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.
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 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!
Vanessa Reyes is originally from Puerto Rico, she received her early ballet training from “Julian E Blanco Classic Ballet’s school”. Mrs. Reyes graduated from the University of …
Grant Golding is a former Canadian male artistic gymnast, representing his national and international competitions. He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics …
Loretta comes with over 45 years of teaching experience. Loretta received her teacher’s training in London, England at the College of the Royal Academy of Dance where …
Zoey Zamec, was born and raised in Christina Lake. She started dancing at 5 years old with Irish dance. Since then, she fell in love with dance and continued her studies …
Kristy Zamec is from Hinton, Alberta. She’s been in Christina Lake for over 15 years. Kristy danced different styles of dance throughout her entire childhood and her …
With over 10 years of marketing experience in her arsenal, Tiffany brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a love for the community. She captures all of our…
Sarah Leslie has spent her life in the performing arts. She started dancing ballet at the young age of 4 in Ontario, Canada. During her teenage years, she moved to …
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
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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
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- 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
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- Performing Arts Program for Preschoolers:
- $150 per month
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- Registration Fees:
- $30 per student
- $25 per additional student in the same family
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- *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!
