Caulfield School of Dance is a wonderful school filled with passionate, professional and qualified…read moreteachers. I would highly recommend anyone looking for an established studio that provides high-quality dance education to join. I became a student at CSD when I was a teenager and the previous studio I danced at closed down. Cori and her teachers were phenomenal at integrating my sister and I into the school (to the point where CSD became our second home). I improved as a dancer because of CSD's intelligent programming and caring faculty. The opportunities I had at CSD created beautiful memories for my family and I to look back on, I also made life-long friendships with my dance peers who I share many of those memories with.

The main issue with Caulfield School of Dance is the fact that the Director and her staff are not…read moreconcerned about the improvement of the dancers. This is the paramount issue as their "Professional Training Division" is nothing similar to other youth companies in the tri-cities, as everyone makes it in to the PTD if their parents go in and threaten to leave. If you're looking for reliable training from qualified teachers, and choreography to push your child, I would not recommend investing in Caulfield's hefty prices. Now, on a more positive note, if you're looking for a studio to send your child once a week, with little commitment...Caulfield is an okay place. However, the recreational teachers are not very committed to teaching dance; most have recently graduated and deal with the recreational kids as a 'first time' learning experience. I'm not exactly sure of the dollar figure that Caulfield charges as it has been some time since I have been affiliated with their fees but I believe it is somewhere in the range of $1000-$2000 a year for a recreational dancer. With the half baked instruction from lacklustre teachers, the money simply isn't worth it. I really do try to find some positive because reading yelp reviews can be very dark sometimes. Caulfield is a great place to learn to perform, as they offer many performance opportunities with their 5 year end shows. A weekend of fun for the most part. However, in preparation for the year-end shows, there is numerous extra-rehearsals, the ludicrous "Photo-Day" and numerous extra expenses that come at you from no where, with little to no explanation as to why you must pay these expenses. Again, a common theme of hefty prices with little to no substance prevails. I would also like to say "Sommer T" who gave Caulfield School of Dance a 5 star rating on this exact site is an ex-teacher at Caulfield who to my understanding has maintained a very good relationship with the owner Cori. I have trouble removing bias from that whole review as it is written by a friend of Cori's. I don't mean to be cruel, but in conclusion I would never recommend sending a child to this dance school. It's beyond disorganized, very expensive, and overall the teaching is just 'meh.' There are many other studios in the tri-city area that will provide your child with both a better administration, and a better faculty. **For reference, other tri-city dance schools are Pulse Dance Centre, Tri-City Dance Centre, Simply Ballet, Port Moody School of Dance, Vela Academy of Movement, Dance Force, Coastal Edge Dance Center, Encore Dance Poco, K & S Dance

Though this school is popular and has many students, all students and families are known by the…read moreteachers and are part of a (very large) family. This school is good for beginners and senior dancers. My daughter came to this school as a teenager after we moved. She has improved greatly and would not be as good as she is now without the help of her teachers. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Tri-City Dance Centre was established in 1999 with a vision of providing dance excellence in a…read moresafe, family-orientated environment. We strive to provide the highest level of training while keeping classes fast-paced and enjoyable. All of the teachers are highly educated in their respective dance disciplines, with most holding diplomas and/or certification from a dance teaching organization, such as the Royal Academy of Dance, the Association of International Dance Teachers and the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. We strive to help each dancer become the best he/she can be as a dancer and as a person. We believe that everyone should be treated equally regardless of age or ability. Making a difference in each dancer's life is very important to us! Our goal is to make Dance an enjoyable experience while focusing on a high level of technique. The children come first at Tri-City, and we work very hard to make sure each child's individual needs are met through support, encouragement, and inspiration. Our aim is to not only train dancers, but create better people who have confidence, poise, and a love of the Arts.

Excellent dance program - my 2 and 5 year olds attend. Decent pricing, big, clean dance rooms with…read morewindows in the hall for parents to watch without hovering. Try to arrive ready - it gets super crowded with students, parents, and all the stuff you schlep with you. There's both a lobby and a waiting room with some books and toys. The past students sell used shoes which helps with supplies costs. Parking is madness, but if you keep heading east in the lot it eventually leads you to the back and from there you can access lots of underground parking. They require girls' hair to be in a bun, and they mean it. Get one of those elastics with the attached hairnet thingies. And keep hair clips in the dance bag too. There are a few little restaurants nearby (see Yelp) and a nice McDonald's across the street with a PlayPlace. A Me & Ed's Pizza nearby too. This is our third dance school in our early "career" and it looks like this one will be a keeper. They offer lessons as young as 2 years old, boys included, and even offer hip-hop classes starting at age 3! Pretty chaotic this week but it is the first week of the school year. They have recitals in June a Michael J Fox Theatre, and even the 2 year olds perform a routine! Sounds impossible, but some older students perform the dance with them, so if a kid freaks out they just swoop the kid in their arms and keep on dancing - this is a nice touch after forking out all the costs for the recital tickets, costume fee, and wanting to get a video of your kid on stage! Looking forward to the year ahead! I docked one star for the parking confusion, crowded waiting areas/lobby, and the fact that we've only been there twice so far...

We have been to other dance schools and this one is light years beyond the ones we've experienced…read more Well organized, constantly updated. Great training. No complaints at all. My daughter always wanted to get serious about ballet and this school is a perfect fit. Her last school would learn one 3 minute routine for the whole year. In this school, they learn technique, posture, poise, even history in addition to a routine, plus there's extra curricular training for the Nutcracker each Christmas. It has challenged her to achieve a higher level, and she loves it.

From the owner: Artistic Director Mr. John C. Carney, former English National Ballet Soloist, Rambert Dance Company…read morePrincipal, and Royal Ballet School student, teacher and choreographer, brings the experience and knowledge to ensure all students reach their highest potential, whether as recreational or professional dancers. Fraser Valley Academy of Dance offers exceptional training in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Theatre Dance, Jazz and Lyrical. Performance opportunities include annual productions of The Nutcracker and the School Performances at the Clarke Theatre, as well as community events throughout the year. Programs include the Pre-Professional Academy, Morning Pre-School and Adult classes, After-School Training, Summer Intensives and Dance Camps, and an International Student Program. Ages 3 to Adult.

I've become a regular at Harbour Dance Centre now! They have such a good mix of different dance…read moreclasses and all the instructors are very nice as well as professional. My favourite class is their keepin' it sexy taught by Laura, they are so good at dping the basics of the dance form while also teaching us a fun choreo. It's the perfect class for beginners! I also love Trey's keepin' it sexy classes. Can't wait to try more!

Such an awesome dance studio! I just took a hip hop class with Elwin. He is kind, energetic and…read moreprovides great feedback. I love how he has an intermediate slot this summer. The choreography is challenging but fun and he breaks down the move by counts and music. Love the opportunity to repeat certain sections and do it multiple times with music.

I've been dancing here since I was 4 years old. I am now 17 and it is my last year. I couldn't have…read moreasked for a better dance experience, the teachers are fabulous and offer diverse dance classes to further your learning: everything from recreational classes to competitive training. I have seen this school blossom greatly and have watched and experienced almost every class offered. I am sad to be leaving this school, yet excited to commence my semi-professional dance training in the new year! Thank you so much, love you RNB Dance