Programs

Programs, 2023/2024
New student registration opens June 1st! 

Fall to Spring Programs

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Spring & Summer Intensives 

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Privates, Parties & Community Shows

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Come Dance with me!

Come move, create and play with your dancer in a guided dance class taught by a senior dancer for you and your little one! 
  • Ages 2/3, parent participation.
  • Introduces dance through directed play, story-telling, obstacle courses, and set exercises that encourage creative movement.
  • Dancers and parents will participate in our in-class Nutcracker Tea performance in December and an on-stage class in May at the Yukon Arts Center Main Stage. 
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Creative Primary!

Introducing the concepts of time, space, direction, and weight through directed play, story-telling, improvisation, and set exercises that encourage creative movement. 
  • Ages 3 to 5, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD Staff. 
  • Your dancer can audition for our Christmas show, The Nutcracker, and will perform in our Contemporary Showcases in May, both at the Yukon Art Center Main Stage.
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First Steps!

Your dancers take their first steps into formal dance training with 2 new classes options! Ballet/Tap and Broadway/Jazz fusion classes. Explore one or both classes and expand your dancer's love for dance! 
  • Ages 6/7, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD Staff. 
  • Dancers will start to learn the basic movements of Ballet, Jazz, and tap as well as develop their performance quality with Broadway. 
  • 2 Performance opportunities a season on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage.
    • The Nutcracker (audition only), December performance for ballet/Tap dancers.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase and Ballet for both classes.
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Novice Dancers

Expands dancers’ technical training while increasing their performance quality by being able to explore 7 weekly dance classes to make the program that works for you and your family’s schedule and budget!
  • Ages 8 to 9, unless otherwise recommended.
  • 3 Performance opportunities a season at the Yukon Arts Centre.
    • The Nutcracker (audition only) and Year-End Ballet for those enrolled in a weekly ballet class.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase. 

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Elementary Dancers

Expands dancers’ technical training while increasing their performance quality by being able to explore 6 weekly dance classes to make the program that works for you and your family’s schedule and budget!

Ages 10 to 11, unless otherwise recommended. 
  • 3 Performance opportunities a season at the Yukon Arts Centre.
    • The Nutcracker (audition only) and Year-End Ballet for those enrolled in a weekly ballet class.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase. 
Dancers must be recommended by NLSD Staff to enroll in the Elementary program. New students with dance experience please contact us for placement. 


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Intermediate Dancers  

Offers a training environment for pre-teens looking to build their own dance experience that fits their schedule. New Student please contact us for placement.
  • Ages 12 to 13, unless otherwise recommended
  • 3 Performance opportunities a season at the Yukon Arts Centre.
    • The Nutcracker and Year-End Ballet for those enrolled in a weekly ballet class.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase. 
To enroll in pointe 1 dancers must be 12 + years, request a foot exam, and be registered in at least 4 classes weekly (one being pointe class).


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Senior Dancers 

Offers a training environment for teens looking to build their own dance experience that fits their schedule. New Student please contact us for placement.
  • Ages 14 to 18, unless otherwise recommended.
  • 3 Performance opportunities a season at the Yukon Arts Centre.
    • The Nutcracker and Year-End Ballet for those enrolled in a weekly ballet class.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase. 
To enroll in pointe 1 dancers must be 12 + years, request a foot exam, and be registered in at least 4 classes weekly (one being pointe class).

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Men's Programming 

 • Free dance tuition for all-male dancers ages 8 to 18 years with their enrollment into a ballet class. 
• Only valid with our Novice, Elementary, Intermediate, Senior, and Company program. 

Discount code - BOYSBALLETTOO

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Adult Programing 

Are you a seasoned dancers, just starting out or somewhere in the middle? Either way we have a class for you! Contact us today with any questions or concerns you may have and we will help you find your perfect fit!

  • 3 Optional Performance opportunities a season on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage.
    • "The Nutcracker" December performance for ballet dancers.
    • The Year-End Contemporary Showcase and Ballet.
Tuesday  
8:00 to 9:00 Adult Contemporary Ballet 
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Intensive 1  

 For youth seeking to go to the next level and immerse themselves into an intensive dance training experience alongside full school academic days. 

Dancers are recommended into our intensive programs based on their technical abilities rather than age but all are welcome in our intensive programs. New students with dance experience please contact us for placement. 
  • Travel & Touring opportunities 
    • Prince George Dance Festival 
    • dance and the Child: international (daCi) (dependent on age and technical ability) 
    • Dawson Nutcracker 
  • Multiple performances, media, and photo-shoot opportunities.
    • Community Shows
    • The Nutcracker
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase and Ballet
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 5 classes: 2 Ballet, Jazz, and 2 extra classes of the dancer’s choice. 
  • Entrance into their ballet exam in June, additional fees require. Amount pending on which level they enter in. 
  • Attend all show auditions throughout the dance season and attend Sunday rehearsal all dance season. 
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Intensive 2/3

 For youth seeking to go to the next level and immerse themselves into an intensive dance training experience alongside full school academic days. 

Dancers are recommended into our intensive programs based on their technical abilities rather than age but all are welcome in our intensive programs. New students with dance experience please contact us for placement.
  • Travel & Touring opportunities 
    • Prince George Dance Festival 
    • dance and the Child: international (daCi) (dependent on age and technical ability) 
    • Dawson Nutcracker 
  • Multiple performances, media, and photo-shoot opportunities.
    • Community Shows
    • The Nutcracker
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase and Ballet
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 5 classes: 2 Ballet, Jazz, and 2 extra classes of the dancer’s choice. 
  • Attend all workshops and auditions throughout the dance season. 
  • Attend Sunday rehearsal all dance season. 
  • Entrance into their ballet exam in June, additional fees require. Amount pending on which level they enter in. 
Schedule - Intensive 2
Schedule - Intensive 3

Company

For youth seeking to go to the next level and immerse themselves into an intensive dance training experience alongside full school academic days. 

Dancers are recommended into our company programs based on their technical abilities and attitude in class and rehearsals. New students with dance experience please contact us for placement.
  • Travel & Touring opportunities 
    • Prince George Dance Festival 
    • dance and the Child: international (daCi)
    • Dawson Nutcracker 
  • Multiple performances, media, and photo-shoot opportunities.
    • Community Shows
    • The Nutcracker
    • Year-End Contemporary Showcase and Ballet
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 6 classes: 2 Ballet, Conditioning and 3 extra classes of the dancer’s choice. 
  • Attend all workshops and auditions throughout the dance season. 
  • Attend Sunday rehearsal all dance season. 
  • Entrance into their ballet exam in June, additional fees require. Amount pending on which level they enter in. 
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Spring & Summer Programming, 2023

•NLSD offers a variety of dance intensives during the holidays for dancers ages 3 and up.
• June, July & August summer dance intensive include Ballet, Pre-pointe/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Broadway, and more! 


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Privates, Parties & 
Community Shows  

• NLSD offers private lessons to all students and groups. Contact us today for our availability and rates. 
• Birthday parties in collaboration with Sweet Tooth Events! Contact us today for our availability and rates. 
• Want NLSD to perform at your next event? We would absolutely love the opportunity to dance for you. Contact us today for our availability! 
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