Looking to perform? Maybe you’re an experienced dancer who misses performing, or you’ve been taking drop-in classes and want to learn what it’s like to be a part of an entire piece? If you want the specialized training, comradery, and social aspect of a performance group, without the long term commitment, our Performance Programs might be for you!
These programs are open to any experienced committed dancer – build your program based on your schedule, dance experience, and styles you’re interested in. This is a great way to work towards an end goal, supplement your drop-in classes, and gain exciting performance experience at our end-of-term showcase!
OVERVIEW
Programs teach group choreography for showcases held in December and April, with applications opening in August and January.
Enjoy exciting performance opportunities, consistent training with a dedicated instructor, and a photoshoot for professional headshots.
Offered in various styles for Beginner/Intermediate to Advanced dancers, programs provide a supportive, non-competitive environment focused on growth and community. Open to dancers 14+ (Heels and Reggaeton 18+).
Programs are 10 weeks long, with one weekly 1 hour practice (unless noted otherwise).
Students will be required to be available for their term-end stage performance, including a same-day tech rehearsal directly beforehand.
Please note that you are required to attend all sessions of your programs. Failure to attend may result in your removal from sections of the choreography or the full program.
SCHEDULE
Our next Showcase will be on Sunday December 13 in downtown Halifax, with a same-day Dress/Tech rehearsal.
This Fall’s programs start on/after September 20.
Applications for our Fall 2026 Term are due by midnight Friday Aug 21.
Fall 2026 · House of Eights Dance Studio
Performance Programs Schedule
Apply by Friday Aug 21Programs start on/after Sep 20Showcase · Sunday Dec 1310 weeks | 1 hour weekly
Fees can be paid upfront or in 3 equal monthly instalments:
One Program: $65/month x 3 months ($195 total)
Two Programs: $126.66/month x 3 months ($380 total)
Three Programs: $185/month x 3 months ($555 total)
Each Additional Program: $60/month x 3 months ($180 total)
Fees include: program fees, live stage performance, professional performance footage, memories of a lifetime.
Drop-in Monthly Members receive 10% off their performance program fees.
REGISTRATION
In this application you will be asked to:
Provide contact information
Answer a few questions about your previous dance experience
Select the programs you would like to apply for.
Submit links for up to 3 videos of yourself dancing (optional but recommended, especially if you’re applying for programs at an Intermediate level or above).
Applications for our Fall 2026 are due by midnight Friday Aug 21.
For our Beginner/Intermediate Programs: We recommend being comfortable in our Level 1 Beginner classes to sign up for these programs. If you’re new to our studio, we recommend having roughly 1 year of dance experience and being familiar with the foundations of the style.
For our Intermediate Programs: We recommend being comfortable in our Level 2 (Intermediate) classes to sign up for these programs. If you’re new to our studio, we recommend having 2+ years of consistent dance training, with a strong foundation and previous performance experience.
For our Inter/Advanced and Advanced Programs: These programs are for dedicated dancers who are confident in advanced level classes in a variety of styles and are consistently training for professional dance opportunities. Must have strong choreography pick-up and retention as well as previous performance experience.
You are welcome to submit to be in multiple levels (i.e. both Intermediate and Advanced Heels) should you want more opportunities to perform.
NOTES:
No refunds will be issued for any sessions that have already occurred.
New in Jan 2026: A $50 dropout fee per individual program will be applied to any refunds. No exceptions.
If a program is full and you’re waitlisted, you may be accepted into a program after the first session. After the second session, no further students will be accepted from the waitlist.
You cannot drop into a program session. Please check our drop-in class schedule if you’d like to attend drop-in classes.
There are no credits or refunds for missed sessions.
If House of Eights cancels a session for any reason (weather, instructor illness, etc) a make-up session will be offered at an alternative time that works for the instructor and majority of the students.
If a program is cancelled due to uncontrollable circumstances (i.e. COVID-19, etc), no further charges will be processed. Refunds cannot be given for rehearsals already completed.
House of Eights may cancel a program before it begins due to low registration. You will be notified the day prior to the program beginning if a program is cancelled, and will receive a refund for that program.
If you miss a program session, the instructor has the right to not include you in the section of choreography taught on that day.
If you miss 2 of the first 3 sessions, or miss 3 or more sessions, the instructor and House of Eights reserve the right to remove you from the program without refund or remove you from certain sections of the choreography.
