BUY TICKETS NOW (on sale January 17th at noon) The Guelph Youth Dance Companies present Surge, an evening of contemporary dance. The 4 companies will perform works by eclectic and exciting choreographers, Haley Dimeck, Janet Johnson, Kween, Meghan McNeil, Mio...
Registration
Oct 4, 2022
REGISTRATION Winter/Spring registration opened to all those currently enrolled on Oct. 5th and all new families on October 12th. Please go to your account on the Portal if you have one, or create an account on the Portal if this is your first time at our school. Once...
New Adult Conditioning class starting January 31st
Sep 30, 2022
Conditioning-with-Imagery (CI) for adults (https://www.citraining.com) Tuesdays 9:15-10:00 am. An intelligent hybrid of a ballet floor barre, core strengthening and joint articulation and mobilization. Taught by Janet Johnson. A 6-week introduction. Come give it...
Frequently Asked Questions
Sep 30, 2022
When do the Winter classes start? The Winter session begins the week of January 9th, 2023 What should I wear to dance? Please visit the For Parents section on our website for a complete list of what to wear to class depending on the class you are enrolled...
Guelph Youth Dance Values
Sep 28, 2022
Dance is an art form that trains the entire person; body, mind and soul. At GYD we value: A trusting and nurturing environment A safe, creative and open space A place where children and their parents can move, sweat, laugh and play A well thought out and rigorous...
Dancer Drop Off and Pick up and Covid Policies and Procedures
Sep 7, 2022
Please note the following changes from last year on where and how to drop off and pick up your child from dance. We will no longer have pick up at 21 Chapel Lane due to the Baker Street construction and the relaxing of Covid regulations. Drop off: All students should...
Meredith Blackmore
Oct 4, 2021
Meredith Blackmore is primarily a visual artist. She paints portraits and murals, airbrushes tshirts and makes figurative paintings. Dance permeates it all. Her first arts training, from age 9-13, was at The National Ballet School. She remembers sketching dancers in...
Megan Robinson
Aug 18, 2020
Megan Robinson discovered modern dance at the age 15, after six years of ballet training in New Jersey. Upon graduating from Ryerson University dance program she moved to New York City to pursue a career in performing arts. While there she had the pleasure of working...
Leslie Fisher
Aug 5, 2020
Leslie Fisher, originally from Guelph ON joined Guelph Youth Dance Training Program as a parent, student and in an administrative role in 2017/2018 after returning to Guelph in 2016 with her family. Leslie holds a BFA in contemporary dance from Concordia University...
Adults Classes
May 31, 2020
Our Adult Dance classes are geared to adults who want to be physical, creative, meet new people and learn new skills. Yes, you might feel a bit scared, but why not do it anyway so you can experience all the benefits of dance in your life too!!! Janet’s Contemporary...
Katie Ewald
Jan 4, 2020
Katie Ewald is a dancer based in Guelph, Ontario. She received her BFA from ConcordiaUniversity and then studied at P.A.R.T.S., Brussels. In 2000, she was the sole dancernominated for The Canada Council for the Arts Fund for Future Generations MillenniumPrize.She has...
Session Dates and School Holidays
Sep 11, 2019
Full year | Sept 12– May 13, 2023 Fall Session | Sep 12 – Dec 17, 2022 Winter/ Spring | Jan 9– May 13, 2023 Please note the last day of regular classes for the full year session is May 13th. Open Houses for all classes will occur at the end of the Fall session and...
Why Creative Dance for the young child?
May 8, 2019
A GYD Creative Dance class is a child-centered practice where children are viewed as active participants who are strong and capable and can contribute based on their own experiences. The child learns to respect themselves and all they are capable of while interacting...
Summer Studio Rental Discounts!
May 4, 2019
Once again we will be offering our reduced block hour rates for July and August. Studio A Monday - Friday full days ( 8 hours) $600+HST Monday - Friday half days- mornings or afternoons ( 4 hours) $300+HST * Requires a non refundable 25% deposit to reserve the space....
Monday May 13 Extra Spring Show Rehearsal!
Apr 17, 2019
Please note that we have scheduled a quick run through schedule for the following classes performing in the Spring Show. Rehearsing one or two days before the show will be of great benefit to all! It would be super to have all attend but realize that this will not...
Feedback!
Apr 9, 2019
We value what you have to say! Feedback is so important in the planning process and development of both our school and our youth companies. Please do take the time to fill out our survey monkey, it takes only 2 minutes! There is a place at the end for you to add all...
Creative Dance Open Houses
Mar 27, 2019
Saturday 9am class: May 11th- 9-9:45am. Tuesday and Thursday classes combined: Thursday May 16th 5:00pm Saturday 10:45 am and 1:45 pm classes combined: Thursday May 16th, 6:00pm. This is a class demonstration followed by a little party with snacks to celebrate a...
Spring Show Costumes 2019
Jul 23, 2018
Please bring in costumes listed below by April 1st. Ballet 6-8 Tuesday * white dresses +pink tutus+ butterfly wings SUPPLIED BY GYD * Jonny, Miles + Ruby are 'ADVENTURERS'. Costume pieces SUPPLIED BY GYD PLUS favourite bits from home! Start bringing them in. ...
Spring Show Technical Schedule 2019
Jul 23, 2018
Your technical rehearsal is on the same day as your performance. Classes ages 6-10 (and hip hop 9-12) will be on Tuesday and classes ages 10 and up will be on Wednesday. See below for the class breakdown. Tuesday May 14th, Taking Off Spring Show Co-operators, River...
Fall Session starts September 10th
Jan 2, 2018
We are open for registration for the 2018-2019 sessions! Here is a list of all our classes to choose from! We offer three sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring) for all classes that are not performing in our Spring Show in May (Creative Dance for 4-5 year olds and for...
Apprentice I and II Auditions!
Jan 1, 2018
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 Apprentice I Auditions: 4:30-5:15pm for dancers born 2007-2009 Apprentice II Auditions 5:15-6:00pm for dances born 2004-2007 The Apprentice I and II Company is for serious dancers looking for additional performance and training opportunities....
New Spring Fling Contemporary 13 and up Technique this June!
Jan 1, 2018
This 90 minute class will be taught by Suzette Sherman. REGISTER Suzette Sherman, longtime associate of master choreographer and teacher David Earle, will teach technique classes in his Graham based dance language. These classes will be taught at an intermediate level...
Teacher Assistants
Dec 19, 2017
Would you like to spend more time in the studio learning leadership roles? Guelph Youth Dance has opportunities for dancers ages 10 and up to assist with Creative Dance, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. This is an excellent way to earn volunteer hours and...
Dancer Screenings with Registered Physiotherapist and Dancer Heather Finn
Aug 24, 2017
Did you grow over the summer? If you feel a little tight, weak or off balance, Physiotherapist and dancer Heather Finn is back in the studio in October for Dancer Screening sessions. Dancer Screening helps identify your strengths and weaknesses, and helps you...