Best Contemporary Dance Schools In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: Encouraging and cultivating a love dance makes Absolute Dance Calgary’s leading dance studio. Our roster is full of dance classes for all ages, abilities and experience levels. Dance and fitness classes for the whole family in a positive and inspiring atmosphere.

From extra performance opportunities, such as our holiday productions, to full time and part time competitive companies, community performances and the best birthday parties in the city of Calgary – we do it all!

4worldlovers: Foundation ProgramsAll AgesPerformance ProgramsAges 5+4 and 8 Week Sessional Classes9 months and upFine Arts Academy2.5 - 5 yrs

Prestige opened in August 2002, and ever since, has continued to offer programs that surpass technical excellence and share the love of dance.

The Prestige Faculty continue to introduce new and improved programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the students and families who are here at Prestige.

Easily find a class that suits your needs in our wide variety of sessional and ten-month (September – June) classes.

" Amanda and Lisette have together built a phenomenal business both in their recreational and intensive programs while forming a strong partnership. It's truly a rare delight to witness two business women and great friends who are able to capitalize on their strengths for the greater good of their business and the broader dance community. "

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4worldlovers: DJD is one of the only dance companies in North America dedicated to jazz dance. As a creation-based company, we present new work annually, most often with live original music.


“You listen. You look. And you say yes. That’s what music should look like.”


We believe dance is for everyone. As Calgary’s largest dance school, we offer a wide variety of classes for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals.

"Rebecca is a great teacher. Her combos and exercises are fun and thoroughly explained, and she takes the time to ensure everyone is comfortable where they are at. Highly recommend!"

The DJD professional company is made up of a small group of unique and spectacular dancers with diverse training and backgrounds.

With over 35 years of experience in performance and instruction, our training programs offer students a place to learn and grow within jazz dance.

“The feedback offered in PTP is extremely personalized so I came out of my experience with knowledge that continues to process through my body and mind.”

DJD hosts a number of special events, from the Black & White Ball to Opening Night Celebrations to Artist Talkbacks.

“...one of the best events there is - Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) Black White Ball…”

DJD was born in 1984 to keep the spirit of jazz alive.

Jazz is born of Black American culture and its roots lie in the turbulent history of the African American experience. We acknowledge this history and recognize ourselves as guests in this form. We are inspired by and benefit from traditions born of a culture that is not our own. We strive to be respectful in honouring the roots and history of jazz, we dance with reverence for those who came before us, we dig deep to go forward, we strive to appreciate rather than appropriate.

Welcome back. What a difference a year makes, what a difference a moment can make…

I don’t believe we are on the other side yet, maybe we are on another side, here we are, opening our arms and hearts with hope of live experiences, of health, of great times!

We have an ambitious season planned, let’s dream big and see…

Be the first to hear about upcoming performances, new classes, events and more.

DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS In 1984, Vicki Adams Willis who had founded the jazz dance department at the University of Calgary,…

DJD Invited to Perform at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival with Family of Jazz

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that DJD has been invited to join an array of US and international…

Happy Birthday DJD – wow – 39! For this birthday, the DJD family would like to celebrate our Founding Artistic…

DJD Founders Vicki Adams Willis, Michèle Moss and Hannah Stilwell

The City of Calgary’s Community Achievement Award for the Arts

DJD’s Artistic Director Kimberley Cooper is awarded the Chrystal Prize from Dance Victoria

The ffwd Reader’s Choice Award was presented to DJD for Best Dance Company

DJD received the Light House Award from the Calgary Board of Education in recognition of the organization’s contributions to the CBE, its schools and its programs

Kathi Sundstrom, Executive Director was awarded the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management

The Alberta Dance Alliance honoured Kimberley Cooper with the Emerging Artist of the Year award

4worldlovers: Dance is Serious Fun at Free House Dance Plus where we welcome all ages: kids, teens, and adults. With a credible reputation that spans 36 years, we provide everyone with a fun, educational, high-caliber dance experience.

Whether you are new to this world or a well-seasoned professional, we have something for everyone.

Hundreds of classes in a wide, eclectic range of styles, from Aerial to Zumba, from West African dance to Yamuna and everything between!


With over 120 classes running every week, taught in more than 21 different styles, we have the perfect jumping-off point for anyone interested in exploring dance. Our classes begin with ages 3+ and allow for any individual of any age or level of experience to get started.

4worldlovers: Pre Register For Fall 2023 Classes! Text us for more info (587) 742-0159

Summit School of Dance & Music has been chosen as a Favourite in the 2017 Metro Community Choice Awards – Best Dance Studio category!

We had been holding off on signing our daughter up for classes next year to see how some other activities went for her over the summer. But she was so proud of herself today after the recital that there is no way we can’t put her back into it!

We’ve danced in a couple of places in Calgary and found Summit School of Dance to be the overall most satisfying experience. The teachers are passionate and professional, and unlike other schools, the fact that our daughter isn’t a perfect ballerina body type has never been an issue. We like that they reinforce positive body image and don’t make her feel like there are classes she can’t do because she’s not “the type”. It would be nice if they had their recitals closer to where we live, but I am sure getting a space large enough in the city to hold everyone at once isn’t as easy as picking up the phone. It can be a little pricey, but we have a son in hockey and it doesn’t even come close to touching that so we don’t complain too much about price.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Summit School of Dance and Music. My daughter is a very shy and quiet girl and with the continued positive role modelling from the teachers at Summit it has brought her out of her shell. Her grades have improved as well as her confidence, her teacher at school commented and said whatever we were doing to continue it.. I also love the fact Summit is so committed to teaching dance technique and not just interested in teaching cool moves. Children who dance should have structure as well as strength in the art and not just learn routines Summit does this with pride so thank you all at Summit.

Summit School of Dance and Music is a place where kids of all ages shapes and sizes learn to dance, sing and perform. This is a studio where creativity, individuality and self-expression are encouraged and has a community of teachers, students and families who are passionate about performing arts.

Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance and the arts. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves.

Our Calgary dance and music studio is conveniently located in the SW community of CEDARBRAE.

Did you know that we offer private music lessons, theatre classes and 10-week sessions?

4worldlovers: After having performed as principal dancers on stages around the world, we created the Hattori/Williamson School of Ballet with the mission of establishing a new standard of dance instruction in Western Canada for all aspiring dancers - from young dancers putting on their first pair of pointe shoes to dedicated students looking to pursue a professional career in ballet, and everything in between.

Starting with students as young as 4 years of age, the Hattori/Williamson School of Ballet offers programs for people of all ages and abilities. From aspiring young dancers pursuing a professional dance career and dancers preparing to audition for ballet companies, to older adults looking to have some fun in a group setting, the teachers provide a safe and supportive environment for each person to learn and grow through ballet; to achieve their highest level of expression while experiencing the liberation of truly dancing freely.

Our professional program is designed for students who are committed to pursuing a career in classical ballet or contemporary dance. The focus of this program is to develop each student into a complete dancer, and multi-faceted artist, while preparing them for the world of professional dance. Explore Program

Our junior program is designed for children in grade school (ages 4 to 10) and focuses primarily on the foundation of classical ballet. In addition, students are introduced to contemporary dance and building comfort and confidence in floor work, improvisation, and contact improvisation. Explore Program

Our adult ballet program is for individuals, over the age of 16 years, who are interested developing their ballet technique and fitness level. Come and enjoy the benefits of classical ballet in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Explore Program

Full day summer programs for both junior and senior students. Explore Program

4worldlovers: • To provide a dynamic, creative experience that fosters a quality artistic education in a nurturing, positive and safe environment;

• To enable individuals to reach their full potential with qualified instruction in an atmosphere that respects the integrity of each individual

Pure Energy Dance Foundation is a registered Non-profit dance studio. Founded in 2009 by a parent group, PEDF continues to be run by an executive and its members. Fund-raising and volunteering are instrumental to the operation of our studio, as are donations from the community. Our goal is to have high quality dance instruction that is affordable to everyone.

PEDF Dance Studio offers all inclusive (No Try Outs!) Recreational and Competitive classes for ages 3 through adult, from beginners to advanced in:

We have an array of amazing and talented instructors – who encourage our dancers to strive for their best. Our studio is about maintaining a balance in dance, family, community and school.

As a Not-For-Profit Pure Energy is able to provide personal fundraising opportunities to those families wishing to access additional funds to support their dancers during their time at the studio.

For each Bingo event you work, your account will be credited $40.

After you have attended a training session and obtained your PROSERVE you may volunteer for Calgary Sporting Events such as Flames, Hitmen and Stamps. For each event you work your account will be credited $45 - $85

Keep up with all the studio events via our Monthly Newsletter!

Every year in June our Little Dancers get to shine up on stage at our Annual Recital !

This is often the moment when children really learn to love dance. Getting to have a special costume and head onto the Big Stage, just like the older dancers makes them feel like a star.

It is so amazing to watch a dancer who at the beginning of the dance year may have been nervous to go to class, but then gets up on stage and struts their stuff for their loved ones to watch.

These little ones can be unpredictable on stage, but that is part of the fun. Our Tiny Toes, Happy Feet, Primary and Junior dancers always steal the show with their adorable smiles, bright shining faces and sweet dances!

Aerial Fusion is a unique way to fly and defy gravity with a blend of yoga, pilates and dance inspired movements done with aerial silk hammocks. The aerial hammock is used as an apparatus to help support and suspend areas of the body in the air 2 – 4 feet from the ground. Aerial Fusion is designed to develop a balance between breathing, stretching, strengthening, and relaxing, all while exploring playful movements with your body. No experience required!

Thank you to everyone who donated money for the MacDonald Island Dance

Academy from Fort McMurray With your help we were able to purchase the

Tap, Jazz, and 1/2 soles that their dancers needed to be able to compete

In addition to giving us 40% off all of our purchases for the Fort

McMurray dancers the owner of Lysyds is going to matched our parent raised

We thank all of our parents and Lasyds for their support and hope that these

Donations help to make the things a little bit better for all the

Thanks to the generosity of family and friends that attend our year end show on June 23 Pure Energy Dance Foundation was able to make a donated to The Salvation Army to help Calgary Flood victims in the amount of $700.

4worldlovers:
Pulse is a community hub where everyone is welcome. Whether you are an experienced dancer looking to level up your skills, want to join a dance crew, or you are new to dancing and may even be nervous to try, Pulse is your destination! We offer a wide variety of dance classes and programs for all skill levels.

Looking to take your dance journey to the next level? We have dance crews that boast training from Hip Hop pioneers. Check out Flomatk and LV8, our audition based crews for adult dancers. For our younger dancers, we have our Beast Machine crew for 8-18 year olds, and Evolution Crew for 6-9 year olds, they are non-auditioned, and produce incredibly skilled dancers that will also have performance and travel opportunities.

At Pulse, we embrace the techniques and knowledge of our pioneers while inspiring students to achieve and surpass their goals, forging the future of Hip Hop. Pulse is a community hub where everyone is welcome, a place where people come to be inspired and express their creativity, a place the Hip Hop community can call home, and a place to dance!

Our Mission is to provide authentic Hip Hop dance education to preserve, express, disseminate and evolve the history of Hip Hop Dance, Technique and Culture