PDE was established in September 2020 in the heart of the global pandemic. Director Chelsea Robinson was forced to create a space that was based on small cohort class sizes to aid in safety of the participants involved, but realized this actually helped to achieve a more exclusive and personalized dance experience.
Positive Dance Experience (PDE) continues to be a boutique dance and performing arts studio in the heart of Toronto. PDE specializes in tailoring it’s programming individually to each student. We work closely with families to develop a personalized journey for your dancer from their first dance steps in our Recreational Program, through to the Pre Professional artist.
Central toronto’s boutique dance and performing arts studio
Our Studio
How it all started
You can find us:
1910 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, ONTARIO M5M 3Z8
PDE has three studio spaces and is located on Avenue Road just south of the 401 in the heart of North York
Hi, I’m Chelsea
Owner + director at pde
Our professional, motivating instructors will challenge each student to reach their personal potential by leveraging their vast experiences and extensive credentials. I’m passionate about all aspects of the performing arts and learning + love to help my clients with confidence, skill + finding joy in dance!
Meet our facultyThe PDE Difference
“big city training with a small town feel”
Connection
We believe in authentic connection on a deep and meaningful level, in order to carve a path for others.
Support
We value creating a support system within our business and fostering new friendships.
Love
Our brand is rooted in love and acceptance. We are all encompassing and accepting.
Inspiration
We strive to be and provide the best, so others feel inspired and motivated towards a bright future.
Our Programs
At pde, our classes are geared toward having fun and learning new skills that dancers can transfer to their everyday lives.
Recreational dance program
Our Recreational classes operate to learn the skills of a particular dance genre with the goal of working towards a Dance Examination (if applicable) as well as participate in the Year End Performance.
Competitive dance program
At Positive Dance Experience, we believe in a healthy approach to Competitive Dance. Our Competitive Team must train a minimum of 5 hours/week to be part of our team, and each team member is required to be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet Technique Class per week. Competitive Team members are dedicated individuals to the art of dance, and are looking to expand their opportunities in this sport.
The Competitive Team is offered by invitation only to dancers, who our faculty feel are ready to take the next step in their dance training. Dance is a subjectively adjusdicated sport, and therefore it is important that dancers of PDE attend Competitions with the sole purpose of receiving feedback from their adjudicators to improve their growth as a dancer. It is an opportunity to practice courage, teamwork, and to establish, measure, and create personal wins. The personal success of the dancer from their experience navigating the process of preparing for a competition, how they respond to nerves and performance, analysis of where they started and what they were able to achieve over the course season, are aspects of Competitive Dance that are far more important than the external outcome of ‘winning’
At pde, we feel the process of competitions are what is worth celebrating as it is those moments that are able to define who a Young dancer is becoming as a person.
Summer dance program
Information on our Summer 2025 coming December 2024!
Dive into the Summer Of Dance at PDE with our diverse programs catering to every dancer's passion and style!
