Dance Schools in Northern Canada

Iqaluit, NU

Latin · Ballroom · Salsa · Cha Cha · Waltz · Tango

A community social dance club in Iqaluit offering beginner-friendly Latin and ballroom lessons such as salsa, cha cha, waltz and tango, with time to practice between classes, welcoming to newcomers who want to learn and meet people.

• Latin
• Ballroom
• Social

Iqaluit, NU

Ballroom · Zumba · Dance Fitness

An Iqaluit movement studio whose Inuktitut name means a place of calm and peace, offering dance, ballroom, Zumba and Zumbini alongside yoga and pilates, welcoming all ages and skill levels in a warm community setting.

• Dance fitness
• Zumba
• Ballroom
• Yoga

Whitehorse, YT

Salsa · Swing · Cha-Cha · Tango · Viennese Waltz · Merengue · Hustle

A Whitehorse instructor teaching a wide range of social and ballroom dances in group or private settings, plus wedding choreography, with a relaxed, enjoyment-first approach and no partner required.

• Social
• Weddings
• Private lessons

Whitehorse, YT

Salsa · Bachata · Rueda de Casino

A community salsa group in Whitehorse offering beginner and intermediate classes plus regular social dance nights at The Heart of Riverdale, welcoming both singles and couples, led by an experienced instructor.

• Social
• Couples
• Drop-in

Whitehorse, YT

Swing · Lindy Hop

A Whitehorse swing dance community hosting classes and social dances, including events at venues like the Westmark Whitehorse — a welcoming scene for social swing dancing in the Yukon.

• Social
• Drop-in

Whitehorse, YT

Hip-Hop · Breaking · Musical Theatre · Creative Movement

A Whitehorse arts community centre offering dance classes for children, teens and adults alongside music and visual arts, with programs including hip-hop and breaking intensives within a broad weekly schedule.

• Youth
• Community
• Multi-arts

Whitehorse, YT

Heels · Burlesque · Cabaret · Performance

An adult-focused dance and entertainment company in Whitehorse offering heels and performance classes in a supportive, empowering environment, and producing seasonal cabaret and variety shows.

• Adults
• Heels
• Performance

Yellowknife, NT

Highland · Scottish

Directed by champion highland dancer Cindy Kimove, CK Dance Company is billed as the world's northernmost Highland dance studio, teaching Scottish Highland dance to all ages and running an adult performance group for local events.

• Highland
• All ages
• Performance group

Yellowknife, NT

Ballet · Tap · Jazz · Modern · Hip-Hop · Contemporary · Acro · Musical Theatre · Pointe

A long-running Yellowknife studio operating since 2004, offering over seventy classes a week in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and more for toddlers through adults across all skill levels.

• All ages
• RAD
• Recital

Yellowknife, NT

Ballet · Jazz · Acro

Yellowknife's newest dance studio, established in 2023, holding classes at the Yellowknife Racquet Club, offering ballet, jazz and acro for ages two through adults, with no club membership required.

• All ages
• Tiny tots
• No membership

Whitehorse, YT

Ballet · Jazz · Contemporary · Tap · Lyrical

Whitehorse's long-running dance school with over thirty years of instruction, offering programs for ages two through advanced levels, known for small class sizes, affordable payment plans and annual productions like The Nutcracker.

• Youth
• Recital
• Summer camps

Yellowknife, NT

Contemporary

A contemporary dance society that choreographs and performs original work while fostering the local dance community, running community classes and workshops to grow contemporary dance across the Northwest Territories.

• Contemporary
• Community classes
• Workshops