Winter Showcase PJ Party 2025

Candy Cane Lane – Tap

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer – Acrobatics

Marshmallow World – KinderDance

Where are you Christmas – Ballet

Believe – Ballet

Winter Wonderland – KinderDance

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Jazz, Tap, & Ballet

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree – Saturday Combo Dundurn & Jazz, HipHop

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year – KinderDance

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Ballet

Feliz Navidad – Acrobatics

Last Christmas – HipHop & Jazz

Cool Jerk (Home Alone) – Adult Tap

Winter Thing – Ballet & Acrobatics

What Christmas Means to Me – Acrobatics

Little Saint Nick – Saturday Combo

Let it Show! Let it Show! Let it Show! – Jazz & Tap

Santa Tell Me – HipHop

We Need a Little Christmas – Jazz, Tap, & Ballet

Make You Mine This Season – HipHop & Acrobatics

Run Run Rudolph – Jazz

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Winter PJ Party Showcase

• Friday, December 12nd, 2025
• McIntyre Performing Arts Center, 135 Fennel Ave W

📍 Recital Schedule for the Day

• 5:30 pm – Parent helpers.
• 6:00 pm – Theatre doors open and dancer check-in. All dancers need to be checked in by 6:20pm.
• 6:20 pm – All dancers group photo.
• 6:30 pm – Showtime.
• — Kinders dismissed at midpoint.
• 7:45(ish) pm – Dismissal.

Mohawk College has a café on site with various refreshments available for purchase, and Jeans Flowers will be on site with flowers. Bring cash.

🎟 Tickets and Videos

• $30 per person/ticket (dancers in the show do not need a ticket).
• Digital showcase video $10.

🚗 Parking

Entrance to the theatre is at parking lot #3 (short term parking). Other campus door may be locked on the day of the show. Mohawk parking can be looked after online ahead of time (the fastest option) or at the kiosk on arrival.

🤝 Parent Helpers

We need some helpful hands the duration of the show – with checkin, during the show, and dismissal. Our Parent Helpers play an important role in creating a smooth, calm, and positive show experience. Helpers assist dancers with staying organized, provide reassurance to nervous little ones, and support small needs like washroom trips or quick bandaid moments. Your calm presence helps our dancers feel safe, confident, and cared for throughout the show. Sign up online today to let the Elev8 team know you will be there to help for the show.

📝 Dancer Check-In

Check-in happens after you enter the theatre.

• Dancers are sitting on-stage through the show.
• Bring your dancer to the stage to find their first spot to sit.
• After finding their spot, dancers return to sit with you in the audience until the 5-minute call.
• At call time, they will move to the stage and sit at their first spot.
• The stage is closed before the show. No running, playing, or practicing onstage.

Important: Dancers in multiple dances need to know where to go for their next dances. Please ensure they know where to go and walk through the process from spot to dance to spot and so on.

🎀 KinderDance

KinderDance students are dismissed at the halfway point. This is a quick pause, not an intermission, to help our youngest dancers connect with a parent or guardian.

🚪 Dismissal

Dancers are dismissed at the end of the show in an orderly fashion through the back stage door exit, at the back of the theatre through the lobby. All other doors are closed once the show begins. Please be patient with the dismissal team.

We aim for all dancers to stay for the duration of the show, but we understand that some families may need to leave.

• Please make all arrangements with your dancer before the show begins.
• Use the backstage exit only (through the lobby, up the ramp — it is clearly labelled).
• Staff are fully focused on the show and are not available to assist with early departures.

Costumes, Hair, and Make-up

• Dancers are welcome to wear holiday hats (e.g., Santa hats) for the winter show. Please ensure hats are pinned or strapped down. Elev8 t-shirt, hoodies, and sweaters, with pyjama bottoms.
• There is (almost) no such thing as too much makeup for the stage. Clear stud earrings are welcome for pictures and on stage. Hair and Makeup is recommended to add professionalism and polish performances. If wearing makeup, please wear only brown eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips.
• For hair, a mid-high ponytail (crown of the head) is recommended, including for ballet (for the winter showcase). Flyaway hairs are sprayed or gelled down. The ponytail can be curled or braided. For our students with hair too short for a bun or ponytail, please see your teacher.

Snack & Entertainment

Please bring filled water bottles and theatre-approved snacks:

• Water only
• Dry snacks such as granola bars, cereals
• Sliced apple
• Cheese
• Crackers
• Carrots
• Bananas
• Celery
• Grapes
  

Assume whatever you bring for a snack will be rubbed or spilled on someone’s clothes/costumes.

Please do not bring:

• Things with powder (eg. cheese fish snacks)
• Things that spill (eg. yogurt, pudding)
• Things that stain (eg. strawberries, chocolate)

Bringing some entertainment, such as simple toys, colouring books, or devices, is a good idea. There is a lot of downtime, including the time between the dancer’s arrival and the show’s start. Label everything in case something is left behind.

Have a great show!

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PreK Dance Info

In Pre-K (2 to 4 years old), we explore movement with dance-based learning, structured play, and inquiry with a parent or guardian by their side. Pre-K classes are month-to-month. 

Let us know which classes and locations you would like to try. Alternatively, we have an online portal to schedule your trial from home conveniently.

PreK Dance Schedule

623 Upper Wellington near Fennel

• Wednesday 4:20 pm
• Saturdays 9:20 am

182 Dundurn St South near Aberdeen

• Tuesdays 4:20 pm
• Saturdays 9:20 am

PreK Dance Fees

• $60, month-to-month, +HST.

Adult Dance Class Info

We offer a variety of classes for our adult dancers, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and tap dance. Adult classes are offered monthly or drop-in for occasional students.

The best way to get started is with a free trial. New dancers often start in combo classes, exploring multiple styles in one class, and transition to non-combo classes over time.

Let us know which classes and locations you would like to try. Alternatively, we have an online portal to schedule your trial from home conveniently.

Adult Dance Schedule

623 Upper Wellington near Fennel

• Tuesdays 8 pm – Combo Ballet, Jazz and HipHop
• Wednesdays 8 pm – Tap Dance Beginner
• Thursdays 7 pm – Tap Dance Ongoing
• Thursdays 8 pm – Tap Dance Experienced

182 Dundurn St South near Aberdeen

• Mondays 8 pm – Ballet Beginner and Ongoing
• Tuesdays 8 pm – Lyrical and Contemporary
• Wednesdays 8 pm – HipHop Beginner and Ongoing
• Thursdays 8 pm – Combo Ballet, Jazz and HipHop

Adult Dance Fees

• $74, month-to-month, plus HST.
• Discounts for multiple programs.
• Class Drop-in: $25 per class, plus HST.

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Pre-K

In our pre-kindergarten dance class (2–4 years old), we explore movement with dance-based learning, structured play, and inquiry with a parent or guardian by their side. Pre-K classes are month-to-month. 

To get started, click the link above or reply with your (1) dancers name, (2) date of birth, and (3) which weekdays are best for a trial.

Pre-K Dance Schedule

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623 Upper Wellington near Fennel

• Wednesdays 4:20 pm
• Saturdays 9:20 am

182 Dundurn St South near Aberdeen

• Tuesdays 4:20 pm
• Saturdays 9:20 am

June Recital 2025 • At the Movies

1 / Footloose / Tap DM

Bella  P, Charlotte M, Evangeline  N, Lola N, Noor A, Rayne W

2 / Young Heart Run Free / Acrobatics WM

Brooklyn W, Cosette E, Ellie F, Lukaya B, Michelle U

3 / Happy / HipHop & Acrobatics M DH

Beatrice R, Mira E, Olivia P, Vivian V

4 / Life if a Highway / KinderDance DT, KinderDance DH

Aurora P, Brooklyn  N, Cedric N, Emily C, Frankie K, Harper  C, Ophelia V, Rowan  P, Saoirse  S, Stellar M, Violet O

5 / Colours of the Wind / Ballet WH, Ballet & Acrobatics DS

Alice P, Deneica M, Ellie W, Lucy C, Mila S, Nova G, Rosalea  R

6 / Canned Heat / Adult Combo Ballet/Jazz/HipHop DH

Danielle D, Diana R, Freyah O, Hermes Y, Melissa D

7 / Can’t Stop the Feeling / Jazz & HipHop WS

Addie  M, Asia N, Benjamin  R, Jarvis R, Michayla M, Wynnie S

8 / Fly to your Heart / KinderDance DS

Cecelia C, Chimanda O, Elliott O, Emma G, Ida T, Jeannie A, Maddison  O, Rafaela D, Shaun W, Thalia P

9 / What Time Is It / Acrobatics DW

Bella  P, Charlotte M, Eileen S, Evangeline  N, Lola N, Nogah G, Rayne W

10 / I Don’t Dance / Jazz & Tap WW

Ellie F, Evelyn  S, Lukaya B, Mabel V

11 / My Girl / KinderDance Combo WM, KinderDance Combo WS

Alaiya N, Amélie  A, Annabelle P, Annie D, Aria C, Daphne K, Elora W, Isabelle C, Melody  C, Ryan  S, Wynnie S

12 / Just Sing / Acrobatics WH

Alice P, Artemis T, Lilah L, Melissa  N

13 / This Is Me / HipHop & Acrobatics J DH

Alexandra S, Arlo N, Charlotte  S, Ellie N, Harrison  P, Ivy C, Jojo L, Kacie G, Maiyah H, Ruby B, Solomia  M

14 / What Was I Made for / Adult Lyrical & Contemporary DT

Danielle D, Elizabeth B, Jamee D, Joy P, Kallie J, Karen G

15 / Life is a Happy Song / KinderDance Combo WW

Cora O, Lilli K, Meredith B, Paola M, Rogan A

16 / Slipping Through My Fingers / Ballet DW

Bella  P, Charlotte M, Evangeline  N, Lola N, Rayne W

17 / Popular / Ballet WW

Amy R, Anyela T, Cosette E, Ellie F, Isabella N, Lukaya B, Rosalie S, Samantha  G

18 / Let’s Get Crazy / Jazz, Tap and HipHop WT, Jazz, Tap & HipHop M DS

Amina  T, Anastasia B, Eadie M, Elliana C, Eloise A, Eyla  T, Jacob R

19 / Ways to be Wicked / HipHop DW

Bella  P, Charlotte M, Eileen S, Evangeline  N, Grace B, Lola N, Nogah G, Rayne W

20 / Holding Out for a Hero / Acrobatics WT

Ada  B, Brooklyn M, Isabella N, Madina K, Skylar B

21 / This Will Be / Adult Tap Experienced WH

Emily P, Helen M, Shelly S, Stephanie H, Stefi K

22 / We Rock / Jazz, Tap & HipHop J DS

Amy N, Evelyn G, Keila Louise R, Sadie R

23 / I’ll Never Love Again / Adult Ballet Beginner & Ongoing DM

Amanda B, Amanda M, Anastasia  I, Angelica M, Bianna U, Ciara S, Jamie S, Kallie J, Karen G, Melissa D, Rose L

24 / Space Jam / HipHop & Jazz WT

Abigail W, Ada  B, Aisha T, Betty D, Ella P, Madina K, Nylah O, Samantha  G, Sophia R

25 / What a Feeling / Jazz & Tap WM

Maddie F, Sophia A

26 / Somewhere Over the Rainbow / Ballet & Acrobatics M DT, Ballet & Acrobatics WS

Abigail W, Avery F, Elliana C, Margot  H, Margot D, Mila  L, Nisha N

27 / Dancing Through Life / HipHop & Jazz DT

Abigail S, Ava  F, Gwen K, Hannah J, Kaitlynn C, Laura  T

28 / Jump / Adult Tap Ongoing WH

Anna H, Erin B, Esther B, Kallie J, Lauren M, Megan B, Terry B, Victoria R

29 / Married Life / Ballet & Acrobatics J DT

Abigail S, Audrey  H, Ava  F, Esme A, Gwen W, Hannah J, Juniper D, Kaitlynn C, Maddie D, Meredith C, Phyra G

30 / You Can’t Stop the Beat / Jazz DM

Bella  P, Charlotte M, Eileen S, Evangeline  N, Lola N, Rayne W

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Academy Dance Program

Elev8 Dance offers two streams for our students to achieve their potential: Recreational and Academy. The Academy is our accelerated training program for dancers looking to advance their skills. Turn single pirouettes into quadruples, partial splits on the floor into full spit jumps through the air and jaw-dropping acrobatics tricks. See your hard work turn into showstopping performances.

The Academy offers classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, lyrical, and Contemporary.

Students looking to compete are selected from the Academy.

Pre-Teen and Teen

Our pre-teen and high school dancers start in level 3 dance, learning skills to propel them through dance with excellence and confidence. In level 3 and later level 4 and 5 dance classes, students can focus their training on specific styles, learn techniques, develop strength, and have fun. We learn to dance, jump, spin, reach and stretch, roll, cartwheel, and stand on our hands, learning the movement skills that lead to even bigger moves in level 4 and beyond.

Junior Dance Classes

Our Junior dancers start in level 3 dance, learning skills to propel them through dance with confidence and excellence. In level 3, and later 4 and 5 dance classes, students have the option to focus their training on specific styles, learn techniques, develop strength, and have fun. We learn to dance, jump, spin, reach and stretch, roll, cartwheel, and stand on our hands, learning the movement skills that lead to even bigger moves in levels 4, 5 and 6.

Mini Dance Schedule

Our Mini dancers enter levels 1 and 2, learning skills to propel them through dance with confidence and excellence. In level 1 and 2 dance classes, students have the option to focus their training on specific styles, learn techniques, develop strength, and have fun. We learn to dance, jump, spin, reach and stretch, roll, cartwheel, and stand on our hands, learning the movement skills that lead to even bigger moves in level 3.

Kindergarten Dance Classes

This is where it all begins! Kindergarten students have a fun and engaging program that explores movement and music with dance-based learning, structured play and inquiry, and the development of classroom skills such as taking turns, collaboration, and self-regulation.

We start by building a solid foundation in movement in various dance styles, such as jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics and ballet. Throughout the school year, we learn to dance, jump, spin, reach and stretch, roll, cartwheel, and stand on our hands. Sometimes, we hop like bunnies; other times, we fly like eagles, learning the movement skills that lead to bigger things.

Youth Class Uniform

Girls Class Uniform & Dress Code

• Black tank leotard, dance tights or black fitted shorts or both.
• Dance tights will be needed for performances and recitals.
• Pink tights for ballet and suntan for jazz, tap and acrobatics.
• Pink shoes for ballet, black for tap, beige or barefoot for jazz.
• Long hair brushed into a ballet bun, ponytail, braid or puff.
• Short hair tied off the face, e.g. half up/down, headband, clips etc
• No accessories. Stud earrings and medical devices are permitted.

Grade 3 Ballet

• A proper ballet bun is required for classes.
• Optional ballet skirt.

Approved Uniform List

• Leotard: Elev8 Dance 456, Mondor 40095, Capezio TB142
• Shorts: Elev8 Dance 469, Mondor 41020, Capezio TB113
• Shoes: Pink ballet shoes, no laces, any brand
• Skirt: Elev8 Dance 072, Grades 3 and above only
• Tights: Elev8 Dance 900, Mondor 319 Pink-E6 / 319-82 or Capezio 1916 Ballet Pink / Suntan

KinderDance Class Uniform

Girls KinderDance Uniform & Dress Code

• Pink tank leodress and pink no-tie ballet shoes.
• Optional pink convertible dance tights.
• Hair brushed into a ponytail, braid, bun, or puff.
• Short hair tied off face eg half up/down, headband, clips, etc
• No accessories. Stud earrings and medical devices are permitted.

Approved Uniform List

• Pink LeoDress: Elev8 Dance 300.
• Ballet Shoes: Pink, no laces, any brand.
• Convertible Tights: Elev8 Dance 900, Mondor 319 Pink-E6 or Capezio 1916 Ballet Pink.

World-Class Dance Lessons at Elev8 Dance

Our dance teachers work collaboratively to build a safe and caring environment for our students to learn, train, and flourish. We participate in ongoing training to develop our skills as dance teachers and community leaders. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility of teaching our students to become outstanding dancers and valuable community members.

With years of experience across different age groups, our instructors use proven teaching techniques that consistently produce classroom results.

Why Choose Elev8 Dance?

One of a Kind Dance Instruction

• Exceptional teachers
• Comprehensive curriculum
• Wide range of dance styles
• Supportive and welcoming environment
• Proven track record
• Open to both recreational and academy dancers

Elev8 Dance has been named “Hamilton’s Best Dance Classes for Children,” “Hamilton’s Best Dance Teacher,” and an overall award of “Hamilton’s Best Dance School” (Hamilton Spectator). We take pride in providing top-quality dance education with fun and engaging dance classes in an environment that will help your child reach their full potential.

What to Wear for Dance Class

Elev8 Dance has a uniform in place, which helps to eliminate distractions, promotes a sense of community and makes getting ready for class easy. Your teacher can set you up with the class uniform.