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At a glance01Louise Lapierre Danse02École de danse contemporaine de Montréal03Studios GB
Current position#1 in Montréal#2 in Montréal#3 in Montréal
Recognized asMont-Royal school offering mixed recreational classes for children, teens and adults across many forms, with age groupings, levels, instructor development and an intensive teen pathwayWilder Building school separating professional contemporary training from adult recreational classes with foundation and progression levels, drop-in access and current all-in pricingLes Grands Ballets’ downtown adult studio offering more than 45 weekly drop-in dance, fitness and adapted classes across levels without an enrolment fee
Best forFamilies and adults wanting broad recreational choice with room to progressAdults and advanced learners seeking contemporary technique, improvisation and creative developmentAdults wanting flexible ballet, jazz, contemporary, conditioning or adapted dance
Decision fitExact school, teacher, genre, age, level and stream resolved · Technique, artistry, physical readiness, progression and safeguarding assessed · Complete annual tuition, costume, performance, competition and withdrawal terms requiredExact school, teacher, genre, age, level and stream resolved · Technique, artistry, physical readiness, progression and safeguarding assessed · Complete annual tuition, costume, performance, competition and withdrawal terms requiredExact school, teacher, genre, age, level and stream resolved · Technique, artistry, physical readiness, progression and safeguarding assessed · Complete annual tuition, costume, performance, competition and withdrawal terms required
Choose the program and teacher before the logo. Define the dancer’s age, experience, form, goal and desired commitment; verify the exact level and weekly workload; ask how pain and pointe or acrobatic readiness are handled; and price every costume, shoe, recital, ticket, media, competition and travel obligation before registering.