Jr. Academy

Acrobatics lyrical competitive dance
Ballet Elite Competitive Dance
Musical Theatre Acro Ballet Hip Hop Dance
Ballet

Developing blossoming dancers

Inspiring, Specialized and Supportive Training

Jr. Academy at Gibsons Dance Centre offers inspiring, specialized and supportive training for dancers ages 1.5 – 7 years of age.

  • Variety of classes

    Tiny Tots Dance, Ballet, Acrobatics, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, and Circus School.

  • Growth opportunities

    Children in the Jr. Academy can participate in exciting and specialized recitals and exams for their age group.

  • Fun and supportive

    Children learn to build skill and work together as a team, as well as challenge themselves individually.

If you have questions regarding Jr. Academy, eligibility, requirements, or need further guidance, please contact the Team directly or review our comprehensive knowledgebase.

Meet the Instructors

Jr. Academy

Weekly Schedule

Find our weekly schedule for Jr. Academy, 2025-2026. Class times listed are subject to change.

For the most up to date schedule, log into the parent portal and review your dancers individual schedule.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayFridaySaturday

​​INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
10:00 – 10:30     Tiny Tots Dance
10:30 – 11:15     Pre School – Ballet / Acrobatics 1 (Age 3)
11:15 – 11:45     Pre School – Ballet  2 (Age 4)
11:45 – 12:15     Pre School – Acrobatics 2 (Age 4)

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY
3:15 – 4:00     Primary – Acrobatics

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
3:15 – 4:00     Level 1 – Ballet
4:00 – 4:45     Primary – Ballet (FULL)
4:45 – 5:30     Primary – Ballet
 

INSTRUCTOR: MS. SHANTAYA
3:30 – 4:15     Primary – Tap
4:15 – 5:00     Primary – Musical Theatre

INSTRUCTOR: MR. GABE
4:30 – 5:30     Level 1 – Tap


INSTRUCTORS: MS. SHANTAYA & CONNOR
4:45 – 5:45     Level 1 – Boys Hip Hop

INSTRUCTORS: MS. SHANTAYA 
5:30-6:30     Level 1 – Musical Theatre

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY 
2:00 – 2:45     Pre School – Acrobatics
2:45 – 3:30     Pre School – Hip Hop

3:30 – 4:15     Primary – Acrobatics (FULL)

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EIBHLIN & MS. DOMINIQUE
4:45 – 5:45     Level 1-2 RAD – Ballet

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
3:30 – 4:30     Level 1 – Acrobatics

INSTRUCTOR: MS. EMILY
4:15 – 5:00     Primary – Girls Hip Hop
4:15 – 5:00     Level 1 – Girls Hip Hop

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CHELSEA
9:45 – 10:30am     Pre School Ballet / Acrobatics
10:30 – 11:15am    Primary Ballet

GDC GYMNASTICS – Coaches: Melanie & Chelsea
11:15 – 12:00pm     Primary Gymnastics
11:15 – 12:15pm     Level 1 – Gymnastics

CIRCUS SCHOOL – See below for more info!
1:15 – 2:15pm     
Primary – Circus School
1:15 – 2:15pm     Level 1 – Circus School
* Circus School: Stilts Walking, Hooping, Aerial Silks & more

Classes in BLUE = Ages 2 years  /  Class in TEAL = Ages 3-4 years   
​Classes in RED = Ages 5-6 years  / Classes in PURPLE =  Ages 6-7 years
Proposed Schedule for the September 2023 – June 2024.  Subject to change until schedule finalizes in September

Jr. Academy

2025-2026 Calendar

February 28th – Touring Coastal Schools for Pink Shirt Day

March 8th – Youth Company Dress Rehearsal

March 9th – Youth Company & Competition Team Show (Heritage Playhouse Theatre)

May 18th – Company Photo Shoot

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Let's Cue the Music!

Ready to count it in? Five, six, seven, eight! Let’s twirl, tap, pirouette and plié. Registration and our audition process is easy! Simply use the links to sign up for classes or to submit your audition for our development programs.