The art of dance instills self-discipline, nurtures self-confidence, and sparks boundless creativity.

Creating confident dancers, we are ready to welcome your child to Across the Floor Dance Studio

and support them as they reach their goals!

Across the Floor Dance Studio cultivates the individual artist in you!

Find your child's stage at Across the Floor Dance Studio!

About AFDS

Welcome to Across the Floor Dance Studio (AFDS), your premier destination for dance education and performance excellence in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Since our establishment in 2008, AFDS has been at the forefront of fostering creativity, confidence, and skill in aspiring dancers of all ages.

At AFDS, we offer a diverse range of recreational and competitive programs spanning various disciplines, ensuring there's something for every dancer. Our classes are designed to provide a dynamic and enriching experience, focusing on the development of coordination, strength, creativity, and rhythm, while instilling invaluable qualities such as self-confidence and self-discipline.

We are committed to delivering a dance education that prioritizes age-appropriate movement, music, and costuming, while placing a strong emphasis on exceptional technique, performance quality, and choreography. Our dedicated instructors are passionate about nurturing the unique talents of each student, guiding them on their journey to artistic growth and achievement.

As part of our commitment to providing a well-rounded dance experience, AFDS hosts multiple on-stage performances throughout the year. From our enchanting Winter Wonderland showcase in December to the exhilarating Zirka Dance Challenge in April, culminating in our spectacular year-end dance recital in May, our dancers have ample opportunities to shine in the spotlight and showcase their hard work and dedication.

At AFDS, we take pride in our membership with Dance Safe Alberta, underscoring our commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism in the dance community.

Join us at Across the Floor Dance Studio and embark on a transformative journey where passion meets performance, and dreams take center stage. Experience the joy of dance, the thrill of accomplishment, and the camaraderie of a vibrant dance family. Enroll today and let your creativity soar!

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Why Choose Us?

Here at Across the Floor Dance Studio, we nurture the love of dance through education for dancers as young as 1 years old. We offer competitive and non-competitive full-year classes plus seasonal sessions in a variety of dance styles. Classes are led by qualified, adult instructors who follow curriculums that are suitable to each class level. Students are trained in a welcoming, supportive environment while preparing for exams, recitals and competitions.

Across the Floor Dance Studio places great emphasis on the development of self-confidence and positive body image. This comes from challenging each student through Dance and then transmitting that experience to an audience.

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Little Leaps

Learning Centre

Little Leaps Learning Centre is a program designed for pre-schoolers aged 18 months to 4 years. (Children do not need to be fully potty-trained). These fun and active sessions allow children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in creative movement and fitness classes while enjoying music and art. Each class will be filled with tons of imagination and creativity!

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Parties

Host your child's next birthday party at AFDS and leave the entertainment with our passionate and fun instructors. Packages starting as low as $180. Party with AFDS!

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Testimonials

What people are saying about Across the Floor Dance Studio!

"Across the Floor has been a second home now for 8 years, my kids have made best-friends, wonderful memories and really found a passion for dance." - Farley Family

"I registered all my kids at age 3 for dance at Across the Floor Dance. What I didn’t know is how much dance would become apart of our lives. Across the Floor has been a second home now for 8 years, my kids have made best-friends, wonderful memories and really found a passion for dance. The owners and instructors are excellent on ensuring families feel welcome and everyone is taken care of."
- Farley family

MashIt
"Both of my girls feel like they have a dance family that gives them so many opportunities to grow and express themselves through dancing. Across the floor dance studio is more than just a dance studio, it’s a place my girls also call their second home." - Chantel James-Rechsteiner

FabuFit
"The instructors, without exception, are not only incredibly talented and skilled dancers themselves but also outstanding educators. Their commitment to nurturing each student's unique talents and fostering a love for dance is truly commendable." - Mandy

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New to AFDS?

Welcome, we can’t wait to meet you and share our love of dance!

Whether you're still deciding on which class to sign up for or you're getting ready for your first day, there’s a few things you need to know before you arrive to make the most out of your time here at Across The Floor Dance Studio. We are always happy to help in any way we can! Whether you are new to dance or a new to us dance family, making the right decision can be overwhelming. If this sounds like you, we are just and email or telephone call away! Email us at admin@acrossthefloordance.com or Phone: (780) 532-2887