About Our Training Programs

Our training programs are designed to help you grow as a dancer through consistency, structure, and personal guidance. While drop-in classes are great for variety, training programs offer a deeper experience with weekly progression, focused feedback, and a supportive small-group environment.

Upcoming Programs

Explore our current and upcoming training opportunities below. Programs vary in style, level, and focus throughout the year.

SUMMER 2026 TRAINING PROGRAMS

Halifax: Summer Training Season is here.

Four programs. Twelve instructors. Built to push your craft.

Four weeks of pure training across multiple styles, in a supportive space to focus on your craft alongside dancers from across the Halifax community. Sign up for one program or several.

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SCHEDULE

Adv Street Styles & Commercial — Sundays 5:30–7:30pm June 14 – July 5

Inter Street Styles & Commercial — Sundays 3:00–5:00pm June 21 – July 12

All Levels Heels — Mondays 8:15–10:15pm June 15 – July 6

Int/Adv Contemporary & Jazz — Wednesdays 8:00–10:00pm June 17 – July 15 (no session July 1 — Canada Day)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

These programs are designed to help dancers train with intention and build a deeper understanding of movement, musicality, and performance quality. You’ll work consistently with twelve different instructors across the season; receive real-time guidance, dive into technique, texture, and artistry, all in a supportive setting where you’ll grow alongside other dancers committed to their craft.

Built with intention. Designed for growth.

Technique, fundamentals, and performance presence
Vocabulary building and drills in the various styles
Body awareness and movement quality
Dynamics, textures, and musicality
Developing your personal style
Skills for choreo pick-up and retention

Whether you’re preparing for future opportunities or simply want to invest more seriously in your growth, our training programs give you the space and structure to level up.

PRICING & PAYMENT

$220 per program — 4 weeks of training each, 8 hours total

Payment Options:

Pay in full at acceptance, or
Split into 2 payments: 50% at acceptance, balance by July 1

Payment Methods:

Credit Card on file
E-transfer (instructions provided upon acceptance)

Fees are plus HST.

INSTRUCTORS

Twelve instructors from across Atlantic Canada and Toronto.

Reveals roll out the week of May 18 on our Instagram. Full lineup goes live on this page by Friday, May 22.

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION

Open to dancers ages 14+
Heels program is 18+ only
Spots are limited; placements are based on experience and group fit.

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Key Dates:

Applications open: Monday, May 18
Applications close: Sunday, May 31 at 11:59pm
Placements out: Sunday, June 7
Acceptances due: Wednesday, June 10
Programs begin: Sunday, June 14

NOTES & POLICIES

No refunds once the program begins.
Programs require full commitment (no drop-ins) to ensure group progression and consistency.
If an instructor is unavailable, a substitute will be arranged to maintain program flow.
Refunds, makeups, and attendance follow standard House of Eights Training Program policies.
You may still register if you know in advance you’ll miss a session, but no credits or discounts will be provided.
If House of Eights cancels a session (e.g. weather or instructor illness), a make-up session will be offered.
If a program has visiting instructors, and a visiting instructor cannot be rescheduled, a $50 refund will be issued.

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