Five fully equipped studio rooms with rosco and maple sprung floors, full mirrors, ballet barres and professional sound systems, Hoofers Performing Arts in Oshawa is the place to be for professional dancers. A pianist is on staff for all grade levels of ballet, particularly for younger Creative Movement students to help encourage a knowledge of rhythm and musicality. Viewing windows and plenty of waiting area space is available for parents and siblings, along with a new students change room and private fitting room for competitive and recital costuming. A snack bar and homework room is available to students who spend extra time at the studio training. We also offer exam opportunities with the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.), Ballet Syllabus and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (A.D.A.P.T). Come and find out why more and more families are recommending Hoofers Performing Arts as their number one choice for dance training!
Founded by Yasmina Ramzy in 1992, Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra (ADCO) is Canada's leading Middle Eastern dance and music ensemble and unique in the world. Its artistic vision embodies contemporary sensibilities steeped in ancient Arabian tradition. The company consists of 17 male and female dance artists trained in 14 different styles of Middle Eastern dance led by Yasmina Ramzy, eight acoustic musicians led by Bassam Bishara and 12 percussionists led by Suleiman Warwar.
Durham School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance offers high-quality ballet and contemporary dance training for aspiring performers, fostering artistic growth and technical skill development in a supportive environment.