Relive the Magic | Alice in Wonderland Photos & Video Now Available
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s production of Alice in Wonderland such a memorable experience. From our performers on stage to everyone working behind the scenes, your dedication brought this magical journey to life!
The full performance video, along with a selection of onstage and behind-the-scenes photos, is now available for a limited-time download.
Download links and instructions have been sent to your school email. Be sure to check your inbox!
Dancing for a Cause | “I Have a Dream” Summer Performance
A big thank you to SAFSS for inviting Yi Dance students to perform at the “I Have a Dream” community event on July 22!
Supported by the City of Toronto, the event gave our dancers a wonderful opportunity to share their passion on stage while giving back to the community. Their energy and heartfelt performances were warmly received by the audience.
Following the performance, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow presented certificates to each of our participating dancers—a special way to celebrate their contribution and involvement.
More than a performance, this was a meaningful experience for our students to connect with the community through dance and support a great cause. We’re proud of everyone who took part and look forward to creating more special memories together!
Celebrating Our July RAD Exam Results! 🏅
Congratulations to our Yi Dance students on their outstanding results in the July RAD Vocational Graded Exams!
🌟 Intermediate Foundation: 100% High Distinction
🌟 Advanced 2: 100% Distinction
RAD Vocational Graded Exams are among the most challenging levels of ballet training, requiring strong technique, artistry, musicality, and performance skills. These fantastic results reflect the dedication and hard work of our students, along with the guidance of our teachers and the continued support of our dance families.
Congratulations to all our dancers on this wonderful achievement! We’re so proud of your progress and can’t wait to see where your dedication takes you next. 🎉
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Contemporary Masterclass with Ryan Lee
We’re excited to welcome experienced contemporary artist, teacher, and choreographer Ryan Lee to Yi Dance for a special series of Contemporary masterclasses from August 4–12!
Based in Toronto, Ryan has worked extensively with renowned companies including ProArteDanza and Toronto Dance Theatre, and has taught at institutions such as Toronto Metropolitan University. He brings a wealth of experience in performance, choreography, and dance education.
Contemporary is an essential part of today’s dance training and competitive dance. These classes will focus on body control, movement quality, musicality, and artistic expression, while also helping dancers strengthen their performance across styles such as Ballet and Lyrical.
Classes are primarily offered to our Summer Intensive Camp students, with registration also open to other Yi Dance students. We look forward to dancing with you!
2027 Competition Team Is Taking Shape! ✨
Auditions for our 2027 Competition Team are officially complete, and all offers have now been sent out! Selected dancers and their families, please check your email for details.
Registration and team confirmation will begin in August. Please follow the instructions in your offer email and complete registration by the deadline to secure your spot.
Congratulations to all our selected dancers! We’re excited for a new season of growth, new challenges, and many memorable moments on stage. See you in the 2027 competition season!
Summer Presentation Class🎉
Our 2026 Summer Term wraps up on August 30, the last day for Summer Camp is August 14, and we’re excited to welcome families into the studio during the final two weeks of classes!
Parents will have the opportunity to observe their dancer’s class and see the progress, skills, and confidence they’ve built throughout the summer.
Class-specific dates and details will be shared by email. Please keep an eye out for updates from your child’s class.
We look forward to welcoming you into the studio and celebrating a wonderful summer of dance together!
Q1: What is Dance Conditioning / Core, Strength & Flexibility, and who is it for?
A: Dance Conditioning is specialized physical training designed to build a strong, balanced, and healthy body. While it’s an essential complement to dance training, the benefits extend well beyond dancers.
Classes focus on key areas such as:
Core strength & stability
Balance & coordination
Flexibility & mobility
Body control & muscular endurance
Proper muscle activation and movement mechanics
Stretching & recovery
These skills form the foundation not only for dance, but for almost every athletic activity.
🩰 For Dancers
Conditioning can improve control, movement quality, flexibility, and overall performance across Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Chinese Dance, and more. It also supports stronger, more stable jumps and turns while helping reduce the risk of injury.
🏊 For Athletes
This class is also a great complement to sports such as swimming, skiing, figure skating, and gymnastics. Core strength, mobility, and body-control training can support athletic performance while helping address muscle imbalances and overuse.
At Yi Dance, our Core, Strength & Flexibility classes are offered year-round and are open to both dancers and non-dancers. Whether you’re training for dance, competitions, exams, performances, or another sport, building a strong physical foundation can help you move better and train smarter.
Interested in joining? Contact us for class and registration details!
Q2: We have several summer travel plans. Can my child miss a class and schedule a make-up?
A: Absolutely! If your child will be away, please let us know at least 4 hours in advance whenever possible. You can report an absence in any of the following ways:
Online: Submit the Absence & Make-Up Class Request Form: https://www.yidance.net/en/absence
Email: Contact us at info@yidance.ca. Our office will reply by email to confirm.
Phone: Call 647-691-5916 and select the current student line. If the office is closed, please leave a voicemail.
Front Desk: Ask our office team to record the absence during your next visit.
Make-Up Class Guidelines
Make-up classes must be completed within the same term and can only be scheduled after the missed class.
Once a make-up class is confirmed, it cannot be rescheduled. A missed make-up class cannot be replaced.
Make-up classes are subject to class availability and scheduling, and our team will do our best to accommodate your request.
Students may receive up to 1 make-up class during the Summer Term and 3 during the Fall/Spring Term.
Classes cancelled by Yi Dance due to holidays or weather do not count toward these limits.
Thank you for helping us keep classes and make-up arrangements running smoothly!