The Dance Zone | Vaughan's Most Award Winning Dance Studio | Vaughan Ontario

April 2026 Newsletter

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Replace thThe Dance Zone April NewsletterHi Everyone,

Spring is finally here! That means it’s time to get ready for the Recital.

More information on the annual year end show will follow in the next newsletter.Winner of Reader’s Choice Awards 2025 - Vaughan CitizenWe are delighted to announce The Dance Zone has been voted the Platinum award for Best Dance Studio in Vaughan and Diamond for Best Kids Camp! We appreciate all of your support and thank everyone who voted for

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Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Dance Zone Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Has Begun!Dear Dance Zone Families,

Krispy Kreme is coming to The Dance Zone! Our delicious donut fundraiser is officially underway, and all proceeds will help support our Full Time Competitive Team.

You can begin placing your orders today!
Each box of original glazed donuts is $15.Simply scan the QR code in the image provided or click the button below to place your order.

Pick-Up Details:Saturda

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March 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone March 2026 Newsletter March Break Reminder that next week is March Break and there will be NO regularly scheduled classes Monday March 16th - Saturday March 21st, 2026. Our make-up classes will be held this week:Tuesday March 17th (same schedule; same times) for our Tuesday clients for the studio closure on Tuesday January 6, 2026Wednesday March 18th (same schedule; same times) for our Wednesday clients for...

Help The Dance Zone Shine!

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Help The Dance Zone Shine! Google Review Contest

We’d love to hear your feedback!

Please take a few minutes to leave us a 5 star Google Review at one or both of our locations and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a FREE 2-week summer camp!

Here are the links to leave your review:· Jane location - https://g.page/r/CWEwkEQRh5giEAE/review· Weston location - https://g.page/r/CbxfD4YDOKg0EAE/reviewTwo winners will be selected and conta

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Free Mini Starz Summer Classes!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Come join our Free Mini Starz Summer Classes!...

April 2025 Newsletter

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Spring is finally here! That means it’s time to get ready for the Recital.

More information on the annual year end show will follow in the next newsletter. Winner of Reader’s Choice Awards 2024 - Vaughan Citizen We are delighted to announce The Dance Zone has once again been voted #1 Dance Studio in Vaughan for the 15th year in a row! We appreciate all of your support and thank everyone who voted for us! Competitive Team Best of l

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The Dance Zone July 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We hope you have all been enjoying your summer so far!
Recital Videos
Our recital videos are ready! This year our show is being distributed on DanceBUG.com. The
following information below was prepared by DanceBUG Inc. to explain how to redeem your
video.
How does DanceBUG work?
Using DanceBUG.com for your media allows you the freedom to view your video anywhere,
anytime. Watch on any internet-enabled device with a web browser. Download our iOS,
Android, or Roku apps to...

April Newsletter

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone April 2024 Newsletter Hi Everyone,

Spring is finally here! That means it’s time to get ready for the Recital. More information on the annual year end show will follow in the next newsletter. Winner of Reader's Choice Awards 2023 - Vaughan Citizen We are delighted to announce The ...

Our Latest Newsletter

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone March 2024 Newsletter March Break Reminder with the upcoming March Break there will be NO regularly scheduled classes Monday March 11th - Saturday March 16th, 2024. We will have our make-up classes on Tuesday March 12th as per regular schedule for th...

February Newsletter

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone February 2024 Newsletter Family Day Reminder regarding the upcoming Family Day holiday on Monday February 19th. We will be closed for regularly scheduled classes. We are OPEN on Saturday February 17th! Cancelled/Make up Classes ...

January 2024 Newsletter

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone January 2024 Newsletter Measurements Throughout the month of January, measurements of all recreational students will be taking place for their costumes (except for hip hop classes). In case your child misses a class throughout the month of January, please ensure that your child's measurements have been taken. Please w...

July Newsletter

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

We hope you have all been enjoying your summer so far!
Recital Videos
We received an update from DanceBUG that the recital videos are almost finished being edited
and will be available soon to upload onto your DanceBUG account. We will notify you once we
hear that they are available. For those of you who were not able to attend picture day we will
send out the access code to you.
If you require any assistance with downloading the videos or have any issues with your pictu...

Competitive Auditions

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Company Auditions are being held on Sunday June 25th, 2023

Ages 4 - 5: 10 am - 11 am

Ages 6 - 9: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages 10 & Up: 1 - 2 pm

Please contact the studio for more information

tdancezone@gmail.com

906-761-7887 or 905-856-8877

Competitive Team Auditions

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Best Dance Studio in Vaughan for 12th year in a Row!

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who voted for us...The Reader's Choice Winner for the Best Dance Studio in Vaughan for 12 years in a row!

Red Control Zone

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

We are very excited to be back in the studio again! All protocols will be the same as before the shut down. We are only allowed 10 students per room so we will alternate where needed. We will notify you if this affects your chld.

March Break Camp

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +0000

March Break Dance Camp
We will be holding a March Break Camp for 1 week to be held at our Weston location from Monday March 16th - Friday March 20th, 20120 from 9 am 4 pm (drop-off from 8-9 am and pick-up from 4-5 pm). Cost is $135.00 per person plus HST ($152.55 total). Contact Sandra/Myriam at our Weston location at 905-856-8877 for further information or come in person to register by completing the registration form (copies are available in the office) and leaving a po...

Holiday PJ Dress Up Week

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Holiday Pyjama Dress-Up Week!

December 16th - 21st

Dress Up in your favourite Holiday PJs

**make sure you can dance in it (no "footed" pjs please)

Fall Registrations

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Fall Registrations Begin This Week!

Our hours are as follows:

Monday, Aug 19 - Thursday, Aug 22 : 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monday, Aug 26 - Thursday, Aug 29 : 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please note that registrations for both locations will be held at our Jane/Langstaff location.

First Day of Classes is Tuesday September 3rd!

Company Auditions Update

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Company Auditions - Sunday June 23! Come join us on Sunday June 23 for our Full Time and Part Time Competitive Company Auditions! 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Full Time - Ages 11 & under 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Part Time - Ages 9 & under 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Part Time - Ages 10 - 12 2:30 - 3:30 pm: Part Time - Ages 13 & up ** 12 & over Full Time - Call for a Private audition To be held at the Jane location for both locations Call or E...

Save the Date - Early Registration!

Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Early registration for our 2019/2020 season will be held on Tuesday June 18th and Wednesday June 19th from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.

It will be held at the Jane location for both locations.

Save the Date - Company Auditions!

Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Save the Date - Sunday June 23rd we will be having our Company Auditions! Stay tuned for further details!!

Recital Tickets!

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

RECITAL TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SATURDAY MAY 11, 2019 at 9:30 AM

You can purchase your tickets ON-LINE at www.rhcentre.ca OR in person at the box office 905-787-8811 of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (10268 Yonge St)

Please check the posted schedules at the studio to confirm your child's performance dates accordingly.

Easter Long Weekend Hours

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

We will still have regular classes on Saturday April 20 at BOTH locations and our WESTON location will be OPEN on Easter Monday for our regular classes!

We will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

On behalf of The Dance Zone Team we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy long weekend!

March Break Dance Camp

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Hurry in and register!

March Break Camp 2019!

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000

Hurry and register for our March Break Camp! Spaces are filling up quickly...

Cost is $135 plus HST full day all week!!!

Reader's Choice Award Winner 2018 Best Dance Studio

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

We would like to thank everyone that voted The Dance Zone as the Best Dance Studio in Vaughan for 2018 for the tenth year in a row!

As always, we try to provide our clients the best experience and the best value that any studio can offer. We appreciate your support and feedback as it only helps us to better serve you, our valued clients.

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays!

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 23:00:00 +0000

We will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Monday December 24th through till Sunday January 6th.

We will reopen as of Monday January 7th, 2019.

Merry Christmas....Happy Holidays...& a very Happy New Year from The Dance Zone!

Halloween

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Halloween Dress-Up Week starts this week!

October 24 - 30th

Dress Up in your favourite Halloween Costume
make sure you can dance in it!!

The studio will be CLOSED on Wednesday October 31st
for Halloween...

Happy Haunting!

Thanksgiving

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:30:00 +0000

The studio will be CLOSED on Sunday October 7th and Monday October 8th for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Fall Registration Continues!

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Fall Registration continues throughout the month of September!

Fall Registration!

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Fall registration continues this week Tuesday and Thursday and over the next following 2 weeks Monday August 20th through till Thursday August 23rd and Monday August 27th through till Thursday August 30th from 4 - 9 pm. Hurry in as classes are filling up quickly!

Celebrating 20 Years!

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0000

We are celebrating our 20th year anniversary and with many years of successfully training thousands of students in the art of dance under their belt, one would think we would rather rest in our laurels and bathe in success. On the contrary, it's a labour of love which compels our artistic director and founder Debbie Favot to push the proverbial envelope and strive to bring about the best in our students. The Dance Zone is not without our share of accolades, having been the recipien...

Good Luck to our Competitive Team!

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Good Luck to all of our full time and part time competitive teams this weekend! They are competing over the next 4 days at The Knock Out Dance Challenge in Guelph!

Easter Weekend Schedule!

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Below is the upcoming Easter Weekend Schedule.

Friday March 30th - CLOSED

Saturday March 31st - OPEN

Sunday April 1st - CLOSED

Monday April 2nd - Weston Location OPEN
- Jane Location CLOSED

Happy Easter everyone!

Make Up Classes for Halloween Closure at our Weston location

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Reminder that we will be holding makeup classes for our Tuesday Weston clients this coming Sunday November 5th starting at 9am. Contact us at 905-856-8877 if you need any further information.

Halloween Dress Up Week!

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Halloween dress-up week Is quickly approaching!

October 24 to the 30th... dress up in your favourite Halloween costume but make sure you can dance in it !!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Reminder that the studio is closed on Sunday October 8 and Monday October 9th for Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful weekend!

First Day of Classes this Monday September 6!

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Reminder that our first day of classes is this coming Tuesday September 6th!

Registration continues throughout the month of September but hurry in as classes are filling up quickly!

Schedule and further information is available online at www.thedancezone.ca

The Ballet Intensive

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000

We are so excited to have these incredible ballet educators Francisco Gella, Leydis Sanchez, Gerard McIsaac & Julia Cratchley coming to our studio August 22-24!

And we are opening this opportunity up to dancers outside of our studio!

Recital Ticket Sales

Mon, 29 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Reminder that Recital tickets went on sale on Saturday May 27, 2017 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee shows & tickets for Saturday evening and Sunday matinee and Sunday evening shows go on sale this Saturday June 3, 2017! Please check your performance schedules to see when your children are dancing. You can purchase tickets on-line at www.rhcentre.ca or by phone at 905-787-8811 or in person at the box office at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Art...

Company Auditions!

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:00:00 +0000

We are holding company auditions for our full time and part time competitive teams on Sunday, June 11 at the Jane/Langstaff location. Please contact us at 905-761-7887 for any questions. There is no need to call to reserve a spot for your child just show up and we will guide you accordingly!

Reader's Choice Award 2016

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone has once again been voted one of Vaughan's favourite dance studios! Now we need ou help to win The Best Dance Studio in Vaughan Award for the 8th consecutive year. Please go to http://survey.metroland.com/takesurvey.aspx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=91KM3m6M& OR go to www.yorkregion.com and click on the words "Readers Choice" at the top right of the page and that will lead you to the link on the next page; in the middle of the page click...

Free Trial Classes!!!

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Take advantage of our free trial classes!

Welcome Back!

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:00:00 +0000

A big warm welcome to our new DZ parents and a special thank you to all of our loyal DZ parents who have registered with us again in our 19th season! We hope you all had a wonderful summer and we look very forward to another incredible year! Registration is continuing throughout the month of September. We have limited spaces still available. Please see the front office for further information and registration. ...

"The Intensive" Molly Long & Alexa Moffett

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0000

at https://www.showclix.com/event/theintensivetoronto

You don't want to miss out on their very first Toronto intensive! Register early to ensure your spot.

Contact the studio at 905-761-7887 or at tdz@sympatico.ca for further information.

Congratulations!!!

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:00:00 +0000

A huge congratulations to all our DZ dancers! You all performed wonderfully at recital this past week and could not be more proud of your successes after a year of hard work and dedication!

We hope to see you all at our early registration today and tomorrow June 28 & 29 from 1 pm to 9 pm at our Jane location!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer!

Let's Go Crazy

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Recital week is almost here! Get your tickets on-line at rhcentre.ca or call the box office at 905-787-8811

Come join us for our competitive show case and "Let's Go Crazy" on Sunday June 26th at 7:00pm!

Company Auditions June 12th

Mon, 30 May 2016 23:15:00 +0000

We are holding company auditions for our full time and part time competitive team. Call to reserve your spot! 905-761-7887

Tickets go on sale this Saturday!

Wed, 25 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Tickets go on sale on Saturday May 28, 2016 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee shows & on Saturday June 4, 2016 for Saturday evening and Sunday matinee and Sunday evening shows! Please check your performance schedules to see when your children are dancing.

You can purchase tickets on-line at www.rhcentre.ca or by phone at 905-787-8811 or in person at the box office at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

Mini Auditions Sunday June 12, 2016

Mon, 23 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000

We are holding auditions for our mini company for the 2016/17 season! Everyone is welcome! If your child is between the ages of 5 and 8 we would love to see them come out for an audition on Sunday June 12, 2016 at 11 am. Please contact the studio to book your audition or if you need more information; 905-761-7887 or tdz@sympatico.ca

DZ dancers making a difference during Autism Acceptance Month

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to our DZ dancers who danced on our Raptor's court Wednesday March 30th in support of Autism Acceptance!

Exciting News for The Dance Zone

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000

It has been a successful few months at The Dance Zone. We're excited to share the news with our dance school family! Leaping Forward with a New Website If you haven't already noticed, our website has received a makeover! We wanted to start the new year off with a new look that represented The Dance Zone dance school in an elegant and #fierce way, just like our dancers! We have also provided links to all our social media accounts, and hope our dance family will foll...

Home to "Thalia" from The Next Step!

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone is proud to be home to "Thalia" from The Next Step!

2015/2016 Registration Reminder!

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Reminder to come and register for our 2015/2016 season as soon as possible as classes are filling up quickly! Registration is at the Jane/Langstaff location for both studios!

Annual Summer Dance Intensive

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Visit our Competitive Program Workshop Page by clicking here

Summer Intensives Coming Up!

Fri, 22 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Read about our exciting upcoming summer intensives including visits from celebrity choreographers from Stars Dance Inc (Dance Moms Miami), contemporary genius Emma Portner, Blake McGrath etc.

Click Here to Read More

2015/2016 Registration!

Tue, 19 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Registration for our upcoming 2015/2016 season will be taking place at the Jane location for both locations on the following dates & times:

Early Registration: Tuesday June 30 from 12 pm 9 pm

Summer Registration: every Tuesday and Thursday throughout July & August from 4 9 pm
Fall registration: August 24 27 & August 31 September 3 from 4 9 pm We encourage all our existing students to come as early as possible at the Early Registration to ensure class availability. ...

2014 Summer Dance Camp

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Click to download information Brochure

Readers Choice Award 2013 Winner

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone has been awarded the Reader's Choice Best Dance Studio in Vaughan for 2013 for the fifth year in a row!

2015 Summer Dance Camp

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:00:00 +0000

2015 Summer Dance Camp

Readers Choice Award 2012

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone has been awarded the 2012 Readers Choice Award for 2012 for Best Dance School in Vaughan and has won it 4 years in a row. Click to view our announcement PDF

The Dance Zone There's more to dancing than just learning the steps, says Debbie Favot, owner of The Dance Zone in Vaughan. Since 1998, Debbie has taught thousands of young dancers the value of technique, the importance of performance and the benefits of style and creativity. Debbie's programs a...

Readers Choice Award 2011

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone There's more to dancing than just learning the steps, says Debbie Favot, owner of The Dance Zone in Vaughan. Since 1998, Debbie has taught thousands of young dancers the value of technique, the importance of performance and the benefits of style and creativity. Debbie's programs are designed to help students develop a love for dance in such a way they dance from somewhere inside dancing with the feet is one thing, dancing from the heart is another. Danci...

Shane makes the TOP 6!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Our very own Shane Simpson makes the TOP 6 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA! Watch a clip of his TOP 10 Performance and hear what the judges have to say about this incredible talent!

VOTE VOTE VOTE! SYTYCD TOP 20 SHANE SIMPSON

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Our very own dancer Shane Simpson has made the TOP 20 of this seasons So You Think You Can Dance Canada! Visit the site and vote for him! Show your support and watch him perform on the show! "Working with notable performers including Lady Gaga, Jully Black, K-OS, and Lady Gaga's notorious Canadian choreographer, Laurieann Gibson, Shane says his biggest accomplishment to date is making SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA's Top 22. "Making Season 4's Top 22...

Readers Choice Award

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Special Visit!

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

World-renowned Dancer and Choreographer and Emmy award winner Mia Michaels visited The Dance Zone for a guest appearance and workshop in 2008. Mia Michaels has become famous for her work with such artists as Prince & Madonna and more recently for her work as a choreographer and judge on the popular tv shows So You Think You Can Dance Canada and US. Over 30 girls attended the workshop and will forever remain one of their most memorable days at the studio. ...

Receive an SPC Card - join now!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

As an added bonus every client of ours receives a free SPC card when they register with the Dance Zone. SPC Card is your pass to exclusive student deals on fashion, food,entertainment, lifestyle, travel and more. Below is a list of some of the partners that offer you 10-15% off every time you show your SPC Card. Click here to visit the SPC website ...

DZ at the Nationals

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Dance Zone participated in The Starpower Talent Competition World Championships in Orlando, Florida that took place from June 30 July 4 2010. They won the National Championships FDC studio excellence award beating out twenty-six other studios across North America! They took home several first place finishes including the prestigious Victory Cup for their 8 and under jazz group "The Twist". Madelain Basso won title for Petite Miss Starpower with Deanna Romano as 2nd place runn...

News Section

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

This section you will be able to see the latest news and updates regarding The Dance Zone Inc. About The Dance Zone: We offer dance instruction to children, both male and female, between the ages of 2 professional. Our dance forms include ballet, tap, jazz, acro and hip-hop. We teach both competitive and non-competitive classes which include a year end recital. Our teachers are fully qualified and very dedicated to all of our students. We take pride in our organiz...