3 Best Dance Schools in Grande Prairie

“DansConnection School of Performing Arts is a well-known dance school in Grande Prairie. Shelly Rutherford and Lorraine Stapleton are the co-founders of the school. The school has qualified instructors who have been trained by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Associates Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT), and the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA). Their newly renovated 5,000 sq. ft. studio features a professional sprung floor, 14-foot ceilings, mirrored walls, and barres, making it ideal for various needs. Their waiting area is equipped with four closed-circuit televisions. The dance school conducts summer camps and workshops. Their program offers a combination of arts, dance, music, crafts, and preschool activities.”

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“Across The Floor Dance Studio Inc (AFDS) is a locally and privately owned recreational and competitive dance studio in Grande Prairie. They are committed to providing quality, certified dance instruction and artistic training where dancers can explore their artistic abilities. The dance school offers all students a positive learning experience while promoting an atmosphere of excitement and fun. The dancers are under the direction of certified, experienced, and talented instructors who are passionate about dance and sharing that love with students. They follow standardized curriculums to teach and prepare students for exams, recitals, and competitions. Across the Floor Dance Studio conducts summer dance camps for their students.”

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“Diverse Dance Company is one of the leading dance schools in Grande Prairie. Jen Groff is the Owner and Artistic Director of the dance school. She has been teaching for over fifteen years in and around Grande Prairie and has introduced structured dance lessons to several smaller communities in Alberta. The school’s mission is to instill in each dancer a longing for creativity, a tendency towards courage, and a sense of community. They offer the quality instruction, solid work ethic, and fun atmosphere one would expect from an elite studio. The dance school is proud to offer a wide variety of dance disciplines and ability levels. Diverse Dance Company’s origins are found in a small group of parents who desired something better for their children.”

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