Our Programs

We offer award-winning arts instruction, both private and group, in music, acting, dance and musical theatre.

Who Are We?

We are an award-winning performing arts academy in Waterdown, Ontario, delivering an exciting range of performing arts opportunities to young people aged 2-18. Our private and group lessons, which take place in an engaging and supportive environment at our performing arts academy, teach a host of skills in the fields of music, musical theatre, dance and acting, and help you realize your potential. 

Our Facilities

We are located in the very heart of Waterdown, operating out of the old Wesleyan Methodist Church, one of Waterdown's original church buildings. We are proud to bring the arts to this historic building and give it a new lease of life for the 21st century.

Latest CBY News

It's Halloween week! Graeden, Ro, and all of our staff are so excited to see your fabulous costumes this week!! 🎃🐦‍⬛ #lifeatcby #thecrowshaveeyes #halloween #waterdownvillage

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As Mariah continues her pre-Panto thaw, we turn our attention to October WORLD SERIES baseball!! 🧢 Director Kailea is taking the energy from watching the Blue Jays win ✨live✨ last night at Rogers Stadium, and bringing it straight to Humbug rehearsal this morning! Even Scrooge is no match for these vibes! 💙 Look for our OWN blue-and-white shirts performing for Waterdown's Treat Walk this afternoon at the Legion (12:30 and 1pm) before you watch the Blue Jays crush the Dodgers again tonight! ⚾️ #okbluejays #waterdown #waterdownvillage #waterdowntreatwalk #letsplayball

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The CBY Showstoppers presents “Humbug: The Panto”, a modern twist on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The show runs Dec 12th-13th at Guy B. Brown Elementary, Waterdown. Tickets on sale now at cbyacademy.com/box-office #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers

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She's thawing! 🧊 Mariah Carey may be on ice, but that hasn't stopped her from dropping by CBY! Visit her on the @waterdownvillage Scarecrow Walk! 🎤 #waterdownvillage #scarecrowwalk #mariahcarey #lifeatcby #musicaltheatre #musiclessons

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Corovox had their first rehearsal of the term tonight, and they are already sounding so good!! Lots of big things planned for our youth choir this year. #corovox #lifeatcby #youthchoir #waterdownontario

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Another incredible CAMP CBY SUMMER is in the books! 9 weeks, over 200 happy campers, and 12 camps covering all things performing arts! Whether your child learned to play percussion instruments and piano, create a musical, edit a short film, play in a rock band, or sing/ dance/ act their hearts out, we are so happy we were able to be a part of your summer! ☀️ As we look forward to September we would like to give a huge thanks to the 17 dedicated staff and volunteers who went above and beyond to enrich the lives of Waterdown's young performers. DREAM TEAM! 🎉 #campcby #waterdownsummercamp #lifeatcby

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It’s almost time for back to school!! Next week, we enter our 9th year of award-winning performing arts education, and we can’t wait to see everyone again 🫶🏻There are still a few spots left for private music lessons and group theatre classes, so if you have a little star who’s just ready to 🌟 BURST 🌟 onto the stage, contact us today! #lifeatcby #waterdownontario

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“The CBY Academy fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”

Vanessa Sears is a successful Broadway, Tony nominated Canadian stage and screen actor who has previously taught musical theatre masterclasses at the CBY Academy.

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