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Your Premier Dance School in Brights Grove, ON
Great Lakes Dance Academy is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where students achieve their artistic potential through rigorous training while building confidence, character, and a lifelong love for dance. Our programs emphasize technical excellence, creative expression, and performance opportunities tailored to diverse skill levels. With a focus on personalized instruction, we offer recreational dance classes, intensive study programs, and company auditions designed to nurture talent and passion. Our facility hosts annual events like The Nutcracker and summer intensives featuring world-class guest artists. We prioritize accessible, high-quality training without the need for travel, ensuring students receive focused attention in smaller class settings.Our team of experienced instructors includes professional dancers and educators committed to fostering growth and excellence. Through partnerships with local theaters and performance venues, we provide students with professional stage experiences. Our curriculum balances classical techniques with contemporary styles, preparing students for both artistic and potential professional pursuits. We maintain transparent communication with families and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs. Our commitment to community engagement extends to outreach programs and collaborations with local arts organizations. By combining structured training with creative exploration, we aim to empower students to thrive in dance and beyond.
Services
Recreational Dance
Intensive Study
Dance Company
Nutcracker Auditions
Summer Camps
Groove in the Grove
Ballet Technique
Contemporary Dance
Jazz Training
Performance Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer summer intensives with world-class guest artists like Nevada Ballet Theatre professionals
- Our students gain performance experience at venues like The Imperial Theatre
- We provide age-specific programs from recreational dance to competitive company training
- Our faculty includes professional dancers with experience in major ballet companies
- We combine technical rigor with creative exploration in small-class settings
Services
Recreational Dance
Our recreational dance program offers accessible training in multiple styles for students of all ages. Classes focus on foundational technique, creative expression, and enjoyment through movement. Perfect for those seeking artistic development without competitive commitments.
Intensive Study
Designed for serious dancers, this program provides rigorous technical training and performance preparation. Students receive personalized coaching and participate in masterclasses with professional artists to refine their skills and artistry.
Dance Company
Our competitive dance company offers elite training in choreography, performance, and stagecraft. Members participate in regional competitions and community performances, developing discipline and teamwork through professional-level instruction.
Nutcracker Auditions
Annual auditions select performers for our professional Nutcracker production. Participants receive role-specific training and perform alongside guest artists in this cherished holiday tradition at The Imperial Theatre.
Summer Intensive
This five-day program features masterclasses with world-renowned instructors in ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Students develop technique, perform original choreography, and earn convention scholarships through intensive daily training sessions.
People
Robert Fulton
Guest Artist
Professional dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre and founder of BalletScout. Trained at Houston Ballet Professional Division, performing lead roles in major productions while pursuing business education.
Camille Kellems
Company Artist
Nevada Ballet Theatre artist with Indiana University ballet performance degree. Experienced in Balanchine and Robbins repertoire, specializing in classical and contemporary techniques for developing dancers.
Brandon Porter
Ballet Director
Cecchetti-certified instructor with extensive choreography experience. Former Broadway tour performer and current artistic director, specializing in technique development and competition preparation.
Chivas Merchant Buckman
Master Instructor
Duke Ellington School of the Arts graduate with professional experience in multiple dance companies. Certified educator with MFA training, specializing in ballet pedagogy and performance coaching.
Questions
When are Nutcracker auditions held?
Nutcracker auditions occur Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at our Brights Grove facility. Arrive 20 minutes early with ballet attire.
What summer programs do you offer?
Groove in the Grove intensive runs August 11-15, 2025 with full-day and half-day options for ages 8-18.
How can I register for classes?
Download our GLDA app to register for classes and view schedules instantly from your mobile device.
Where are performances held?
Our annual recital takes place at The Imperial Theatre with tickets available through their website starting May 1st.
What payment options exist for summer programs?
Early bird registration available March 1-31 with $100 deposit. Balance due July 2nd for all programs.
Do you offer beginner dance classes?
Yes, our recreational dance program welcomes all skill levels with age-appropriate instruction in multiple dance styles.
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Christine Brayer
Oct 17, 2021
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Professional teachers! This is a properly run dance school with proper run classes and a code of conduct for both the kids and parents.
