School of Dance

A chance to learn one-on-one with our professional instructors. These sessions are tailored to each student’s goals and can also be developed into competition classes, with opportunities to register for solos or duos.

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DWSPA-PROGRAM-2026-27

2026-2027 Digital Program – click to view

2026 – 2027 School Calendar

FULL-YEAR CLASSES
Week of: September 14, 2026 – June 17, 2027

FALL TERM
Week of September 14 – December 17, 2026
No classes:
Monday, September 21 Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 12 Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 11 Remembrance Day

WINTER BREAK
December 18 to January 4 – No Classes

WINTER/SPRING TERM
Week of January 5 – June 17, 2027
No classes:
Monday, February 15 Family Day
(Please Note: March 15-19 – all classes running as scheduled)
March 22-25 Spring Break (VSB/JCC)
Friday, March 26 Good Friday
Monday, March 29 Easter Monday
April 21- 29 Passover Break
Monday, May 24 Victoria Day
Thursday, June 10 Erev Shavuot
Friday / Saturday, June 11/12 Shavuot

DRESS REHEARSALS
June 8-9, 2027

YEAR-END SHOW
June 13, 2027

AUDITIONS
June 15, 2027

ISRAELI DANCE DRESS REHEARSAL:
May 28, 2027

B’YACHAD SHOW
May 30, 2027

Tuition & Fees

TUITION
Most courses are full year, Sept. 2026– June 2027.
Rehearsal and show are part of the number of classes.
45 minutes class M: $595 R: $740
60 minutes class M: $660 R: $825
75 minutes class M: $795 R: $995
90 minutes class M: $920 R: $1150
105 minute class M: $1040 R: $1300

COSTUME FEES
Students in Full-year and Session B classes.
(charged at the time of registration):
Regular class: $125
Advanced class: $190 (2 costumes)
Company: $229 (3 costumes)

PERFORMANCE & VIDEO FEES
$65 (incl. 2 tickets and a digital download of the Year-End Shows / family). Payment is due upon registration.
Competition Fees: $125/Group; $125/Solo; $105/Duo/Trio

PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees are payable in full at the time of registration, unless a payment plan has been pre-arranged. Spaces will not be held without a deposit. Attendance in class constitutes registration. Any student attending classes who has not completed registration by Sept. 30 will be considered enrolled, and all applicable fees will be charged to the account or payment method on file.
Payment plans are available for all programs. Please inquire for details. Private music and private dance lessons may be paid on a monthly basis with a pre-arranged payment plan.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Paul and Marilyn Bild Endowment Fund and the Yosef Wosk Family Foundation Lyn Fox Jazz Dance and Music Award.
Please apply in confidentiality: dwspa@jccgv.bc.ca
Subsidy Application

JANA BERENGEL
Jazz and Company

Jana has enjoyed a career in film, TV and stage. She has danced alongside Michael Buble, Carmen Electra and taught Amanda Seyfried her dance moves for the feature film “Red Riding Hood”. She has danced in TV commercials for Microsoft, Telus Mobility, Energizer as well as on TV shows “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”,  “Psych” and MOW, “The Good Bye Girl”.  Jana has also performed for Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Tokyo Disneyland. She has toured with the Canadian Concert Military Show Tour throughout Canada, Israel, Dubai, Egypt and Afghanistan. Jana loves teaching and looks forward to another great year.

ERICA SNODGRASS
Jazz Tech

Erica began dancing at age three and trained in multiple styles throughout her school years, later Co-Directing the UVic Dance Company. After completing a BA in Child and Youth Care, she returned to Vancouver and continued training with local crews, including SVS and Full Force, and performed with the BC Lions’ Felions Dance Team. She holds Yoga Teacher Training (200HR), Personal Training, and Group Fitness certifications. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has taught at studios, schools, and camps, developed programs supporting dancers with disabilities, adjudicated competitions, and performed in film and music projects. Erica teaches with encouragement, inclusivity, and care.

KENSLEY IWAMOTO
Acro and Hip Hop

Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Kensley began dancing at the age of three and spent many years training and competing in a variety of dance styles. Her passion for dance inspired her to pursue further professional training in Vancouver, where she completed Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training Program. Kensley is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where dancers can build confidence, develop their skills, and discover a lifelong love of movement.

CHAN SMOOK
Hip Hop and Jazz

Chan Smook has been a lover of dance since they started at the age of 5. Growing up in Alberta, Chan trained in every discipline offered at their studio  and  won a variety of scholarships in NYC and Vancouver, where they trained with several intensive companies. Chan has also had the opportunity to work within the TV and film industry and on music videos. Chan is a teacher of infectious energy and passion in sharing their love for dance with students. They are beyond excited to be joining the DWSPA faculty!

KRISTA-MARIE GOSS
Ballet

Krista is a dance instructor and performing artist with over 20 years of dance experience. She studied at a pre-professional ballet school before earning her Enriched Performing Arts Diploma at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, where she trained in dance, acting, and singing. Passionate about inspiring the next generation of performers, Krista has experience teaching children of all ages and abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, and other exceptionalities. She strives to create a positive, inclusive environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow both as a dancer and as an individual.

ASHLEY SANKARAN-WEE
Ballet and Jazz

Ashley Sankaran-Wee is in her fourth-year at Simon Fraser University completing a double degree in Dance and Communication. She grew up dancing ballet, jazz, and contemporary at the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts and is excited to be back as a teacher. The JCC is where Ashley fell in love with dance, and she is looking forward to now fostering students passion for movement!

GALI GOLDMAN
Jazz and Contemporary

Gali has been dancing since the age of 4 and has trained at the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts. She started with Hip Hop and soon expanded to other styles such as Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, and Contemporary. She has recently completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from UBC and is passionate about sharing the joy of dance with young students who are discovering its beauty.