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If you have a passion for the performing arts, then CBY is your home away from home.
As Waterdown’s number 1 performing arts academy, we work with young people to develop their talents, grow their confidence and realize their potential - all from our exciting studio facility in the very heart of Waterdown's Heritage District.
With our award winning programs, including private music instruction, group theatre performance, recreational dance and voice-over acting, every student at CBY is valued for the individualism they bring. No matter who you are, how you identify or where you’re from, CBY is a safe place.
Join us today and start your creative journey.
Mandatory n95/ kn95 masking for all individuals in the studio building at all times. We have “Surgically Clean Air” brand air purifiers in both studio rooms, capable of 6 air changes per hour. Additional medical-grade air cleaners in every auxiliary room in the studio building. We have a brand new HVAC installed during recent studio renovations. All of our instructors in-person students from 12 years and up are fully vaccinated. Our maximum class cohort size is half of our regular capacity, for reduced class sizes. There is physical distancing in the studio and additional sanitization of high-touch surfaces throughout the studio and sanitization of shared instruments between each use. Contact tracing and full support of students who must stay home and isolate via online instruction. Mandatory screening questionnaire upon entry.
In the event that Public Health or the Ontario Government determines we must move online, we are fully equipped to do so. All classes and lessons will continue via Zoom and return to in-person as soon as our PHU/Ontario Government determines it is allowed. We have 18 months of practice in delivering online lessons, so we can ensure that it will still be a productive, enriching experience.
View recent COVID-19 updates from CBY Music & Performing ArtsChoose the right programs and sessions for your child; CBY Music & Performing Arts currently has 9 programs available.
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 4 - 14 Performing Arts (multi), Musical Theatre
$250 to $500
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Coed Ages: 6 - 9 Dance (multi), Performing Arts (multi)
$70 to $75
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Performing Arts (multi), Acting (Film & TV)
$140 to $150
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Dance (multi), Performing Arts (multi)
$280 to $300
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Music (multi), Musical instrument training
$108 to $124
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Music (multi), Vocal Training / Singing
$108 to $124
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Performing Arts (multi), Acting (Film & TV)
$140 to $150
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Coed Ages: 6 - 17 Performing Arts (multi), Musical Theatre
$140 to $200
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Coed Ages: 3 - 5 Dance (multi), Performing Arts (multi)
$65 to $70
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My daughter has absolutely loved being at CBY. She looks forward to her program every week. She's always singing something from Annie around the house. I couldn't be more pleased with how much she has learned.
My daughter started in the Tot Dance program this fall and it has been a wonderful experience so far! She has learned a great deal over the past few months and looks forward to it every week. We are really grateful to be a... Read More
Really fantastic studio where my daughter takes ukulele lessons. Her instructor Calvin is patient, kind and knowing. Christian and his staff are a pleasure to deal with and have created a welcoming, creative environment fo... Read More
Christian Bell-Young, Academy Director and Co-Founder
Our Mission:
Our mission is to equip young aspiring singers, musicians, songwriters, dancers, and actors with the best resources for pursuing the performing arts. We offer diverse opportunities such as private music lessons, dance lessons, musical theatre programming, access to a recording studio, workshops with internationally-renowned artists, and agent showcases. But most of all, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive studio culture for students and parents alike.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to build a supportive community of students, parents, mentors, and professional Canadian talent who can rely on each other beyond industry-specific matters. We work hard to create an inclusive studio culture that makes all members feel valued and proud so that our studio family can grow for generations.
Our Core Values:
- Growth & Development
We have the resources and network to set students up for success within the performing arts industry, but we go even further. We work with students who are enduring some of the most impressionable and pivotal years of their lives and we are genuinely invested in their personal growth. Students can laugh, cry and most importantly, feel safe to express their true selves free of judgement. We instruct, we mentor, we guide, and we listen - as family should.
- Community
Community is absolutely everything to us. Our students and their families have formed new friendships that would not have otherwise existed. Our staff are made up of former students and talented parents. We organize local fundraisers. We brought the Waterdown community together during a global period of isolation and turmoil. Our community is one of support, friendship, and pride that’s here for the long haul.
- Pride
We’re proud of who we are and what we do. We have a diverse team of musicians, actors, and live performers whose talent is highly in-demand. We’re confident in our expertise, as we have years of experience and a fervent passion for the arts. We strive to make students and parents feel proud of their studio and pass on that CBY pride to future generations.
- Honesty & Integrity
We strongly believe in a right to privacy and freedom of choice for each student and family. We are transparent with our intentions and ensure that students are never exploited for personal gains of the studio. Communication is key.
- Inclusivity
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality education and opportunities irrespective of background. We work diligently to create a studio culture that makes all members feel valued and integral, with less of an emphasis on “star culture”.
No matter which performing arts discipline you are interested in, there is something for you at CBY Music & Performing Arts, and we can’t wait to help you realize your potential.
Explore Your Creativity. Find Your Place.
Thank you for using Our Kids.
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