Bend Academy offers programs for ages 2 and up for everyone from absolute beginners to highly skilled students. If you have any questions about classes or need help finding the right class for you please email bendacroacademy@gmail.com.
Fall registration is now open!
Please note classes on this page are for the season (Sept-June). There are shorter session based and drop in classes offered throughout the year. Please see the DROP INS & SESSIONS page for details on those classes.
Take a look at our schedule and click the Login/Register button to be led to our online registration system.
Our schedule for the 2022-2023 season is for Recreational & *No Recital classes only.
Recreational classes are great if your student wants to perform on stage in the year end show. A costume is required but we try to be as reasonable as possible and find budget-friendly costumes.
Classes marked *No recital are just for training & will not participate in the year end recital. This is a great option for students who want to train just to improve, learn dance technique, and have fun without having to purchase a costume & learn a routine for the year end recital. New students can join these classes mid-season if there is space available.
Competitive classes aren’t currently listed on our schedule. If your student is wanting the opportunity to compete, please contact us! With this being our first season it’s hard to know if there is a demand for Competitive classes yet. If there is enough demand Competitive options can be offered.
| Class Type | Perform in year end recital | Recital Costume Fee ($50-$85 per class) | Can be joined mid-season (space permitting) | An awesome & fun learning experience |
| Recreational | YES | YES | SOMETIMES – only if early enough in the season for a costume to be ordered in time for recital. | YES |
| *No Recital | NO | NO | YES | YES |
Age Divisions
| 2-3 years old | Parent & Tot |
| 3-4 years old | Preschool |
| 4-5 years old | Kinder (Acro, Ballet/Tap, Hip Hop) |
| 6-8 years old | Level 1 (Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap) |
| 8-10 years old | Level 2 (Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap) |
| 10-14 years old | Level 3 (Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical) |
| 12 years & up | Level 4 (Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical) |
Payment Options
For pricing information please visit the Dates & Pricing page.
- Automated monthly payments by credit card.
- Payment in full by e-transfer, cash, or cheque.
- Quarterly payments by post dated cheques. The first cheque dated for the first day of class and the following on November 1, January 1, and March 1.
Class Styles
Below is a quick overview of the different dance styles & classes we offer. For a more in-depth, detailed description, including dress code for each class please refer to our Class Guide.
PARENT & TOT
For our tiniest dancers ages 2-3, an introduction to movement, music, and the beginnings of following the structure of a class.
PRESCHOOL
A creative movement based class where students learn through imaginative prompts & enjoy themed classes that are engaging and fun.
ACRO
A style that combines dance and acrobatic elements. Areas of focus include flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, limbering, and partnering.
Bend Academy is a proudly Acrobatic Arts certified studio.
AERIAL HOOP
Aerial hoop, also known as lyra or cerceau, is an aerial art in which students learn beautiful sequences and shapes on a large metal hoop suspended in the air.
Bend Academy is a proudly Aerial Arts certified studio.
AERIAL SILKS
Aerial silks is form of aerial arts where performers climb, spin, twist, and display sequences, poses, and drops on fabric sheets that hang from the ceiling.
Bend Academy is a proudly Aerial Arts certified studio.
BALLET
A classical dance form teaching grace, poise, and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
JAZZ
A dynamic and energetic style of dance. Learn kicks, jumps, turns, and combinations with grace, power, and performance.
HIP HOP
A ever evolving, high-energy style of dance that emerged from street styles. Commonly seen in music videos and a favourite of those who love to groove.
TAP
A style based on intricate footwork that uses metal taps on the soles of the shoes to make rhythms and sounds.
LYRICAL
A style of dance that expresses the meaning or feeling of a song or feeling of the music using a combination of Jazz, Ballet & Modern dance techniques.
CONTEMPORARY
A style that incorporates ballet & jazz technique. It is innovative, thought provoking, and modern.