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14 Years
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Trusted Dance Classes for Kids & Adults in Stony Plain, AB
The Dance Place has been dedicated to providing high-quality recreational dance education since 2012. Our Stony Plain studio creates a non-competitive environment where students of all ages develop technical skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships. With experienced instructors who continually refine their craft, we offer structured programs for preschoolers through adults while maintaining a welcoming family atmosphere. Our facility features CCTV monitoring for parental observation, ample parking, and a spacious lobby. We prioritize accessibility by offering both full-year commitments and flexible 'Just for Fun' sessions to accommodate diverse schedules.Students aged six and older participate in local festivals and annual recitals without mandatory additional training requirements. Our approach emphasizes musicality, coordination, and enjoyment across multiple dance disciplines including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, and acro. The studio's relocation to a dedicated 3,200 sq ft facility in 2022 demonstrates our ongoing commitment to community dance education. We maintain consistent treatment for all students regardless of weekly class frequency, fostering an inclusive environment where every participant receives equal attention and opportunity.
Services
Preschool Dance Classes
Kids Dance Lessons
Adult Dance Classes
Acro Dance Instruction
Summer Dance Camps
Birthday Party Rentals
Tap Dance Classes
Ballet Instruction
Hip Hop Dance
Lyrical Contemporary
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Experienced dance educators with ongoing professional development
- Non-competitive environment fostering equal participation opportunities
- Family-friendly studio with real-time class observation
- Flexible programming for casual and committed dancers
- Dedicated 3,200 sq ft facility with modern amenities
What people say
Experienced instructors
Family-friendly atmosphere
Engaging classes
Professional staff
Positive environment
Services
Preschool Dance Classes
Structured dance programs for children aged 15 months to 5 years develop motor skills and musical awareness. Classes include Tiny Tutus Ballet, Preschool Dance Combo, and Creative Movement. Our instructors use age-appropriate techniques to introduce foundational dance concepts while maintaining engaging, playful environments that foster early social development and coordination.
Kids Dance Lessons
Comprehensive instruction for ages 6-17 across multiple disciplines including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, and lyrical contemporary. Students build technical proficiency through progressive curriculum while participating in local festivals and annual recitals. No additional conditioning classes required for performance participation, ensuring accessible dance education for all commitment levels.
Adult Dance Classes
Beginner-friendly dance classes for adults focusing on musical theatre, tap, and jazz techniques. Sessions emphasize fun, fitness, and creative expression without performance obligations. Instructors accommodate diverse skill levels while maintaining proper form instruction to ensure safe, enjoyable learning experiences for all participants.
Acro Dance Instruction
Specialized acro classes combine dance and tumbling elements for students aged 6+. Curriculum develops flexibility, strength, and balance through progressive skill acquisition. Classes maintain dance-focused choreography while integrating safe acrobatic techniques, suitable for both recreational and performance-oriented students seeking technical versatility.
Summer Dance Camps
Week-long summer intensives provide immersive dance experiences with themed activities and cross-discipline training. Camps include performance opportunities and special workshops while maintaining age-appropriate intensity levels. Flexible scheduling options accommodate both full-day attendance and shorter sessions for families seeking summer enrichment activities.
People
Richelle Boivin
Instructor
Certified dance educator with 15+ years experience teaching ballet and jazz techniques. Specializes in early childhood development through movement.
April Enders
Instructor
Specializes in hip hop and contemporary styles with professional performance background. Brings energetic, student-centered approach to youth classes.
Thomas Boivin
Instructor
Tap dance specialist with advanced training in rhythm and precision techniques. Develops engaging choreography for all skill levels.
Miranda Oakford
Instructor
Experienced acro instructor focusing on safe progression through flexibility and strength training. Certified in multiple dance disciplines.
Elise Townsend
Instructor
Musical theatre expert with professional stage experience. Creates dynamic choreography combining dance and performance skills.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for children as young as 15 months through adult learners, with structured programs for every skill level.
Do you require extra conditioning classes?
No, our programs don't mandate additional training for performance participation, ensuring accessible dance education for all students.
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical contemporary, acro, and musical theatre classes for all ages.
Do you have summer programs?
Yes, we offer themed summer dance camps with daily activities and performance opportunities for various age groups.
Can parents observe classes?
Our studio features CCTV monitoring allowing parents to view all classes in real-time from our comfortable observation area.
Do you host birthday parties?
Yes, we offer dance-themed birthday parties with customized activities in our spacious studio space next to Sawmill Restaurant.
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Reviews (5)
Carmelle H.
Feb 22, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
This place is AWESOME!! My kids haven't advanced so quickly in any other school like they do this one. The instructors really push them and are so much fun!! My daughters love it!! Highly, highly recommend!!!
This place is AWESOME!! My kids haven't advanced so quickly in any other school like they do this one. The instructors really push them and are so much fun!! My daughters love it!! Highly, highly recommend!!!
Chris E.
Oct 15, 2020
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We have been using this dance studio since it opened eight years ago. It is far superior to the previous dance studio my girls attended. Very well organized with excellent teaching staff. Richelle (owner) is an outstanding teacher with over 30 years experience. Highly recommend.
Loretta Johnson
Jan 05, 2020
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This is one of the best dance studios I have ever been apart of. Richelle is a wonderful instructor and has made my daughter feel confident for the first time in forever. I am forever grateful for the new outlook she has given her. All of the instructors are fantastic and I cant recommend this studio enough.
Maria M.
Dec 31, 2019
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I brought my children to the Dance Place after experiencing a terrible studio previously. The training is appropriate for the age and festivals they are attending. The instructors are qualified and trained appropriately in their field of expertise. Would highly recommend.
Kelly Gardner
Sep 24, 2019
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HIGHLY recommend this studio. Easily one of the best studios in the area. I am so happy I chose to enrol all three of my kids here. The staff are extremely talented and I cannot express enough how much my children love the tap and hip hop classes! I started them out in the eight week sessions and they couldnt get enough.
