Programs & Registration

2024/2025 
Programs & Registration

Our regular 2024-2025 season begins the week of September 3rd!

New Students


Registration for students new to NLSD begins June 1. Have questions about what classes/program to enroll in? Click "Contact us!" above and our staff will gladly help you with the process!

Current Students


Class recommendations and early registration packages will be sent via email to our current students starting in May. Registration for current students will open May 22!

Summer Programs & Bootcamps


Registration for our summer dance programs and bootcamps are open to all dancers starting in February! 

Fall to Spring Programs 
(non-intensive)

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Fall to Spring Intensive Programs
 

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 Summer Programs & Bootcamps

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Come Dance With Me!

Move, create, and play with your little one in this guided class! Come engage in this once a week, 30 minute session, taught by one of our senior dancers. This class helps introduces dance through directed play, story-telling, obstacle courses, and set exercises that encourage creative movement!
  • Ages 2/3 
  • Parent participation required
  • Offered in two terms: Term 1 runs from September to December, and Term 2 runs from January to May
  • Once a term there is an opportunity for dancers to perform in-studio, this is done during regular scheduled class time near the end of term (either December or May)
See Class Schedule

Primary

Introducing the concepts of space, direction, and timing through directed play, story-telling, improvisation, and set exercises that encourage creative movement. 
  • Ages 3 to 5, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD Staff
  • Offered in two terms: Term 1 runs from September to December, and Term 2 runs from January to May
  • There are 2 performance opportunities a Term:
Term 1
    • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December at the Yukon Arts Centre (must be aged 3+)
    • Nutcracker Tea - small in-studio performance shown during regular scheduled class time
Term 2
    • Year-End Ballet - May at the Yukon Arts Centre
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May at the Yukon Arts Centre
See Class Schedule

First Steps Program

Dancers can begin their first steps into formal dance training with our 2 fusion class options: Ballet/Tap and Broadway/Jazz. Explore one, or both classes, and expand your dancer's love for dance! 
  • Ages 6/7, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD Staff 
  • Dance shoes required: both Ballet and Tap shoes for the Ballet/Tap fusion, and Jazz shoes for the Broadway/Jazz fusion class
  • Dancers will start to learn basic movements of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap, as well as develop their performance confidence with Broadway 
  • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
    • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
    • Year-End Ballet - May
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
See Class Schedule

Novice Program

Dancers can expand their technical training while also strengthening their performance quality and confidence. Explore our 6 available Novice level classes and diversify your dancer's love for dance!
  • Ages 8/9, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
  • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
    • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
    • Year-End Ballet - May
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    See Class Schedule
    Elementary Program

    Dancers can expand their technical training while also strengthening their performance quality and confidence. Explore our 6 available Elementary level classes and diversify your dancer's love for dance!

    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment! 
    • Ages 10 /11, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
    • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May 
    See Class Schedule
    Intermediate Program

    Dancers can expand their technical training while also strengthening their performance quality and confidence. Pre-teens looking to build dance experience and skill, this class environment is specifically designed for you!

    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment! 
    • Ages 12/13, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
    • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    Wanting to try Pointe? 
    Before purchasing pointe shoes dancers must: 
    1) Be 12+ years
    2) Request a foot exam, that will be performed by the instructor
    3) Be registered in at least 4 weekly classes (one being Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1)
    See Class Schedule
    Senior Program

    Dancers can expand their technical training while also strengthening their performance quality and confidence. Teens looking to build dance experience and skill, this class environment is specifically designed for you!

    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment! 
    • Ages 14 to 18, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
    • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    Wanting to try Pointe? 
    Before purchasing pointe shoes dancers must: 
    1) Be 12+ years
    2) Request a foot exam, that will be performed by the instructor
    3) Be registered in at least 4 weekly classes (one being Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1)
    See Class Schedule
    Men's Program

    Our Novice, Elementary, Intermediate, Senior, and Intensive programming is available to male dancers, ages 8 to 18. Free dance tuition is offered in our Men's Program, but dancers must be enrolled in one of our ballet classes.

    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment! 
    • Ages 8 to 18
    • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    See Class Schedule
    Adult Program

    Are you an experienced dancer, just starting out, or somewhere in between? Our adult class offers an inclusive and welcoming environment for mature dancers of any skill level!
    • Ages 19+
    • There are 3 performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    See Class Schedule

    How is the Intensive Program different? 

    *To enroll into any Intensive classes you must be recommended by an NLSD instructor.

     Any student dancing with NLSD can expect superior dance instruction provided by our passionate and experienced staff, as well as a welcoming environment  promoting strength and technique building, respect, and support. Our Intensive Program differs from our Recreational Programs by offering a more competitive and pre-professional training environment for those displaying promising technical abilities, a hard-working attitude, and motivation in class and rehearsals - as well as wanting to dedicate to a full dance schedule. To learn more, please visit our "FAQ" tab above.

    Intensive 1 Program  

    For dancers seeking to immerse themselves into intensive dance training and a full schedule! Must be recommended by NLSD staff to enroll in our intensive programs, recommendations are based on dancer's technical abilities, attitude, and motivation in class and rehearsals, rather than age.

    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment!

    Dancers in our intensive programs are REQUIRED to: 
    • Enroll into a minimum of 4 classes: an Intensive 1 Ballet, Intensive 1 Jazz, and at least 2 other classes of the dancer’s choice
    • Attend all audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Attend all scheduled Sunday rehearsals throughout the dance season
    • Perform in our 3 main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    • Enter into their allotted ballet exam, to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)

    Travel and other opportunities for intensive dancers:
    • Prince George (PG) Dance Festival in March (13+)
    • Dance and the Child International (daCi) conference every 3 years (involvement is dependent on dancer's age and technical ability)
    • NLSD's The Nutcracker performance in Dawson
    • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Community Shows
    See Class Schedule

    Intensive 2 and 3 Programs

    For dancers seeking to immerse themselves into intensive dance training and a full schedule! Must be recommended by NLSD staff to enroll in our intensive programs, recommendations are based on dancer's technical abilities, attitude, and motivation in class and rehearsals, rather than age.


    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment!


    Dancers in our intensive programs are REQUIRED to: 

    • Enroll into a minimum of 5 classes: both Intensive Ballets, one Intensive Jazz, and at least 2 other classes of the dancer’s choice
    • Attend all audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Attend all scheduled Sunday rehearsals throughout the dance season
    • Perform in our 3 main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
    • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December  performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
    • Year-End Ballet - May
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    • Enter into their allotted ballet exam, to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)


    Travel and other opportunities for intensive dancers:

    • Prince George (PG) Dance Festival in March (13+)
    • Dance and the Child International (daCi) conference every 3 years (involvement is dependent on dancer's age and technical ability) 
    • NLSD's The Nutcracker performance in Dawson
    • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Community Shows


    See Class Schedule - Intensive 2 See Class Schedule - Intensive 3

    Intensive 4 Program

     For dancers seeking to immerse themselves into intensive dance training and a full schedule! Must be recommended by NLSD staff to enroll in our intensive programs, recommendations are based on dancer's technical abilities, attitude, and motivation in class and rehearsals, rather than age.
     
    *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment!

    Dancers in our intensive programs are REQUIRED to: 
    • Enroll into a minimum of 5 classes: both Intensive Ballets, one Intensive Jazz, and at least 2 other classes of the dancer’s choice
    • Attend all audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Attend all scheduled Sunday rehearsals throughout the dance season
    • Perform in our 3 main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December performance for Ballet/Tap dancers
      • Year-End Ballet - May
      • Year-End Contemporary Showcase - May
    • Enter into their allotted ballet exam, to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)

    Travel and other opportunities for intensive dancers:
    • Prince George (PG) Dance Festival in March (13+)
    • Dance and the Child International (daCi) conference every 3 years (involvement is dependent on dancer's age and technical ability)
    • NLSD's The Nutcracker performance in Dawson
    • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
    • Community Shows
    See Class Schedule

    Summer Programs and Bootcamps

    We offer a variety of week-long dance intensives and day camps throughout the summer! Registration is open to all dancer's, regardless of skill level, and based on age rather than experience. 
    • Summer programs run from June to July
    • Half-day summer camps are offered for ages 3-8, full-day for ages 9+
    • Dance styles covered include Ballet, Pre-pointe/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Broadway, and more! 
    • Half-day Nutcracker Bootcamp is run in August for ages 7+

    Click "See Schedule" to see what's available for your dancer's age!
    See Summer Schedule
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