Guide to Nova Scotia’s Dance Schools

Your Complete Guide to Dance Schools in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a vibrant dance community, with many schools that offer a wide array of dance styles and programs. Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into the world of dance or an advanced dancer seeking to hone your skills, there's a perfect school waiting for you!

From ballet and contemporary to hip-hop and tap, Nova Scotia's dance schools provide a rich and diverse learning environment. These institutions are dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a love for dance in students of all ages and skill levels.

To make your search easier, we've compiled a comprehensive list of dance schools in Nova Scotia, organized alphabetically. This list includes essential details about each school, such as the styles of dance they offer, their contact information, and links to their websites. Whether you're looking for a local studio for weekly classes or a professional academy to pursue a career in dance, you'll find all the information you need right here. Explore the dynamic dance scene in Nova Scotia and discover the perfect school to start or continue your dance journey.

Arthur Murray Dance Center

  • Email: info@arthurmurrayhalifax.com

  • Website: Arthur Murray Dance Center

  • About: Our mission at Arthur Murray Dance Center is to provide students of all levels with more than just dance classes, but a unique experience in which one can grow both mentally and physically as a dancer.

Celtic Element School of Dance

  • Director: Elizabeth Hughes & Emily Barrett

  • Email: celticelementdance@gmail.com

  • Website: Celtic Element School of Dance

  • About: Celtic Element Dance school is built on the principles of inclusion, sportsmanship, creativity, and team spirit through a community love of Celtic dance. 

Cadance Academy

  • Director: Linda Jess

  • Email: info@cadanceacademy.ca

  • Website: Cadance Academy

  • About: Cadance Academy offers a wide range of dance programs with a focus on high-quality instruction and personal growth.

Coastal Dance Inc

  • Director: Micaela Archer-Shee

  • Email: director@coastaldance.ca

  • Website: Coastal Dance Inc

  • About: Coastal Dance Inc. aims to provide quality dance education in a nurturing environment.

Cobequid Dance Academy

  • Director: Melissa Page-Webster

  • Email: info@cobequiddanceacademy.com

  • Website: Cobequid Dance Academy

  • About: At Cobequid Dance Academy Inc., we believe in inspiring excellence and igniting passion by providing a strong technical foundation and developing individual artistry in a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Dance ConXion

  • Director: Kelly (DeBouver) Pearl

  • Email: danceconxion@gmail.com

  • Website: Dance ConXion

  • About: At Dance ConXion, our goal is to inspire creative energy, encourage creative expression, and promote positive self-esteem through excellence in dance.

Defying Gravity Dance

  • Director: Alex

  • Email: alex@defyinggravitydance.ca

  • Website: Defying Gravity Dance

  • About: Defying Gravity Dance offers inclusive and supportive dance education for all ages and skill levels.

East Coast Dance Academy

  • Director: Andrea Leblanc

  • Email: info@ecda.ca

  • Website: East Coast Dance Academy

  • About: Our focus is to provide students with technical distinction, expression, and joy through dance and movement, following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and CDTA Ballet syllabus.

Element Dance Studio

  • Director: Janelle Konowal

  • Email: Info@Elementdancestudio.ca

  • Website: Element Dance Studio

  • About: Our mission is to educate and inspire our dancers to become positive and well-rounded individuals. We work to bring the joy and art of dance to our community through outstanding education and innovative artistry.

Elle Dance Academy

  • Director: Lindsay Fraser

  • Email: elledanceacademy@gmail.com

  • Website: Elle Dance Academy

  • About: Our Mission is to provide dancers with a safe place to learn and grow as artists. We believe that dance can create confident young people and give dancers skills that carry them through life well beyond their dancing years.

Fire In Motion

  • Director: Brooklyn Allen

  • Email: fmdancecompany@gmail.com

  • Website: Fire in Motion

  • About: At Fire in Motion Dance Company, the mission is to kindle the flames of creativity through a commitment to inclusivity, providing a safe and nurturing environment, fostering passion, and embracing the joy of dance.

GMB School of Dance

  • Director: Miss Jen

  • Email: support@gmbdancer.com

  • Website: GMB School of Dance

  • About: At GMB Dance, we offer high-quality dance education in various styles, fostering a vibrant community of dancers.

Halifax Dance

  • Director: Kate Houston

  • Email: info@hfxdance.ca

  • Website: Halifax Dance

  • About: For over four decades, Halifax Dance has been a nationally recognized leader in dance education, providing dance instruction for all ages and abilities.

Haliente Dance Studio

  • Director: Moses Diallo

  • Email: INFO@HALIENTE.CA

  • Website: Haliente Dance Studio

  • About: Our mission is simple; we believe everyone can learn to dance. We offer a safe and judgment-free space where creative expression, education, and exercise are encouraged.

House of Eights Dance Studio

  • Director: Abady Alzahrani

  • Email: info@houseofeights.com

  • Website: House of Eights Dance Studio

  • About: A community dance space with the mission to empower all we serve through dance education, community engagement, and artist development. We strive to create a safe and supportive space where people from all walks of life feel celebrated and equipped to achieve their goals through dance.

Illusion Dance Arts

  • Directors: Dawn Halpin and Jessica Lowe

  • Email: illusiondancearts@gmail.com

  • Website: Illusion Dance Arts

  • About: Illusion Dance Arts provides quality dance instruction to movers of all ages! Under the Ownership and Artistic Direction of Dawn Halpin and Jessica Lowe, IDA provides elite technical and competitive dance training in various styles including Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Acrobatic Dance, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Tap.

Kidzact

  • Director: Deanna McCarron

  • Email: info.kidzact@gmail.com

  • Website: Kidzact

  • About: Kidzact engages youth in activities that foster confidence, team work, and leadership. We offer Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dancersize Tot classes. Kidzact dancers have the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further their development in dance. 

Maritime Dance Academy

  • Director: Phyllis Paton

  • Email: maritimedance@eastlink.ca

  • Website: https://www.maritimedanceacademy.com/

  • About: Atlantic Canada's largest dance academy provides a variety of dance styles for people of all ages and skill levels.

McCorkell Academy

  • Director: Elizabeth McCorkell

  • Email: MccorkellAcademy@gmail.com

  • Website: McCorkell Academy

  • About: McCorkell Academy offers a supportive and encouraging environment for dance education.

Melissa Connick School of Dance

Motion Dance Center

  • Director: Sara Corkum

  • Email: info@motiondancecentre.ca

  • Website: Motion Dance Center

  • About: Our Vision: The heart of a dancer lives in many different bodies, and the love of dance is not dependent on the technical ability of the dancer. Our knowledgeable staff will push students to excel – but never at the expense of their joy or self-confidence.

New Stars Dance School

  • Director: Olga

  • Email: info@newstarsgo.ca

  • Website: New Stars Dance School

  • About: At our dance school, we are dedicated to fostering holistic growth in our students through respect, confidence, social skills, and physical fitness.

Omnia Dance Studio

  • Email: Info@omniadance.ca

  • Website: Omnia Dance Studio

  • About: Proudly serving the HRM with a promise to provide beginners through experts the highest quality education taught by qualified, passionate professionals.

Parker School of Dance

  • Director: Allyson Parker

  • Email: parkerschoolofdance@gmail.com

  • Website: Parker School of Dance

  • About: Highland dance for all abilities!

Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy

  • Directors: Becky Chapman & Laura Hopper

  • Email: info@risingtideacademy.ca

  • Website: Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy

  • About: At Rising Tide, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional dance training through expert coaching, purpose-built dance studio space, and endless passion for Irish dance.

RSI Danceworks

  • Email: info@rsidanceworks.ca

  • Website: RSI Danceworks

  • About: RSI Danceworks provides dance education in a supportive environment.

Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy

  • Director: Alicia Christensen

  • Email: sotdance@live.com

  • Website: Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy

  • About: Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy is an independently owned dance school located in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Established in September 2000, Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy currently trains over 200 dancers, ages two – adult, in various

Discover the Best Dance Schools in Nova Scotia for Every Style and Skill Level

Nova Scotia offers a diverse and thriving dance community with a multitude of schools catering to dancers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're interested in classical ballet, contemporary dance, social dancing, or specialized styles like Irish dance, the dance schools in Nova Scotia provide exceptional training and a nurturing environment. From local studios to professional academies, Nova Scotia's dance institutions are dedicated to inspiring and elevating dancers to their fullest potential.

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or an experienced dancer refining your technique, Nova Scotia's dance schools are poised to support your dance journey.


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