 years of teaching experience, she has prepared students for prestigious dance programs while maintaining her passion for ballet instruction.
Natasha Krochak
Ballet, Ukrainian, and Lyrical Instructor
Natasha Krochak brings 27 years of dance experience and Royal Academy of Dance certification to her instruction. She holds a Bachelors in Commerce with a dance minor and completed her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies.
Amanda Migliaccio
Tap and Jazz Instructor
Amanda Migliaccio has taught dance for 20 years following an international performance career. She specializes in tap while maintaining extensive competitive dance adjudication experience and performance credits across North America.
Alena Widdup
Musical Theatre, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary Instructor
Alena Widdup combines 10+ years teaching experience with multiple dance certifications. Her background includes professional training at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and performance experience with Carnival Cruise Lines and Disneyland.
Tory Tomblin
Ballet Instructor
Tory Tomblin holds Royal Academy of Dance teaching certification with performance experience in classical and contemporary works. She brings additional professional perspective through her career as a paramedic and labour relations officer.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, acrobatics, and Ukrainian dance classes for ages 3 to adult.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide one free trial class for new students. Contact us via email to arrange your trial session.
Are dance exams available?
We offer Royal Academy of Dance examinations for ballet students, with opportunities for tap and jazz exams through other programs.
What is your class size policy?
We maintain small class sizes with assistant teachers to ensure individual attention and proper technique development for all students.
Where are you located?
Our dance studio operates from the Rosedale Community Center at 901 11th Avenue NW in Calgary, Alberta.
Do you have a recital program?
Yes, we host an annual professionally produced year-end recital at the University Theatre in Calgary with multiple performance opportunities.
