Jillian Peever &
Sharing the Performing Arts and Culture with Everyone
The SPACE Upstairs is a not-for-profit organization based in Burk’s Falls Ontario with a volunteer board who are dedicated to bringing more opportunities to dance and to watch dance happen in rural Ontario. We do this through education, outreach, collaboration, creative projects, and events.
Sign up for community dance classes, Conscious Dance sessions, attend a performance, or volunteer with us and make dance a bigger part of your life!
Community Class Schedule 2024/25
Jan 8 to June 13
Weekly Wednesdays and Saturdays (SEE MORE + REGISTER HERE)
Wednesdays
4:00-4:30pm Pre-school Dance Basics 3-6 years olds. Maximum 5 students *Must have turned 3 by your first class
4:30-5:15pm Junior Dance Basics 4-7 year olds. Maximum 8 students *Must have turned 4 by your first class
5:15-6:15pm Technique + Routines *Interview required, Ballet focus Sept-Dec, Jazz/Contemporary dances focus Jan-May
6:30-7:30 Adult All Levels Dance
Saturdays
9:00-10:15am Advanced Movers*/Private lessons available
10:30-11:15am Pre-school Dance Basics 3-6 year olds Maximum 8 students *must have turned 3 by your first class
11:15am-12pm All Abilities Dance, All Ages With an emphasis on creating a welcoming space to those with diverse needs. (Parents/assistants encouraged to join in the dance, no extra cost)
*”Advanced movers” means you already have a good understanding of body mechanics from some movement practice such as yoga, Pilates, personal training, martial arts, or other movement practice. These classes will spend less time on the basics of good mechanics. This is a technical class as well as creative, some days we may sweat, some days we may hone in on stillness and breathe.
REGISTER FOR WEEKLY CLASSES HERE
Monthly Events
Conscious Dance (4th Saturday of every month): Join us every month for Conscious Dance—an open, intuitive movement practice with no choreography, no mirrors, and no judgment—just music, breath, and the freedom to move. Learn more here.
Bring-your-family-to-class days happen once a month for ALL YOUTH CLASSES: Parents/guardians/siblings will be encouraged to participate in certain physical challenges including stretching, balancing, coordination challenges, and even play-acting! Wear comfortable clothing and have some fun with us!
Yearly Events (Require volunteer support to run!)
Past and current examples include: Halloween Spooktacular, Santa Claus Parade Flash Mob, Spring Showcase. Should we do more? Want to volunteer? Reach out if interested to thespaceupstairs.nearnorth@gmail.com!
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR MORE
Look for other dance-related activities and inspiration on our Facebook page or on our Instagram.
Artists & Communities coming together to move & make together in
Creation, Education, & Events
See this 705 Blackfly video of our recent SPRING SHOWCASE 2024, featuring special guests Christine Charette, James Gray, Anne-Marie Hood, Hannah Shira Naiman, Gina Horswood, and Jillian Peever!
We dance at 39 Copeland St. Burk’s Falls…
…which is also home to the Young At Heart Seniors Centre, which is upstairs of the local library. The space is available to rent for events. Reach out if you’d like to be connected to the rentals manager. And stay tuned for more locations to join our dance classes around Almaguin, coming soon!