The Heart has been training dancers in the Yukon for over 20 years. Our Pre Professional Intensive Dance Program is where the most committed young dancers in the city train together. Ten or more hours a week, Monday to Friday, building real skill alongside a culture of mutual respect, artistic ambition, and community.
This is a full program, not a drop-in or a recreational class. Dancers commit to the full season, to each other, and to the work. The results speak for themselves: two major productions at the Yukon Arts Centre each year, guest artists from across Canada, an annual dance education trip to Montreal, and for graduating dancers, New York City.
We train in two streams:
STUDIO STYLES – Focus and Fly
Training in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Grades 6 to 12
STREET STYLES – Rhythm Riders and Krush Groove
Training in Breaking, Hip Hop, House
Grades 6 to 12
HOW TO AUDITION
Four steps, starting now
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Get on our list
Sign-up sheets are available at the Yukon Arts Centre throughout the Art From the Heart Festival (May 28 to 31). Or click here to email Michelle and we will add you to the list. |
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Attend the mandatory info session
Tuesday June 2 via Zoom. We encourage both parents or guardians to attend if possible. Parents: 7:00 to 7:30 PM Zoom link sent the day before. This session is required before registration opens. |
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Register on Amilia — opens June 2
Search Audition 2026 and select your group. Pay the $50 audition fee and your first month’s installment to hold your spot. Your audition date and time are listed in the Amilia activity. Both payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. |
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Show up and dance — June 8 to 11
4:00 to 6:00 PM at The Heart of Riverdale, 38A Lewes Blvd. One day per group. Come ready to work. |
- Mon June 8
Studio Styles, Fly (Grades 8 to 12) — 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Pointe audition 6:00 to 6:30 PM - Tue June 9
Studio Styles, Focus (Grades 6 to 7) — 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Pointe audition 6:00 to 6:30 PM - Wed June 10
Street Styles, Krush Groove (Grades 8 and up) - Thu June 11
Street Styles, Rhythm Riders (Grades 6 to 7)
PROGRAM FEES
2026–2027 Tuition
ABOUT PROGRAM FEESTuition for our Pre Professional programs reflects a 15% increase for 2026–2027 — approximately $55 per month for families in this stream. These fees support intensive arts training, unlimited classes, professional instructors, guest artists, rehearsal and performance opportunities, mentorship, travel development, leadership programming, and the production experiences that define this program. We are deeply committed to accessibility and want to work with families wherever possible. Bursary support is available to any family demonstrating financial need— including families navigating financial hardship, multiple children in programming, or single-parent households. Bursary support made possible by: Gilday Holdings · August & Associates / The Co-operators · Quantum Machine Works · Streamline Architects
Production costumes are provided. Families are responsible for dancer attire (leotards, tights, and dance shoes). Travel costs are communicated separately and discussed in detail at the info session.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMSTUDIO STYLESFocus and Fly
STREET STYLESRhythm Riders and Krush Groove
Both streams are built around performance. Dancers train to move an audience, whether on a major stage or in the cypher. We are looking for dancers who are ready to commit to the work, to their teammates, and to being part of something bigger than themselves. If that sounds like your dancer, we would love to meet them. |
