Welcome to Our Fameily!

Motto:  Award winning, internationally certified instruction.
Teaching kindness through dance.

Certified Teachers

Fame faculty undergo intensive teacher training in internationally recognized technique and pedagogical skills. We provide the highest standard of technical knowledge in a positive & encouraging atmosphere.

Complete Training

Our programs cover all major styles of dance: ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, acro, modern, and ballroom. We also offer classes for the aspiring model & actor.

Skills for Life

Through our exciting schedule of shows, music videos, & competitions, our students gain experience with teamwork, leadership, & performing for audiences of all sizes. We bring art, expession, & inspiration to all!

4 Programs,
1 Fameily

Do you intend to become a professional dancer, actress, or model?
Want to learn some hip-hop moves once a week just for fun?
Need to learn a few formal dances for a special occasion?
Thinking about becoming a dance teacher?

Fame has got you covered.

Our registration page has instructions and schedules to get your dance dreams started today.  Our main season runs September to April.  

 Auditions for Company & Apprentice programs
take place in fall.

Level 1. Recreational

for beginners with 0-2 years experience, or just for fun

Level 2. Performance

transitional level with local performance opportunities

Level 3. Apprentice

entry level for roles in our Company shows

Level 4. Company

dedicated dancers; perform in all shows & competitions

Early-bird Registration Open
for 2025-2026 season!

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTS

May – 15% off
June – 12% off
July – 10% off
Aug – 8% off

Monthly payments get half of these discounts!

Ballroom / Social Dance

Want to look fantastic at your wedding or grad? Want to do something special for date night?
We have the classes for you!

2-Step ● 6-Step ● Waltz ● Swing ● Jive ● Merengue  ● Bachata ● Salsa ● Tango ● Rhumba

For class schedules or to book your private classes, please contact Sarah at 780-871-1494

Fame Locations in Alberta & Saskatchewan
All locations: contact (780) 871-1494

C2 Centre, 4313 - 50 Ave

NEW LOCATION: Cold Lake Energy Centre, 7825 51 St

5034 - 50 St

Elk Point Elementary School

Ardmore Community Hall

Three Links Community Hall

Four Professional Companies

Dedicated students have access to four professional companies, each specializing in a different performance genre:

    • United Youth Ballet Company : the resident ballet company of Lloydminster’s Vic Juba Theatre, presenting The Nutcracker at Christmas and two other ballets during the year. The company is based on three main concepts:
      1. maintaining a kind and supportive atmosphere in all its activities
      2. embracing all body types & supporting the beauty of the dancer as they are
      3. gifting hard-working & deserving individuals & groups from the community a complimentary ticket to attend our performances. 
    • FDC Crew: partnered with Fame Outreach, hip-hop music videos, multi-genre half-time shows, plus flash mobs at sporting events, such as Oil Kings games in Edmonton
    • Spotlight Broadway Company: musical theatre, jazz, & tap pieces
    • FDC Models: modelling events including Western Canadian Fashion Week
Member of the International Dance Council

Dance Exams

Fame offers accreditation in :

  • classical ballet, jazz, and tap;
  • grades 1-8;
  • ages 5-adult.

OWNER & DIRECTOR

Sarah C. R. Makins A.R.A.D. A.I.S.T.D. - 33 years of choreography, instruction, performance & ownership experience