Who We Are
Our Roots
Here at Coastal Arts Academy, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is creativity and imagination. We are determined to make an impact on our students & community through our love of the arts. The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion for the arts to the range of activities all under the same roof. Through all of our endeavors as an Arts academy, we hope to display top-level instruction in a fun family filled atmosphere, where all children can flourish .
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Welcome to Our Dance Family
Hi, I’m Jessa Pereira, Artistic Director of Coastal Arts Academy. For the past 18 years, I’ve loved teaching and mentoring young dancers, helping them grow as artists and individuals. I’ve performed with dancers from Pacific Northwest Ballet, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and The National Ballet of Canada, and many of my students have gone on to compete internationally or dance professionally.
This year marks my 11th season at Coastal Arts Academy, and I’m proud to lead a studio that’s not just about dance, but about community, creativity, and connection. Every student learns at their own pace, and together we celebrate growth, passion, and joy in dance.
A little about my journey:
I’ve been dancing for 33 years, training at the Goh Ballet Academy and performing internationally, including touring in Europe and China, and dancing in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics closing ceremonies. Mentors from around the world have shaped me as a dancer, teacher, and director, and I’m thrilled to bring that experience to our students every day.
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2025/2026 Calendar
Coastal Arts Academy 2026–2027 Season Calendar
We are excited to welcome everyone back for another amazing year of dance! Please note the following important dates for the upcoming season.
September
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September 1 – Tuition Due
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September 7 – First Day of Classes
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September 21 – Pro-D Day (No ASP; Dance Classes Will Run as Scheduled)
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September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Studio Closed)
October
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October 1 – Tuition Due
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October 12 – Thanksgiving (Studio Closed)
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October 24 – Pro-D Day (No ASP; Dance Classes Will Run as Scheduled)
November
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November 1 – Tuition Due
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November 11 – Remembrance Day (Studio Closed)
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November 19 – No ASP; Dance Classes Will Run as Scheduled
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November 21 – Winter Show: Peter Pan
December
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December 1 – Tuition Due
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December 18 – Last Day of Regular Classes
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December 21 – January 3 – Winter Break (Studio Closed)
January
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January 1 – Tuition Due
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January 4 – Classes Resume Following Winter Break
February
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February 1 – Tuition Due
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February 15 – Family Day (Studio Closed)
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February 26 – Pro-D Day (No ASP; Dance Classes Will Run as Scheduled)
March
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March 1 – Tuition Due
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March 15 – March 25 – Spring Break (Studio Closed)
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March 26 – Good Friday (Studio Closed)
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March 29 – Easter Monday (Studio Closed)
April
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April 1 – Tuition Due
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April 19 – Pro-D Day (No ASP; Dance Classes Will Run as Scheduled)
May
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May 1 – Tuition Due
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May 21 – Studio Closed for Long Weekend
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May 24 – Victoria Day (Studio Closed)
June
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June 1 – Tuition Due
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June 26 – Year-End Show: Hotel Transylvania
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June 29 – Last Day of Classes
Please note that additional rehearsal dates, competition dates, costume information, and performance details will be shared throughout the season. We look forward to another incredible year of growth, creativity, and fun with our Coastal Arts Academy families!
Upcoming Show
Schedule 2026/2027
Class Rates:
Tuition is based on an annual fee for our 10 month season. Upon registration you are holding a spot and committing to pay the monthly amount for the full season. Performance team classes include choreography fees for competition extra fees may apply for guest choreographers. Additional fees include; registration fee, costume fees and competition entry fees.
PROGRAM TUITION
1 classes $650.00/season or $65.00/month
2 classes $1250.00/season or $125.00/month
3 classes $1800.00/season or $180.00/month
4 classes $2300.00/season or $230.00/month
5 classes $2750.00/season or $275.00/month
6 classes $3150.00/season or $315.00/month
7 classes $3500.00/season or $350.00/month
8 classes $3800.00/season or $380.00/month
9+ classes $4050.00/season or $405.00/month
+GST
Registration fee is $35.00
Show DVD fee is $15.00 per show/per family
Tuition Policies:
- Accounts overdue by 10 days will have a $10.00 late fee and then an addition $15.00 late fee if overdue by 15 days. that are 14 days overdue will result in your dancer sitting out until account balance is paid up to date.
- No reduction in tuition for missed classes.
- Tuition is nonrefundable.
- There are no discounts or refunds for classes that fall on a holiday, or classes your child misses due to illness
- All cash and cheque payments must be in handed in to front end staff in a enveloped labelled with students name and payment details
- We accept funding from Jumpstart, Kidsport and homeschool funding (no refunds)
- Auto-pay is required at time of registration through our portal. Auto-pay will process payments after 10 days of not receiving payment. Auto-pay does not charge your credit card on file if we have received payment via cash, cheque or etransfer prior to 10 days after payment due date
Private Fees:
- 30 MIN private – $ 40.00
- 45 MIN private – $ 50.00
- 60 MIN private – $ 60.00
(Plus applicable GST)
Christmas Show Fees:
- $60.00 costume deposit fee per performance class
- Costume deposit fee due September 16th, 2024
- $15.00 video fee per family
June Show Fees:
- $60.00 deposit fee per performance class (payment must be made by January 1st or a $15.00 late fee will be attached)
- Costume deposit (estimate $60.00-$120.00 per performance class) due January 1st, 2025
- $25.00 prop fee per musical theatre and modern stage class
- $15.00 video fee per family
Class Withdrawal Policies
- If a dancer withdraws from the studio, tuition will still be charged for the entirety of the season (exceptions will be made for medical reasons with a doctor’s note.)
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Attendance Policies:
- All dancers are expected to have outstanding attendance. Commitment is important for development and is extremely important as we near show time
- Children under 10 are not to be dropped off prior to class, and are to be picked up promptly after class. We do not always have staff available to supervise students in the lobby, as well as our lobby can become quite crowded
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Class Cancelation Policies:
- Coastal Arts follows District 71 for all snow day closures. Classes canceled due to snow days will be rescheduled if time permits.
- There are no make-up classes for holidays, breaks, or weather cancellations
- The studio may be required to close due to unforeseen/extraordinary circumstances outside our control and switch to blended or full online classes. As tuition covers classes in studio, blended and online instruction, there will be no refunds, discounts or credits for a full schedule of class offered either in studio, blended or online.
- There will be no refunds, discounts, or credits in the case that a studio event or show is not able to occur
Dress code
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Ballet
Any leotard, pink ballet tights, ballet pink shoes(girls) black ballet shoes boys , hair up and off the face & in a bun , dance shorts and skirts allowed. leg warmers and warm-ups okay.
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Pine level - Pink leotard
Spruce level - Purple leotard
Fir level - Blue leotard
Oak level - Black leotard
Cedar level - Black leotard
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JAZZ & TAP
Any leotard with leggings or dance shorts over top. Oak & Cedar level can wear a fitted crop top
(example: lululemon or other exercise brands)
hair up off face in a pony, braid or bun
black jazz shoes for jazz and black tap shoes for tap
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CONTEMP & LYRICAL
Any leotard with leggings or dance shorts over top. Oak & Cedar level can wear a fitted crop top
(example: lululemon or other exercise brands)
hair up off face in a pony, braid or bun
half sole shoes
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HIP HOP
Any sweat pants , leggings , shorts allowed and t-shirt . hair up out of face and
Black clean indoor runners
Contact Coastal Arts Academy
Get in touch with Coastal Arts Academy to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
2790 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay BC Canada