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Richmond Hill's award-winning home for serious training in dance, acting, and music. From kids age 3 through adults.
Richmond Hill Dance Classes & Theatre Classes
Award-Winning Performing Arts Studio · Performing Arts Academy
Dance Classes for all ages and skill levels. From Jazz to Hip Hop, we have a class for you.
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Explore the artistic world of acting with Stage Acting, Screen Acting, Comedy and more.
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Take part in one of our renowned singing or musical theatre classes to perfect your skill!
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Join an unforgettable summer adventure at one of our enriching summer arts programs.
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100+
Enrolled Students
16
Seasons
40+
Available Classes
Professional · Dynamic · Current
Whether the arts is your career goal or your personal passion, we can help you give your best performance every time you're on stage, in the recording studio, or in front of a camera.
“It's a rare talent that makes everything look so easy it belies the hard work and dedication behind it. Astaire had it, Baryshnikov, Rubinstein, certain writers, poets and other brilliant artists of all types. The ones who convey the feeling that there's still so much strength and energy left unused. It's a tremendous quality, supremely desired by all artists. YOU want to be that type of artist.”
In Their Words
“So thankful that I found Ovation! My 13 year old daughter looks forward to Mondays because she loves her theatre classes! They are such a warm and fun company, yet highly professional. I can’t say enough about how inclusive and inviting everyone is, from the owners to the teachers and even the students. Just a wonderful community!”
Soti V
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“Ovation has been amazing. My daughter has become very confident in both her singing and her acting… The teachers and staff are amazing at recognizing talent and on improving skills. I highly recommend ovation!!! Their show is so professionally done. I am very impressed.”
Anna Rosen
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“We are so fortunate to have found out about Ovation Performing Arts school. Our daughter absolutely loves being a part of such an amazing place. It has helped her conquer her fears and overcome obstacles that otherwise would have not been possible… I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a fulfilling and enriching experience in the performing arts.”
Lili Ma
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Unleash Your Inner Rhythm
We proudly offer a diverse range of dance classes tailored to all ages and skill levels. Our vast range of offerings includes classes that focus on: tap, hip hop, ballet/jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre dance skills.
Our experienced team of instructors and welcoming atmosphere make our studio a great spot for all dancers to pick up and improve upon their passion.
Lights, Camera, Action!
From screen acting to comedy, voice acting to singing, we offer a variety of training programmes to help build upon your theatre skills. Whether you are honing your existing talents, or exploring your interest in theatre for the first time, we have the class for you!
Our theatre classes are great at helping you with a variety of skills including:
Captivating Performances
From musical theatre to singing, our music classes offer a diverse range of training programmes to enhance your musical abilities.
Whether you’re refining your existing skills or discovering your passion for music for the first time, we have the perfect class for you!
Summer of Creativity
We offer an unforgettable summer camp experience, full of learning, creativity, and adventure. Students dive into theatre, acting, dance, comedy and more depending on their interests.
With expert instructors and a fun-packed curriculum, our camps provide a great environment for students to continue learning while having fun.
Register For Campsarrow_forwardExecutive Function Skills
In addition to the technical skill developed inherent in our classes, our curriculum goals also focus on the capabilities the neuroscientists now call Executive Function. These are the naturally-occurring skills developed through experiences in the arts (both as practitioner and audience).
Through the arts, students learn to think and work creatively, both independently and collaboratively, in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. For our KIDS program in particular (and to a certain degree, for our TEEN programs too), we look at and foster 4 key skills.
*Studies have shown that executive function skills are more important for school readiness and academic and personal success than a child's IQ.
*Source: Today's Parent Magazine, Aug 2010
4 Key Skills
Attention
Focusing it, sustaining it, and shifting it when you need to.
Impulse Control
The ability to not always do or say the first thing that comes to mind.
Working Memory
The ability to hold and use multiple thoughts in your mind.
Planning
The ability to plan and carry out a sequence of actions to achieve a goal or solve a problem, and adjusting plans if the situation changes.
For 21st Century Success
Social Scientists and Educators are also now understanding there are 4 critical things for success in today's world:
These learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today's world and those who are not.
We know that 75% of the jobs of the future haven't even been invented yet, so we need to think about how we provide our children with a foundation for the unknown.
(Partnership for 21st Century Learning)
