Jillian Peever & The SPACE Upstairs
 

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, or attend a performance, or volunteer with us and make dance a bigger part of your life!

Artists & Communities coming together to move & make together in

Creation, Education, & Events

 

Community Programs in Burk’s Falls Registration Open! Oct 30 to June 13 2024-2025

Interested in dancing with us? Fill out this form!

If financial obstacles are holding you back from registering please contact us, we are committed to continuing support accessibility in this community.

Dance is an excellent activity for supporting mental and physical health at any age!

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!

Community Class Schedule 2024/25

Jan 8 to June 13

Register anytime! Minimum registration 8 weeks. Financial assistance available please inquire. Classes may not run if registration is below 4 students. 

8 weeks=$160 ($20 per class) Want MORE DANCE!? Have more kids? Register for 3 or more classes/ week and save 25%

* start times may shift slightly depending on numbers

Weekly Wednesdays and Saturdays

Wednesday

3:45-4:30pm Dance Basics 5-8 years old *Must have turned 5 by your first class

4:30-5:15pm Pre-School Dance Basics 3-6 year olds Maximum 8 students *must have turned 3 by your first class

5:15-6:15pm NEW Technique + Routines  *Interview required, Ballet focus Sept-Dec, Jazz/Contemporary dances focus Jan-May

6:30-7:30 Adult All Levels Dance 

Saturday

9:00-10:15am Adult Advanced Movers* 

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. Mature adolescents are also welcome. This is a technical class as well as creative, some days we may sweat, some days we may hone in on stillness and breathe. 


Yearly Events Require volunteer support to run! 

Halloween Spooktacular Santa Claus Parade Flash Mob, Spring Showcase. Should we do more? Reach out if interested! 

Monthly Events

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! 

Look for other dance-related activities on our Facebook page

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.