Why Choose Grand Forks Performing Arts School

We provide the highest standard in performing arts brought to you by the best in the business. GFPA studio owners, and lead instructors, Vanessa Reyes and Grant Golding bring you an international level of experience. From performances in the prestigious Cirque Du Soleil to performing for the Canadian Olympic team, you can be sure that your artistic development and creativity will be nurtured in a warm and positive environment.

Unlocking Potential

Qualified Instructors

30 Years of Experience

Positive Environment

Variety of Classes

Central Location

Our Vision

Our vision is to grow love and passion for the Performing Arts industry and to create a space where the next generation can explore their talents. We want to make a difference in our community and to inspire young people to become confident, creative, and compassionate citizens through the arts.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate children and youth that art is powerful, that it builds community and sensibility, and that it can change their lives in incredible ways. We want to help them gain self-confidence, self-discipline, and to develop and discover creative expression, qualities that will be a part of their lives forever.

Our Facilities

Our facilities include two beautiful dance studios, one is 28 x 32 and the other is 29 x 30. Each studio has large windows where parents can see what the kids are learning. Our gymnastics area is 42 x 28 with a variety of equipment and safety mats. It is also designed for parents to watch their kids learn their skills. We have a beautiful sitting/waiting area and our staff has their own lounge.

Our Instructors

Our instructors bring with them qualifications of an international level. Their experience includes roles at the prestigious Cirque Du Soleil, competing in the Summer Olympics, running dance schools, performing at dance extravaganzas, and hosting cabarets. Combined, they are able to provide classes for gymnastics, ballet, aerial hoop, tap dance, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Our Vision

Our vision is to grow love and passion for the Performing Arts industry and to create a space where the next generation can explore their talents building confidence in a positive environment.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate that art is powerful and to show how it can build community and sensibility. We believe that it will change your lives in incredible ways.

Our Facilities

Our facilities include two beautiful dance studios, one is 28 x 32 and the other is 29 x 30. Each studio has large windows where parents can see what the kids are learning. Our gymnastics area is 42 x 28 with a variety of equipment and safety mats. It is also designed for parents to watch their kids learn their skills. We have a beautiful sitting/waiting area and our staff has their own lounge.

Our Instructors

Our instructors bring with them qualifications of an international level. Their experience includes roles at the prestigious Cirque Du Soleil, competing in the Summer Olympics, running dance schools, performing at dance extravaganzas, and hosting cabarets. Combined, they are able to provide classes for gymnastics, ballet, aerial hoop, tap dance, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Meet Our Team

At GF Performing Arts School, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our dedicated team behind us. Our committed staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have the most positive experience yet. Highly involved and dedicated, our team does its best to maintain all aspects of our School – Get to know our team!

Learn About Our Classes

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, dedication… Read more

Ballet

Unlike youth sports that focus on running around and learning physical skills only, ballet also teaches smooth coordination, micro-abilities… Read More

Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical… Read more

Jazz

This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music… Read more

Tap

Tap is an exciting dance form that makes you the musician and the dancer. It explores the use of smaller muscles of the feet and body… Read more

Hip Hop

Hip-hop dance is a style of street dance that evolved from hip-hop culture. It borrows elements from a number of different styles… Read more

Aerial Hoop

The aerial hoop is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics… Read more

Acro Dance

Acro dance is a style that combines the techniques of classical dance with acrobatic movements. This form of dance is very athletic… Read more

Events

We are passionate about bringing our students to perform out in our community and also about providing opportunities for them to… Read more

Jazz Dance Theatre

Theatre jazz, or theatre dance, is a style of dance which includes traditional jazz dance technique with the addition of storytelling through … Read more

Preschool Performing Arts Program

This Performing Arts program is for preschoolers 3-5 yrs, It’s a 2 hours twice a week program that integrates the performing arts… Read more

Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)

This class is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students’ technique by…. Read more

Learn About Our Classes

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, dedication… Read more

Ballet

Unlike youth sports that focus on running around and learning physical skills only, ballet also teaches smooth coordination, micro-abilities… Read More

Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical… Read more

Jazz

This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music… Read more

Tap

Tap is an exciting dance form that makes you the musician and the dancer. It explores the use of smaller muscles of the feet and body… Read more

Hip Hop

Hip-hop dance is a style of street dance that evolved from hip-hop culture. It borrows elements from a number of different styles… Read more

Aerial Hoop

The aerial hoop is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics… Read more

Acro Dance

Acro dance is a style that combines the techniques of classical dance with acrobatic movements. This form of dance is very athletic… Read more

Events

We are passionate about bringing our students to perform out in our community and also about providing opportunities for them to… Read more

Jazz Dance Theatre

Theatre jazz, or theatre dance, is a style of dance that includes traditional jazz dance techniques with the addition of storytelling through … Read more

Preschool Performing Arts Program

This Performing Arts program is for preschoolers 3-5 yrs, It’s a 2 hours twice a week program that integrates the performing arts… Read more

Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)

This class is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students’ technique by… Read more

Our Base Prices

Gymnastics

Per month base price + GST

1 hour per week = $120 monthly

2 hours per week = $240 monthly

All Other Classes

Per month base price + GST

1 hour per week = $65 monthly

Sibling discount available

Pricing and Discounts Explained

Hours are weekly, payment is monthly!
  • Standard Hourly/Single Class Rates:
  • 1 hour & 45 min = $65.00
  • 2 hours = $130.00
  • 3 hours = $195.00
  • 4 hours = $260.00
  • 5 hours = $325.00
  • 6 or more = $375.00
  • Siblings Discounts – Applied to the above rates
  • 2 students = $5 off per month
  • 3 students = $10 off per month
  • 4 students = $15 off per month
  • 5+ students = $20.00 off per month
  • Performing Arts Program for Preschoolers:
  • $150 per month
  • Registration Fees:
  • $30 per student
  • $25 per additional student in the same family
  • *Contact us if you have any questions!

Contact

If you have any questions feel free to stop by, email us, or give us a call during business hours. We look forward to speaking with you!

778-632-5455

gfperformingarts22@gmail.com

Monday-Thursday: 3PM–8PM, Friday: 9AM-2PM

222 72th Ave. Grand Forks BC, Canada V0H1H0

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