Aussie native, Rebecca May, carries her charismatic smile and beach-town vibe wherever she teaches and performs. Fusing her love of all dance styles and degree in psychology, Rebecca May’s classes focus on strength and fluidity, body appreciation, and expression. Her...
Registration
Jul 20, 2023
REGISTRATION Full year registration is now open. Fall registration opens July 9th and Winter/Spring registration will open in October where space is available. Please go to your account on the Portal if you have one, or create an account on the Portal if this is your...
Frequently Asked Questions
Jun 30, 2023
When do classes start? Our Fall session will start the week of September 11th. Where do I go for my first class? We are at 42 Quebec Street (across from the Bookshelf). Look for our bright orange sandwich board. There are steps to come up to the second floor where we...
Book your Dancer Screening with physiotherapist Heather Finn
Jun 28, 2023
Location: Guelph Youth Studios October 14th from 1-4pm. Click here to book your session Dancer Screenings What is Dancer Screening? - Screening early in the dance year promotes goal-setting, effective and efficient dance training, and life-long dancing. Your session...
Summer Intensives 2023
Mar 8, 2023
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ON THE PORTAL Week 1, July 3-7, 2023 For dancers: Dob 2009-2005 Cost: $350 for the week Features guest Toronto based dance artist Nicola Pantin. Nicola will be teaching contemporary dance, theatre jazz and will be developing a new dance...
Guelph Youth Dance Values
Oct 1, 2022
Dance is an art form that trains the entire person; body, mind and soul. At GYD we value:A trusting and nurturing environmentA safe, creative and open spaceA place where children and their parents can move, sweat, laugh and playA well thought out and rigorous dance...
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...
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....
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...
Dancer Screenings
Aug 2, 2017
Screening collects information about a dancer’s health and wellness through surveys and physical tests. Ideally, screening is performed before any pain or injury occurs. This is the optimum time to evaluate a dancer’s strengths and weaknesses, and come up with goals...