Total Body Health
Strengthens both large and small muscle groups for optimal coordination and physical development.
Ages 4 to 16 · Season 2026/2027
Children & youth dance lessons
Ballroom, Latin and Pilates in one class. Everything you need to register is on this page — no clicking back and forth.
Our unique approach
Pilates + Ballroom & Latin
At Dance Vitality Studio, we are proud to be the only studio that uniquely integrates specialized Pilates conditioning directly into every ballroom and Latin dance class. This ensures children develop incredible core strength, full-body coordination, fine motor skills, and proper posture while learning to dance gracefully.
Key benefits
What your child gains
Partnering & Confidence
Kids learn to dance in couples, overcome shyness, and connect with peers respectfully.
Focus & Discipline
A structured sport-management system that builds responsibility and laser-sharp mental focus.
Dance curriculum
What they'll learn
Latin disciplines
Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
Ballroom disciplines
Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot
Every class includes
Core Pilates warm-up, body mechanics/posture, and step-by-step technical execution.
Levels:Pre-BronzeBronzeSilverGoldOpenEach level can be pursued recreationally or competitively.
Two ways to progress
Recreational and competitive programs
Every child starts in the same group class. What differs is how far they want to take it.
Group classes only
Recreational Program
Our recreational program is delivered primarily through group classes, introducing dancers to the foundational steps across all core Ballroom and Latin styles in a welcoming environment. The curriculum covers fundamental footwork, rhythm, and body awareness, while incorporating partner work to help students learn social coordination, respect personal space, and build natural confidence dancing with peers without shyness. Every class also features dedicated Pilates and body conditioning to strengthen the core, improve posture, and build healthy physical habits. For students who want to accelerate their progress, refine their look, or deepen their understanding of the dances for personal satisfaction, private lessons are available as a personalized supplement.
Recreational students perform a group dance routine at the World of Dance Classic, March 7, 2027.
Group classes plus mandatory private lessons
Competitive Program
Designed for dancers seeking technical mastery and athletic excellence, our competitive program prepares students to excel on regional, national, and international stages. To achieve these goals, the competitive program relies on mandatory private lessons, ensuring every path is fully personalized. Each individual student or couple receives custom-tailored routines specifically designed for their exact age category—from young children to adults—and skill level, spanning from beginner medal tests to open-level competition. Training strictly aligns with syllabus regulations and dance selections permitted for their specific tier, while intensive Pilates and specialized body conditioning are integrated directly into their routine to build core stability, flexibility, stamina, and commanding floor presence.
Group Classes
Our group classes are uniquely structured around an exclusive fusion you won't find anywhere else: we are the only studio that integrates Pilates directly with ballroom and Latin dance instruction. Combining these two disciplines provides the ultimate foundation for developing a strong, versatile dancer.
What Pilates does
Pilates focuses on core strength, muscle stability, spinal alignment, and flexibility. It teaches students how to control their body, protect their joints, and maintain upright posture — giving them the physical conditioning required to move gracefully and prevent injury.
What ballroom & Latin dance does
Dancing translates that core stability into fluid movement, spatial awareness, rhythm, and social coordination. Group classes focus specifically on mastering the basic fundamental steps of each dance, laying a strong groundwork in timing, footwork, and partner connection without overwhelming students.
Through this dual approach, students learn the essential basic foundations across International Standard styles — Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, and Quickstep — as well as International Latin styles — Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. By pairing targeted Pilates conditioning with fundamental Ballroom and Latin basics, students gain the physical strength, proper mechanics, and confidence needed to build a lifelong love for dance.
No partner? Not a problem — we rotate partners in every group class, and a child without one can take private lessons and compete in the Mixed-Amateurs category.
Weekly classes
Mondays and Thursdays, 5:00pm sharp
A focused one-hour training system: 30 minutes of specialised Pilates, core conditioning and stretching, followed by 30 minutes of dance foundations, footwork and posture. Everyone trains together for Pilates; for the dance half, students are grouped by age category and level.
4-16 years · All levels
Mondays
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Concord studio
30 minutes of Pilates, core conditioning and stretching, then 30 minutes of dance. Everyone starts together for Pilates; for the dance half, the room splits into age and level groups.
4-16 years · All levels
Thursdays
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Concord studio
30 minutes of Pilates, core conditioning and stretching, then 30 minutes of dance. Everyone starts together for Pilates; for the dance half, the room splits into age and level groups.
Finding us
219 Connie Crescent, Concord. Main entrance, then straight and to the left — the Red Room.
There is always a class
With a team this deep, there is always a class — we do not cancel.
Key dates
Registration and performances
Term 2 registration window
December 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
World of Dance Classic
March 7, 2027 — mandatory group performance for recreational students. Costumes for the March 7 performance will be ordered in December. Additional costume payment details will be announced accordingly.
Annual recital
June 26, 2027
Competition calendar
The full competition calendar for the season is published straight after Nationals.
Season 2026/2027
Fees for the season
Fees are per term, paid in advance with your registration. Prices include HST.
Term 1 · September 10, 2026 to January 21, 2027
Make-up classes: January 25 and 28, 2027
Mondays only
16 classes
$452.00
$400.00 + $52.00 HST
Thursdays only
17 classes
$480.25
$425.00 + $55.25 HST
Recommended
Both days, twice a week
33 classes
$932.25
$825.00 + $107.25 HST
Term 2 · February 1, 2027 to June 17, 2027
Registration opens December 1, 2026Make-up classes: June 21 and 24, 2027
Mondays only
18 classes
$508.50
$450.00 + $58.50 HST
Thursdays only
19 classes
$536.75
$475.00 + $61.75 HST
Recommended
Both days, twice a week
37 classes
$1,045.25
$925.00 + $120.25 HST
All long weekends and March Break (March 15–19, 2027) are excluded from the class count. Change your mind in the first two weeks and we refund the balance.
Who teaches them
The coaching team
- Kateryna StytsenkoStudio owner & main instructor
- Dmitry IlyushenovInstructor
- Andrey IlyushenovInstructor
- Sophia BaydalaInstructor
Private lessons run 45 minutes. With an associate teacher: $60.00 · With the main teacher: $80.00
Our students
Kids on the floor
Competitions, showcases and ordinary Tuesday evenings in the studio.
For parents
Questions we get asked
What if my child tries it and doesn't take to it?
Full refund of the balance if you withdraw within the first two weeks of the term. After that we cannot refund fees, except for serious medical illness accompanied by a doctor's note. Registering up front is what lets us plan the term properly, and the refund window is how we make that fair to you.
Does my child need any dance experience?
None at all. The program assumes none, and most children arrive having never danced. Classes are mixed-age and mixed-level, so beginners are always working alongside someone else who is also learning it for the first time.
What happens if we miss a class?
Each term has two scheduled make-up days near its end, so a missed class is never simply lost — see the dates for each term above.
Why is half the class not dancing?
Because the dancing gets better when the body underneath it does. A focused one-hour training system: 30 minutes of specialised Pilates, core conditioning and stretching, followed by 30 minutes of dance foundations, footwork and posture. Everyone trains together for Pilates; for the dance half, students are grouped by age category and level. Children who skip the conditioning half plateau on technique within a season — the strength, flexibility and core control are what make the steps possible.
What should they wear to the first class?
Comfortable clothes they can move in, and shoes with a smooth sole — no runners with heavy grip, which make turning difficult and can be hard on ankles. Proper dance shoes can wait until you know they enjoy it.
Do they need a partner?
No — not for class, and not even for competition. We pair students up and rotate partners so everyone dances. If your child later wants to compete without a partner, they can take privates with one of our associate teachers and compete with them on the floor, in an officially recognised category called Mixed-Amateurs. Nobody sits out waiting for the right partner to appear.
How do I pay?
Send payment together with your registration form to secure your spot. E-transfer to ks2dance@gmail.com, with your child's name attached to the payment. We'll also confirm the amount and your child's place by phone once we receive your registration.
Can parents watch?
Yes. You're welcome to stay and watch, and we'd encourage it for the first class or two while your child settles in.
Testimonials
What parents tell us
We are so impressed with Katia's patience and dedication to teaching both of our children. They have gained so much confidence from every lesson and are having lots of fun in the process. I couldn't think of a better decision for their future!
My wedding dance was made so much more special by Dance Vitality's coaching than our entire family expected. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how much fun they had watching, and how impressed they were with our moves!
Enrolling now — Term 1
Register and pay
Spaces are limited by the size of the room, and registering in advance is what lets us plan the term properly — the right instructors, the right group sizes, and a class that runs every week without fail.
Send the form, then send payment together with your registration form to secure your spot. E-transfer to ks2dance@gmail.com, with your child's name attached to the payment.
You're welcome to stay and watch the first class, and we'd encourage it while they settle in. Change your mind in the first two weeks and we refund the balance.
Step 1 of 2 — Registration is open
Reserve your child's place
Send this form, then send payment as described below to secure the spot.
Step 2
Send payment by Interac e-Transfer
Send payment together with your registration form to secure your spot. E-transfer to ks2dance@gmail.com, with your child's name attached to the payment.
ks2dance@gmail.com
Change your mind in the first two weeks and we refund the balance.
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Reserve your child's spot
We'll walk you through the days, the fees and what your child would be doing in their first month.