Blogs

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

Siphesihle (Siphe) November has been making waves in the ballet industry in recent years and is the perfect addition to our Influential Dancers series breaking boundaries and making Black history. From being the youngest ever Principal Dancer in the National Ballet of Canada to the first Black dancer to play the role of Peter/The Prince ...Read More

We’re excited to announce our Customer Appreciation Sale at our DANCE SHOP, a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful dance community. As a token of our gratitude for your continued support and passion for dance, we’re offering an unbeatable sale that you won’t want to miss! 🌟 A Sale Like No Other: 20% OFF All ...Read More

We are proud to announce that Miss Amanda, and the NJADS Team have won the 2024 Dance Studio Owners Association Inner Circle Impact Award in Orlando this month. This award is presented to the dance studio that is impacting their community through innovation, creativity, strong business practices and leadership within the last 12 months. In ...Read More