Welcome to Our Fameily!

Our Motto: Top quality internationally recognized instruction – maintaining the importance of kindness & positivity in all aspects of our programming.

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 the Future

Through our exciting schedule of shows & competitions, our students gain experience with teamwork, leadership, & performing for audiences of all sizes. The goal: bring art, expression, & 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, pre-register now for early-bird discounts up to 18%!

 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

It's spring and I want to dance!

Want to keep dancing in spring and summer?

Want to try a dance class for the first time? 

We have the solution:

Spring 3-Week

Sampler Classes!

Three 30-minute Classes: Monday May 27, June 3, and June 10
at our Lloydminster, Bonnyville, and Cold Lake locations; Thursday May 30, June 6, and June 13 at our Elk Point location

For special occasions :

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!

Simply pick your package & schedule your lessons

Singles & couples welcome!
Private & group lessons available.

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

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

♦ Fame – Lloydminster
5402 – 51 Street
♦ Fame – Bonnyville
C2 Centre, 4313 – 50 Avenue
♦ Fame – Cold Lake
New Imperial Inn ballroom (beside Wilmie’s You grill)
♦ Fame – Provost
Fame on Main Street
♦ Fame – Elk Point
Elk Point Elementary School
♦ Fame – Goodsoil
Goodsoil Central School, 1 St W
♦ Fame – Glendon
RCMP 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 Sport: hip-hop & jazz half-time performances 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. - 32 years of choreography, instruction, performance & ownership experience