Stagecoach Performing Arts Ajax and Pickering

🔥 Hot off the press!

Fresh from choreographing the Toronto Passion Play — a powerhouse 100‑cast production seen by over 10, 000+ guests - Mariana Duarte joins Stagecoach Ajax & Pickering as our Dance Teacher! 💃

With over 20 years of performance experience, Mariana brings incredible energy, expertise, and passion to every class. Trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and musical theatre, she knows how to bring out the very best in every young performer.

From large-scale productions to special events, her choreography is all about storytelling, confidence, and connection—helping students not just dance, but truly shine on stage. 🌟

🎶 Fun Fact: She curates playlists like it’s a high‑stakes mission—car rides, workouts, girl‑power anthems… and countless more!🔥 Hot off the press!

Fresh from choreographing the Toronto Passion Play — a powerhouse 100‑cast production seen by 10,000+ guests over the Easter weekend, Mariana Duarte / .dances - joins Stagecoach Ajax & Pickering as our Dance Teacher! 💃

Why Children Need Performing Arts 🎭

The performing arts help children grow in ways that go far beyond the stage.

Through singing, dancing and acting at Stagecoach Performing Arts, children learn to: ✨ build confidence ✨ express their ideas and emotions ✨ develop teamwork and communication skills ✨ boost creativity and imagination

For some children, it’s where they discover a love of performing. For others, it’s where they find the confidence to speak up and believe in themselves.

Because when children find their voice, it stays with them for life.

Today, World Theatre Day, we recognize the power of theatre and the amazing students who make our community shine brighter!!

The performing arts have endless benefits for children and young people 🎭.

Beyond learning to sing, dance and act, performing arts students develop core skills that help them navigate life, from school to their future careers.

We don't call the Stagecoach effect "Creative Courage for Life" for nothing!

Stagecoach Ajax & Pickering – Spring Term (April 22 to June 20)

Early Stages (ages 4–6) – FULL CLASS ALERT! 🚨
Our 9:30–11:00 AM class has officially sold out.

New Spring Term class added!
Ages 4–6
🕒 11:15 AM–1:00 PM (1.5 hours)
🌷 Starts April 11

Fresh spots, same amazing program — enrol now! ⭐
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🌼 FREE Discovery Day (Open House)
A chance for kids ages 4–6 to try a class and for parents to meet the team.

📅 Saturday, March 28
🕒 11:15–11:45 AM
📍 Purpose Church – 1527 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON L1W 3N1