6 & Younger

Over the last decade, The Oakville Academy for the Arts has revolutionized the delivery of age appropriate programs in the Greater Toronto Area.

At Oakville Academy of the Arts we are committed to providing each and every child with a wide variety of classes so that your young artist can find their place within our academy. In order to find the right fit for your child we offer over 60 classes a week specifically designed to meet the needs of children six and younger. Due to our outstanding reputation as the number one arts educator, our student body of six and younger students has grown to be the largest in the Toronto area. We focus on providing an exceptional experience for little ones and our very liberal refund policy allows children to explore the arts without financial risk to you as parents.

Saturday 10:30am – 11:00am                                                        REGISTER NOW

Thursday 6:00pm – 6:30pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:30am – 10:00am                                                             REGISTER NOW

Saturday 11:45am – 12:15pm                                                             REGISTER NOW

Saturday 1:15pm – 1:45pm                                                             REGISTER NOW

Sunday 10:00am – 10:30am                                                             REGISTER NOW

Our pre-dance program is a magical introduction into the world of dance. Our passionate University qualified instructors use a creative movement approach to facilitate the life long-learning and imagination of your young dancer. Dancers will be introduced to movement and music concepts so that they can develop the basic coordinations required as they continue on in dance. Props, storybooks and music play are used to engage your dancer and solidify dance concepts.

Here at the Oakville Academy an open door policy is the standard which means you are welcome to join your little one in class to create a smooth transition. Once your child is comfortable you can watch them through our windows and view their progress at our viewing weeks through the year.

As part of the registration, each dancer receives a pink dance skirt with our compliments. Our year end celebration of their learning takes place in the form of a Tea Party at the studio where little dancers will perform for friends and family. Class space fills up quickly so don’t hesitate to register your little dancer so they do not miss out.

Monday 6:00pm – 6:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Monday 4:00pm – 4:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 11:00am – 11:30am                                                            REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 6:00pm – 6:30pm                                                      REGISTER NOW

Friday 6:00pm – 6:30pm                                                               REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:00am – 9:30am                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 10:45am – 11:15am                                                             REGISTER NOW

Our Baby Ballet Classes are designed to develop movement concepts and coordination. Your child will learn about level, shape, speed, dynamics, body parts and relationships. Musical concepts are incorporated and your young ballet dancer will respond to changes in rhythm, tempo and articulation. We consider the total development of your child by integrating foundational ballet technique with mime, creative movement, props and musical play. Our classes are a warm and welcoming place to develop social and emotional skills. When your dancer waits their turn to twirl across the floor they practice patience, empathy and encouragement for others in addition to a new movement skill.  Baby Ballet classes are a natural progression towards our Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Exam program. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Monday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 10:15am – 11:00am                                                           REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 4:00pm – 4:45pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 5:45pm – 6:30pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 3:45pm – 4:30am                                                   REGISTER NOW

Thursday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Friday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                               REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:45am – 10:30am                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 10:00am – 10:45am                                                         REGISTER NOW

Saturday 1:45pm – 2:30pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Sunday 9:45am – 10:30am                                                             REGISTER NOW

Sunday 11:30am – 12:15pm                                                             REGISTER NOW

Kinder Ballet is a natural progression from Baby Ballet. Continuing with a creative approach, dancers will learn basic ballet technique and vocabulary. Movement and music concepts are integrated into each class to build strong kinesthetic awareness. Students will learn the groundwork for Royal Academy of Dance Pre-Primary Ballet. With our small class sizes your child will get focused time to develop their skills as well as their own imaginative dance style. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Monday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 4:45pm – 5:30pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Friday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                             REGISTER NOW

Saturday 10:00pm – 10:45pm                                                       REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am                                                        REGISTER NOW

Saturday 12:15pm – 1:00pm                                                      REGISTER NOW

Sunday 9:00am – 9:45am                                                         REGISTER NOW

Pre-Primary ballet is a Royal Academy of Dance class. It offers a syllabus of steps and technique to develop physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality. Through participation and practice, your dancer will learn to demonstrate body and spatial awareness, co-ordination and control of movement, and a heightened sense of musicality and expression. Pre-Primary ballet is fun and engaging while fostering a foundation of technique for ballet and other styles of dance. At the end of the season, Dancers have the opportunity to present their ballet skills by participating in the Royal Academy of Dance Class Awards. The class will also participate in our year end Junior Recital.

Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm                                                     REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:00pm – 10:00pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Saturday 11:30am – 12:30pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Sunday 9:00am – 10:00am                                                           REGISTER NOW

Primary Ballet is suited for dancers who are 6-7 years of age. This Royal Academy of Dance class offers a Syllabus the dancers follow to develop physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. Through participation and practice, your dancer will learn to demonstrate body and spatial awareness, co-ordination and control of movement, and a heightened sense of musicality and expression. This strong foundation prepares students for a successful transition into higher levels of ballet, and other dance genres. At the end of the season, Dancers have the opportunity to present their ballet skills by participating in either the Royal Academy of Dance Class Awards or Examinations. This class will also participate in our year end Senior Recital.

Tuesday 3:45pm – 4:45pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Friday 4:00pm – 5:00pm                                                            REGISTER NOW

Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am                                                         REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:45am – 10:45am                                                          REGISTER NOW

Saturday 2:30pm – 3:30pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Ballet/Jazz is a combination class for the little dancer who loves Ballet but would also like to try the faster pace of Jazz. Continuing with a creative approach, dancers will learn dance technique and vocabulary. Movement and music concepts are integrated into each class to build strong kinesthetic awareness. Students will learn ballet basics for one half of the class with a focus on movement concepts and basic ballet coordination. The other half of the class will be spent learning the energetic dance form of Jazz with emphasis on dynamic and strong steps and progressions. With our small class sizes your child will get focused time to develop their skills as well as their own imaginative dance style. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Monday 5:45pm – 6:30pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Tuesday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                   REGISTER NOW

Thursday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                       REGISTER NOW

Thursday 5:45pm – 6:30pm                                                       REGISTER NOW

Saturday 9:05pm – 9:45pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Saturday 1:45pm – 2:30pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Sunday 12:15pm – 1:00pm                                                           REGISTER NOW

Ballet/Jazz is a combination class for the little dancer who loves Ballet but would also like to try the faster pace of Jazz. Continuing with a creative approach, dancers will learn dance technique and vocabulary. Movement and music concepts are integrated into each class to build strong kinesthetic awareness. Students will learn ballet basics for one half of the class with a focus on movement concepts and basic ballet coordination. The other half of the class will be spent learning the energetic dance form of Jazz with emphasis on dynamic and strong steps and progressions. With our small class sizes your child will get focused time to develop their skills as well as their own imaginative dance style. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Tuesday 4:45pm – 5:30pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Acro 4 – 6 is an introduction to the highly impressive Acro Dance style. During this high-energy class your child will develop strength, flexibility and balance as they work towards new skills. This class blends gymnastic style tricks seamlessly in and out of movement. Your dancer will see their progression week to week with support from our qualified Acrobatic Arts instructors. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Saturday 11:00am – 11:45am  REGISTER NOW

Acro 6 – 8 is an introduction to the highly impressive Acro Dance style. During this high-energy class your child will develop strength, flexibility and balance as they work towards new skills. This class blends gymnastic style tricks seamlessly in and out of movement. Your dancer will see their progression week to week with support from our qualified Acrobatic Arts instructors. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Sunday 11:00am – 12:00pm                                                        REGISTER NOW

Tap 4 – 6 is an introduction to the percussive style of Tap dance. Your child will develop basic movement concepts and coordination with a focus on rhythm and footwork. Tap shoes are a highlight of this class, your dancer will be shuffling and toe tapping, using their body as an instrument. During each class your child will explore different musical/movement patterns and how to produce them with clarity and confidence. Tap dancers will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Saturday 9:45am – 10:30am                                                     REGISTER NOW

Tap 5 – 7 is an introduction to the percussive style of Tap dance. Your child will develop basic movement concepts and coordination with a focus on rhythm and footwork. Tap shoes are a highlight of this class, your dancer will be shuffling and toe tapping, using their body as an instrument. During each class your child will explore different musical/movement patterns and how to produce them with clarity and confidence. Tap dancers will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Thursday 5:30pm – 6:15pm                                                     REGISTER NOW

Jazz 5 – 7 is an introduction to the dynamic and powerful style of Jazz. Jazz is a classic technique that combines precision and explosive energy with upbeat music. This fast-paced class invites your child to get moving and express themselves with their overall development in mind. Dancers will learn basic steps and progressions with one-on-one feedback and encouragement from our University educated instructors. No doubt you’ll find your dancer bopping and galloping around the house with musical precision. They will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Tuesday 6:00pm – 6:45pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 4:00pm – 4:45pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Thursday 4:45pm – 5:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Friday 5:45pm – 6:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Hip Hop 4 – 6 is a fast paced, highly energetic class designed for little dancers who like to move and groove. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic, age appropriate, Hip Hop moves, dance to their favourite songs, and make new friends in a fun and exciting environment. Your dancer will participate in running shoes and comfortable clothing to developmentally appropriate music. Our instructors help your dancer develop a sense of rhythm, coordination, fitness and love of dancing. Hip Hop dancers will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Tuesday 3:45pm – 4:30pm                                                               REGISTER NOW

Thursday 4:00pm – 4:45pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Hip Hop 5- 7 is a fast paced, highly energetic class designed for little dancers who like to move and groove. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic, age appropriate, Hip Hop moves, dance to their favourite songs, and make new friends in a fun and exciting environment. Your dancer will participate in running shoes and comfortable clothing to developmentally appropriate music. Our instructors help your dancer develop a sense of rhythm, coordination, fitness and love of dancing. Hip Hop dancers will complete the season by performing in our Junior Recital.

Tuesday 6:45pm – 7:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Wednesday 4:45pm – 5:30pm                                                          REGISTER NOW

Friday 5:00pm – 5:45pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

Sunday 12:00pm – 1:00pm                                                         REGISTER NOW

 

Recreational Dance

With 6 studios and over 175 weekly classes in a multitude of disciplines, OAA Recreational Dance is unequaled.

Recreational Dance

Programs available in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Breakdance, Ballet, Adult Classes
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R.A.D. Ballet

The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills.

R.A.D. Ballet

The Oakville Academy for the Arts is proud of it's world-renowned, body-friendly Royal Academy of Dance Ballet program
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6 & Younger

In order to find the right fit for your child we offer over 60 classes a week specifically designed to meet the needs of children six and younger.

6 & Younger

Programs available in Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, Breakdance & Ballet
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We have established a new standard of excellence and commitment to our Dancers that is unique within the dance community.

Our 6 studios and over 175 weekly classes in a multitude of disciplines are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

The range of classes are held at many convenient times for busy families (daytime, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays). Our Instructors are University graduates, trained to introduce and develop dancers to a high level of technical and creative expertise.

Students are evaluated and placed into the appropriate skill levels and perform annually at The Oakville Academy’s Recital at an age appropriate venue. Students will perform in one show at our year end celebration out of respect for academic culmination and your family’s busy life style.