#301 – 1551 Cedar Hill X Road Victoria, BC 250-384-3267
Kim Breiland, Director of STAGES and some of her young students
Kim Breiland, Director of STAGES and some of her young students
Movement is the way in which children first express themselves – their feelings, their joy to be alive. We encourage students to build self-confidence through explorations of rhythm, music and movement. Their coordination and balance is developed through fun activities that introduce diverse ways of moving.
Research continues to show that by introducing preschool children to the visual and performing arts, they will be more likely to develop the necessary critical thinking and communication skills for a lifetime of learning.
Whether this is your first time with us or you are continuing, you’ll find that we adjust the pace to meet the challenges and development needs of the age groups. Each class is aimed to delight and explore new movement for your child in a fun filled music and dance class.
DAYTIME PRESCHOOL CLASSES 2025
We believe that every child is special and unique. We recognize that each child learns at their own pace and that every accomplishment, no matter how great or small is important. We embrace every family’s uniqueness and both respect and embrace their dreams.
Our preschool dance programs encourage your baby, toddler or preschooler and you to explore and delight in movement. Each class is filled with colour, texture, multi-sensory play and music. Rhythm, creative movement and appropriate developmental play encourages whole body learning that enhances brain development and stimulates the imagination.
~ Dance provides a link between a child’s play and the more structured environment of school.
~ Dance enhances a child’s physical, intellectual, aesthetic, and social development.
~ Dance provides opportunities to develop
the imagination.
~ Dance encourages cooperation and helps children develop friendships as well as the
appreciation of their own abilities and the abilities of others.
~ Dance fosters important relationships
between sound, music, as well as both auditory and physical patterns.
Help your child discover the joy of
self-confidence & expression through dance.
Tuesdays
Little Dancers 18 -36 months old 9:30 – 10:15am
Parent and caregiver participations is required. Taught to popular children’s music such as the Wiggles, Raffi, Winnie the Pooh and more. This fun filled multi-sensory class will expand on your child’s movement vocabulary , enhance brain development and enrich their imagination. The little dancers and their grown up will learn a series of steps that will be structured into a piece which will be featured in our June recitals.
Ballet & Jazz 3-5 years old 10:15 – 11:00am
This class is a combination of ballet and jazz that gives dancers a strong foundation of dance technique, class structure of both styles of dance. In both the ballet and jazz segment of each class dancers will also learn how to combine basic steps from both dance styles into choreography which will be featured in our June recitals.
Tap & Musical Theatre 3-5 years old 11:00 – 11:45am
This class is a combination of ballet and tap that gives the dancers a strong foundation of dance technique in both styles. In both the ballet and tap segments of each class these dancers will learn a combination of steps and choreography which will be a part of our June Recital
Jazz & Hip Hop 3-5 years old 1:00 – 1:45pm
The class is a combination of jazz and hip hop that gives these dancers a strong foundation in these dance styles. In both the jazz and hip hop segment of each class these dancers will also learn how to combine basic steps from both dance styles. With a selection of choreography that will be a part of our June Recitals.
Registration Information
Session Dates & Fees 2025
January 14th – June 10th (20 weeks): *In Person/In Studio: $185.00 per class enrolled in
New students are welcome throughout the sessions (fees will be pro-rated)
Drop In Rates
~ Drop in cost per class – $20.00. Drop in students are welcome anytime, as long as the class is not full.
~If a drop in student registers within the same session as the drop in(s), we will pro-rate your account.
Registration Fee
~ There is a $25.00 registration fee per family for the season (not per session).
Payments
~ Fees are payable by cheque, cash, or E-Transfer which must be completed at time of registration.
Refunds
~ There will be no refunds after the second class of the session after the second week of class.
Family Rates
~There is a 15% discount for families with two children in the Preschool Program. The third+ preschool child is free.
Clothing For Classes
~ All clothing should be stretchy and/or fitted dance wear allowing for freedom of movement.
~ Non-slip dance or Robeez-style foot wear.
~ Please NO COSTUMES: fairy wings, tiaras, superhero costumes, princess costumes, etc, etc, etc. These
can, have and will cause significant disruptions in our ability to teach a class.
Performances (For In Person/In Studio Students):
Fall Demonstration: Before the holiday break each class performs at a ‘demonstration’ for parents, family and friends.
Recital: In June we end our year with a recital. Each class has a number in this recital which is rehearsed during regular class time
Costumes For Performances:
Costume deposit: There is a $75 deposit for the June Recital costume per class enrolled
Fall Demonstration: For the Demonstration in the fall the students wear their regular dance class attire along with a specific-colored t-shirt for their class.
Recital: In preparation for the June Recital we collect costume deposits of $75.00 per student, per class. This costume deposit must be made on or before January 31st.
Dates To Remember:
2025 – January 14th: Spring PRESCHOOL CLASSES begin.
– June 15th: RECITAL 2025 (subject to theatre availability) & Season End
– Full two weeks off for Spring Break! Classes do not take place during Spring Break: March 17th – March 30th.
Preschool Registration Form PDF
Please leave a message at 250 384-3267 or email stagesdance@shaw.ca
STAGES Office will now be closed on Mondays.
*Tuesday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
*Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Please note: Classes do not take place on statutory holidays
Our Address:
- #301 – 1551 Cedar Hill X Road (Behind the Shelbourne MacDonald’s)
- Victoria, BC V8P 2P3
- Phone: (250) 384- 3267