Blogs

Are you a former NJADS dancer considering a return? We know it’s been a while since you were part of our NJADS Dance Family, and we hope you’ve had fun exploring new experiences. We’re excited at the thought of you coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Rejoin us today and receive a ...Read More

We are excited to be starting season 22 soon (first week of classes is Saturday, September 7th through Friday, September 13th)! In this video, we share essential tips for parents on what to expect during your child’s first week of dance class. Whether your little one is stepping into ballet, jazz, hip-hop, or any other ...Read More

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Open Houses Night on Thursday, September 5th from 5-8pm at our Hamilton location. This special event is designed for parents and children to experience the joy of dance firsthand. Reserve Your Spot for Free Trial Classes At our Open House, parents can reserve a spot for ...Read More

Have you experienced the following? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, our 6-week mental performance session is designed for you. We are dedicated to helping individuals and groups perform at their very best, not just in competition, but in all areas of life. Our program focuses on creating and sustaining habits and ...Read More

Congratulations to our dancers and staff who made it onto TEAM CANADA dance! These dancers will be travelling to SPAIN in July 2025 with World Performers Canada to compete in the Dance World Cup Europe. We are so very proud of our dancers who were invited to teams and all those who auditioned. The following ...Read More

Charlie’s ‘Untapped Potential’ Scholarship is awarded to a dancer with a passion for dance and music.  Charlie Leitis was born into the NJADS extended family on June 4, 2021, as the son of Dani who works at the desk of our Ancaster location, and her husband Ivars. Charlie adored his older sister Riley, and had ...Read More

Not Just Another Dance Studio (located in Hamilton, Ontario) is currently looking for guest educators for our Summer Intensives 2024. We offer multiple intensives throughout the summer and are currently looking to fill workshops for our Petites (ages 10-12), Juniors (ages 12-13) and Intermediate/Seniors (ages 13+). If you are interested in applying, please send a ...Read More

Our influential dancer today is Hannah Sampson. Hannah is a professional dancer for Stopgap Dance Company in the UK.  She is a choreographer, a performer, and a teacher. Hannah also has Down Syndrome.  Since the age of five (5) Hannah has been dancing and passionately turning it into a career. She was inspired when the song ...Read More

It’s Rare Disease Week so today’s Influential Dancer is someone who pushed the limitations of his rare disease: Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli This Canadian dancer from Montreal, was born with arthrogryposis, a rare neuromuscular disease that causes problems with joints and muscles. Lazylegz has turned his physical challenges into a powerful source of inspiration. Today’s post ...Read More

Ballet shoes are the unsung heroes of a dancer's closet, tirelessly supporting twirls, leaps, and the occasional misstep. When it comes to picking a side in the great canvas vs. leather ballet shoe debate, dancers find themselves in a real "sole-searching" conundrum. It's like choosing between a trusty old friend who knows all your moves and a sleek, new acquaintance who promises to glide you to stardom. ...Read More