Summer 2026 - June to August

Name
Days
Location
The Chocolate Nutcracker: An Afro-Caribbean Experience - Ages 5 to 17
Canada is a unique blend of rich culture—flavourful food, vibrant style, music, dance and proud traditions. The Chocolate Nutcracker celebrates this by fusing Tchaikovsky’s classical music with Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Through creative workshops (students separate when learning routines based on ages and levels), youth reimagine famous scenes from the popular Ballet by exploring cultural sounds, movement, and storytelling rooted in the Black & Afro-Caribbean Canadian experience. Styles include:

Soca, Bhangra, Reggae & Dancehall, Amapiano & Afrobeats, Step Dance, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Lyrical, Contemporary African Drumming, Steel Pan and more!

***Special guest artists, musicians, choreographers & more***

The program ends with a showcase including youth-led performances, bridging the shared values of the traditional Nutcracker, African and Caribbean cultures and the Black diaspora to honour both classical and cultural influences in Canada.
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Beginner, Ages 4+ (Jazz & Gymnastics)
Ages 4+. It's all about increasing flexibility of the back and limbs, learning some dance choreography as well as building up a dancer's core muscles during this class. Our instructors focus on the individual needs of each dancer to make sure they are stretching correctly and learning key Acro tricks including walkovers, aerials, shoulder stands, tinsicas and more.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Musical Theatre - Ages 6+
Acting & dancing join together in this uplifting, fun class perfect for dancers looking to expand what's in their dance technique bag or those looking for the drama of dance life. Let's have fun learning how the stage, how to sing while dancing and act with confidence. We have opportunities for dancers to audition for our competition team.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Contemporary Jazz & Lyrical Ballet - Beginner, Ages 6+
A mixture of Contemporary (Jazz) and Lyrical (Ballet) dance styles for the beginner level dancer. No previous experience is necessary yet can help. It's fun class full of dance technique, creative routines and available time to work on personal freestyles as well.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Contemporary Jazz & Lyrical Ballet - Intermediate/Advanced
A mixture of Contemporary (Jazz) and Lyrical (Ballet) dance styles for the intermediate/advanced level dancer. No previous experience is necessary yet 1-2 years of Jazz or Ballet classes is a strong recommendation. It's a fun class full of creative routines, dance technique and available time to work on personal freestyles as well. There is a final showcase for parents, family and friends in the last class.
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Intermediate to Advanced, Ages 8+ (Jazz & Gymnastics)
Ages 8+. It's all about increasing flexibility of the back and limbs, learning some dance choreography as well as building up a dancer's core muscles during this class. Our instructors focus on the individual needs of each dancer to make sure they are stretching correctly and learning key Acro tricks including walkovers, aerials, shoulder stands, tinsicas and more.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Tots Ballet & Jazz - Ages 2-3
Young royalty, stand up! Our toddlers ages 2 to 3 get the right start by training with our famous director, Ms Tré. Graceful Ballet movements, Self-Love and exciting Jazz dancing mixed with essential life skill development is the focus right here...
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Mini Hip Hop & Street Styles - Ages 4 to 6
This is a beginner class - it's all about fundamental techniques, freestyle movements and awesome, fun REAL Hip Hop choreography. Beginner dance elements will be introduced to help dancers grow to the next level.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Tots Hip Hop & Street Styles - Ages 2-3
Toddlers ages 2 to 3 rock out to the best tunes in Hip Hop and Pop music. It's a fun, upbeat class where games and dance technique go hand-in-hand! We work on life skills, motor skills, critical thinking and of course...DANCE SKILLS.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
FREE CLASS, ALL AGES: Stretch, Flexibility & Conditioning
We guarantee results if you stay with this program, just ask our students! Improve flexibility, increase muscle strength & get stretched... the safe way! This is an open level class for everyone. No Costume Deposit required for this class as it is, used to help dancers improve themselves without doing dance routines (not a performing class in the recital)
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Mini Jazz & Ballet - Ages 4-6
This class is exactly what young Ballet queens need! Dancers get the right start by training with our famous director, dancer & choreographer Ms Tré. Graceful movements, Self-Love and exciting dancing are the focus. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on! The next step? Ballet with the big girls!
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles - Advanced, Ages 12+
Get to know REAL Hip Hop... foundation moves mixed with creative and challenging routines, old school to new school grooves and everything in between. AndWHAT! No previous experience is necessary yet one to two (1-2) years of previous experience helps.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles - Intermediate, Ages 8+
Get to know REAL Hip Hop... foundation moves mixed with creative and challenging routines, old school to new school grooves and everything in between. AndWHAT! No previous experience is necessary yet one (1) year of previous experience helps.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
DAEI Fam Performance Crew - Beginner Level
Bring your own moves and come learn some creative, challenging routines from professional choreographers who have choreographed major movies, TV shows, stage shows and worked with famous artists including Rihanna, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Paris Hilton, the cast of Zombies and more. Past performances include Raptors 905 at Air Canada Centre, Centre Stage for the City of Brampton, Canadian Elite Basketball League, Youth Day in Toronto... where will we perform? Join us to find out!
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
DAEI Fam Performance Crew - Intermediate to Advanced
Bring your own moves and come learn some creative, challenging routines from professional choreographers who have choreographed major movies, TV shows, stage shows and worked with famous artists including Rihanna, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Paris Hilton, the cast of Zombies and more. Past performances include Raptors 905 at Air Canada Centre, Centre Stage for the City of Brampton, Canadian Elite Basketball League, Youth Day in Toronto... where will we perform? Join us to find out!
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy

Adaptive Dance & Movement Therapy - June 29 to August 12, 2026

Name
Days
Location
Private Sessions, Ages 5 to 8: Movers & Shakers (1:1 Support required in class)
NOTE: This is a program for neurodivergent learners who require a support staff/parent/guardian in the session, and support staff is MANDATORY.

Children and youth with complex and special needs get the opportunity every week to explore the awesome worlds of dance, movement and music. Our professionally-trained movement coaches adapt each session to meet the specific needs of each individual participant, taking into account unique abilities, strengths and personal desired goals. We have a focus on developing gross motor skills, Having fun is key, so we move at the pace of our dancers to be sure we can positively impact all forms of their development.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Group Sessions, ages 5 to 8: Ground Breakers (Independent Learners)
NOTE: This is a program for neurodivergent learners who are able to follow group instructions independently.
*Individuals must be able to participate without parental/guardian/support staff assistance*

Children and youth with complex and special needs get the opportunity every week to explore the awesome worlds of dance, movement and music. Our professionally-trained movement coaches adapt each session to meet the specific needs of each individual participant — taking into account unique abilities, strengths and personal desired goals. We have a focus on developing gross motor skills, Having fun is key, so we move at the pace of our dancers to be sure we can positively impact all forms of their development. NOTE: This is a program for special needs learners who Children and youth with complex and special needs get the opportunity every week to explore the awesome worlds of dance, movement and music. Our professionally-trained movement coaches adapt each session to meet the specific needs of each individual participant taking into account unique abilities, strengths and personal desired goals. We have a focus on developing gross motor skills, Having fun is key, so we move at the pace of our dancers to be sure we can positively impact all forms of their development.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Group Sessions, ages 9 to 14: Ground Breakers (Independent Learners)
NOTE: This is a program for neurodivergent learners who are able to follow group instructions independently.
*Individuals must be able to participate without parental/guardian/support staff assistance*

Children and youth with complex and special needs get the opportunity every week to explore the awesome worlds of dance, movement and music. Our professionally-trained movement coaches adapt each session to meet the specific needs of each individual participant — taking into account unique abilities, strengths and personal desired goals. We have a focus on developing gross motor skills, Having fun is key, so we move at the pace of our dancers to be sure we can positively impact all forms of their development. NOTE: This is a program for special needs learners who Children and youth with complex and special needs get the opportunity every week to explore the awesome worlds of dance, movement and music. Our professionally-trained movement coaches adapt each session to meet the specific needs of each individual participant taking into account unique abilities, strengths and personal desired goals. We have a focus on developing gross motor skills, Having fun is key, so we move at the pace of our dancers to be sure we can positively impact all forms of their development.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy

Dance Auditions for Competition Team and Performance Dance Crew - Beginner Level: Age 5-17

Name
Days
Location
Musical Theatre - Beginner Level AUDITION
Beginner Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition. Dancers will learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Beginner Level AUDITION
Beginner Level. Must also audition for Jazz and Contemporary, even if not choosing that option so we can see their technique in action.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have at least 1 full year of class experience in Acro and/or Gymnastics to audition.
Jazz OR Ballet technique is requested but not mandatory.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles and DAEI Fam Performance Crew - Beginner Level AUDITION
Beginner Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have 1-2 years class experience in Hip Hop or other dance classes to audition.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Contemporary & Jazz - Beginner Level AUDITION
Beginner Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have at least 1 year class experience in Jazz and/or Contemporary classes to audition.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Lyrical & Ballet - Beginner Level AUDITION
Beginner Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Experience in Ballet is not necessary yet at least 1 year of Ballet or Jazz classes are a strong bonus.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy

Dance Auditions for Competition Team and Performance Dance Crew - Intermediate & Advanced Levels: Age 8-17

Name
Days
Location
Lyrical and Ballet - Intermediate to Advanced Level AUDITION
Intermediate to Advanced Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have 2-3 years class experience in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical or Contemporary classes to audition.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Musical Theatre - Intermediate to Advanced Level AUDITION
Intermediate to Advanced Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

2-3 years class experience in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical or Contemporary classes is strongly required but not mandatory.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Contemporary & Jazz - Intermediate to Advanced Level AUDITION
Intermediate to Advanced Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have 2-3 years class experience in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical or Contemporary classes to audition.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Intermediate/Advanced Level AUDITION
Intermediate to Advanced Level. In order to see dance technique levels, dancers must also audition for Jazz and Contemporary, even if not choosing that competitive option.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have 2-3 years class experience in Acro and/or Gymnastics classes to audition. 1-2 years of Jazz OR Ballet technique is required.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & DAEI Fam Performance Crew - Intermediate/Advanced Level AUDITION
Intermediate to Advanced Level.

No competition experience is necessary but is a bonus.

Must have 2-3 years class experience in Hip Hop classes to audition.

Dancers must come prepared to warm up, stretch on their own prior to starting the audition and learn a short routine to perform in the audition.

Register in advance for the online Zoom information/Q&A meeting:
Date & Time: May 24, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jXFJaWvTxiIOURFVfdO0A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy