A Victorious Start! Yi Dance Kicks Off the 2026 Competition Season
In total, the team brought home 42 awards (with several routines earning multiple recognitions). In addition, 20 routines received top-scoring Dazzlin’ Diamond and high-level Diamond adjudications, demonstrating the team’s exceptional technical strength and performance quality.
Highlights include:
🏆 20 First-Place Group Awards
🏆 Top 3 Overall Studio Rankings across all dance genres in six different age divisions
✨ The dance piece “Fix You” received the prestigious Outstanding Choreography of the Session award
We are also incredibly proud of our soloists:
Miya – 5th Place Overall Soloist 11 Years
Rachel – 4th Place Overall Soloist 16 Years
Victoria – 1st Place Overall Soloist 15 Years
Following the competition, Miya was specially invited by the organizing committee to:
Compete in the Finals this July at Blue Mountain
Perform in the Ballet (11 Years) Workshop Showcase
Congratulations to all our Yi Dance Competition Team members and teachers on this remarkable achievement! Your dedication, teamwork, and passion continue to make us proud.
Campus March News
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Annual Recital Registration
The 2026 Yi Dance Annual Showcase will take place on Saturday, June 27 at the Flato Markham Theatre.
This year, we are excited to present a brand-new full-length dance production of Alice in Wonderland, creatively blending ballet, Chinese dance, contemporary dance, and other styles into one cohesive theatrical performance.
Students aged 6 and above who are enrolled in the 2026 Spring Term (RAD Primary and Chinese Dance Level 2 and above) will begin receiving recital registration information throughout March. Please stay tuned for further details!
In-Studio Film Feature Update
Now Showing: My Pointe
Produced by ballet educators Vicki Attard and Lisa Howell, the film focuses on pre-pointe preparation, including foot alignment, strength development, and control — all essential foundations for safe pointe work.
Pointe training is not simply about putting on pointe shoes; it is the result of years of structured preparation. Through this film, we hope to help parents and students better understand the importance of strong fundamentals and why we place such emphasis on foundational training.
Summer Camp Announcement
In Summer 2026, the highly popular Yi Dance Intensive Dance Camp will return once again!
Camp dates and program details will be released soon — stay tuned!
March Camp
A few spots are still available! The March Camp will run from March 16 to March 20, 2026. For full details, please click on the corresponding camp link below.
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The March Intensive Camp will run from March 16 to March 20, 2026, featuring the following courses:
RAD Ballet Examination Intensive
Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Examination Intensive
Core · Strength · Flexibility Enhancement Class
One-on-One Private Lessons
Designed For:
Students preparing for Spring/Summer 2026 examinations:
▶ RAD Grade 2 (age 6+) | RAD Grade 3 (age 7+)
▶ Chinese Dance Grade 5 (age 7+) | Chinese Dance Grade 6 (age 8+)Students looking to comprehensively improve physical fitness and advance dance technique (age 8+)
Spots are limited – empower your exam preparation and personal progress this March!
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Yi Dance is honored to be an authorized training and examination center for the Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Grading System. We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Teacher Qualification Certificate Course.
Course Highlights:
Official certification issued by Beijing Dance Academy
Systematic training in teaching methodology and curriculum design
Practical instruction covering graded syllabus from beginner to advanced levels
Guidance on examination preparation and student assessment techniques
Suitable For:
Current dance instructors seeking formal qualification
Advanced dancers interested in teaching careers
School teachers looking to incorporate dance education
Training Dates:
2026 sessions available in Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October)Registration Now Open!
Elevate your teaching with professional certification from China's most prestigious dance institution.
Contact us for detailed syllabus and enrollment information.
Parent Q&A 1: Why is a Bun Important, and How Should Dance Students Wear One?
Wearing a proper bun is an essential part of dance training.
In a professional dance class, attention to detail reflects attitude. A neat, secure bun is not only a matter of appearance — it directly affects spotting, body lines, and focus in class. A tidy hairstyle shows respect for the class, the teacher, and the art itself.
Friendly Reminder:
Students should arrive to every class with a properly secured bun.
Younger children should have parental assistance.
Around age 8, students should begin learning to make their own bun; by age 9, they should gradually be able to do it independently.
Learning to prepare properly for class is an important step in becoming a disciplined dancer.
Bun supplies (hairnets, pins, elastics, etc.) are available at the Yi Dance front desk.
You can also refer to the instructional bun video below:
Parent Q&A 2: Snowy Days and Missed Classes — Can My Child Make Them Up?
Absolutely!
For most Yi Dance courses, students may make up up to three missed classes per semester, as long as the make-up lessons are completed within the same semester.
Absence Requests:
For regular classes, please request absence at least 4 hours before class.
For private lessons, requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
If the office is closed, parents may leave a phone message or email, and staff will record and respond once they are back.
Scheduling Make-Up Classes:
Make-up lessons require 24-hour advance booking.
Make-up lessons are offered as a courtesy; times cannot be changed, and unattended make-up classes cannot be rescheduled.
When attending a make-up class, please notify the front desk so your child can enter the correct classroom, or check the schedule on the TV by the entrance and escort your child accordingly.
Weather and Holidays:
In the event of severe weather, Yi Dance will follow the local school board guidelines for class cancellations.
Missed classes due to holidays or severe weather do not count toward the three permitted make-up lessons and may be scheduled for make-up separately.