
IDA COMPETITIVE TEAM
"Metamorphosis" our IDA 2022 Team Contemporary Production
Packages for our 2025-2026 have been released and are available HERE
2025-2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
TERM 2 BEGINS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 27, 2025!
*Class days and times are subject to change, based on registration*
NOTE: Most classes have a dress code which can be found HERE
*NEW FOR 2025-2026 SEASON: All Non-Competitive Acro classes now have a set dress code!
Both 1st Term and 2nd Term are guaranteed to receive 14 weeks, including a technical rehearsal and recital in both terms, and photography day in the 2nd Term. We are running 15-17 weeks in Terms 1 & 2 (depending on which day your dancer has classes). Should there be a day of classes we have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, classes will not be made up unless we fall beneath our allotted 14 weeks/term.
Term 2 registration online for classes closes as of February 15, 2026 for competitive & non-competitive dancers. Late registration is possible by contacting the Directors.
TERM 2: Sunday, February 1 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Spring Showcase Rehearsals: Saturday, May 30, 2026 - exact rehearsal times for each class will be sent out closer to the show date.
Spring Showcase Shows: Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Who: All non-competitive & competitive dancers
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Where: Alderney Landing Theatre
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Number Of Shows: Depending on final registration numbers in the fall, we may have to hold two shows on May 31, 2026. We will likely split our classes by the day they dance on. So one show would be for Saturday dancers and the second for Thursday and Sunday dancers. Families should keep this in mind when registering more than one child for classes, in case they choose to register their children for different days. In the situation of two shows being held, competitive dancers will likely perform in both shows.
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Tickets: Each family will be auto-invoiced by IDA for two adult tickets to our Spring Show. Additional tickets will be sold by Alderney Landing on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families not requiring their auto-purchased tickets may sell them to another family as needed.
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Costumes: All Term 2 dancers will be expected to purchase a costume for their show. Costumes cost a maximum of $100/dancer/class taken. If your dancer participates in more than one class, such as Hip Hop and an Acro class, , or a Combo class with Ballet and Jazz, they have two costumes to purchase. If they take three classes, there will be three costumes and so on. We do our best to keep costume fees as low as possible. Costume invoices will be sent in early February 2026, with costume payments due by February 13, 2026. It takes months to receive costumes from costume companies, thus the early payments.
WINTER TERM 2 CLASSES BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Any questions, don't hesitate to contact the IDA Directors Dawn and Jess HERE
ABOUT US
Advance Artistry
Illusion Dance Arts is located in Dartmouth, NS. It is under the ownership and Artistic Direction of
Dawn Halpin and Jessica Lowe!
Providing ELITE technical, competitive and non-competitive dance training in:
Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical,
Modern, Ballet/Pointe, Acro,
Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Tap
Open, inclusive environment for all our students to learn, grow their love of dance and advance their artistry!
We are trained in Acrobatic Arts, ADAPT, Progressive Ballet Technique, Alixa Flexibility & CDTA!
We offer a range of classes, levels, competitive and non-competitive
options, for any type of mover.
Learn from our experienced teachers,
within beautiful facilities and engage
in a supportive dance family.
REACH OUT TO US!
575 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS
TEL: 647-525-5728
FAX: 902-404-0493





