Winter Dance Term #1 - November 07, 2026 to January 18, 2027

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.

$230 - Program Fee
$20 - Program Gift for Performers
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Jumps, Tricks and Turns - Advanced to Senior Levels
Get that attention on the dance floor, learn those show-off moves! Perfect for Jazz, Ballet and classically training dancers at the intermediate to senior stages of dance studio/academy dance. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on! No Costume Deposit required for this class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Jazz - Intermediate Level 2 to Senior Level
Open to any dancer who has taken 3 years of Jazz or Ballet (successfully completed). Learn the history and improve strong technique as you have fun jumping and leaping and extending those legs... Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Mini Jazz & Contemporary - ages 4-6
A funky, upbeat class for bouncy lil' movers! Dancers get the right start by training with our famous director, dancer & choreographer Ms Tré. Jazz dance foundation, self-expression and fun dance routines are the focus. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on! The next step, is Beginner Level Jazz!
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Ballet - Level 3 to 4, ages 7+
Ages 6+. We will continue our foundational work with classical Ballet and new-age Lyrical movement technique. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on! Younger students age 6-7 can enter the class by Management discretion. Successful completion of Primary Ballet and Ballet Levels 1 to 2 strongly recommended.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Contemporary & Lyrical - Intermediate to Senior Level
PRE-REQUISITE: Must also be enrolled into either Jazz or Ballet technique class.

Open to any dancer who has taken 3 years of Jazz or Ballet (successfully completed).

Contemporary and Lyrical together... it doesn't get any better thank this! 2 for 1 in this dance session is pure fun. Enjoy!
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Stretch and Flexibility - Open Level (Tuesday)
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)
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Ballet - Level 5 to 8 & Intermediate Foundation (ages 10+)
Successful completion of Ballet levels 1 to 4. If Ballet was not taken/completed successfully, management discretion will be used to assess the dancer for proper class placement as we want to assist EVERY dancer towards achieving their Ballet dreams. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles - Beginner Level, Ages 6+
This is a beginner class - it's all about fundamental techniques with fun choreography.. Intermediate elements will be introduced to help dancers go to the next level. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Power Moves for Street Dancers
NO COSTUMES REQUIRED! Class is about footwork, floorwork, beastmode moves to work any freestyle cipher confidently. Great for Hip Hop and street forms of dance. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles - Senior to Advanced Level
Get to know REAL Hip Hop... foundation moves, footwork, old school to new school and everything in between. This is an intermediate to senior level class for dancers who need an extra technical push, love dancing and may want more professional dance development. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on! The next, and last level, in the academy is the Advanced Level (Professional Training). Previous dance experience is strongly recommended)
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Hip Hop & Street Styles - Intermediate Level
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!
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Conditioning - Open Level
What you want, we'll help you get. Let's tone up together. Required for all DAEI Fam Performance Crew members and Competition Team dancers. No Costume Deposit required for this class
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Stretch and Flexibility - Open Level (Thursday)
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)
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Intermediate to Senior Level
Ages 8+. It's all about increasing flexibility of the back and limbs, learning some dance choreography as well as building up a dancers' core muscles during this class. We focus on the individual needs of each dancer to make sure they are stretching correctly and learning key Acro tricks including Walkovers, Aerials, Stands, Tinsicas, Tumbling and more. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Acro - Beginner/Intermediate Level
Ages 4+. It's all about increasing flexibility of the back and limbs, learning some dance choreography as well as building up a dancers 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 bridges, headstands, handstands, walkovers and more.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
TOTS Ballet & Jazz - ages 2 to 3
Young royalty, stand up! Our toddlers get the right start by training with our famous director, Ms Tré. Graceful movements, Self-Love and exciting dancing are the focus right here...
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Stretch and Flexibility - Open Level (Saturday)
Improve flexibility, increase muscle strength & get stretched... the safe way! This is an open level class. No Costume Deposit required for this class
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
TOTS Hip Hop & Street Styles -- ages 2 to 3
Hip Hop and various styles of movement unite on the dance floor for pure greatness and amazing dance vibes each week. High energy, fun moves and overall good times with other dancers. We focus on rhythm, communication and life skill development such as counting, respect and great listening. Cheers to moving and grooving!
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Jazz & Contemporary - Beginner to Intermediate 1 Levels, ages 7+
Improve strong technique as you have fun jumping, leaping and extending those legs... Open to any dancer who has taken 4 years of Jazz or Ballet or has successfully completed Intermediate Jazz.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Mini 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, is Primary Ballet with the big girls!
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
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 with fun choreography.. Intermediate elements will be introduced to help dancers go to the next level. Plus, a check-in sheet for dancers and parents to keep track of what to work on!
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Tap - Beginner Level, ages 6+
Let's make loud sounds with our feet... the proper dance way. Dancers learn their beginner steps in Tap dance to be confident young performers in sound and dance together.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Ballet & Lyrical - Level 1-2 (age 6+)
Where dancers learn foundation and begin their formal Ballet journey as elegant and young dancing queens. Lyrical is rooted in Ballet technique, and we will also do some movement to this style.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
Musical Theatre
Time to act and dance - welcome to the world of Musical Theatre - the goodies, the oldies and new ones of today too! Get ready to learn some awesome stage show dance routines and the words to the songs too while you reimagine how they would look today :)
Saturday
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Studio B
A New DAEI Dance Academy

Special & Complex Needs Learners - Adaptive Dance & Movement Therapy - November 2026 to January 2027

Name
Days
Location
MOVERS & SHAKERS: Private Sessions for 1-to-1 High Support Needs & Semi-Independent Youth Learners
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 require a support staff/parent/guardian in the session, and support staff is MANDATORY.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
MOVERS & SHAKERS: Private Sessions for 1-to-1 High Support Needs & Semi-Independent Youth Learners
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 require a support staff/parent/guardian in the session, and support staff is MANDATORY.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
MOVERS & SHAKERS: Private Sessions for 1-to-1 High Support Needs & Semi-Independent Youth Learners
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 require a support staff/parent/guardian in the session, and support staff is MANDATORY.
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy
GROUND BREAKERS: Group Session for Independent Youth Learners
This class is for youth ages 6 to 15 that are independent in day-to-day life activities and can handle group activities without any 1-to-1 supports in-class.

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 participants - 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: *Partcipants must be able to participate without parental/guardian/support staff assistance. If assistance is required in-class our learner must take our private sessions instead*
Saturday
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio A
A New DAEI Dance Academy