Local Studio Dancing For New Building Despite Pandemic

After a few years of designing, Premiere Studio of Dance will renovate their current facility into a two-storey building.

The upgrades are projected to be done in a year with 20,000 square feet. The studio will be on the second level with prospective tenants on the lower floor. The current facility has 7,000 square feet.

A graphic design of the projected new studio upon its completion with 10,000 square feet. Photo Courtesy of Robyn Carter

A graphic design of the projected new studio upon its completion with 10,000 square feet. Photo Courtesy of Robyn Carter

Robyn Carter, owner says she wants the timing right to minimize the pandemic’s impact during construction.

“We kind of want to get through COVID bump and then move forward,” she said. “We’re really excited for what the future holds for us.”

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

The new facility will feature a larger space, more windows for natural light and sprung flooring to ease the dancers’ joint pressure. The current building has wood floors in all three studios.

The studio offers classes in-person and online for competitive and recreational. Jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary are some of the many different dance styles that the studio has to offer. All ages and skill levels are welcomed to register for classes.

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

“Premiere Dance On Demand” is offered as online classes from uploaded videos and live stream lessons for both recreational and competitive.

“A good thing about the online dance is its dance for introverts (too),” Carter chuckled. “You can turn off your camera and take the class in the privacy in your own home.”

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

Carter has danced since she was ten. She grew up dancing competitively in Oshawa and taught dance in her early teens.

The owner is a certified instructor through the British Association of Teachers of Dance — including all of her instructors — and offers that program at the studio.

Premiere Studio of Dance is located at 1046 Peterborough County Road 19, just northwest of Portage Place.

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