Serving the Stratford, Prince Edward Island community for over 10 years.
Dance Stars Academy epitomizes safe and fun dance training. Located in a quaint, welcoming building with ample parking, we stand out for our commitment to nurturing dancers of all ages and skill levels in a supportive and positive environment.
Our studio boasts spacious, well-lit dance rooms equipped with professional-grade sprung floors to minimize impact on joints, ensuring safety during training for all dance styles.
Our classes are led by experienced and certified instructors who prioritize individualized attention and proper technique. We emphasize a blend of classical training and contemporary styles, catering to various interests and skill levels, ensuring a secure learning environment.
Safety measures are paramount at DSA. Our studio adheres strictly to safety guidelines, including regular equipment maintenance, proper ventilation, and sanitation practices, offering parents peace of mind while their children immerse themselves in dance.
Our studio’s philosophy revolves around fostering not only technical proficiency but also a love for dance. Classes are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, with opportunities for students to showcase their skills in annual recitals and community performances. This approach encourages creativity and self-expression while building confidence and discipline.
Dance Stars Academy in Stratford, PEI stands as a beacon of excellence in dance education, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where dancers of all ages can thrive and grow.
We can’t wait to dance with you!
Our mission is to offer an accessible and inclusive dance environment to students of all ages, while offering opportunities for dancers who would like to focus and follow their passion into more serious technical training.
We’re so excited to meet you! We are Miss Heather and Miss Mystaya, a mother and daughter dance duo who moved from the bustling West Coast dance scene to beautiful Prince Edward Island.
When we took ownership of Dance Stars Academy in 2015, we did it with the vision of creating a dance home that is open and welcoming to students of all ages and levels in any style of dance movement.
Dance training comes in many forms and methods all around the world. At DSA our core belief is that dance is for Everybody and Every Body. We pride ourselves in offering world class, industry level training in a safe environment, while keeping the joy in the art form we love.
Check out our program offerings to find the perfect fit to start or continue your dancer’s journey!
**All DSA classes are run by qualified and Certified Instructors in facilities up to the safe training standard, all Instructors follow accredited syllabus for all dance styles.**
Artistic Director/Owner
Miss Mystaya is the Artistic Director and co-owner of Dance Stars Academy and has been a proud local Dance Teacher for nearly 15 years! She has run specialty youth programs with the Town of Cornwall and the Town of Stratford, as well as tailored dance movement and history programs for Glen Stewart Primary School, Stratford Elementary, and Island Montessori Academy.
Miss Mystaya has dedicated her professional studies to the practice of safe and sustainable athletic movement through dance, specializing in the benefits of all styles as cross training for both sport and physical health during child development. In addition, she serves as choreographer for all routines at Dance Stars.
Miss Mystaya began her dance training in Alberta at her home studio Divine Dance Academy. An award winning performer and choreographer, she quickly realized her passion for educating and guiding young performers through new avenues of safe and healthy dance training for both the body and mind. Miss Mystaya is thrilled to use new and emerging dance science to create optimized dance experiences for the new generation of dancers!
Mystaya has received training through Broadway Dance Centre in New York City and with “So You Think You Can Dance” alumn such as Tyce D’Orio and Brian Friedman. During her 20+ years of dance training she has studied varied dance syllabi, and is a graduate of the A.D.A.P.T. Teachers Training School.
Miss Mystaya is a lifelong student, and is always working to expand her knowledge of the art of dance instruction, and the development of children of all ages.
Her syllabus experience includes:
Managing Director/ Owner
Miss Heather studied primarily Royal Academy of Dance style of ballet for over 20 years in Alberta. She was involved with performances such as The Nutcracker for Alberta Ballet, summer performances at Calaway Park and accepted as a student to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
She has continued her dance interests through co-founding the Olds and District Fine Arts Society in Olds, Alberta, performing and training in Central Alberta, as well as being a highly involved parent of a competitive dancer. Over the years, she has continued her dance education for continued foundation elements.
Having moved to PEI in 2007, Heather has been committed to growing and strengthening the dance community on Prince Edward Island.
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you!