PRE-JUNIOR
Our Pre-Junior classes (ages 5–6) build a strong, confident foundation in dance. Dancers are introduced to ballet technique inspired by the Vaganova method, while Jazz and Tap follow the ADAPT syllabus and Acro is taught through Acrobatic Arts. At this stage, we gently introduce structure, discipline, and skill development, with opportunities for examination pathways as dancers are ready. Whether for fun or future training, this program meets each child where they are and helps them grow.
PDE supports competitive dance training at this level.
Please sign up for all sessions individually and be aware of session dates below the class name
Our Pre-Junior Dance program is offered as a full session experience, designed to build connection, confidence, and consistency in the classroom.
Session Dates:
Fall Session: 14 weeks
Winter Session: 10 weeks
Spring Session: 12 weeks
All families must have an active account with Positive Dance Experience prior to registering. If you do not yet have an account, please visit our main page to create one before enrolling.
All registered classes are non-refundable. We highly recommend booking a trial class before committing to the full session to ensure it’s the right fit for you and your dancer. If you choose to register after your trial, the cost of your trial class will be prorated toward your first session payment.
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PDE Pre-Junior Class Faculty
Ruby Kawam
INSTRUCTOR
Ruby has been a competitive dancer since the age of 7. She has trained in many different genres such as jazz, ballet, tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop.
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Ruby Kawam
INSTRUCTOR
Ruby has been a competitive dancer since the age of seven, training in a wide range of styles including jazz, ballet, tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop.
She is a certified Acro instructor through the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and holds certifications in ballet, jazz, and tap through the B.A.T.D. syllabus.
Ruby is currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and strives to help each dancer grow in confidence, skill, and enjoyment.
Kiana Smith
INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Kiana is a multidisciplinary performer, educator, and entrepreneur. She has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, acro, and burlesque.
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Kiana Smith
INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Kiana is a multidisciplinary performer, educator, and entrepreneur. She has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, acro, and burlesque. She is also a former competitive gymnast and classically trained singer, and a graduate of Randolph Academy’s Musical Theatre program in Toronto.
Known as “Kiki,” she performs with Footnotes Elite and co-founded the all-female hip hop crew House of Hunniez.
Kiana’s performance credits include the A Trip to Unicorn Island world tour with Lilly Singh, Footloose (Just for Laughs), and work alongside artists such as Rihanna, Drake, and Machel Montano. She has also appeared in numerous film and TV productions for Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and CBC, including Zombies 3, Work It, and The Next Step.
She is also an experienced teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator across Canada and the US, as well as the founder of Save The First Dance and UNITE Showcase.
Riley Bogart
INSTRUCTOR
Riley discovered her love of dance at the age of five and began competing by nine. She has trained extensively in jazz, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary, developing both versatility and artistry as a performer.
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Riley Bogart
INSTRUCTOR
Riley discovered her love of dance at the age of five and began competing by nine. She has trained extensively in jazz, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary, developing strong versatility and artistry as a performer.
She is a certified Jazz Instructor through B.A.T.D. and also holds certifications in RAD Ballet and ADAPT Jazz. Riley is currently training with Intrepid Dance Company to further her development and pursue a professional dance career.
Passionate about teaching, Riley is dedicated to sharing her love of dance with her students. She strives to create a positive, supportive environment where dancers feel encouraged to challenge themselves, express their individuality, and celebrate their growth.
Caleigh Suline
INSTRUCTOR
Caileigh has been dancing for most of her life, training competitively in ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, and contemporary dance. She studied at Etobicoke School of the Arts and later trained professionally at London Contemporary Dance School in the U.K. and with Jasmin Vardimon’s Company. Caileigh continues to perform with KasheDance and Black Ops, while sharing her passion for dance through teaching and creating inclusive spaces for dancers of all ages and abilities.
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Caleigh Suline
INSTRUCTOR
Caileigh has spent most of her life immersed in dance, developing a strong passion for movement, creativity, and performance from a young age. She trained and competed for over 10 years in ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, and contemporary dance. While attending Etobicoke School of the Arts as a Dance Major, she discovered a deeper appreciation for modern and contemporary dance, helping shape her artistic voice and love for storytelling through movement.
Caileigh was also a company member with the Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, where she had the opportunity to train with renowned choreographers and tour throughout Ontario. She later earned her undergraduate degree in Contemporary Dance from London Contemporary Dance School in the U.K., followed by postgraduate training with Jasmin Vardimon’s Company.
Today, Caileigh continues to train and perform with the Afro-Caribbean dance company KasheDance and competitive hip hop team Black Ops. Alongside performing, she is deeply passionate about teaching and building inclusive dance spaces. She has spent the past three years teaching with Bust a Move Dance, working with adults with various disabilities, and loves inspiring dancers of all ages to grow in confidence, creativity, and self-expression.