DanceWorks

DanceWorks exists to celebrate dance and theatre through study and performance, aspiring to reflect and enrich the rural communities it serves with integrity to moral family principles.

DanceWorks 2023-24 Season

DanceWorks is excited about releasing their proposed schedule for the 2023-24 season of dance and drama classes for late June. Please “stay tuned” for both the release of the schedule and an exciting lineup of events and classes.

Classes start the week of Sept 18 – 22 at the scheduled day and location respective of each class.

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Studio Locations

The DanceWorks Studio operates with the following locations in Morden and Manitou:

  • OFFICE – Main level foyer of the Kenmor Theatre, 130 7th Street, Morden, MB
  • Ballet/Jazz Studio – upper level of the Kenmor Theatre
  • Auditorium Studio – Dance Floor in front of the stage and/or on stage – Kenmor Theatre
  • Multi-purpose Space – St. Thomas Anglican Church – 131 8th Street, Morden (behind the Kenmor Theatre)
  • Manitou Opera House, 325 Main Street (Musical Theatre and Drama)

Contact Information

  • Office Administrator: Vanessa Klassen
  • Office Location: Kenmor Theatre, 130 7th Street, Morden, MB, R6M 1E2
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 204-822-9981

Dance & Drama Class Fees

Fees for DanceWorks classes are based on classes from late September to early December, and from January to May. A Christmas Break and Spring Break are taken into consideration.

MORDEN

  • Morden Studio 1-hr Dance Class: $360 (taxes included) **
  • Morden Studio 45-min Dance Class: $275 (taxes included)**
  • Morden Studio 1-hr Drama Class: $300 (taxes included)
  • Morden Xplor Drama 1 Class (45 minutes): $225 (taxes included)
  • Discounts available for families with multiple students and/or students in multiple classes.
  • Drop in fees are $15 per class

Registration Fees & Details

** For the upcoming season, we are asking dancers to pay their class fees in two installments – for example a normal class would see: a September installment of $200, and a February installment of $160. If families wish to pay in full, that option is available.

**The class fees do not include recital costume fees. If the class is not included in a final recital, no costume fees are required. There are no costume fees for students in drama or musical theatre. COSTUMES will be decided upon in November and Costume fees to be paid by Dec 2 (please note that when ordering costumes, many costumes need to be measured and ordered in early January)

** Contact the office regarding fees for classes longer than an hour, discounts for students taking multiple classes, or discounts for multiple family members

Single Class Drop In Fee – $15.00 (taxes included)

Costume Fees

  • Youth 8 & under: $70 (taxes included)
  • Youth ages 9-11: $75 (taxes included)
  • Youth ages 12+: $85 (taxes included)

Payment Options

The following payment options are available:

  • Cash or Cheque
  • E-Transfer
  • Visa or Mastercard (in person)
  • Interac/Debit (in person)

Studio Office Hours

September to June: Mondays & Thursdays (4 – 8 PM) or by appointment (Starting Sept 11)

Summer Office Hours (July 12 to September 6) – Wednesdays 3 PM to 7 PM (Kenmor Theatre, Morden)

**Office Hours are subject to change for Holidays, Christmas, and Spring Break