RISING STAR
PERFORMING ARTS
OUR MISSION
To provide a comfortable and productive atmosphere for our students,
their families, our faculty and for ourselves.
To learn and grow mentally, physically, socially and spiritually,
through the various disciplines that we offer.
To present an opportunity to experience the benefits of teamwork,
through setting goals, individually and as a team.
To study in an environment that promotes fairness and opportunity for all,
no matter what skill level or age of the student.
To make available to all our patrons the best instruction in every discipline we offer.
To provide surroundings where families love to be together in a welcoming setting.
And most important of all, to have FUN.
Dance is Fun, We teach it that way.
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About Rising Star Performing Arts.
Over 21 years in the Performing Arts community.
Located just 5
minutes north on Centre Road from the beautiful town of
Waterdown. Close to Burlington, Hamilton and the surrounding
area of the Golden Horseshoe in Ontario, Canada. Over 6000
square feet of spacious, comfortable atmosphere for the training
in the Performing Arts. All three large studios have full mirrored walls,
2 have ballet barres, all constructed with over 4000 square feet of
specially engineered sprung dance flooring. All covered with
Harlequin Dance Flooring, Harlequin Floors are world leaders in
dance floors for the professional dancer and stage performer.
Each studio has large windows for a bright airy feel. Each room
has it's own heating and air conditioning for your comfort.
Plus there's a separate music room for private music lessons.
FOSSE STUDIO
BALANCHINE STUDIO
BOJANGLES STUDIO
Lots of free parking for over 50 vehicles.
Separate, large carpeted and full length
mirrored change rooms for Boys and Girls.
Juice Bar (LAVA JAVA CAFE) and carpeted Bistro seating area.
Offering light snacks and refreshments. Your own microwave,
for bringing your own hot lunch or dinner. Bring your Laptop,
we have free WIFI Internet Access for your convenience.
We also have a large comfortable, carpeted lounge area.
An ideal place to relax, you can read or view your favourite
movie on DVD or on our Satellite service, on our large
High Definition Plasma Television. There is also a carpeted
children's reading, colouring and play area.
About some of our other features.
On site in-house photo, video and video editing facilities.
Closed Circuit T.V. Systems in each studio and
Music Room for viewing your child's progress.
About the faculty and arts programs.
Faculty, professionally trained, in their individual disciplines.
Recreational programs for all levels, Competition Dance Company
for those who want that extra training.
Offering R.A.D. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro-Jazz,
Creative Movement, and Hip Hop.
From 3 years olds and up. Ballroom Lessons are also available.
Home to World, National and Regional Champions.
Particularly known for our close family atmosphere.
Highly regarded for our Summer Camp Programs.
About the music programs.
Separate music rooms for singing and instrument training.
Private and group singing lessons.
Lessons in piano, vocal, guitar, bass guitar. flute and drums.
About the Annual Show.
Annual Showcase at the beautiful Redeemer College University Theatre Ancaster
COMMUNICATION
1. Please refer to www.risingstardance.com for all important dates and news.
2. Newsletters will be published bi-monthly starting in September.
you will receive e-mail notification that the newsletter is on the website.
3. Each teacher has a file outside the office door for personal communication.
4. Please do not interrupt teachers during class time.
5. We have closed circuit T.V. cameras in each studio and a large flat panel
T.V. in Bistro area to view what is happening in each class.
