Dancing since 1982

Their first dance class starts here.And it is meant to be easy.

Danscott Studio has been teaching Calgary children to dance for over forty years. Our Mini Movers classes are built for three and four year olds, in a room made for them, with a teacher who kneels down to say hello. Bring your child, try a whole class, decide nothing.

Nolan Hill, Calgary. Ages 3 and up.

Mini Movers dancing around a rainbow parachute at Danscott Studio

The bit parents actually want to know

What 45 minutes looks like for a three year old

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    You arrive, hang up a coat, and settle in. Nobody rushes you. Your child can watch from your knee for as long as they need to.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Circle time on the floor. Names, a hello song, and a teacher sitting down at their eye level. Most children join in here without noticing they have.

  3. Minutes 15 to 35

    Skipping, galloping, scarves, music, and a few ballet shapes with silly names. It looks like play. It is teaching.

  4. Minutes 35 to 45

    A calm finish, a sticker, and a door you walk back out of with a three year old who wants to know when they can come again.

Our programs

Start here, ages 3 to 7

Danscott Minis

Their very first dance class, in a room built for them. Forty five minutes, a maximum of 12 children, one teacher and one assistant. No experience needed.

Everything about Danscott Minis

Recreational classes

Sessional classes available.

Competitive team

For more information, please contact us.

From Calgary parents

  • “We love that Danscott has a warm, family-oriented, boutique studio feel where every dancer is individually focused on, and caring and positive teacher-student relationships are formed. Aubrey's confidence, inside and out of the studio, has grown so much because of this.”

    Karen K.

  • “Eight years ago, my daughter started her first dance lesson at Danscott. She was a very quiet girl, and I knew nothing about dance. We never imagined that she would compete on stage. Danscott teachers are caring, and there is a spirit of encouragement and teamwork among the dancers. Danscott has been such a source of joy for our whole family.”

    Ningxu C.

Where the class happens

Danscott Studio
230, 318 Nolanridge Crescent NW
Calgary, AB T3R 1W9

Parking

Free parking at the plaza.

Getting in

Ground floor, no stairs, and wide doors. Strollers park in the entry alcove.

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Forty five years of first classes.

We have met thousands of nervous three year olds at that door since 1982. Yours will be fine. Come and see.