Our Mission Statement:

To combine excellence in dance education in a positive learning environment, with a fulfilling and rewarding experience for our students in their dance training, as well as in their personal growth and development for a lifetime of success.

• Express Yourself At Expressions Dance Centre Inc

Our Goals:

We provide instruction in various dance forms through highly qualified dance teachers and instructors. We strive to inspire children through dedication and commitment towards dance, education and promote life long learning. We believe in developing life-long relationships with our students through:

• Encouragement and Support.
• Building Trust and Mutual Respect.
• Cooperation and Friendship.
• Building Self-Esteem and a Positive Self-Image.
• Goal Setting and Personal Achievements.

Our Programs – Overview:

Our extensive dance program offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. For our younger dancers, we offer an introduction to dance through our Pre-Dance programs (2.5 - 4yrs) while our Kinder Combo programs (5 & 6yrs) are great for those wishing to try various dance forms in one regular weekly class. In addition to our full season programs, we also offer 8-week programs and workshops throughout the year in Dance, Cheerleading, Yoga, and Zumba for children, teens and adults. We also offer summer camps & classes, birthday parties, and P.A. Day programs. For schools, we offer full curriculum dance units, gym units, elective programs & mobile dance lessons for lunch or after school programs - please inquire.

What We Do:

At Expressions Dance Centre Inc, we offer students of all ages the opportunity to dance in a fun, safe and professional atmosphere. For all types of dance forms, our highly-qualified, experienced instructors have the skills and expertise to advance you to the next level, while training in a positive learning environment. We’ll help you to improve your overall technical and performance skills, achieve your individual goals and see results quickly. Whether recreational or competitive, our programs are sure to motivate and inspire.

Who We Are:

At Expressions Dance Centre Inc, we are a team of professional dance educators who strive to go above and beyond the basics of dance education. In order to maintain our high standard of excellence, we hire only professionals to join our faculty. Therefore we have fewer teachers on staff instructing classes on a regular basis, however we do bring in guest teachers and choreographers throughout the year to further enhance the overall dance experience at EDCI. Our students are also encouraged to attend workshops throughout the GTA however this is never mandatory and not a required component for the EDCI program.

Professional Associations, Awards & Certifications

• Bachelor of Education Degrees (BEd – Dance & English)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees (BFA – Hons. Dance)
• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (Associate & Advanced levels)
• Royal Academy of Dance (RAD - Intermediate level or higher)
• International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
• 200-hr RYT for all Yoga classes
• ZIN Certified Instructors for all Zumba classes
• Award-Winning Competitive Team
• Award-Winning Choreography and Costuming

Specialties

• 1,800 Square Foot Facility with spacious studio, reception area & change room
• One fully equipped, professional studio with mirrors, barres, mats & tumbling aids
• Professionally installed, sprung, floating floors to minimize injury & reduce fatigue
• Classes for students ages 2.5 years – Adult (all levels)
• Dance Instruction, Performances, Competitions & Examinations Available
• Highly-Qualified, Professional Dance Educators (no student teachers instructing)
• EDCI offers a Most Promising Young Dancer Scholarship to one student each year

Community Involvement

• Proud sponsor of Whitby Girls Hockey & Whitby Girls Soccer teams since 2003
• Members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce since 2003
• Members of Dance Ontario since 2003
• Whitby Santa Claus Parade (2003 – 2007)
• EDCI dancers also perform at various events throughout the community

Our Facility:

EDCI features one spacious dance studio with a large observation window, 3 fully mirrored walls equipped with ballet barres and a professional sprung, floating floor to prevent injuries and reduce fatigue. We offer a comfortable waiting area with an accessible front desk, foyer and change room area. There is plenty of parking directly in front of the studio for easy student drop-off and pick-up, with additional parking available at both sides of the building.