Awarded "Small Business of the Year 2024" by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce

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

In just a few short weeks, we head back INTO THE WOODS (jr!) with our incredible Senior Showstoppers cast! Do you have your tickets yet? πŸͺ΅πŸŒ²πŸΊ #waterdown #musicaltheatre #studenttheatre #musiclessons

In just a few short weeks, we head back INTO THE WOODS (jr!) with our incredible Senior Showstoppers cast! Do you have your tickets yet? πŸͺ΅πŸŒ²πŸΊ #waterdown #musicaltheatre #studenttheatre #musiclessons ...

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No power? No problem! πŸ”Œ While most of Waterdown experienced a lengthy power outage this evening, Mill St enjoyed some impromptu guitar music courtesy of Cal and his students!

No power? No problem! πŸ”Œ While most of Waterdown experienced a lengthy power outage this evening, Mill St enjoyed some impromptu guitar music courtesy of Cal and his students! ...

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"I have had a most rare vision..." 🫏
Our mortals, fairies and donkey-heads alike have completed their final dress rehearsal and are excited to share A Midsummer Night's Dream- Kids with audiences tomorrow! Some tickets remain on our website. See you tomorrow in Athens! πŸƒβœ¨πŸ§š #actinglessons #waterdown #studentactors #shakespeare

"I have had a most rare vision..." 🫏
Our mortals, fairies and donkey-heads alike have completed their final dress rehearsal and are excited to share A Midsummer Night`s Dream- Kids with audiences tomorrow! Some tickets remain on our website. See you tomorrow in Athens! πŸƒβœ¨πŸ§š #actinglessons #waterdown #studentactors #shakespeare
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If we shadows have offended, GET YOUR TICKETS and all is mended! 🧚 Puck and her pals are excited to invite you to see A Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids (half-hour version), playing this Saturday, May 3 at 6pm and again at 7pm. This production features students from our Acting for the Stage program, directed by professional actor/ voiceover artist/ beloved CBY teacher, Kailea Banka. Tickets available on our website. We can't wait to welcome you to the forest! πŸƒβœ¨

If we shadows have offended, GET YOUR TICKETS and all is mended! 🧚 Puck and her pals are excited to invite you to see A Midsummer Night`s Dream for Kids (half-hour version), playing this Saturday, May 3 at 6pm and again at 7pm. This production features students from our Acting for the Stage program, directed by professional actor/ voiceover artist/ beloved CBY teacher, Kailea Banka. Tickets available on our website. We can`t wait to welcome you to the forest! πŸƒβœ¨ ...

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at CBY! ☘️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at CBY! ☘️ ...

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Congratulations to vocal student Sophie for winning the Conservatory Canada Medal of Excellence for 2024! She earned this by getting the highest exam mark for level 3 singing in Ontario!! 😲 so proud. #lifeatcby

Congratulations to vocal student Sophie for winning the Conservatory Canada Medal of Excellence for 2024! She earned this by getting the highest exam mark for level 3 singing in Ontario!! 😲 so proud. #lifeatcby ...

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The academy is closed tonight due to the snow storm. All private music lessons will be taking place online (check your email for details) and all group classes are cancelled.

Stay safe out there everyone! ❄️

The academy is closed tonight due to the snow storm. All private music lessons will be taking place online (check your email for details) and all group classes are cancelled.

Stay safe out there everyone! ❄️
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Snow Day Update! 🌨️
❄️ Morning classes are canceled as the snow cleanup continues. 
❄️ Afternoon classes (Rising Star, Youth Dance) are still running. 
❄️ Private students - please check your emails.

Stay safe out there people!

Snow Day Update! 🌨️
❄️ Morning classes are canceled as the snow cleanup continues.
❄️ Afternoon classes (Rising Star, Youth Dance) are still running.
❄️ Private students - please check your emails.

Stay safe out there people!
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Registration for Camp CBY β€˜25 is open now! We have 12 exciting performing arts camp sessions this summer for your young superstars, so sign up today while spots remain! March break camp runs March 10-14 and summer camp runs July 2-August 29. cbyacademy.com/campcby

Registration for Camp CBY β€˜25 is open now! We have 12 exciting performing arts camp sessions this summer for your young superstars, so sign up today while spots remain! March break camp runs March 10-14 and summer camp runs July 2-August 29. cbyacademy.com/campcby ...

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πŸ“’ Announcing the full schedule for Camp CBY 2025!!

All details of each camp session, including date, time, price and age is available now at:

cbyacademy.com/campcby

Registration opens on Monday Jan 27th at 9am. Set a reminder! πŸ˜‰ #campcby

πŸ“’ Announcing the full schedule for Camp CBY 2025!!

All details of each camp session, including date, time, price and age is available now at:

cbyacademy.com/campcby

Registration opens on Monday Jan 27th at 9am. Set a reminder! πŸ˜‰ #campcby
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Registration for Musical March, our performing arts March break camp for ages 4-6 and 7-12, is open! Come join CBY for a week of singing, dancing, acting, performing, arts, crafts, games and more! Musical March runs March 10-14 9am-4pm, with before and after care options available. Head over to our website to book your spot now! #campcby #lifeatcby

Registration for Musical March, our performing arts March break camp for ages 4-6 and 7-12, is open! Come join CBY for a week of singing, dancing, acting, performing, arts, crafts, games and more! Musical March runs March 10-14 9am-4pm, with before and after care options available. Head over to our website to book your spot now! #campcby #lifeatcby ...

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β€œThe 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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