Stouffville Academy of Music and Dance

Stouffville Academy of Music and Dance Dance, Music, and Drama School in Stouffville, Ontario

Since its inception in 1993, the Stouffville Academy of Music and Dance has been setting the standard of performing arts education in Stouffville. Music, Dance and Drama classes are offered in one convenient location in quality facilities by post-secondary educated faculty.

Can't wait to see these seniors and our entire Competitive Team at the Team Party tonight!
06/13/2026

Can't wait to see these seniors and our entire Competitive Team at the Team Party tonight!

GRAD SPOTLIGHT - COLE C.How many years have you been dancing?9 or 10 years, but the fact I’ve lost count means something...
06/13/2026

GRAD SPOTLIGHT - COLE C.

How many years have you been dancing?

9 or 10 years, but the fact I’ve lost count means something good.

What is your favourite style?

I always say Hip Hop, but I think Production actually.

What are you planning next?

I’m not 100% sure but I’m taking a gap year. I plan to visit the studio a lot!

What was your dream job at 5 years old?

A chef or baker.

What is your dream job today?

I’m still on board with culinary, but I’ve been dreaming of becoming a choreographer.

What is your one pre-competition or pre-recital ritual?

Obsessively checking costumes for tags sticking out, shoes not double knotted, the whole shebang.

What is the one odd item you always have in your dance bag?

A collection of air fresheners in my bag. The dancer’s lounge needs it sometimes!

What is the most chaotic/funny thing that happened to you?

During competition, walking on I realized I was still wearing a COVID mask. Thankfully I noticed before we began, given it was MUSICAL THEATRE!

What is your all-time favourite dance?

I miss Clue a lot. I love a dance with a unique concept, and with a Production based around a murder mystery with a different culprit every show was, while ambitious, turned out incredibly well.

What is your favourite memory from dance?

I’ve been stuck on this question and I can’t think of just one answer. There’s countless memories I’ve made and it feels wrong singling out one.

What has dance taught you?

Dance has taught me a lot, but over the years it’s become clear that it brings people together.

If you could give your first-year self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Never be discouraged. It’s ok to feel down or awkward about something, especially on the stage, but it’s important that you never feel like you’re in the wrong place.

What advice would you give to dancers that are still on their journey?

Everyone in the audience as well as backstage are rooting for you. Keep fighting through anything that makes you think otherwise. Keep performing!

This weekend was a beautiful reminder of why we believe so deeply in arts education and the power of a dance community. ...
06/09/2026

This weekend was a beautiful reminder of why we believe so deeply in arts education and the power of a dance community. In our final show, we celebrated seven graduating dancers—many of whom took their very first steps in KinderDance.

They were joined on stage in Show Six by 15 returning alumni (10 of them pictured here!), a moment that captured everything we love about what we've built together. These dancers returned to celebrate alongside them as they were once celebrated by these same dancers, highlighting the lasting connections that make our community so special.

06/08/2026

Our thanks to all of our dancers, teachers, families, and friends on two days of joy and celebration this past June 6 and 7!

We've got a bit of a mouse infestation backstage.
06/06/2026

We've got a bit of a mouse infestation backstage.

Future big stars watching from the wings.
06/06/2026

Future big stars watching from the wings.

Final preparations before Show 2!
06/06/2026

Final preparations before Show 2!

We can't wait to celebrate our Grads and all of our dancers this weekend as they hit the stage for Where the Wild Things...
06/05/2026

We can't wait to celebrate our Grads and all of our dancers this weekend as they hit the stage for Where the Wild Things Dance! They will be performances to remember.

GRADUATING DANCER SPOTLIGHT - ELLA H. How long have you been dancing?I've been dancing at SAMD since I was 3 & competing...
06/05/2026

GRADUATING DANCER SPOTLIGHT - ELLA H.

How long have you been dancing?
I've been dancing at SAMD since I was 3 & competing since 9.

What is your favourite style?
Jazz or Contemp.

What are you planning next?
I'm taking a gap year in Hawaii to travel, volunteer/serve and learn more about myself! After that I’m off to study Psychology at UofG

What was your dream job at 5?
A Popstar!

What is your dream job today?
I'm still not sure, but it will definitely be helping people & making a positive impact on people's lives.

What is your one pre-performance ritual?
Team huddles backstage & shake downs.

What is the one odd item you have in your dance bag?
An excessive first aid kit.

What is the most chaotic/funny thing that happened to you?
When I was 10 at comp, our music started before we were even backstage. It ended up being absolute chaos.

What is your all-time favourite dance?
I loved Young Frankenstein but Sunny was also a favourite.

What is your favourite dance memory?
Anytime I’m hanging out with my friends or teachers. Whether it’s racing to get to McDonalds first, crying together, watching my best friends nail something they’ve been working on forever, or an exhausting late-night practice, as long as I'm with my dance family I know everything's going to be okay. I also love getting to hangout with the younger dancers.

What has dance taught you?
Every important life lesson. How to be a better dancer but most importantly a better person and teammate. I wouldn't be the person I am today without everyone here at SAMD. I could write an essay on my response to this question.

If you could give your first-year self one piece of advice, what would it be?
To listen to my teachers when they were talking. They actually know things!

What advice would you give to dancers that are still on their journey?
It’s never too late to start putting in the work! If you want to be better the only thing stopping you is yourself. And don't worry about others, just work on being a better you every time you step into class.

On stage instruction at Dress Rehearsal.
06/05/2026

On stage instruction at Dress Rehearsal.

Address

204-86 Ringwood Drive
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
L4A1C3

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19056409337

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