recreational Program

For parents who want to give their children a fun, creative and artistic outlet that keeps them active and motivated, recreational dance programs are hard to beat. These classes introduce kids to the wonderful world of dance, without putting them into an environment with a lot of heavy expectations attached. Optimism, fun and enthusiasm are the key traits of recreational dance classes, and kids won’t be expected to hit maximum perfection for the sake of competition.

Recreational dance programs are a better option for kids who like to have fun in short, controlled bursts, and may not necessarily be interested in dedicating themselves to the craft. Parents can also benefit from these programs, particularly if they have a busy schedule, and cannot cope with the demanding requirements of a competitive dance program.

Class Schedule - 2025-26

recreational classes

Location

1976 Quilchena Ave
Merritt, BC

competitive Program

Competitive dance, as the title suggests, focuses a lot more on rudiments, practice and perfection, which means children will have to possess a strong fortitude, and the willingness to go the extra mile.

The benefits associated with being a member of a team are also part of the competitive dance world, learning to trust your peers and work together. Competitive dance instills perseverance, responsibility and resilience and teaches the value of constructive criticism. With more performance opportunities there are also more chances to receive feedback from professionals in the industry and make connections. It allows our students to see beyond our “studio bubble” and experience the incredible world of dance.

Goal Setting + Mindset

We will focus on goal setting and growth mindset throughout this program, teaching students that short term goals can have long lasting results; we build it, develop it, use it. These are lifelong skills that can benefit your dancer(s) in all other aspects of life. Worksheets will be provided for students to take home from time to time with short exercises to complete, this is not mandatory but can be a helpful tool for outside the classroom.

competitive classes

Solos

Duets

Trios

Groups

Audition required

2025-26 auditions will take place in June 17-18, 2025.

literacy merritt program - active stories

Active Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4+

Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and early literacy skills.

for more info visit - Literacy Merritt

active stories (Ages 4+)

Saturday’s 10:00-10:45am

February 28, 2026

March 7, 2026

March 14, 2026

April 4, 2026

April 18, 2026

May 9, 2026

May 23, 2026

May 30, 2026

June 13, 2026

June 20, 2026

Location

1976 Quilchena Ave
Merritt, BC