International Dance Academy

Laura is a qualified, certified dance instructor with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association, Full Stage Membership, B.A. with Dance Educators of America, Licentiate with Cecchetti Society of Canada, and Council of Dance Education and Training, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (Theatre Faculty, U.K.). Laura is also a certified adjudicator with Professional Adjudicator's Alliance. Laura i

s also a certified Acro teacher with Acrobatic Arts, and certified to teach all levels of Progressing Ballet Technique. Our facility is located at the corner of Balmoral / Waterloo and Dease / Cameron Street in Thunder Bay. Centrally located within city limits, we are just a 5 minute drive from all Intercity area shops. Inside, our studio is spacious with over 4,200 square feet of space. We have 3 studios, two of which have fully air sprung Marley dance flooring and full length mirrors. The Kinderdance / Primary studio has vinyl wood flooring for the comfort of our little dancers with mirrors, and a one way viewing window for parents. The main studio sports a baby grand piano for live accompaniment. The building has a brand new heating and air conditioning system with 12 foot ceilings. The facility features a locker room, separate girls and boys washrooms, a waiting and lunch area with fridge and microwave, an expanded storefront space carrying all your needs for the dancer, and loads of free parking. Additionally, we have The Persian Man and Gino’s Pizza, on one side and Tim Horton’s and Subway on the other. For the convenience of all our patrons, we offer free wireless internet access on your electronic device. Dance Styles Offered
Ballet - Pointe - Jazz - Tap - Lyrical - Contemporary - Hip Hop - Kinderdance - Acro • Pas de Deux - Modern - Musical Theatre - Character - Progressing Ballet Technique - Stretch & Strengthen


High Standards of Dance Instruction
• Supportive, knowledgeable, and professional teachers who nurture the success of individual students
• Certified, Qualified Instructors
• Intensive Training Program available to interested students
• Recreational classes for all levels ages 2 years and up
• Professional Dance Troupe by invitation to students aged 7 years and up
• Encouraging and positive classroom environment
• Family Discounts
• Recitals, competitions, and performance opportunities
• Student Teaching Assistant Program
• Student Achievement Awards and Scholarships
• Cecchetti Ballet Exams offered with The Cecchetti Society of Canada
• Tap & Jazz Exams offered with A.D.A.P.T., Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers
• Proud Supporter of P.R.O. Kids with The City of Thunder Bay

Where Every Student is our #1 Priority