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Here's what makes Conservatory of Dance and Music stand out
Our warm, friendly atmosphere proudly make us unique and special. We offer dance & music group and private classes, summer, March Break & PA Day, camps and intensives. your child's development. For 35 years we have been inspiring our students to nurture their passion for creativity through the performing arts. Now offering guitar, ukulele, piano, violin, voice and drums.

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Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Conservatory of Dance and Music currently has 0 program available; 42 TBD.

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Dance Party Camp (Half Day 1pm-4pm) July 11th-15th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Disney Princess Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 1pm-4pm) July 18th-22nd

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Disney Princess Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am-12pm) July 18th-22nd

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Disney Princess Dance Camp 6-12yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 18th-22nd

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$325

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Big Kids Acro Dance Summer Experience

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 5 - 7

Acro Dance

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Big Kidz Hip Hop

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 5 - 7

Hip Hop

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Junior Ballet Summer Experience

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 8 - 10

Ballet

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Junior Hip Hop Summer Experience

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 8 - 10

Hip Hop

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Junior Jazz & Acro Summer Experience

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 8 - 10

Acro Dance, Jazz

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Junior Jazz Summer Experience

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 8 - 10

Jazz

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Kinder Hip Hop

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Hip Hop

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Teen Ballet

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17

Ballet

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

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Teen Contemporary

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17

Dance (multi)

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

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Teen Hip Hop

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17

Hip Hop

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

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Teen Jazz

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 11 - 17

Jazz

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Tiny Tots Creative Dance & Music

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 2 - 3

Dance (multi)

$105

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Circus Acro Camp (Full Day 9am-4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Acro Dance

$325

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Circus Acro Camp (Half Day 1pm-4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Acro Dance

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Circus Acro Camp (Half Day 9am-12pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Acro Dance

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

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Dr. Seuss Musical Theatre Dance Camp (Full day 9am- 4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Musical Theatre, Dance (multi)

$325

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Dr. Seuss Musical Theatre Dance Camp (Half day 1pm- 4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Musical Theatre, Dance (multi)

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Dr. Seuss Musical Theatre Dance Camp (Half day 9am- 12pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Musical Theatre, Dance (multi)

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Minions Street Dance Camp (Full Day 9am-4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Hip Hop

$325

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Minions Street Dance Camp (Half Day 1pm-4pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Hip Hop

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Minions Street Dance Camp (Half Day 9am-12pm)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Hip Hop

$185

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Little Ninjas 3-5yrs (Half day 9am-12pm) July 3rd-7th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Little Ninjas Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 3rd - 7th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Dance Party Camp 3-5yrs (Half Day 9am-12pm) July 10th-14th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Dance Party Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 10th - 14th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Madagascar Animal Acro Dance Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 24th - 28th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Princess & Fairy Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am-12pm) July 17th-21st

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Princess & Fairy Dance Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 17th - 21st

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Madagascar Animal Acro Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am-12pm) July 24th-28th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Matilda the Musical! Musical Theatre Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) July 31st - Aug 4th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Matilda the Musical! Musical Theatre Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am- 12pm) July 31st- Aug 4th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

K POP Street Dance Camp 6-10yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) Aug 14th-18th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Paw Patrol Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am- 12pm) Aug 14th-18th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Fairytale Dance Camp 3-5yrs (Half day 9am- 12pm) Aug 21st-25th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi)

$190

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Lyrical & Contemporary Dance Camp 6-12yrs (Full day 9am-4pm) Aug 21st-25th

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 12

Dance (multi)

$385 to $425

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Kinder Combo Program (ballet, jazz, acro combo)

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 3 - 5

Dance (multi), Ballet

$200

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet - 5-6yrs

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 5 - 6

Ballet

$200

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Primary Jazz & Acro - 5-7yrs

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 5 - 7

Acro Dance, Jazz

$120

Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5915 Leslie Street

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Credit card payment

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Discounts

Discount for 2nd child	5%
Discount for 3rd child	5%

Reviews & Insider Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Conservatory of Dance and Music

What sets the Conservatory of Dance and Music (CDM) apart from other dance schools is the level of experience behind the owner and all of the teachers. Instructors challenge kids while also being fun and supportive and great role models. Many have been around for a long time, and have dedicated their lives to teaching dance, a testament to what this dance school brings to its community. The goal at CDM is to give kids the dance skills they need to move into a career as artists and entertainers. With both recreational and competitive programs, anyone can dance at CDM. Friendships are easily made at CDM, as like-minded peers encourage and help each other grow. The facility is fairly large, with three dance studios, and beautiful sprung dance floors for safety and aesthetics. Parents are able to watch in real-time in the comfy lounge, rather than be curtained off from the action.

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Mike White, Parent

I cannot recommend CDM more highly
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Not only a school but a home
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Akiko Hosokawa, Parent

Great teachers! Great experience!
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Mike White, Parent

I cannot recommend CDM more highly

We have been incredibly happy with our experience at CDM. The teachers are dedicated, and have gotten my child interested in dance, and committed to practicing. Not only that, but their response to Covid-19 was fast and m... Show More

Tanya Salituro, Parent

Not only a school but a home

CDM has been not only a school but a home where wonderful teacher-role models helped shape our daughter into an honour roll scholar and confident leader over 13 years; the close friendships made also became an extension of... Show More

Akiko Hosokawa, Parent

Great teachers! Great experience!

Great teachers! Great experience! We have been with CDM for many years & the community is very warm & welcoming

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Meet the Staff

Director's Message

Cheryl Quiacos Upper, B.A, A.R.A.D., RAD RTS, AAC, PAA

is an innovative choreographer, passionate dance teacher and the owner of CDM Dance & Music in Toronto (Conservatory of Dance & Music). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and French from the University of Toronto. With 20 years of teaching experience, Cheryl holds registered teacher and associate status of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and has performed the Solo Seal Award exam. Mentored by RAD Dual Examiner, Cynthia Fisher, Cheryl has a keen eye for technical detail and a soft spot for the gift of performance in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and acro. Cheryl was a national-level gymnast herself with NCCP coaching accreditation. Cheryl is a graduate of The Ailey School™ in New York City where she trained intensively in Horton, Graham and Dunham Contemporary Techniques, jazz and ballet. She has worked with world-renowned choreographers such as Talley Beatty, Elisa Monte and Judith Marcuse and has performed at Harlem's famous Apollo Theatre. Cheryl danced professionally touring throughout the Netherlands and Belgium with Koninklijk Theatre Carré show Marco Tempest Magic for the Next Millennium. Mrs. Upper has been recognized and awarded for her innovative choreography by nationally recognized adjudication affiliations and she is a proud member of the PAA (Professional Adjudication Association).

Cheryl's passion for the arts extends into the film industry. She has been an established stunt performer within Toronto's film and television industry since 1999. She was a stunt double and assistant choreographer on feature film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World starring Michael Cera and was the movement coordinator on Vincenzo Natale's Splice starring Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley. Cheryl was the lead stunt double for actors Tia Carrere in Relic Hunter and Vivica A. Fox in Missing. Other Television and film credits include: The Love Guru, The Day After Tomorrow, and Resident Evil Apocalypse, Total Recall with Colin Farrell, Repomen and Repo! The Genetic Opera with Paris Hilton and Natali Reznik (SYTYCD Canada).

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Location & Operations

Address

5915 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 1J8, Canada

Accommodations

Are meals provided? Yes.

Is Conservatory of Dance and Music technology free? Electronic devices are not permitted in the dance studios by campers. Appropriate group screen time is permitted on lunch breaks and during after-care hours.

Rentals & Services

Available for private rentals: Yes
CDM Dance is a facility of 4200 sqft with three dance studios all equipped with sprung dance floors. Studio A measures 1140 sq. ft. of unvarnished parquet wood flooring, full length mirrors on one side and fixed ballet barres on the other. This studio is equipped with a wall separator and can be divided into two studios A & C. Studio B measures 700 sq. ft. and is equipped with Marley flooring. Studio D is our newest renovated studio with a full glass wall and viewing window. The female changing room is equipped with a shower and lockers. There is also a family dressing room. Our kitchen is equipped with a microwave and kettle for CDM student use. Our TV/video lounge area with two sofas allows students and parents to relax in comfort with wifi access. Contact us for more information and pricing.
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"We just completed our second dance season at CDM. My daughter is looking forward to her second summer of attending dance camp and also continuing lessons throughout the summer.

CDM has been instrumental in her (and our family’s) life throughout the pandemic. Showing up to class each week has given her something to look forward to and work towards.

At CDM she has learned so much more than dance skills. Athleticism, dedication, hard work, commitment, perseverance, and confidence. She felt prepared for the recital and had no fear going on stage despite only being able to run the routine a few times in person. She was so proud of herself after the recital that the next day she performed her dance on Zoom for her classmates at school.

Our daughter plans to continue her dance career with CDM for many years to come."

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"This is the second year My daughter takes Ballet class in CDM. She’s having wonderful time while dancing with all those same age girls. CDM has many professional dance teachers. They pass their skills along with their different styles and same passions to our little dancers. Every Tuesday while I’m waiting in the CDM hall way, having different age dancers walking by, I can feel the happiness of dancing. I also like the CDM summer camp. It gives a great opportunity to have fun and try different dances." Grace Yang

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"My daughters (3 and 5) really enjoy their creative movement and ballet classes. The March Break camp was especially fun! The teachers are very warm, personable, and amazing at what they do. The technique taught here to the older grades looks first rate." Barbara Pal
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