Contact Us :
(780) 871-1494 Call or Text
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Contact Us :
(780) 871-1494 Call or Text
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Text me, Sarah, at 780-871-1494 with any/all questions. Send me your question, and I will respond once I am done teaching for the day! You can also email me at famedancestudios@gmail.com
All newsletters are posted on our Whatsapp parent chats. Please text me, or ask your teacher or host, to obtain an invitation to join the list(s) relevant for you and your dancer(s). All important bulletins are posted there.
In-full or monthly payments can be made via:
The first 3 weeks of lessons are used for meeting our new dancers, making new friends, trying many classes, and figuring out the best fit for all of our dancers.
3 week trial period: First, we ask everyone to pay and register for at least one class for the full year or fall term. Second, during the first 3 weeks, we invite you to take as many classes as Sarah or your teacher recommends for you to try. This will help us figure out the perfect set of classes for each dancer for the season. Finally, if for any reason we can't find a class to suit the needs of the dancer, we give you a full refund except for the 3 classes that were taken, as well as the $30 registration fee. This helps with finding the perfect fit for each dancer, and also gives peace of mind to the parent.
As the first 3 weeks are a trial period, please do not buy any specific dancewear until we know exactly which classes your dancer will be taking. After that, please consult our Rules & Class Attire page to find out what to buy.
We post a dance calendar on your Whatsapp parent chat within the first 3 weeks of dance. This will contain key dates for the full year. However, dates can change depending on theatres, partner organizations, or poor weather.
Make-up is not mandatory for ages 3-5 (Tiny Tots) or 5-8 classes!
For picture day &, shows, and photo shoots, please consult our Hair & Make-up Guide.
Home practice is MANDATORY for all performance and company students. If a student in any Performance or Company level class does not come to class prepared and knowing the material from the last class, they can be excluded from performing in the next event. All decisions are up to the teacher of each class. Warnings will be given to the parent, if a teacher sees that a dancer is falling behind the rest of the class.
Parents, you can help make home practice fun. Make a sticker chart for your dancer, and put a sticker on the chart each day that they do their 5 minutes a day per dance that they are in. We recommend 3-5 minutes a day/4 days a week for each dance that they are in. It does not take long to get dance homework completed, but it makes a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!
Adv/Pro company - Zoom in for tech on days that you don’t dance, either from your home or from the studio. If at the studio, stay for open studio to get your home practice done on your own or with a friend! No cost! :-)
Extra out-of-class solos, duos, or trios are recommended to you by your teacher. You are very welcome to ask if you are ready to take on a solo or duo. The final decision will be up to your teacher. You are able to ask for music choices, themes and costume choices. However, once again, all final decisions are up to your teacher.
If you would like to do a duo or trio, let your teacher know, and we will find other dancers to perform with you! If you already have friends in mind, your teacher will let you know if the pairings are suitable.
You do not have to compete your solo, duo, trio - you can opt to perform only in our studio shows for great experience without the added cost!
The choreography is fully up to your teacher. The teacher that instructs the dancer’s tech classes and group classes will be the one to choreograph the solo, unless that teacher wishes to pass the choreo on to another teacher.
Your teacher will also recommend how many extras are suitable for each dancer. Home practice is MANDATORY for all extras. Extras take a lot of rehearsal to get to the stage in the condition that is desirable.
Fame has hosted several talented choreographers, musicians, artists and dancers over the past 25 years.
We go through an intensive vetting process before allowing guests to come in to our studio.
Rules for In-Studio Live guest appearances:
We have had only positive experiences with guests and we want to make sure that this continues.
Once you have been made aware of the guest’s attendance, you do not need to attend the masterclass or presentation.
All instructions are on our Registration Page. We are excited to work with you and your dancer(s) to make registration simple and fun! 🙂
The first 3 weeks of lessons are used for meeting our new dancers, making new friends, trying many classes, and figuring out the best fit for all of our dancers.
3 week trial period: First, we ask everyone to pay and register for at least one class for the full year or fall term. Second, during the first 3 weeks, we invite you to take as many classes as Sarah or your teacher recommends for you to try. This will help us figure out the perfect set of classes for each dancer for the season. Finally, if for any reason we can't find a class to suit the needs of the dancer, we give you a full refund except for the 3 classes that were taken, as well as the $30 registration fee. This helps with finding the perfect fit for each dancer, and also gives peace of mind to the parent.
As the first 3 weeks are a trial period, please do not buy any specific dancewear until we know exactly which classes your dancer will be taking. After that, please consult our Rules & Class Attire page to find out what to buy.
This is a non-mandatory fundraiser to help you pay for your child's class fees and dance expenses. All fundraising dollars go straight to your Fame account as credits, not to any group. You can use your fundraising credits toward Fame class fees, Fame costume fees, Famewear, UBC wear, or any other Fame dance products. Shandy will be posting an order form in your Whatsapp chat in November. Here is a letter from Shandy with more information.
During the last week of dance before the Christmas break, we invite friends and family to watch the last 10 minutes of each class! This is also a time when you can register for the 2nd term if you have only enrolled for the first term. Enjoy watching what your dancer has learned!!
Sometimes, teachers will combine their groups into a little show that everyone can come and watch at the same time if scheduling works for everyone. stay tuned for your newsletter closer to the time 🙂 No special costuming needed for parent watches - just their usual class attire!
If you enjoyed our first term, and would like to register for the 2nd term, it is a very easy process! Simply text Sarah at 780-871-1494 and say, “I am already in this ( ) class for the 1st term, and I would now like to add the 2nd term”. Sarah will notify our book keeper Janet, who has all of your 1st term information. Janet will get back to you with payment arrangements for the 2nd term. No other forms to fill out 🙂. Or, see us at one of our December in person registrations!
New to one of our Fame Communities? Welcome! And Yes, you can register for most of our regular classes starting in January! Please text Sarah at 780-871-1494 to find the perfect classes for you 🙂
Every January, we post our order form for our very popular Famewear! It can be purchased for all Fame dancers and Dance Parents! Famewear is not mandatory, it is just a way for students and families to show pride in each others' accomplishments. Here is an example of an order form. Our deadline for all Famewear orders is January 31st!
Picture days are held at our studio locations! They are a day when we hire a professional photographer to come and take class and individual photos. We ask that all dancers attend, but it is not mandatory to purchase the photos. All dancers will wear their costumes and accessories for each dance that they are in, as well as doing their hair and make-up for this day. See your posted hair and make-up lists closer to the time. Our make-up info is all posted on this fAQ page in the general section, take a peek!
Our Year End Shows feature dancers from all of our programs! Tickets are either available at the door the day of the show, or available in Bonnyville or Lloydminster at the box offices of each theatre.
Fun for the whole family! There will be a short rehearsal the day of the show! Evening shows usually start around 6:00pm, afternoon shows usually start around 2:00pm. Check your Whatsapp for details closer to the date.
We wear our costumes and accessories, as well as do our stage hair style and make-up. Parents and watchers can video or take non-flash photos at any show. Friends and family welcome!
All instructions are on our Registration Page. We are excited to work with you and your dancer(s) to make registration simple and fun! 🙂
We use this day as a fun first class back from the summer! Tell your dancer to NOT BE NERVOUS! 🙂 We keep all auditions super fun and light hearted! We get to meet new students, as well as provide an assessment for any students that do not know which level they should be in for the year. Bring all of your dance shoes! If you are a beginner, just wear tight fitting apparel and bring a pair of indoor runners, or ankle socks. Hair tied back please 🙂
After the audition day, staff gets together and drafts recommendations for each dancer - these are texted out that weekend so that the dancer knows what lessons to attend for the first 3 weeks of classes.
The first 3 weeks of lessons are used for meeting our new dancers, making new friends, trying many classes, and figuring out the best fit for all of our dancers.
3 week trial period: First, we ask everyone to pay and register for at least one class for the full year or fall term. Second, during the first 3 weeks, we invite you to take as many classes as Sarah or your teacher recommends for you to try. This will help us figure out the perfect set of classes for each dancer for the season. Finally, if for any reason we can't find a class to suit the needs of the dancer, we give you a full refund except for the 3 classes that were taken, as well as the $30 registration fee. This helps with finding the perfect fit for each dancer, and also gives peace of mind to the parent.
As the first 3 weeks are a trial period, please do not buy any specific dancewear until we know exactly which classes your dancer will be taking. After that, please consult our Rules & Class Attire page to find out what to buy.
Bonnyville now has its own theatre! Therefore, we will honour our Bonnyville cast by performing each of our ballets in both Lloydminster at the Vic Juba Community theatre, as well as in Bonnyville at the Strathcona Performing Arts Centre! Now our Bonnyville area students will be able to invite more relatives to our shows!
1. BEGINNER ROLES
apprentice level - will need excellent acting,
enthusiasm, as well as these elements clean and ready:
2. CORPS DE BALLET - GROUP CHOREO
any Inter/Adv/Pro company dancers that are
ready and clean
3. LEAD ROLES
any dancer that can maintain excellent technique, and charisma to
carry a lead role
NOTE: If a dancer is not ready to perform in a ballet due to needing more training time, or not being at the level required to be in these professional performances, we will ask them to keep training, and perform in the next ballet.
United Ballet Company wear can be bought at any of our ballets, or can be ordered year-round as we keep stock for this line. If something isn’t in our stock that you desire, we will let you know! here is an example of that order form.
Competition forms will be handed out in October. These forms, with accompanying payment in full, will be due in early November. Please note: the competitions do not accept late payments; if your payment and form are not received by our deadline, we will not be able to register your dancer for competitions, no exceptions.
Fame Dance Studios offers accredited dance exams in classical ballet, jazz, and tap. Dance exams are not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Any company-level dancer is eligible to take a dance exam. Please text Sarah if you are interested.
This is a non-mandatory fundraiser to help you pay for your child's class fees and dance expenses. All fundraising dollars go straight to your Fame account as credits, not to any group. You can use your fundraising credits toward Fame class fees, Fame costume fees, Famewear, UBC wear, or any other Fame dance products. Shandy will be posting an order form in your Whatsapp chat in November. Here is a letter from Shandy with more information.
The United Ballet Company is thrilled to perform the Nutcracker each Christmas! Parents: please refer to material metioned in UBC Show #1. As well, 3 weeks prior to the event, please start getting tights, shoes, and other necessities ready and organized.
If you enjoyed our first term, and would like to register for the 2nd term, it is a very easy process! Simply text Sarah at 780-871-1494 and say, “I am already in this ( ) class for the 1st term, and I would now like to add the 2nd term”. Sarah will notify our book keeper Janet, who has all of your 1st term information. Janet will get back to you with payment arrangements for the 2nd term. No other forms to fill out 🙂. Or, see us at one of our December in person registrations!
New to one of our Fame Communities? Welcome! And Yes, you can register for most of our regular classes starting in January! Please text Sarah at 780-871-1494 to find the perfect classes for you 🙂
As almost all of our Company students will be performing in the Nutcracker, we delay the presentation of their other dances until the end of January with our fun and casual New Year’s show! These informal shows will be held at each studio location on a dance day. Friends and family, please come and watch and cheer them on!
Costumes will not be worn at this show - slick hair for all dancers, as well as standard show make-up. Please see Hair and Make-up list for How To.
Every January, we post our order form for our very popular Famewear! It can be purchased for all Fame dancers and Dance Parents! Famewear is not mandatory, it is just a way for students and families to show pride in each others' accomplishments. Here is an example of an order form. Our deadline for all Famewear orders is January 31st!
The United Ballet Company performs its third show in early February. Parents: please refer to material metioned in UBC Show #1. As well, 3 weeks prior to the event, please start getting tights, shoes, and other necessities ready and organized.
We have performed at an Oil Kings game in Edmonton for the past 12 years. Great experience for everyone! This is one of our largest audiences with 10,000-12,000 people are in attendance. These games are for our FDC Sport class. We learn a flashmob to start the game, as well as perform 2-6 min sets at intermissions.
WHERE: Rogers Place - 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6
WHAT TO WEAR:
TOPS: UBC Black dance sweater/hoodie LET ME KNOW IF YOU DON’T HAVE ONE FROM LAST YEAR!
UNDER WEAR: Girls: Black sports bra or black tank top or black bodysuit
BOTTOMS:
Girls: Black leggings
Boys: any black pants - sweats work really well!
SOCKS: All Dancers: Black knee high socks
SHOES: Ll & Bv Adv/Pro in other dances than the Flashmob: black jazz runners Dancers that are not in a group dance other than flashmob: black and white converse
JEWELRY: No earrings at all please so that we all match. No necklaces that get left behind each year!! 🙏 You must also remove all watches, wrists bands, and ankle bands.
HAIR: Girls - Slick hair, centre part, low straight hair pony tail, with
matching hair elastics
Boys - spike up and back with gel
NAILS: White nail polish please for all girls
WHAT TO BRING: snacks and drinks as there is no time in between to get any
SCHEDULE:
During the 2 intermissions - 6 minute dance sets each
NOTE: dancers that arrive late will not be permitted to participate, as there are no staff members able to go back through security to get them. please be on time!!
TICKETS:
We also like to have our FDC Sport class perform at Rustlers games in Lloydminster! We dance for the half time show of their basketball games. Arrival is usually around 6:00pm. We rehearse for about 45 minutes, get ready, and then wait for the half time mark. Our performance set is 10 minutes long.
We wear exactly what we do for Oil Kings games (see above).
For Performance & Company students. My Friend’s Got Talent is a fun and casual training show for dancers and parents. It’s the first time we are on stage for the year with full hair, make-up (if applicable), dance tights, costumes, and props. Tickets available at the door. Admission to watch (to help pay for the theatre rental): 12.00 adults//8.00 students 4-17 and seniors 60+//3 & under free
This Show is usually end of February/beginning March
Location: Alumni Hall Theatre in the main building of
Lakeland College, Vermilion
We will usually do a daytime rehearsal with an early evening show.
Shine is our own In-House Dance Festival! awards and adjudications are given out to all Shine Participants. Festival Showcase is for those dancers that wish to perform only. We combine both events into one weekend 🙂
Tickets are sold at the door the day of the event.
Admission to watch (to help pay for the theatre rental):
$12 adults//$8 students 4-17 and seniors 60+//3 & under free
We hold this event in the middle of March.
Location: Alumni Hall Theatre in the main building of
Lakeland College, Vermilion
Picture days are held at our studio locations! They are a day when we hire a professional photographer to come and take class and individual photos. We ask that all dancers attend, but it is not mandatory to purchase the photos. All dancers will wear their costumes and accessories for each dance that they are in, as well as doing their hair and make-up for this day. See your posted hair and make-up lists closer to the time. Our make-up info is all posted on this fAQ page in the general section, take a peek!
Our Year End Shows feature dancers from all of our programs! Tickets are either available at the door the day of the show, or available in Bonnyville or Lloydminster at the box offices of each theatre.
Fun for the whole family! There will be a short rehearsal the day of the show! Evening shows usually start around 6:00pm, afternoon shows usually start around 2:00pm. Check your Whatsapp for details closer to the date.
We wear our costumes and accessories, as well as do our stage hair style and make-up. Parents and watchers can video or take non-flash photos at any show. Friends and family welcome!
Fame attends 2-3 events per year with our company dancers. Events will be posted in your Whatsapp parent chats. Please read the following three PDFs:
We have been invited to perform this year once again in this amazing organization's presentations! We have been invited to attend any of the locations below. It is an honour to be asked!!
From Manager Yuri: This upcoming half-year, we'll be hosting shows in Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Toronto, so I'd absolutely love to keep you in the loop and involved in any cities that work for you.
Fame Dance Studios offers accredited dance exams in classical ballet, jazz, and tap. Dance exams are not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Any company-level dancer is eligible to take a dance exam. Please text Sarah if you are interested in taking an exam in June.
We so enjoy our annual projects with Edmonton fashion designer Stanley Carroll!
For August 2025, we have 2 photo-shoots and 2 commercials featuring our models and dancers in Stanley's designs:
