Share the love of dance
Dancers who have trained with us have entered world-renowned ballet schools and companies.
Recently, Nina Marom (pictured above) was accepted into the full-year program of the National Ballet of Canada in 2022. Moreover, Sylvie Swanson has been selected for the National Ballet School summer program in 2024. She will also represent Canada in the World Ballet competition scheduled to be held in Orlando, Florida in April 2024.
Come try a trial program for $45!
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Half-day Program
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Intermediate Program - Ages 9+
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Junior Program - Age 6 - 8
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Meet your instructor - Artistic Director Constanza Aguirre Hayes
Originally from Argentina, Constanza has a bachelor's degree in Contemporary dance from Teatro San Martin, a master's in Classical Dance (received by the world-famous ballerina Lidia Segni) and studied in the school of Teatro Colon.During her time in San Martin, she would also immerse herself in other courses such as music and movement, functional autonomy, improvisation and composition, and dance history. Constanza is certified in Cunningham, Graham, Laban, Flying Low, contact improvisation, recent partnering, and jazz techniques. Constanza spent over 10 years as a soloist with Ballet Centro del Conocimiento, and has worked as a guest choreographer/dancer throughout South America. In 2017, she was invited to Netherlands Dance Theatre by Thiago Bordin to study contemporary techniques. Constanza was also the director of Contemporary dance at Academia Ballet de Moscu from 2012-2018.
Meet your instructor - Ballet Master Miguel Nguyen
Miguel is a ballet dancer from Abbotsford, BC, who trained with the National Ballet of Canada, Affinity Dance Inc, Danzmode, Goh Ballet,and Coastal City Ballet. Miguel has performed all around the world, withcompanies such as Orlando Ballet II, State Ballet of Georgia, Ballet ofMontreal, and as a principal dancer with Ballet Centro del Conocimiento. In 2008, Miguel won the gold medal forcontemporary dance, and the silver medal for Jazz in the World DanceCompetition held by International Dance Organization in Oslo, Norway. He hasrepresented Canada in several international competitions, and has been invitedto participate in the Helsinki International Ballet Competition and SeoulInternational Ballet Competition. Miguel has also guest dance, choreographedand judged in Argentina, Brazil, China, Equador, Mexico, Paraguay, South Korea,and United States.
Sprung Dance Floor
Our studio boasts an extraordinary sprung floor tailored to the needs of dancers, designed with meticulous attention to detail to safeguard against injuries and enhance performance. Crafted with a floating mechanism, our sprung floor provides dancers with unparalleled support, mitigating the impact of landings and leaps to preserve the health of knees and ankles. Engineered with precision, its structure offers a perfect balance of flexibility and resilience, allowing dancers to move with fluidity and grace while minimizing strain on their joints. With our innovative sprung floor, dancers can push the boundaries of their artistry with confidence, knowing that their safety and well-being are paramount.
Supportive Community
At our studio, dance instruction is founded on principles of discipline and hard work, instilling in children the values of dedication and perseverance. Yet, our approach extends beyond technique to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our students. Through the shared experience of learning ballet moves and positions, children discover a common ground where they can support and uplift each other in a nurturing and compassionate environment. Encouraged to celebrate each other's successes and embrace challenges together, our dancers cultivate not only their skills but also their sense of empathy and community. In this way, our studio becomes more than a place to learn dance; it becomes a sanctuary where children find their place in the world through mutual respect, cooperation, and the joy of shared achievement.
Professional Quality Training
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Professional Teachers
Northern Insitute of Dance teachers are qualified and both former professional dancers. The Artistic Director, Constanza Aguirre Hayes, has her Master's in Classical Ballet and Bachelor's in Contemporary and Modern Dance, and the Ballet Master, Miguel Nguyen, was the world champion in Contemporary Dance and runner-up in Jazz in 2008 at the International Dance Organization World Championship in Oslo, Norway.
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Setting the Stage for Success: Goal Setting in Dance Training
Northern Institute of Dance helps dancers prepare personal goals throughout the year, and offer tips and strategies for dancers to set and achieve their dance-related goals.
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The Dance of Discipline: How Professional Training Builds Character
Dancers who train professionally acquire valuable life lessons that extend beyond the realm of dance. As they prepare for their performances, dancers learn transferable skills such as time management, teamwork, and resilience. These skills are crucial in both dance and life, and help dancers to excel in all aspects of their life. Overall, professional dance training provides a unique opportunity for individuals to develop a range of skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.