School of Dance

• • Dena Wosk School of Dance Year End Show
    June 14th @ 1pm NRT – get tickets

• • Dena Wosk School of Music Year End Show
    June 18th @ 7pm Wosk Auditorium – by donation

• • 2026-2027 Registration opens June 14
    -Requests for Private Music and Dance Classes beginning June 14th
    -First round of Subsidy Applications open June 14th, close July 31st
  • Private class confirmations will be announced in early September

• • Auditions for advanced dance classes
    Tuesday June 16th
    4pm – Jazz 2 Advanced Ages 9-12
    5pm – Israeli Dance Ages 10+
    6pm – Jazz 3/4, 4/5. & Company Ages 12-18

• Be on the lookout for: New Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts Swag and Merch

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2026-2027 Digital Program – click to view

FULL-YEAR CLASSES
Week of: September 14, 2026 – June 17, 2027

FALL TERM
Week of September 14 – December 17, 2026
No classes:
Monday, September 21 Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 12 Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 11 Remembrance Day

WINTER BREAK
December 18 to January 4 – No Classes

WINTER/SPRING TERM
Week of January 5 – June 17, 2027
No classes:
Monday, February 15 Family Day
(Please Note: March 15-19 – all classes running as scheduled)
March 22-25 Spring Break (VSB/JCC)
Friday, March 26 Good Friday
Monday, March 29 Easter Monday
April 21- 29 Passover Break
Monday, May 24 Victoria Day
Thursday, June 10 Erev Shavuot
Friday / Saturday, June 11/12 Shavuot

DRESS REHEARSALS
June 8-9, 2027
YEAR-END SHOW
June 13, 2027

ISRAELI DANCE DRESS REHEARSAL
May 28, 2027
B’YACHAD SHOW
May 30, 2027

Tuition & Fees

TUITION
Most courses are full year, September 2026– June 2027.
Rehearsal and show are part of the number of classes.
45 minutes class M: $595 R: $740
60 minutes class M: $680 R: $825
75 minutes class M: $795 R: $995
90 minutes class M: $920 R: $1150
105 minute class M: $1040 R: $1300

COSTUME FEES
Students in Full-year and Session B classes.
(charged at the time of registration):
Regular class: $125
Advanced class: $190 (2 costumes)
Company: $229 (3 costumes)

PERFORMANCE and VIDEO FEES
$65 (incl. 2 tickets and a digital download of the Year-End Shows / family). Payment is due upon registration.
Competition Fees: $125/solo; $165/duo; $105/trio

Payment of fees

Fees are payable in full at the time of registration, or payment plans must be in place. Spaces will not be held without a deposit.
Full-year session payments may be divided in 3-6 installments, through credit or debit card payment plan.

School Policies

COMMITMENT
Most of our courses require a full-year commitment, as the program is progressive.

ATTENDANCE
With exceptions for medical reasons, students who miss more than 2 classes in session A or B, or more than 4 classes in full-year session will be withdrawn from the course. No refund will be issued.

BEHAVIOUR CONSIDERATIONS
Students are expected to treat their peers with respect, to be on time and to wear appropriate clothing. Disruptive behaviour will result in dismissal without refund.

WITHDRAWALS AND CANCELLATIONS
Withdrawal for a refund: up to 4 business days before the program starts. 10% administrative charge will apply (min. $10).
Withdrawal from a course within 3 business days of start but no later than the second class: a 20% administrative fee (min. $20) will apply. A credit to the JCC will be offered, but NO REFUNDS.
No refunds, credits, or make-up classes after the second class or for missed sessions, except for full withdrawal with medical note. $12 charge will apply. Transfers are subject to space availability and instructor’s approval. $10 charge will apply.
Lessons cancelled by the instructor will be made up.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Paul and Marilyn Bild Endowment Fund and the Yosef Wosk Family Foundation Lyn Fox Jazz Dance and Music Award.
Subsidies available for:

• Dance Classes
• Israeli Dance Classes
• Music Lessons

Subsidy Application

Faculty

JANA BERENGEL
Jazz

Jana has enjoyed a career in film, TV and stage. She has danced alongside Michael Buble, Carmen Electra and taught Amanda Seyfried her dance moves for the feature film “Red Riding Hood”. She has danced in TV commercials for Microsoft, Telus Mobility, Energizer as well as on TV shows “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”,  “Psych” and MOW, “The Good Bye Girl”.  Jana has also performed for Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Tokyo Disneyland. She has toured with the Canadian Concert Military Show Tour throughout Canada, Israel, Dubai, Egypt and Afghanistan. Jana loves teaching and looks forward to another great year.

ERICA SNODGRASS
Jazz

Erica began dancing at age three and trained in multiple styles throughout her school years, later Co-Directing the UVic Dance Company. After completing a BA in Child and Youth Care, she returned to Vancouver and continued training with local crews, including SVS and Full Force, and performed with the BC Lions’ Felions Dance Team. She holds Yoga Teacher Training (200HR), Personal Training, and Group Fitness certifications. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has taught at studios, schools, and camps, developed programs supporting dancers with disabilities, adjudicated competitions, and performed in film and music projects. Erica teaches with encouragement, inclusivity, and care.

ISABAE ALSTON
Ballet, Contemporary

Isabae’s passion for dance was influenced by her mother, a professional dancer herself. With training that includes ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical and jazz, Isabae has developed a diverse skill set, as well as being a trained vocalist and actor. She proudly represented Team Canada and has been recognized as a top ten soloist at numerous conventions and competitions. After completing pre-professional programs, Isabae has been actively working in the Vancouver area.

CHAN SMOOK
Hip Hop, Jazz

Chan Smook has been a lover of dance since they started at the age of 5. Growing up in Alberta, Chan trained in every discipline offered at their studio  and  won a variety of scholarships in NYC and Vancouver, where they trained with several intensive companies. Chan has also had the opportunity to work within the TV and film industry and on music videos. Chan is a teacher of infectious energy and passion in sharing their love for dance with students. They are beyond excited to be joining the DWSPA faculty!

ASHLEY SANKARAN-WEE
Ballet

Ashley Sankaran-Wee is in her fourth-year at Simon Fraser University completing a double degree in Dance and Communication. She grew up dancing ballet, jazz, and contemporary at the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts and is excited to be back as a teacher. The JCC is where Ashley fell in love with dance, and she is looking forward to now fostering students passion for movement!

JORDAN SANDE
Acro

Originally from Lethbridge, AB, Jordan Sande trained as a competitive dancer in styles such as acro, tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop . She furthered her dance career by moving to Vancouver to train in the Intensive Training Program at Harbour Dance Centre. With her strong love for the art of dance, Jordan is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and passion with each and every student!

GALI GOLDMAN
Jazz, Hip Hop

Gali has been dancing since the age of 4 and has trained at the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts. She started with Hip Hop and soon expanded to other styles such as Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, and Contemporary. She has recently completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from UBC and is passionate about sharing the joy of dance with young students who are discovering its beauty.

HADAS KLINGER
Israeli Dance

Hadas has always had a passion for dance and has trained in jazz, ballet, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, and tap in the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts. Coming full circle, she now teaches Israeli dance and facilitates the program as the Israeli Dance Artistic Coordinator. Entering her fifth year in the role, Hadas is excited to continue sharing the joy of Israeli dance with her students.