Upcoming Performances & Events
Performances, Workshops, Masterclasses & Events
Performances, Workshops, Masterclasses & Events
Summer Dance Day Camps
Summer Dance Day Camps (Ages 5-12)
Get ready for a summer full of movement, music, and magic! Our Summer Dance Day Camps offer young dancers (ages 5-12) an exciting opportunity to explore different dance styles, build confidence, and make new friends—all in a fun and supportive environment.
Each week features a unique theme, with engaging choreography, creative activities, and interactive games designed to inspire imagination and a love for dance. Whether your child is a seasoned dancer or brand new to the studio, our camps provide a joyful space for learning, laughter, and self-expression.
📅 Full week, per day, and half day registration available
🎭 Creative themes & dance styles
🎶 Music, movement & fun activities
💃 No experience necessary!
Spaces are limited—secure your dancer’s spot today! 🩰✨
REGISTER HERE
Development Weekend 2025
Join us Feb 14-17 for our annual Development Weekend! Open to dancers ages 8+, this weekend brings together a group of phenomenal faculty to provide the NS dance community with four days of intensive work focusing on dance technique, creation and exploration. Participants will have the opportunity to take classes in Ballet, Modern, Improv and Composition and Contemporary Floor Work. Each morning will begin with a clinic class to gently warm up the body and bring awareness and intention to the day ahead. Creation time is built into the schedule and the weekend will conclude with a demonstration for family and friends.
Development Weekend is also open to adult students, pre-professional students and professional movement artists on a full weekend registration or drop-in basis. For drop-in options, please visit our Adult Program & Drop In Classes page
View weekend schedule HERE (students will be placed in groups based on their age and experience)
Fee: $200 for the full weekend (drop in rates vary - please visit our drop-in class page)
Nutcracker Tickets
✨🎄 Step Into the Magic of CDA’s Nutcracker! 🎄✨
This holiday season, let the magic of The Nutcracker whisk you away! Join us as our dancers bring Clara’s enchanting journey to life, from the battle with the Rat Queen to the spellbinding Land of Sweets. With dazzling costumes, breathtaking choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, our production is the perfect way to spark wonder and holiday joy.
🎟️ Tickets available starting November 1st – get ready to make The Nutcracker a part of your holiday tradition!
CDA Summer Intensive
CDA is thrilled to announce the return of our Summer Intensive! Open to dedicated dancers aged 10 and up, our Summer Intensive stands as a testament to excellence in dance education, featuring a curated curriculum that encompasses Ballet, Contemporary, and Commercial Jazz. Renowned dance educators from various corners of Canada, each recognized for their exceptional talent and expertise, will lead our program.
Taking place from August 2 to 9, our 2024 Summer Intensive begins with a placement class on the first day, a pivotal step to tailor the experience to the individual needs and capabilities of each participant.
Summer Adult Classes with Chris July 31
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Makayla & Katie July 30
Tuesday July 30, 2024
5:00pm-8:30pm
Join Makayla and Katie on Tuesdays from July 2 to July 30 for three energetic, fun-filled classes! Open to ages 12 and up (including adult students!)
Horton Technique with Makayla 5:00-6:00
Our Horton Technique class is the ultimate class for exploring your artistic expression while simultaneously building strength and flexibility. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$20 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$18 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Open Ballet with Katie 6:00-7:15
A classic Miss Katie ballet class!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Hip Hop with Makayla 7:15-8:30
This class will feature a high energy warm-up, basic skill building and drills and a super fun choreo combo!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Classes with Mel July 25
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris July 24
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Makayla & Katie July 23
Tuesday July 23, 2024
5:00pm-8:30pm
Join Makayla and Katie on Tuesdays from July 2 to July 30 for three energetic, fun-filled classes! Open to ages 12 and up (including adult students!)
Horton Technique with Makayla 5:00-6:00
Our Horton Technique class is the ultimate class for exploring your artistic expression while simultaneously building strength and flexibility. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$20 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$18 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Open Ballet with Katie 6:00-7:15
A classic Miss Katie ballet class!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Hip Hop with Makayla 7:15-8:30
This class will feature a high energy warm-up, basic skill building and drills and a super fun choreo combo!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Classes with Mel July 18
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris July 17
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Makayla & Katie July 16
Tuesday July 16, 2024
5:00pm-8:30pm
Join Makayla and Katie on Tuesdays from July 2 to July 30 for three energetic, fun-filled classes! Open to ages 12 and up (including adult students!)
Horton Technique with Makayla 5:00-6:00
Our Horton Technique class is the ultimate class for exploring your artistic expression while simultaneously building strength and flexibility. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$20 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$18 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Open Ballet with Katie 6:00-7:15
A classic Miss Katie ballet class!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Hip Hop with Makayla 7:15-8:30
This class will feature a high energy warm-up, basic skill building and drills and a super fun choreo combo!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Classes with Mel July 11
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris July 10
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Makayla & Katie July 9
Tuesday July 9, 2024
5:00pm-8:30pm
Join Makayla and Katie on Tuesdays from July 2 to July 30 for three energetic, fun-filled classes! Open to ages 12 and up (including adult students!)
Horton Technique with Makayla 5:00-6:00
Our Horton Technique class is the ultimate class for exploring your artistic expression while simultaneously building strength and flexibility. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$20 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$18 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Open Ballet with Katie 6:00-7:15
A classic Miss Katie ballet class!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Hip Hop with Makayla 7:15-8:30
This class will feature a high energy warm-up, basic skill building and drills and a super fun choreo combo!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Classes with Mel July 4
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris July 3
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Makayla & Katie July 2
Tuesday July 2, 2024
5:00pm-8:30pm
Join Makayla and Katie on Tuesdays from July 2 to July 30 for three energetic, fun-filled classes! Open to ages 12 and up (including adult students!)
Horton Technique with Makayla 5:00-6:00
Our Horton Technique class is the ultimate class for exploring your artistic expression while simultaneously building strength and flexibility. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$20 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$18 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Open Ballet with Katie 6:00-7:15
A classic Miss Katie ballet class!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Hip Hop with Makayla 7:15-8:30
This class will feature a high energy warm-up, basic skill building and drills and a super fun choreo combo!
Drop-in rates:
$22 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$20 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Classes with Mel June 27
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris June 26
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!
Summer Classes with Mel June 20
Join Mel on Thursdays from June 20 to July 25 for two classes that are sure to keep you moving and energized over the summer months!
Pilates Barre 6:00-6:45
This class gives you all the things you didn’t know you needed! A refreshing mix of classic pilates infused with barre exercises designed to increase your strength, mobility and overall sense of wellbeing. No prior experience necessary!
Drop-in rates:
$18 for adults SECURE YOUR SPOT
$15 for students SECURE YOUR SPOT
Advanced Open Ballet 6:45-8:00
Perfect for students at the Advanced Foundation level and up. Get ready to sweat!!
Drop-in rate - $20
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Summer Adult Classes with Chris June 19
Let’s crank up the heat with two fiery classes with Chris on Wednesday evenings!