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Adult Classes

2024 – 2025 Season

  • Dance classes are offered to adults of all ages.
  • Ballet School starts September 3, 2024 and ends on June 20, 2025.
  • Ballet School hours:
    Monday to Friday: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    Saturday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Classes are one hour long.
  • Annual Show Rehearsal: Tuesday June 24, 2025
  • Annual Show: Wednesday June 25, 2025

Location

Dance Studio, dance room 137
Newtonbrook Secondary School
155 Hilda Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

Fees and Registration

  • School fees are non-refundable. However, under special circumstances such as illness, family emergencies, or moving out of the city, a refund of the fee may be arranged. Proper documentation proving the situation must be submitted. A cancelation fee will apply.
  • Students will not be admitted to class unless full payment has been made.

Drop-in

$24/hour, payable in advance

Regular classes

Registration fee: $40

For fees information, please contact Donita Ballet School.

 

Other Costs

Around the end of February, dancers will be requested to remit a non-refundable down payment of $75 for the costume rental cost. The deposit will ensure your spot in the Annual Recital. The balance of the rental cost will be due by May 15th.

Expectations of Students

  • Donita Ballet School is a professional school. From the beginning students are required to commit to its high level of training and attendance.
  • Donita Ballet School understands that not every student who enrolls in dance classes wishes to be a professional dancer. However, the quality of teaching that Donita Ballet School provides gives the students the option to pursue a professional dancing career.
  • For ballet, students should wear:
    • black leotard
    • pink tights
    • pink soft ballet shoes
  • Hair must be tied in a bun if long enough. If short, it must be neatly pinned back.
  • Students are expected to attend classes regularly, as they will be preparing for the annual recital.
  • Students must avoid making any plans that would interfere with dance classes, rehearsals and recitals. Absences slow down the progress of the student and are very disruptive to the class.
  • Replacement classes are allowed in case of sickness.
  • No refunds will be given for classes not attended.

We’re proud of our adult ballet classes. We know we provide just the right environment for adults wanting to learn ballet for the first time or return to a hobby enjoyed as a child. Ballet provides numerous benefits to adult learners, giving great exercise and allowing the body to achieve the balance and flexibility that’s missing in many adults these days.

Contact Donita Ballet School today if you’re looking for dance classes in the Toronto, North York or Thornhill area. We’ll be happy to take you on a tour of our studio and show you just what makes our school stand out.