about us

Our Background

DanceMakers began with the dream of promoting primarily children’s growth and development of themselves through dance and all that it encompasses.

The studio’s inaugural year in 1994 began with a very modest thirty students and has enjoyed expansion of programs and enrollment for over 30 years to include hundreds of students.

Mijka Hooper established DanceMakers in her hometown of Owen Sound after spending considerable time studying, training, working and performing in Toronto. She recognized the demand for a dance studio in the area which would offer options for students to explore dance forms such as Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro and Kinder Dance. The program was designed to teach dance skills, but it was important also to enhance self-esteem and confidence through achievement and enjoyment of the arts. All dance programs are geared to the age and ability of the students.

Our Facility

DanceMakers’ venue is a state-of-the-art facility, with over three thousand square feet of space, making it the largest dance centre in the Grey Bruce area.  DanceMakers offers two large dance studios equipped with professional dance flooring, full walls of mirrors and barres, as well as quality sound systems. Parents who wish to remain while their children are in class are able to relax in a comfortable reception space while students will enjoy the benefit of a large changeroom/washroom and lobby.  A beverage and snack bar compliment the spacious reception area. All dancewear is available to purchase in our lobby through Performance Dancewear.

Our Programs

DanceMakers will continue to offer programs in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro and Kinder Dance. Classes are available for students in Beginner to Advanced levels, starting at age two to adults. Students who wish to participate in more than one dance class receive discounts on multiple classes