Common Ground Dance Academy
Dance classes and day camps · Riverside South and Findlay Creek
About the place
The studio follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for ballet, and tap classes include the ADAPT syllabus. 1 Young children learn ballet-based basics, and instructors mix creative movement and dance technique to build coordination and musical expression. 5 Instructors invite dancers to the competitive team based on commitment, attitude, dedication, technique and ability seen in the studio. 8 9 Parents can watch classes from a viewing area in Studios 1 and 3, at the teacher's discretion. 10
Key facts
| Ages | 2+ years 22 |
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| Camp dates | – · over 30 |
| Opening hours (Google) | Monday–Friday 4:30–9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 14 |
| Location | 105 Shuttleworth Dr., Ottawa, ON K1T 0W7 13 |
| Parent can leave | the group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 24 29 |
The place publishes neither its fees nor its trial class details.
Little Dancers 21
| Ages | 2–5 years 22 |
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Hip hop 23
Summer Camps Little Dancers & Junior Dancers 24
| Ages | 4–10 years 24 |
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| Camp dates | – · over 25 – · over 26 – · over 27 – · over 28 |
| Parent can leave | the group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 24 |
Summer Camp Dancers with experience 29
| Ages | 5+ years 29 |
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| Camp dates | – · over 30 |
| Parent can leave | the group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 29 |
Locations and hours
Common Ground Dance Academy
105 Shuttleworth Dr., Ottawa, ON K1T 0W7 13
| Monday–Friday | 4:30–9 p.m. |
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| Saturday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Riverside South and Findlay Creek
Where these facts come from
- www.commongrounddance.ca/youth · published by the place
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We use the Royal Academy of Dance and Adapt curriculums for the highest level of
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We follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus – an established ballet program with
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the shoes. Tap classes will include the ADAPT syllabus to teach the dancers terminology, technique
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Our classes integrate the ADAPT syllabus – an internationally-recognized dance education program to guide dancers
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At this age, children learn the basics of dance through ballet-based foundational techniques.
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Instructors use a mixture of creative movement and dance technique to help the children develop
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both coordination and musical expression.
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The CGDA instructors will invite members to the competitive team for solos, duets, trios, small
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groups and/or large groups based on commitment, attitude, dedication, technique and ability seen in-studio.
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Yes, we have windows and a viewing area in Studios 1 & 3 for parents
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and family members to enjoy watching dance classes at the teachers discression.
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We ask you to remain in this area so that dancers can remain focused during
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LITTLE DANCERS
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Our Little Dancers program is perfect for young children ages 2-5 interested in starting their
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Have a funky kid who loves hip hop music? They’d be great for this class.
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- www.google.com/maps · Google listing
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105 Shuttleworth Dr., Ottawa, ON K1T 0W7
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Tuesday 4:30–9 p.m.
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Wednesday 4:30–9 p.m.
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Thursday 4:30–9 p.m.
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Friday 4:30–9 p.m.
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Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Monday 4:30–9 p.m.
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- www.commongrounddance.ca/camps · published by the place
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Little Dancers (ages 4-6) & Junior Dancers (ages 7-10)
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Week 1: July 6-10, 2026
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Week 2: July 13-17, 2026
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Week 3: July 20-24, 2026
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Week 4: July 27-31, 2026
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Dancers with experience (ages 5+)
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Week 1: August 10-14, 2026
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