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Children’s Classes

These classes provide an encouraging and positive atmosphere which allows children ages 6 to 12 to learn technical skills and gain strength and focus in a variety of disciplines.


Registration for the 2026-27 season opens online June 10 at 12:00pm. Please contact the School Office for questions or further information.

Details

Registration Deadline

October 15, 2026

Location

380 Graham Ave

Class Starts

September 13, 2026

Age Range

6-11

Price starts at

$549

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We offer weekly classes at all levels in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, musical theatre and hip hop, as well as an intensive training program for more dedicated dancers.  

Benefits to our programming include zero recital costume fees; discounted downtown parking during classes; GST exemptions for preschool, children & teen classes; exclusive performance opportunities with the RWB Company; and a discount on RWB tickets.

See the schedule for 2026-27 season here.

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From the age of five, our two children have been nurtured in an environment that is both challenging and supportive, transforming them into… artists of exceptional caliber.

Terry and Curtis Anderson

Parents of RWB School students

Explore Genres

Ages 12-17

Additional twice a week options for ballet and jazz. This program is ideal for those who would like to accelerate their training.

Ages 6-11

A classical art form that explores the strength and beauty of dance. Students develop the balance, posture, flexibility, focus, strength, discipline, and self-confidence. They further develop the precision, agility, and fluidity of movement that ballet is known for the world over. The RWB School follows the Cecchetti method of classical ballet training and classes are offered at beginner through to advanced levels.

Ages 6-11

A diverse, powerful, and dynamic dance style that improves overall coordination and flexibility. In a fast-paced, challenging, and fun environment, students learn jazz dance technique and practice dance combinations set to jazz music and current pop hits.

Ages 9-11

A style of jazz focusing on self expression and utilizing ballet, jazz, and modern technique. Set to modern music, this class focuses on smooth movement styles and gestures that emphasize the lyrics in songs. To register for this class, students must take a minimum of one jazz class and one ballet class per week.

Ages 6-11

A high energy dance class that explores the different street dance styles. Primarily performed to hip hop music, students will explore the versatility of this dance discipline through the history and evolution of the hip hop culture.

Ages 6-11

Dancers create rhythms and sounds using the metal taps on the soles of their shoes. In this class, students learn tap dance technique and practice combinations set to a wide range of music styles. Tap dance classes help students develop coordination, rhythm,  and concentration.

Ages 6-11

Combines theatre skills such as acting and voice work with distinct dance elements. In this class, students develop performance skills through the rehearsing and performing of excerpts from musicals. It is strongly recommended that musical theatre students also register for a ballet, jazz, and/or tap class.

Ages 12-14

Acro dance is the fusion of classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. This athletic dance style has dancers blend musicality, emotional expression and gymnastic-like movements to create unique choreography.

Below are classes in supporting disciplines that you are invited to register for beyond what is included in your Next Gen package. You can also access any of these classes through their respective discipline categories from the Children’s Classes page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wardrobe for end-of-year recitals is included with your tuition. There are no surprise costume fees at the end of the school year!

The RWB has public parking connected to our building on Edmonton Street. Discounted rates are available for evenings and weekends.

Yes! The RWB School offers a variety of payment plans for students want to spread out their payments. A $30 payment plan fee will be applied to every order that is not paid in full at registration. All RWB School tuition must be paid in full by October 2026.

Review our complete dress code in our FAQs.

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