Important Dates

2026 Summer season

JULY 6 TO AUGUST 20, 2026 (7 weeks)

Dancers joining later in the season will have their fees automatically prorated at the check-out. 

ADULTS SESSIONS and  KIDS RECREATIONAL classes.

SUMMER CLASSES: July 4th - August 24th 2023 (8 weeks). Trials available.

summer classes dates

JULY 8 – AUGUST 16, 2024 (6-weeks)

2026 - 2027 Dance Season 

SLEEPAWAY SUMMER CAMP: JULY 21st to JULY 26th, 2024 (5-nights)

IN-STUDIO SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2024:

WEEK 1 (July 8th - July 12th): STREET STYLES Camp for kids ages 5 - 9
WEEK 2 (July 15th - July 19th): ACADEM STYLES Camp for kids ages 10 - 16
WEEK 3 (July 22nd - July 26th): MUSICAL THEATER Camp for kids ages 5 - 9
WEEK 4 (July 29th - August 2nd): PRINCESS CAMP Camp for kids ages 5 - 9
WEEK 5 (August 12th - August 16th): STREET STYLES for kids ages 10 - 16
WEEK 6 (August 19th - August 23th): COMPETITIVE INTENSIVES for ages 6 to 17

The school year runs from Tuesday, September 8th to Friday, June 13, 2027 (36 weeks).

Dancers joining Recreational (R) classes later in the season will have their fees automatically prorated at the check-out. We offer multi-class and same family members discounts. Trials available.
ADULTS SESSIONS (S): short-term programs for adults, usually run 6 to 13 weeks. All classes continue throughout the year, with new session dates added regularly while the class schedule remains the same.

SUMMER CLASSES: July 4th - August 24th 2023 (8 weeks). Trials available.

Recital & Stage rehearsal

Stage Rehearsal - TBD

Rehearsal will run between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM. We will do our best to schedule younger dancers during the first part of the show run-through.

Year-End Showcase - Thursday, JUNE 17, 2027
More details will be provided later in the season. For now, please save the entire day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM until you receive your schedule.

show starts at 4:00PM and the doors open at 3:30PM. Please arrive early and be seated so we could start on time.

Where? Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6, Canada.
located on the Colonel By side of campus, and is attached to Southam Hall, which is adjacent to Parking Lot #1. show map
TICKETS:

the price is $17 (hst included); each ticket has the preassigned seating. We recommend purchasing them as soon as possible in order to get the good spots. No need to buy tickets for dancers that are participating in the recital- only for the audience (parents, friends and family).

Year End Showcase and Dress Rehearsal details here

School Holidays

SUMMER HOLLIDAYS: June 8 - September 6, 2026 (SUMMER SEASON in effect)

THANKSGIVING: Sunday, October 11 & Monday, October 12, 2026

WINTER BREAK: Monday, December 14, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027

FAMILY DAY: Sunday, February 14 & Monday, February 15, 2027

MARCH BREAK: Sunday, March 14 - Saturday, March 20, 2027

EASTER: Friday, March 26- Monday, March 29, 2027

VICTORIA DAY: Sunday, May 23 & Monday, 24 2027

Competitive team Information

Intensives (In-Studio)

September 1 & 3, 2026 (Tue. and Thur.)

January 4 & 6, 2027 (Mon. and Wed.)

Parents Meeting

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

 at Studio 1 (evening)

competitive team auditions

Monday, July 20, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ages 5 to 9)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (ages 10 to 16)

Join our award winning competitive team!
Register Online or contact us for more details: office@schoolofmoderndance or 613-606-3620

SUMMER CLASSES: July 4th - August 24th 2023 (8 weeks). Trials available.

Competitive team Information (2026)

Competitions

THIS IS IT - The Ultimate Dance Challenge

(optional competition for Solo/Duet/Trios)

February 20-22, 2026. Algonquin Commons Theatre (Map)

SHOOTING STARS - Port Hope
March 27-29, 2026. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre - Port Hope, ON (Map)

HOTEL: Best Western Belleville (387 N Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 3C8)
   2 Double Beds - $169 per night (Breakfast Included)
   CUT OFF TO BOOK: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
   CHECK-IN: 3:00 P.M
   CHECK-OUT: 11:00 A.M
   You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 04:00 PM local hotel time on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
BOOKING LINK: CLICK HERE
   Or call 613-969-1112 and ask to book under the "Runway Dance Block" for the above dates.

HOTEL: Best Western Belleville (387 N Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 3C8)
2 Double Beds - $169 per night (Breakfast Included)
CUT OFF TO BOOK: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
CHECK-IN: 3:00 P.M
CHECK-OUT: 11:00 A.M
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 04:00 PM local hotel time on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
BOOKING LINK: CLICK HERE
Or call 613-969-1112 and ask to book under the "Runway Dance Block" for the above dates.

Breakthru Dance Challenge

April 16-19, 2026. Algonquin Commons Theatre (Map)

SHINE Dance competitions

April 30 - May 3, 2026. Palais des Congrès de Gatineau (Map)

Intensives (In-Studio)

September 2 & 4, 2025

January 5 & 8, 2026

Conventions

Runway Fall Convention
(Register here)

November 1st, 2025. Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel

Dance Canada Convention

(Register here)

November 15-16, 2025. Nepean Sportsplex Ottawa