Dance Classes for Kids & Teens in Durham Region

Made 2 Move Dance Company is a welcoming dance studio serving children and youth across Durham Region. The studio offers dance opportunities for different ages and skill levels, from a child's first introduction to movement through recreational training and competitive performance.

With a focus on technique, creativity and confidence, Made 2 Move aims to give dancers a place to move, perform and belong.

What Kids Can Learn

Children can explore a variety of dance styles, including:

. Ballet
. Jazz
. Tap
. Hip Hop / Urban Dance
. Musical Theatre
. Acro
. Lyrical
. Contemporary

The studio also incorporates dance history and artistry into its recreational program, helping students develop a broader understanding of dance beyond technique alone.

Programs for Different Ages

Dive Into Dance — Ages 2 & Under
Young children and their parents explore fundamental movement together through imagination and creative activities, helping develop gross and fine motor skills.

Creativity in Motion — Ages 3–4
An introduction to creative dance where children begin developing fundamental dance technique through interactive activities, music and props.

Movement Explorers — Ages 5–6
Children begin combining creativity and imagination with dance technique while exploring different styles and movement opportunities.

Aspiring Performers — Ages 7–9
Young dancers continue developing technical skills while learning to express themselves artistically through movement.

Artists in the Making — Ages 10–12
Students develop stronger technical skills and begin exploring more advanced movement concepts, artistry and communication through dance.

Emerging Artists — Ages 13–15
Teen dancers continue developing technique and artistry while exploring more advanced concepts and using movement to communicate ideas and stories.

Pre-Professional — Ages 16–18
Older dancers can pursue more advanced training while developing greater independence and responsibility as artists.

Recreational Dance

The recreational program is designed for dancers ages 2–18 who want to learn and progress at their own pace.

Made 2 Move emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction, allowing dancers to work on their individual skills while developing technique, creativity and confidence.

Optional dance exams are available in:

Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Acro

Students also have the opportunity to perform in a year-end recital with their classmates.

Performance Team

For children who want a more intensive dance experience, Made 2 Move offers a Performance Team program for dancers ages 5–18.

Dancers can participate in:

Local dance competitions
Community performances
Special events
Competitive showcases
Group performances
Duets and trios
Solo opportunities

The program offers both part-time and full-time training pathways, with auditions used to determine performance opportunities and choreography placements.

Dance for All

Made 2 Move also offers Dance for All, an inclusive program specifically designed for autistic children and other children with special needs ages 3–6.

The six-week programs use creative movement, music, stories, imagination and themed activities in small groups. Activities can support:

Gross motor development
Fine motor skills
Movement coordination
Manual dexterity
Social participation
Creative expression

The studio recommends that a parent or respite staff member participate alongside the child.

Why Parents May Like It
Programs beginning with toddlers and continuing through the teen years
Recreational and competitive pathways
Multiple dance styles
Small class sizes
Personalized instruction
Optional dance exams
Year-end recital opportunities
Community and competition performances
Inclusive programming for children with special needs
Free trial classes available
Best For

Kids who enjoy:
💃 Dancing • 🎵 Music • 🎭 Performing • 🤸 Movement • 🎨 Creativity • 🏆 Competition

Kids can develop:
Confidence • Coordination • Flexibility • Musicality • Creativity • Discipline • Technique • Artistic expression • Performance skills