Explore preschool, youth, teen, adult, and competitive dance classes at Warmland Dance. Our primary studio is in Downtown Duncan, with select programming serving families across the Cowichan Valley.
A playful first step into dance, rhythm, confidence, and creativity for little movers.
Tuesday4:00-4:45pm · Preschool Ballet
Wednesday3:00-3:45pm · Preschool Musical Theatre
Saturday10:00-10:45am · Preschool Ballet
Ballet
Build technique, grace, posture, discipline, strength, and musicality through classical training.
Tuesday4:45-5:45pm · Inter Ballet Ages 9-12
Friday4:00-6:45pm · Advanced Ballet, Pointe, Inter Ballet 12+
Saturday10:55am-2:35pm · Beginner and Beg-Inter Ballet
Jazz
Energetic, expressive training focused on technique, turns, leaps, flexibility, and performance quality.
Thursday4:15-6:00pm · Beginner Intermediate and Advanced Jazz
Friday4:00-5:00pm · Inter Jazz Ages 9-12
Saturday10:50am-1:30pm · Beginner and Beg-Inter Jazz
Mill BayWednesday 4:00-5:00pm · Inter Jazz 12+
Tap
Develop rhythm, timing, coordination, and crisp musicality while creating sound with your feet.
Saturday10:00-10:45am · Beginner Tap Ages 7-9
Saturday2:40-3:25pm · Beg-Inter Tap Ages 7-9
Lyrical / Contemporary
Blend technique with emotion, storytelling, fluid movement, and self-expression.
Tuesday4:00-5:00pm · Advanced Contemporary 13+
Thursday5:15-6:00pm · Beg Inter Lyrical Ages 7-9
Friday6:05-7:50pm · Inter Lyrical and Contemporary 12+
Musical Theatre
Combine dance, acting, storytelling, and stage presence through Broadway-inspired performance work.
Wednesday3:00-6:30pm · Preschool, Ages 5-7, and Production 7+
Hip Hop
High-energy street-style movement that builds groove, confidence, coordination, and performance power.
Monday4:45-5:45pm · Hip Hop Junior / Ages 7-12
Monday6:00-7:00pm · Hip Hop Senior / Ages 13+
Circus Arts / Aerial Silks
A unique offering in the Cowichan Valley with certified Cirque instruction in a safe, encouraging environment.
Wednesday3:30-4:30pm · Movement Arts + Aerial Silks
Adult Classes
Welcoming classes for adult dancers building technique, expression, movement confidence, and joy.
Tuesday10:15am-1:25pm and 5:00-6:00pm · Ballet, Tap, Contemporary
Thursday11:00am-12:15pm and 6:30-7:30pm · Ballet and Partner Dance
Friday10:00am-2:00pm and 6:50-7:50pm · Professional Company and Inter Jazz
Mill BayMonday 4:30-6:30pm · Beg-Inter Tap and Jazz
Elite Training
Competitive Company
Company Schedule
Tuesday5:45-6:45pmJr. Company
Tuesday6:15-8:15pmNovice / Senior Company
Thursday4:00-5:00pmPre Company
Thursday6:15-8:15pmNovice / Senior Company
Friday5:00-6:00pmJr. Company
Mill BayWednesday 5:00-6:15pmTap Company
What is Company?
The Warmland Youth Company is a competitive opportunity for skilled, committed dancers training in an intensive choreography-based program with world-class choreographers.
Company dancers build confidence, leadership, and stage experience through competitions, workshops, and community performances.
Qualifications
Company is by audition only. Students are typically invited after two consecutive years of ballet or jazz training at grade 3 or equivalent, at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Commitment
Competitive Company (Junior, Novice, Senior)
Train in ballet and jazz technique.
Train in at least one additional dance style.
Attend twice-weekly rehearsals, tech classes, and all scheduled performances.
Pre-Company
Train in ballet and jazz.
Attend weekly rehearsals and all scheduled performances.
Additional Expectations
Maintain excellent attendance in rehearsals and classes.
Stay in good academic standing.
Wear proper attire at all times.
Demonstrate positive attitude, camaraderie, and commitment to growth.
Do not train, perform, or audition with another competitive organization outside Warmland Dance.