Frequently Asked Questions!
Here are some common questions we have been asked. If you don’t find your answer here, please feel free to contact us!
Save the Dates
- Saturday October 8th & Monday October 10th ~ Thanksgiving ~ No Class
- Saturday October 15th~ Performance Company Audition ~ 1:00pm*Please speak with Elizabeth if you wish sign-up. Must be 11 years or older, taking two classes a week.
- Monday November 28th to Saturday December 3rd~ In studio Showings
*a casual showing of your child’s development within the first term. All showings are during regular class times. - TBA ~ Holiday Show/Party
- Sat. December 24th to Sun. Jan 6th ~ Christmas Break ~ No Class
- January 30th, 2012 ~ Term 1 ends
- January 31st, 2012 ~ Term 2 starts
- Monday February 20th ~ Family Day ~ No Class
- Monday March 12th to Saturday March 17th ~ March Break ~ No Classes
- Friday April 6th, Saturday 7th, & Monday 9th ~ Easter Weekend ~ No Class
- Saturday March 31st ~ Youth Performance Company Show
- Monday May 21st ~ Victoria Day ~ Class is still being offered
- May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th ~ Possible Fun Fair performances
*Locations, performance pieces to be determined at a further date - TBA ~ Year End Show
- Classes are held throughout the year from September to June. In-studio showings are a great fun and relaxed way to share what we have been working on!
- In June we present an exciting and polished year end show. We are pleased to participate and perform at various funfairs and events throughout the year. Performing is optional. It is a fantastic way to gain experience and confidence!
About Artists’ Play
Providing dance classes to the Leslieville, Riverdale and Riverside communities since 2003 . Artists’ Play school of dance focuses on proper dance technique as well as the importance of fostering creativity. All Instructors have been trained professionally and are active dance professionals in Toronto. With two main performances per year, children gain valuable performance and life skills. Through weekly classes they learn about healthy body images, leadership qualities, the ability to take direction, teamwork and respect for themselves and their peers.
Artists’ Play is also proud to have a repertoire of dynamic performance projects under the direction of Elizabeth Dawn Snell. (see company for more info)
What is the Artists’ Play Mandate?
Offering professional dance lessons in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and creative movement. Artistic Director, Elizabeth Dawn Snell makes it her mandate to introduce the performance and creative aspects to all classes at every age! At Artists’ Play children are respected as creative beings and are taught in a joyful atmosphere in order to work towards technical excellence.
How to Register?
Registration Centre
You can now use our registration centre for all of your registration needs!
Call us! 416.309.7529 with payment via regular mail
Mail to: #201 – 401 Logan Ave, Toronto ON, M4M 2P2
Receipts will be e-mailed upon payment.
Please note: registration deadline is to secure a spot in class as we limit class sizes to ensure quality training.
Classes are subject to change due to registration. If classes are full, another class may be added, your child will be put on a waiting list and we will start to develop another time for an added class.
WHAT TO WEAR
(recommended dress)
Please note although we do not enforce a dress code, proper dance wear and footwear is very important for the dancer. They should be comfortable in their dance clothes and shoes so they can focus on dancing.
Creative Movement: Bodysuit and skirt. Ballet shoes are optional.
Rock Girlz and Dance Play: Leggings and Bodysuit or t-shirt – bare feet
Mighty Moves: loose fitting clothing – bare feet
Ballet: Bodysuit, tights, ballet shoes (leather or canvas)
Hair in bun or back neatly if short
Jazz: stretchy pants or shorts, tank top or stretchy t-shirt, jazz shoes
Hair in ponytail or back neatly
Hip Hop and All Boyz: loose clothing and INDOOR shoes
Tap: Bodysuit, tights, shorts or skirt and Tap shoes
