Welcome to Island Dance Studio

Island Dance Studio is celebrating their 11th season this September.

11 enchanting years of dance!

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Island Dance Studio opened its doors in 1999, on September 17th. This September we are proud to celebrate 11 enchanting years of dance in Port Perry. Island Dance Studio is owned and operated by Artistic Director Richelle Kinley-Van Dyk. Richelle started offering classes in the Scugog Island Community Centre and one year later expanded to a 2nd location in the Prince Albert Community Center. Richelle then purchased the Manchester Community Center in 2001 from the Township of Scugog, which is now known as the home of Island Dance Studio. "It has always been my lifelong dream to have a location which embodies artistic passion and is truly motivating and inspiring to all who enter." States Richelle.
Richelle offers a beautiful historic setting for dancers of all ages to learn excellent technique and artistry, just as she learned at the National Ballet School in Toronto. Richelle is pleased to have highly accredited adult faculty members. Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary Modern, Musical Theatre, Exams and Competitive Dance are offered at I.D.S. Contact Richelle Kinley at 905-985-6908 / 1-866-985-6908.

A message from the Artistic Director of Island Dance Studio:

I am very proud to be celebrating 11 years of business in Port Perry. Owning my own studio has been a dream and goal for as long as I can remember. Thank you to all of my valued customers for their commitment and support of the Island Dance Studio.

A year at I.D.S.: September to June

Nutcracker
Exams
Competitions
Production
Recital

The Nutcracker: (Sept.-Dec.)
The Nutcracker is an opportunity for all students at Island Dance Studio to participate in a full length theatrical ballet production. The Nutcracker is for dancers of all ages: 3-Adult and is a complimentary event.
My driving force in producing yearly productions of the Nutcracker is to see that kids “do love ballet!”. This is my wish and my yearly dream come true.
The Nutcracker brings children of all ages together and teaches them commitment, respect, mentoring and love of the stage. The Nutcracker brings families and parents together also through rehearsals volunteering and the final presentations.
The more children perform, the stronger presenters they become.
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Exams:
Exams are offered to students who show potential and a strong interest in dance. Exams help dancers achieve goals and improve technical skills. Exams also offer a universal standard at Island Dance Studio where we offer world renowned disciplines:
Cecchetti Ballet Exams, ADAPT Jazz and Tap Exams.
Respected examiners from the dance community critique the dancers and issue certificates upon completion of each new level.
Exams are by invitation and are optional to non company dancers.
Striving and achieving goals creates confidence and greater self-esteem

Competition:
Competition is an excellent way for dancers to express and share their creative side. Company Dancers A,B, & C are eligible to participate in competitions. All disciplines of dance offered at Island Dance Studio are performed at local competitions. In competition teams of dancers work together, support and stand by each other at all times. Each dancer is committed to uphold their end of the dance, each other, their family and their teacher. This is a dancer's chance to shine and share with as many people as possible.

Production: (Jan-June)
Production numbers are a yearly opportunity for all dancers at Island Dance Studio to perform more. Production numbers have new themes each year and are a collaboration of work by the faculty of Island Dance Studio.
Productions offer a variety of styles which include all forms offered at I.D.S. This is the time for friendships, fun and excitement. Dancers can participate at no charge but are asked to attend all rehearsals which are marked out on the I.D.S. Calendar in advance.
Production to be performed at recital.

Recital: (June)
A recital is held at the end of each dance season. Performances take place each year at the Town Hall 1873 on the corner of Queen and Simcoe Streets in downtown Port Perry. Recital dances represent each class which takes place at the studio throughout the dance season. Each class has a dance in the recital. Anyone wishing to participate in more is invited to join the yearly production number.
Recital dances are geared to show off skills which were worked on throughout the year in an entertaining way. Costumes, music and length of dances are geared to the dancer's age, ability and current interests.
Family and friends are invited to cheer and support all of the dancers at the studio young and old. The audience can experience all levels and abilities at this group presentation and see the high quality of dance being taught at I.D.S.
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Faculty:
All teachers at Island Dance Studio are qualified by reputable long term organizations. Most importantly all faculty are adults who care about dance as an art form. Dance is not just our career, it is our passion!
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I hope you found this informative. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the Island Dance Studio.

Sincerely,

Richelle Kinley
Artistic Director/Owner Island Dance Studio