PROGRAMS & REGISTRATION

Registration for 2026 SPRING BREAK and SUMMER CAMPS is now OPEN
Join us for creative movement, music, active play! All camps include mandatory outside time!

Hours: 8:30-4:30 for children aged 5-11

Location: NLSD Studio, 27-14th Ave., Porter Creek (Behind The Guild)


Summer Camps:

  • Weekly camps starting June 15 to August 14
  • Mini camps the week of Canada Day
  • 5 day camps: $350
  • 4 day camps: $280
  • 2 day camps $160

DATES OF EACH CAMP LISTED AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

New Students


Registration for students new to NLSD begins in June. 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 at the end of May. Registration for current students opens in late May or early June.

Summer Programs


Wanting to try out dance without the long-term commitment? Our Summer Programming is open to *all skill levels!  Registration opens in March!


*Unless otherwise specified

Fall to Spring Programs 
(non-intensive)

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Fall to Spring Intensive Programs
 

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 Summer Programs

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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 to 3
  • Parent participation required
  • Offered in two terms: Term 1 runs from September to December, and Term 2 runs from January to May
See Class Schedule

Primary 1
Introducing the concepts of space, direction, and timing through directed play, story-telling, improvisation, and set exercises that encourage creative movement. 
  • Ages 3 to 4
  • Offered in two terms: Term 1 runs from September to December, and Term 2 runs from January to May
  • There are performance opportunities:
Term 1 (December)
The Nutcracker (must be 3 years or older to audition) 
Term 2 (May)
Year-End Performances 

Primary 2
Introducing the concepts of space, direction, and timing through directed play, story-telling, improvisation, and set exercises that encourage creative movement. 
  • Ages 4 to 5
  • Offered in two terms: Term 1 runs from September to December, and Term 2 runs from January to May
  • There are performance opportunities:
Term 1 (December)
The Nutcracker (must be 3 years or older to audition) 

Term 2 (May)
Year-End Performances 

See Class Schedule

First Steps

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 to 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 multiple performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
    • The Nutcracker (must be enrolled in a Ballet/Tap class to audition) - December 
    • Year-End Performances 
See Class Schedule
Novice

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

  • Ages 8 to 9, unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
  • There are multiple performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:

    • The Nutcracker (must be enrolled in a Ballet class to audition) - December 
    • Year-End Performances
    See Class Schedule
    Elementary

    Dancers can expand their technical training while also strengthening their   performance quality and confidence. Explore our available Elementary level
      classes and diversify your dancer's love for dance!
    • Ages 10 to 11, *unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
    • There are multiple performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must be enrolled in a Ballet class to audition) - December
      • Year-End Performances
    *If you are a new student to our school and have previous dance experience, please contact us for a placement assessment! 



    See Class Schedule

    Intermediate Senior 

    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!
    • Ages 12 or older, *unless otherwise recommended by NLSD staff
    • There are multiple performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:The Nutcracker (must be enrolled in a Ballet class to audition) 
    • Year-End Performances
    Pre-Pointe & Pointe work will be integrated and part of dancers' regular ballet class.
      *If you are a new student to our school, please contact us for your placement assessment!

      See Class Schedule

      Intensive Program   

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

      

      Intensive Programs differs from 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.

      Learn more about the Intensive Program
       Intensive 1 & 2 
      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.
      Dancers in our intensive 1 & 2 programs will: 
      • Enroll into a minimum of 4 classes: both Intensive Ballets, one Intensive Jazz, and at least 1 other class of the dancer’s choice
      • Attend audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Attend all scheduled rehearsals throughout the dance season
      • Perform in our main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
        • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December
        • Year-End Performance- May
      Pre-Pointe & Pointe work will be integrated and part of dancers' regular ballet class. 

      Includes participation in RAD Ballet exam process. RAD Canada schedules Exams in to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)

      Opportunities for intensive dancers when recommended:
      • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Community Shows 

      Intensive 3 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.


      Dancers in our intensive programs will: 

      • Enroll into a minimum of 5 classes: both Intensive Ballets, one Intensive Jazz, one Intensive Contemporary and at least 1 other class of the dancer’s choice
      • Attend audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Attend all scheduled rehearsals throughout the dance season
      • Perform in our main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
      • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December
      • Year-End Performance - May


      Pre-Pointe & Pointe work will be integrated and part of dancers' regular ballet class.


      Includes participation in RAD Ballet exam process. RAD Canada schedules Exams in to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)

      

      Opportunities for intensive dancers when recommended:

      • Festivals, Competitions and Conventions
      • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Community Shows 


      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.

      Dancers in our intensive programs will: 
      • Enroll into a minimum of 5 classes: both Intensive Ballets, one Intensive Jazz, one Intensive Contemporary and at least 1 other class of the dancer’s choice
      • Attend audition, performance, and workshop opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Attend all scheduled rehearsals throughout the dance season
      • Perform in our main performance opportunities a season presented on the Yukon Arts Centre Main Stage:
        • The Nutcracker (must audition) - December
        • Year-End Performance - May
      Pre-Pointe & Pointe work will be integrated and part of dancers' regular ballet class.

      Includes participation in RAD Ballet exam process. RAD Canada schedules Exams in to be completed in our NLSD studios, in February (additional fees are required)

      Opportunities for intensive dancers when recommended:
      • Festivals, Competitions and Conventions
      • Multiple additional performance, media, and photo-shoot opportunities throughout the dance season
      • Community Shows 
      See Class Schedule - Intensive 4

      Summer Programs

      Register Now!
      SUMMER CAMPS 2026
      We offer weekly camps throughout June, July, and August! Registration is open to all, regardless of dance skill or level.
       
      • Week long camps (no camps on statutory holidays)
      • Ages 5-11 
      • June to August, with mini camps the week of Canada Day.
      • Focus on active play, creative movement, crafts, exploring the Porter Creek greenbelt, playground time at Jack Hulland and more!
      • Existing NLSD families register on Jackrabbit
      • New registrants click the registration button above
      • Camp dates & prices below
      • Summer Camp 1: June 15-19 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 2: June 22-26 ($280)
      • Summer Camp 3A:  June 29-30 ($160)
      • Summer Camp 3B:  July 2-3 ($160)
      • Summer Camp 4: July 6-10 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 5: July 13-17 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 6: July 20-24 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 7: July 27-31 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 8: August 3-7 ($350)
      • Summer Camp 9: August 10-14 ($350)