The Barrie School of Dance

Registration for 2024/2025 season is CLOSED – Please inquire about our mailing list! 

About

The Barrie School of Dance is dedicated to providing an atmosphere of camaraderie, positive energy, and excellence in training. Using dance as a tool, we challenge our students to explore their passion and achieve their highest potential.

We offer a variety of classes for kids ages 3 and up. Our friendly and professional staff work to create a safe and engaging environment for each dancer. With both the recreational and competitive programs, there is something to suit all levels of commitment.


Our goal is to inspire our dancers to gain confidence and a passion for dance in a team-like environment.

Our Team

Miss Alex

Teaches: Acro, Ballet & Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap and Competitive Program

Miss Ave

Teaches: Acro, Ballet & Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Kinderdance, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap and Competitive Program

Momma Farr

Office Administrator and Dance Costumes

Miss Natasha

Teaches: Ballet and Competitive Program

Mr Jaymee

Teaches: Hip Hop and Competitive Program

Miss Katrina

Teaches: Acro, Ballet/Jazz, Kinderdance, Hip-Hop, and Competitive Program

Miss Rosie

Teaches: Ballet, Technique, Contemporary, and Competitive Program

Miss MK

Teaches: Competitive Program

Studio Life

The Barrie School of Dance is built on a foundation of family values, friendship, and team camaraderie.

Annual Events

September 
New Dance Season 

October
Bring a Friend Week

December
Annual Holiday Show
Winter Open House Week
Studio Holiday Party

January/February
Annual Host of Canada’s National Ballet School Audition Tour

February
Society of Classical Ballet Exams

February/March
Pre-Competition Showcase or Rehearsal

April/May
Studio Picture Day

May/June
Annual Dance Recital

June
Society of Classical Ballet Exams

July
Summer Dance Camp

August
New Season Registration 

Annual Recital

To culminate our dance season each year at The Barrie School of Dance we host our Annual Dance Recital held at Bear Creek High School 

Rehearsal 2025:
June 6th, 2025

Recital 2025:
June 7th, 2025

Studio Picture Day

Held each year during the month of May. we have invited private dance photographer Northern Palm Photography join us for a weekend full of photography fun! Costumes typically arrive in late winter/early spring in time for this special weekend which helps capture a glimpse of your dancer’s year with their BSD friends and family. Picture Day Schedules and information are distributed to studio members approximately a month prior to our annual Picture Day.

Picture Day 2024:
April 26th and 27th 2025

Ballet Exams

The Society of Classical Ballet

Exams are hosted twice each year during the Summer and Winter seasons.

Exam Dates 2025: June 3rd and 4th, 2025

Community Involvement

At The Barrie School of Dance, we pride ourselves on the importance of giving back to our community all year round. Some of our events and initiatives include:

  • Annual Holiday Performance @ Woods Park Care Centre
  • Annual Holiday Charity Drive supporting Barrie Animal Centre – OSPCA, Christmas Cheer Barrie, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Barrie Food Bank
  • Celebration of Dance
  • Fundraisers for Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention and The Get Real Movement
  • Hosts of Canada’s National Ballet School Audition Tour
  • Sponsorship and support of local dance and art projects across the city, including Simcoe Contemporary Dancers and DARK Dance Company  

“Aside from the great training that is provided, the BSD staff also makes it a priority to make sure every dancer feels safe and welcomed at the studio whether you are a competitive or recreational dancer. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’m having coming into the studio, I always leave with a smile on my face.”

- Mikayla

“My daughter always comes out of dance happy and full of smiles! Well qualified teachers and owners that go above and beyond to work with the families needs has created such a good atmosphere that I can’t imagine us going anywhere else. It was our third studio but I’m pretty sure it will be our last.”

- Kevin Green