Programs & Registration
Registration for 2025 Summer Programming is Open

Preview Registration for the 2025/2026 Here

Registration opens June 1st for returning students & June 15th for new students
Full-Term & Term 1 classes begin in September and Term 2 classes begin in January

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 June 1st.

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
Term 1 (December)
    • Nutcracker Dance Party - in-studio parent viewing opportunity during the last class of Term 1 in December
Term 2 (May)
    • Spring Dance Party - in-studio parent viewing opportunity during the last class of Term 2 in 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 

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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

      Summer Programming

      Register Now!
      We offer a variety of week-long day camps throughout June, July, and August! Registration is open to all, regardless of dance skill or level - please enroll according to your child's age!
      • Week long camps (no camps on statutory holidays)
      • Running from June to August
      • Dance styles covered include Ballet, Pre-pointe/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Broadway, and more! 
      • Crafts, park time at Jack Hulland, DIY props and accessories, movies, dance games and more!

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