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

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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Registration for Camp CBY '25 opens soon! Here's how we're rolling it out:

πŸ—“οΈ Registration for our March Break Camp opens on Monday Jan 13th at 9am.

πŸ—“οΈ Registration for our Summer Camp opens on Monday Jan 27th at 9am.

Don't want to miss out? Head over to cbyacademy.com/campcby and join our mailing list (if you aren't already on it) to have the registration link emailed directly to you when it goes live. 

#LetsGoYellowTees #campcby #summercamp

Registration for Camp CBY `25 opens soon! Here`s how we`re rolling it out:

πŸ—“οΈ Registration for our March Break Camp opens on Monday Jan 13th at 9am.

πŸ—“οΈ Registration for our Summer Camp opens on Monday Jan 27th at 9am.

Don`t want to miss out? Head over to cbyacademy.com/campcby and join our mailing list (if you aren`t already on it) to have the registration link emailed directly to you when it goes live.

#LetsGoYellowTees #campcby #summercamp
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🀝Step 1: build an amazing community 
πŸŽ­πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒStep 2: create opportunities for skill and confidence development 
πŸŽ‰Step 3: celebrate CASTING together! 

Our Tuesday juniors and inters found out which of Matilda Jr's many iconic roles they will be bringing to life tonight!! These are just a few pics of the many jumps-for-joy that took place on the stage tonight, as we all celebrated the hard work of our teammates! Congrats! πŸ₯³

🀝Step 1: build an amazing community
πŸŽ­πŸŽΆπŸ’ƒStep 2: create opportunities for skill and confidence development
πŸŽ‰Step 3: celebrate CASTING together!

Our Tuesday juniors and inters found out which of Matilda Jr`s many iconic roles they will be bringing to life tonight!! These are just a few pics of the many jumps-for-joy that took place on the stage tonight, as we all celebrated the hard work of our teammates! Congrats! πŸ₯³
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πŸŽ‰ BIG NEWS! πŸŽ‰

We’re thrilled to share two exciting updates with you today:

1️⃣ The CBY Choir has a brand-new nameβ€”introducing Corovox! 🎢✨

2️⃣ Our charity single, a heartfelt cover of @andygrammer’s hit β€œDon’t Give Up On Me,” is OUT NOW on our website! 🌟 (Available on all streaming platforms next week!)

Want to grab your very own copy of this powerful debut? Head over to our website and name your own price to download it today. Every single dollar raised goes directly to @lighthousegrief, supporting the vital work they do for young people in crisis. πŸ’™

Thank you for your incredible generosity and supportβ€”together, we can make a difference. 🫢🏻

And don’t forget to follow our record label @smokeyhollowrecords for more music updates from Corovox and all our CBY artists! 🎀 

πŸ“Έ Photography by @lysiacolephotography on location at @millworkscreative 

#lifeatcby #cbystudents #charitysingle

πŸŽ‰ BIG NEWS! πŸŽ‰

We’re thrilled to share two exciting updates with you today:

1️⃣ The CBY Choir has a brand-new nameβ€”introducing Corovox! 🎢✨

2️⃣ Our charity single, a heartfelt cover of @andygrammer’s hit β€œDon’t Give Up On Me,” is OUT NOW on our website! 🌟 (Available on all streaming platforms next week!)

Want to grab your very own copy of this powerful debut? Head over to our website and name your own price to download it today. Every single dollar raised goes directly to @lighthousegrief, supporting the vital work they do for young people in crisis. πŸ’™

Thank you for your incredible generosity and supportβ€”together, we can make a difference. 🫢🏻

And don’t forget to follow our record label @smokeyhollowrecords for more music updates from Corovox and all our CBY artists! 🎀

πŸ“Έ Photography by @lysiacolephotography on location at @millworkscreative

#lifeatcby #cbystudents #charitysingle
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And to all a good night! 🎢 Congrats to all of our performing artists: instrumentalists, singers, dancers, stage/ film/ voiceover actors, musical theatre performers and teachers for eight fabulous showcases of your talent! What an inspiring weekend! Enjoy the holidays, and we will see you in the new year! πŸŽ„

And to all a good night! 🎢 Congrats to all of our performing artists: instrumentalists, singers, dancers, stage/ film/ voiceover actors, musical theatre performers and teachers for eight fabulous showcases of your talent! What an inspiring weekend! Enjoy the holidays, and we will see you in the new year! πŸŽ„ ...

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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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