Growth

Growth has been important on so many levels including...

• Not only seeing our dancers grow as athletes and artists but also as individuals. We strive to provide an inclusive learning environment that fosters each individual uniquely as we believe in setting themselves up for future success!
• As well, our staff and team are constantly striving to grow through their knowledge and experiences as we believe strongly in always bettering ourselves for the benefit of our dancers!

Growing through challenges however, has become something we value as an organization and as influencers on our youth. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth and these times are no different. We have taken the challenges of COVID-19 as an opportunity to create new ways of connection, and to better our procedures. Never again will we take for granted a hug from a student, the ability to see dancers implement corrections in person, or the magic of everyday achievements we witness in the studio.

Positivity

...”the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.” Well isn’t that sometimes easier said than done???

Regardless, Positivity is one of our Core Values. No matter the challenges we face as a studio or as dancers, we strive to remain open minded, ready for a challenge, and to meet each challenge with love.

Positivity is rooted in the way we treat our dancers, in our outlook on possibility, and on our ability to grow. We couldn’t be more proud of the resilience and positivity our team displayed throughout the uncertainty pandemic. Through disappointment we found gratitude, through losses we found opportunities, and through everything we continued to push to bring a positive energy and attitude to everything we do.

Kindness

It may seem ordinary to include “Kindness” as a Core Value, but to us, it’s non-negotiable.

From everyday interactions, to challenges we face internally or at events, we have a zero tolerance with unkindness. This however doesn’t stem from the unkindness we’ve received in the past, but rather from the kindness our dancers, team, and staff have grown to be known for. It is one of the things we are most proud of and now hold tight to its value and importance.

Through the difficult times, we want to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our dancers and families. Throughout the pandemic, you have shown nothing but kindness, respect, and support and we are forever grateful. It pushed us to be the best we can be for your dancers this upcoming season and are humbled by the kindness that exists in our community. 💜

“Be kind to one another" - Ellen

Equality

Equality has becomes a multi-level focus at Springbank Dancers starting with our staff and leaders. We not only strive to produce an equal level of importance for each of our staff members, but also to ensure that Equality is a shared value of theirs.

We believe every student deserves an equal opportunity to learn which is why our educators push to vary their teaching styles and offerings, accommodating all different types of learners.

Furthermore, we work to maintain an “equal treatment of others” environment. Down to our youngest student, our team is accepting of everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, personality, or background. Our teachers take their role of influence in these areas seriously and hope that all dancers who walk through our doors feel accepted, included, embraced and welcome!

FUN, always.

What more can we say?? If you are not loving what you are doing and if your passion is not being fueled, what's the point??

Providing quality instruction and the opportunity to grow are things you should find at all dance studios but ensuring our dancers always have fun is one of our top 5. We also believe our other four Core Values contribute to creating an environment that promotes fun, which is why each of these are so essential.

Our outlook on being a community dance studio is to provide an experience that is about "so much more than dance." When you are having fun you are building confidence, meeting new friends, pushing your own limits, challenging your creativity, overcoming challenges and discomforts, and so much ... MORE.

"Creativity is intelligence having fun" - Albert Einstein