At CRD, we don’t divide young dancers by labels like “competitive” or “recreational”—not because we believe every dancer is the same, but because our school is built exclusively for families seeking the highest quality training, regardless of whether their child is ready to compete yet.
From the start, all dancers in our Core Program receive instruction that emphasizes technical excellence, physical wellness, and emotional resilience. For those who are ready to compete or perform, we provide additional rehearsal time and performance opportunities. But we don’t fast-track kids into burnout—or hold anyone back.
Our approach ensures that the dancers who are ready are supported, and those still developing are not underserved. We believe quality training should begin early—but competition should be earned, not rushed. And no matter where a dancer is in their journey, they’ll be guided with care, challenged with intention, and protected with long-term success in mind.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
• Fostering a love of dance and movement
• Developing confidence through challenges and growth
• Strength, control, and alignment come before aesthetics-because we are not here for shortcuts
• Instead of imitating technique, we build the mechanics behind it
• Competing is optional—not a requirement for quality
• Those who are ready to compete will be supported with this added opportunity
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Ages 3–4, 5-6)
Creative development, intro to rhythm, coordination, music, & movement.
CORE-PREP GROUP A (Ages 6-7)
Early technique, discipline, and performance skills; dancer readiness emerges here
CORE-PREP GROUP B (Ages 8-9)
Early technique, discipline, and performance skills; dancer readiness emerges here, competitive options available
CORE TRAINING GROUP C (Ages 9-11)
Refined foundational technique in ballet, jazz, acro, and hip-hop—designed for dancers on the path to future competitive or pre-professional division
Genres/Subjects
• Technical Conditioning (A proprietary CRD program driving student breakthroughs & unmatched injury prevention)
• Classical Ballet
• Jazz
• Contemporary/Lyrical
• Hip Hop/Street Dance
• Modern & Dance/movement therapy
• Acro
• Tap
• Guest teachers
performance coaching and stagecraft
Please note prices do not include GST
45 Min classes- $60 MONTHLY
60 Min classes- $75 MONTHLY
90 Min classes- $105 MONTHLY
*CRD provides a tuition cap at 10 hours of weekly instruction (meaning regular tuition will not exceed $750+GST monthly).
OTHER FEES
- Registration Fee-$50, 1x per year due at time of registration
- Costume rental- $75 per costume (recital and/or competition group costumes)
- Year End Performance Tickets $25 (approx.)
*FOR COMPETITION RELATED FEES & OVERVIEW, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE.
