Let's Dance! Discover Dance Classes at SMASH
At SMASH, dance is part of everything we do. It's in every rehearsal, every showcase and every big ensemble number that makes an audience cheer. Our dance classes in South Surrey give young dancers ages 6 and up a dedicated place to build real technique, without the pressure of competition.
Why dance training matters for performers
Strong dancers make confident performers. Weekly technique classes help students build:
- Coordination and strength, so choreography feels natural instead of stressful
- Musicality, hearing the rhythm and phrasing in a song and moving with it
- Confidence, standing tall and taking up space on stage
- Stage presence, learning how to perform a step, not just do it
Those skills carry straight into musical theatre. A performer who trains in jazz or tap picks up show choreography faster and has more energy left to focus on character and story.
Our dance classes
Lyrical/Jazz (ages 12+)
Intermediate Lyrical/Jazz runs Mondays 6:00 to 7:00 pm, September to May, $85 per month + tax. Classical jazz precision meets expressive lyrical storytelling. Students work on core stability, leaps, turns, isolations, flexibility and choreography. This class is for returning students and dancers with prior experience.
Jazz (Musical Theatre) (ages 6+)
New in January: Broadway-style jazz technique and choreography for beginners. Ages 6 to 9 on Wednesdays 4:45 to 5:45 pm, ages 10 to 14 on Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and ages 10+ on Mondays 6:00 to 7:00 pm (in our second studio, alongside Intermediate Lyrical/Jazz), January to May, $85 per month + tax.
Tap (ages 9+)
Tap turns your feet into percussion instruments. Beginner Tap (ages 9+, no tap experience needed) runs Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and Intermediate Tap (ages 12+, some tap experience recommended) runs Mondays 7:00 to 8:00 pm, both September to May, $85 per month + tax.
Hip Hop (ages 6+)
Hip Hop (beginner level) runs Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for ages 9+, and from January there is a class for ages 6 to 9, Thursdays 4:45 to 5:45 pm. $85 per month + tax. No dance experience needed. Read more about Hip Hop at SMASH.
Dance without the pressure
SMASH Dance is non-competitive. There are no expensive costume fees and no stressful competition season. Our focus is skill-building, fitness and the joy of moving to music in a welcoming, inclusive space. Our dance classes are taught by Cassandra Reader-Romo (Coco to her students) and Cora Miller, who bring years of jazz, lyrical, hip hop and ballet experience and a warm, supportive approach to every class.
Families join us at #5 3033 King George Blvd from across South Surrey, White Rock, Cloverdale and Delta.
Dance class FAQs
What ages are SMASH dance classes for?
SMASH Dance is for ages 6 and up. Jazz (Musical Theatre) and Hip Hop have beginner classes from age 6, Beginner Tap starts at 9, and Intermediate Lyrical/Jazz and Intermediate Tap are for ages 12 and up.
Are SMASH dance classes competitive?
No. Our dance classes are non-competitive, with no costume fees and no competition season. The focus is technique, confidence and fun.
Does my child need dance experience?
Not for the beginner classes: Jazz (Musical Theatre), Hip Hop and Beginner Tap. Intermediate Lyrical/Jazz is for returning students or dancers with prior experience, and some tap experience is recommended for Intermediate Tap.
Where are dance classes held?
At SMASH Performing Arts Studio, #5 3033 King George Blvd in South Surrey, close to White Rock.