Starting at age two, preschool students learn to participate in fun and engaging group activities with other children their age. Fully supported by their parent or guardian in class, both follow along in play-based learning with movement and music.
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“Clearly in it for all the right reasons. Theyhave created a fantastic community ofdancers and parents!” – Shelly, via Google
Pre-K Dance Program Fees
$60, month-to-month, plus grab-&-go uniform listed below
Accounts are set up with a preauthorized credit card. Ongoing participation is assumed. To withdraw and stop billing, email the office before the 1st of the upcoming month.
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What to Wear for Dance Class
No specific class uniform. Be mindful to dress suitably and safely for your activity, including being upside down.
Shoes that are worn outside cannot be worn inside.
Grab-&-Go Uniform Options
Pick up your starter uniform from your teacher or online portal.
Pink LeoDress: $34.95
Elev8 T-Shirt: $24.95
Plus HST
Kindergarten students have a fun and engaging program that explores movement and music through dance-based learning, structured play and inquiry, and the development of classroom skills such as taking turns, collaboration, and self-regulation.
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“Honestly, the best dance studio in Hamilton.”– Alyssa, via Google
Kinder Dance Program Fees
The first month is $199, plus uniform starter pack option 1 or 2, listed below. Each following month is $74.
Add a 2nd Program: plus $189 first month & $64 monthly.
Add a 3rd Program: plus $179 first month & $54 monthly.
Accounts are set up with a preauthorized credit card. Ongoing participation is assumed. To withdraw and stop billing, email the office two weeks before the 1st of the upcoming month.
…payment information is continued.
Kinder Dance Class Uniform Options
Pink Elev8 LeoDress, with optional ballet shoes & pink tights
Elev8 T-Shirt with black-on-bottom, optional tights & shoes.
Black Leotard, with dance tights or black-on-bottom.
…uniform information (details & colours) is continued.
Kindergarten students have a fun and engaging program that explores movement and music through dance-based learning, structured play and inquiry, and the development of classroom skills such as taking turns, collaboration, and self-regulation.
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“Honestly, the best dance studio in Hamilton.”– Alyssa, via Google
Kinder Dance Program Fees
The first month is $199, plus uniform starter pack option 1 or 2, listed below. Each following month is $74.
Add a 2nd Program: plus $189 first month & $64 monthly.
Add a 3rd Program: plus $179 first month & $54 monthly.
Accounts are set up with a preauthorized credit card. Ongoing participation is assumed. To withdraw and stop billing, email the office two weeks before the 1st of the upcoming month.
…payment information is continued.
Kinder Dance Class Uniform Options
Pink Elev8 LeoDress, with optional ballet shoes & pink tights
Elev8 T-Shirt with black-on-bottom, optional tights & shoes.
Black Leotard, with dance tights or black-on-bottom.
…uniform information (details & colours) is continued.
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.
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.
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
elev8danceinc.com/schedule
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
Winter Recital Pajama Party 2024
Holiday
Jingle Bell Rock
Run Run Rudolph
Snowman
Sleigh Ride
Timber
My Song for You
Mistletoe
Underneath the Tree
Santa Stole My Lady
Elf
Believe
Deck the Rooftop
Linus and Lucy
It’s Not Christmas With You
Christman, Please Come Home
I’ll Be Home
Like it’s Christmas
We Need a Little Christmas
Greatest time of Year
Something in the Air
Last Christmas
Let it Go
Chrilin’ Like a Snowman
All I Want for Christmas is You
Thank you for joining us for the 2024 Winter Recital Pajama Party!
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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.
Level
Location
Weekday
Classes
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Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Mondays & Wednesdays
August Dundurn Academy Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Mondays & Wednesdays – 5pm to 7:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Monday – Thursday
July Acrobatics Workshop Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Monday – Thursday – 6:15pm to 7:30pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Tuesdays
August Ballet Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Tuesdays
August HipHop Jazz Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Wednesdays
August HipHop Jazz Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Wednesdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Wednesdays
August Ballet Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Wednesdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Thursdays
August HipHip Jazz Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Thursdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Thursdays
August HipHop Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Thursdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Tuesdays
September Ballet & Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Tuesdays
September Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Tuesdays
September Jazz & HipHop Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Tuesdays
September HipHop Jazz Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Tuesdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Wednesdays
September Jazz & Tap Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Wednesdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Wednesdays
September Ballet Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Wednesdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Thursdays
September Choir Singing Lessons Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Thursdays – 6pm to 6:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South (This class is free of recitals.)
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Thursdays
September HipHop & Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Thursdays – 7pm to 7:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Saturdays
September Jazz, Tap & HipHop Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 11am to 11:50am 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Saturdays
September Jazz & HipHop Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 11am to 11:50am 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Saturdays
September Ballet & Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 12pm to 12:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Saturdays
September Ballet & Acrobatics Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 12pm to 12:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street
Junior 1, 2 & 3
182 Dundurn Street South
Saturdays
September Sensory Aware Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 1pm to 1:50pm 182 Dundurn Street South
Junior 1, 2 & 3
623 Upper Wellington Street
Saturdays
September Sensory Aware Level: Junior 1, 2 & 3 / Age: 8+ years old Saturdays – 1pm to 1:50pm 623 Upper Wellington Street (This class is free of recitals.)
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.
182 Dundurn St S near Aberdeen
Tuesdays Kinder Dance 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
Thursday Kinder Dance 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
Saturdays Kinder Dance 10:00 am to 10:40 am
623 Upper Wellington St near Fennel
Monday Kinder Dance 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
Wednesday Kinder Dance 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
Saturday Kinder Dance 10:00 am to 10:40 am
182 Dundurn St South
Dundurn near Aberdeen
623 Upper Wellington St
Upper Wellington near Fennel
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.
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.
About Elev8 Dance
Why Elev8 Dance?
What sets Elev8 Dance apart from any other dance studio is the studio owner and headteacher, Mr. Chris, World Dance Silver Medalist and a four-time Canadian National Champion. His expertise and background in dance as a performer and teacher help Elev8 Dance deliver a superior experience as we strive to earn our place as Hamilton’s Best Dance Studio year after year. Mr. Chris’ caring nature, eye for detail, experience in the classroom and dedication to making each class fun and engaging make the energy at Elev8 Dance different from anywhere else. Please don’t take our word for it… come and explore Elev8 Dance for yourself!
Mr. Chris, Owner and Program Director
Hamilton’s Best Dance Teacher (Hamilton Spectator).
Hamilton’s Best Theatre Instructor (Hamilton Spectator).
Hamilton’s Best Personal Trainer (Hamilton Spectator).
Internationally recognized professional dancer with over 20 years of experience.
Works with every dance student to reach their potential.
Certified Children’s Fitness Coach.
Over 20 years of professional dance, theatre, competition, and audition experience.
Has an established professional dance network.
Fully certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach and active member of the Canadian Fitness Professionals with CanFitPro, GLPTI, and Darby Training Systems (DTS) Accreditation.
Specialist Certification in Children’s Fitness, Foundational Training, Kettlebell Training, Weight Loss Coaching, Hypertrophy Training, and Program Design.
CPR & AED certification.
Elev8 Dance Upper Wellington St
Hamilton’s Best Dance School (Hamilton Community News).
Hamilton’s Best Dance School for Children (Hamilton Spectator).
Hamilton’s Best Activities for Adults (Hamilton Spectator).
Hamilton’s Best Virtual Instruction (Hamilton Spectator).
Floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall mirrors.
Lobby and seating area with a homework station.
Large windows fill the studio with natural sunlight.
Floating sprung floors to reduce joint stress and risk of injury.
Small class sizes to provide beneficial one-on-one instruction.
Classroom video recording and viewing from the lobby.
Strong connections are made between dance and learning skills on Ontario Report Cards.
Meet Mr. Chris
Christopher Bull first made an impression on the Canadian stage as a dancer with the Canadian National Youth Ensemble and a leading guest role on stage with the Kyiv Ballet. Christopher, a Dance Ontario and the Canadian Dance Assembly member, works in large productions and smaller indie venues as a dancer, aerial artist, singer, actor, teacher, and choreographer. Chris is also a Certified Personal Trainer and an active member of the Canadian Fitness Professionals, recently named Hamilton’s Best Personal Trainer (Hamilton Spectator.) Training under the BTDA with Sue Bottrill of Cambridge, Ontario, the National Ballet School of Toronto, Decidedly Jazz DanceWorks of Calgary, Toronto’s George Brown College and York University for Dance, Theatre & Performing Arts has prepared Christopher for the challenges of the world of dance.
Christopher is a World Dance silver medalist and a 4-time Canadian Gold Medalist. He has gone on to perform in full-scale productions such as Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and The Nutcracker, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Hairspray, and Chicago. Christopher has also been active in the Hip Hop and Street Dance circuit, performing in festivals and conventions and is a featured artist with Toronto’s Choreographer’s Ball. Other credits include an award-winning performance in a recent run of Sister Act the Musical, Aerial Acrobatics Artists with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, and Modern Dance Art Installations with Toronto’s Nuit Blanche.
Christopher owns and directs Elev8 Dance, a recreational and preprofessional dance school that delivers quality, fun, and engaging dance training. With a strong background in classical ballet and exercise science, Christopher assesses and prioritizes his dancer’s training to address individual needs. He provides advanced mobility and strength training techniques. He teaches dance to connect with functional movement patterns to ensure his dancers excel as well-rounded athletes while keeping their bodies healthy, safe, and pain-free.
When Mr. Chris was a little boy, he told his parents he wanted to fly. They put him into hockey, baseball, gymnastics, figure skating, and almost every after-school program for kids, but nothing stuck. Then, one day, young Christopher entered a dance studio and grew wings. Dance took Mr. Chris higher than he thought he could ever go. In dance, he found freedom like nothing else. Over 20 years later, Mr. Chris is still flying, excited to support others as they take flight with us at Elev8 Dance.
Some of Mr. Chris’ dancers have gone on to represent Canada at international dance competitions. The skills learned as a dancer have provided his students with offers to attend the National Ballet of Canada’s National Ballet School, Ballet Jorgen Canada, George Brown and Sheridan College for Theatre and Performing Arts, Mohawk College, Laurier, Waterloo, Guelph, York, McMaster, U of T and Ryerson University for Degrees in Theatre and Performing Arts, Television, Radio, Education, English, Mathematics, and Neuroscience.
We aim to help our dancers discover joy, make memories, and teach freedom through movement.
At Elev8 Dance, we strive to deliver the best experience possible, and we do that with teachers who love what they do and bring that to our students.
We deliver fun and engaging programs that introduce our students to dance and take them from kindergarten through high school, developing skills that extend far beyond the dance studio. That is why the Hamilton Spectator named Elev8 Dance Hamilton’s Best Dance School for Children and Activities for Adults.
Come and meet some other people, learn some new steps and share a smile.
“Hamilton's Best Dance School for Children”
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.
Get In Touch
Ask a question or book a trial.
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Confidence
“My daughter cannot wait for her dance classes every week, making each class such a fun and enjoyable learning experience!” Alyssa, via Google
Leadership
“Clearly in it for all the right reasons. They have created a fantastic community of dancers and parents!” Shelly, via Google
Creativity
“Mr. Chris makes learning fun and he really cares about the kids he’s teaching. We love being a part of his inclusive community...” Sarah, via Facebook
