Educating Dancers Since 1979

At Joy’s Dance Factory, we’re more than just a dance school — we’re a vibrant, supportive community where students of all ages grow, express themselves, and shine. Our passionate instructors are here to inspire, nurture, and guide every dancer throughout their journey — from their first steps to confident performers.

about

Joy’s Dance Factory is a highly regarded and long-standing dance studio, proudly serving the Lethbridge community for over 46 years.

Our 9,000-square-foot facility features three large studios equipped with sprung floors and wall-to-wall mirrors, two dedicated costume rooms, spacious change rooms, and a welcoming reception area.

We offer a wide range of programs for all ages and experience levels, with instruction in a variety of dance styles. Our pricing is designed to be accessible and inclusive, so that everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of dance.

featured dance classes

From tiny toes to seasoned performers, there’s a class for everyone at Joy’s Dance Factory!

Parent & Tot

(Ages 1-3)

Pre-school Dance

(Ages 3-4)

Combo Classes

(Ages 4-7)

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why choose us

With over 46 years of experience & expertise, Joy’s Dance Factory has built a legacy of excellence in dance education.

Our small class sizes ensure that every dancer receives individual attention—nurturing personal growth, building confidence, and helping each student thrive. Led by certified and highly qualified instructors who are passionate about teaching, we’re committed to bringing out the very best in every dancer. We’re proud to have guided hundreds of students toward successful, dance-related careers—a true reflection of our high-quality training and proven success. But we’re more than just a dance studio. We’re a vibrant, supportive community where creativity is celebrated, lifelong friendships are formed, and every dancer feels like they belong.

With you every step of the way

our schedule

We can't wait to dance with you!

registration is now open!

12 week sessions start september 14

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm	PARENT & TOT (ages 2-3) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Downstairs September 14 - December 7 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session GRADE 1/2 BALLET (2 Local Competitions) 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $39.90/month PRESCHOOL BALLET (Ages 3-4) 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Upstairs Front September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session	LITTLE BALLERINAS (Ages 3-4) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Upstairs Front September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session PRE-PRIMARY BALLET LOCAL COMP 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Upstairs Front Full Year $77/month - 2 sessions/week	COMBO 2 (Ages 5-6) 2 Routines 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Upstairs Front Full Year $38.80/month PRE-JR. JAZZ 2, LOCAL COMP. 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Upstairs Front Full Year $39/90/month PARENT & TOT (Ages 2-3) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Downstairs September 16 - December 9 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session	BALLET (Ages 4-6) 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm Upstairs Back September 17-December 10 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session COMBO 3 TAP & BALLET (Ages 6-7) 2 Routines 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Downstairs Full Year $39.90/month
5:00 pm	COMBO 1: TAP & BALLET (ages 4-6) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Downstairs September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $110.25/session	PRE-JR. TAP LOCAL COMP. 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $39.90/month	PRESCHOOL SESSION (Ages 3-4) 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Upstairs Front September 16-December 9 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session PRE-PRIMARY BALLET 2 LOCAL COMP 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Upstairs Front Full Year $77/month - 2 sessions/week	Acro (Ages 4-6) 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Upstairs Front September 17-December 10 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session
6:00 pm	HIP-HOP (AGES 6-10) 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Upstairs Front September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session	HIP-HOP BOYS (Ages 6-10) 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Upstairs Front September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session		JR. ACRO (Ages 6-8) 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $31.50/month

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm	PARENT & TOT (ages 2-3) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Downstairs September 14 - December 7 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm	GRADE 1/2 BALLET (2 Local Competitions) 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $39.90/month

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
5:00 pm	COMBO 1: TAP & BALLET (ages 4-6) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Downstairs September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $110.25/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
6:00 pm	HIP-HOP (AGES 6-10) 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Upstairs Front September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm		LITTLE BALLERINAS (Ages 3-4) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Upstairs Front September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
5:00 pm		PRE-JR. TAP LOCAL COMP. 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $39.90/month

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
6:00 pm		HIP-HOP BOYS (Ages 6-10) 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Upstairs Front September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm			PARENT & TOT (Ages 2-3) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Downstairs September 16 - December 9 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
5:00 pm			PRESCHOOL SESSION (Ages 3-4) 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Upstairs Front September 16-December 9 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
4:00 pm				BALLET (Ages 4-6) 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm Upstairs Back September 17-December 10 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
6:00 pm				JR. ACRO (Ages 6-8) 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Downstairs Full Year $31.50/month

Monday

PARENT & TOT (ages 2-3)
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Downstairs

September 14 - December 7 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session
GRADE 1/2 BALLET (2 Local Competitions)
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Downstairs

Full Year $39.90/month
PRESCHOOL BALLET (Ages 3-4)
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Upstairs Front

September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session
COMBO 1: TAP & BALLET (ages 4-6)
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Downstairs

September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $110.25/session
HIP-HOP (AGES 6-10)
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Upstairs Front

September 14-December 7 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session

Tuesday

LITTLE BALLERINAS (Ages 3-4)
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Upstairs Front

September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session
PRE-PRIMARY BALLET LOCAL COMP
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Upstairs Front

Full Year $77/month - 2 sessions/week
PRE-JR. TAP LOCAL COMP.
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Downstairs

Full Year $39.90/month
HIP-HOP BOYS (Ages 6-10)
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Upstairs Front

September 15-December 8 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session

Wednesday

COMBO 2 (Ages 5-6) 2 Routines
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Upstairs Front

Full Year $38.80/month
PRE-JR. JAZZ 2, LOCAL COMP.
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Upstairs Front

Full Year $39/90/month
PARENT & TOT (Ages 2-3)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Downstairs

September 16 - December 9 (12 Weeks) $84.00/session
PRESCHOOL SESSION (Ages 3-4)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Upstairs Front

September 16-December 9 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session
PRE-PRIMARY BALLET 2 LOCAL COMP
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Upstairs Front

Full Year $77/month - 2 sessions/week

Thursday

BALLET (Ages 4-6)
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Upstairs Back

September 17-December 10 (12 Weeks) $52.50/session
COMBO 3 TAP & BALLET (Ages 6-7) 2 Routines
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Downstairs

Full Year $39.90/month
Acro (Ages 4-6)
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

Upstairs Front

September 17-December 10 (12 Weeks) $78.75/session
JR. ACRO (Ages 6-8)
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Downstairs

Full Year $31.50/month

our facility

With three large, spacious studios, Joy’s Dance Factory offers one of the best dance facilities in Lethbridge!

All of our studios feature professional-grade sprung Marley floors, designed to reduce impact and protect dancers’ bodies—just like those used in top dance schools around the world. Our space also includes a large reception area, three washrooms, and a generous change room for our students’ comfort. The upstairs studios can transform into a black box theatre, perfect for hosting intimate performances and in-house showcases. For our Acro dancers, we’re fully equipped with floor mats and stackable mats to support safe and skillful training.

testimonials

Joy’s Dance Factory was my second home growing up—a place where I honed my skills, cultivated artistry, built lifelong friendships and developed the foundation for a professional dance career. Now, as a teacher and choreographer, I see how it inspires passion and growth in the dancers who walk through the doors. The caliber of training and dedicated staff make it the best place to learn and create. I’m forever grateful to be part of this amazing studio’s legacy!

I have danced here for my whole dance career, having it open doors to so many opportunities in my life. I have met some of my greatest friends here and friends I will continue to know for life. The teachers work hard to push us to the best of our abilities in such a caring environment, I could not ask for better.

We joined Joy’s Dance Factory two years ago and have been so thrilled with our experience! Under the well trained and encouraging staff she grew leaps and bounds in her technique and confidence! It was a healthy and fun environment for her to end her studio dance career! They also set her up and gave her the knowledge to make dance part of her long term goals! I would highly recommend JDF to anyone!