Explore your passion. find your place.
Waterdown's Number 1 Performing Arts Academy
Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017.
With our purpose-built academy facility, industry-leading instructors and extensive connections within the creative arts industries, CBY is the number 1 performing arts academy in Waterdown, Ontario, offering award-winning instruction in the performing arts for ages 3-18.
Explore your passion. find your place.
Waterdown's Number 1 Performing Arts Academy
Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017.
With our purpose-built academy in the heart of Waterdown, industry-leading instructors and extensive connections within the creative arts industries, CBY offers award-winning instruction in the performing arts for ages 3-18.
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Explore your passion. find your place.
Waterdown's Number 1 Performing Arts Academy
Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017.
With our purpose-built academy in the heart of Waterdown, industry-leading instructors and extensive connections within the creative arts industries, CBY offers award-winning instruction in the performing arts where you can explore your passion and find your place.
Who are we?
Award-Winning Performing Arts Education in Waterdown
At The CBY Academy, we have an exciting range of performing arts opportunities designed to help you realize your potential. 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.
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CUTTING EDGE PEDAGOGY
ACCESS TO PRO OPPORTUNITIES
100% EXAM PASS RATE
Our Disciplines
Music
Cultivate the skills you need to create, produce, and perform different styles of music as either a singer, instrumentalist or artist. If your goal is to play your favourite songs, become a performer, write your own songs, grow your confidence or take your music exams, we have the programs to get your started and keep you going!
Musical Theatre
Have you ever wanted to appear on the stage? Here’s your chance to master the singing, acting, and dancing skills needed to participate in fully-staged Broadway productions, individual musical numbers and your favourite musical movies fresh out of Hollywood. Lessons are available for both beginners and aspiring professionals.
Dance
If dance is your passion, our recreational dance classes can help you follow it! We offer fun and engaging instruction in a variety of dance styles and techniques, from classical ballet and jazz to salsa and swing. Beginners welcome!
Acting
Our acting programs focus on all aspects of theatrical, stage and screen performance. From voiceover mastery and stage skills to script work, film and tv auditions and film production, our private and group lessons in acting can help you get ready for the silver screen.
Music
Cultivate the skills you need to create, produce, and perform different styles of music as either a singer, instrumentalist or artist. If your goal is to play your favourite songs, become a performer, write your own songs, grow your confidence or take your music exams, we have the programs to get your started and keep you going!
Musical Theatre
Have you ever wanted to appear on the stage? Here’s your chance to master the singing, acting, and dancing skills needed to participate in fully-staged Broadway productions, individual musical numbers and your favourite musical movies fresh out of Hollywood. Lessons are available for both beginners and aspiring professionals.
Dance
If dance is your passion, our recreational dance classes can help you follow it! We offer fun and engaging instruction in a variety of dance styles and techniques, from classical ballet and jazz to salsa and swing. Beginners welcome!
Acting
Our acting programs focus on all aspects of theatrical, stage and screen performance. From voiceover mastery and stage skills to script work, film and tv auditions and film production, our private and group lessons in acting can help you get ready for the silver screen.
Why CBY?
Our Learning-by-Doing Philosophy
We believe that learning is most effective when student skills are put into action. That's why we pride ourselves on being able to give our students a number of exciting and enriching opportunities outside of our performing arts academy, complimenting the work they do inside the academy.
- Industry expertise
- Qualified teachers
- Inclusive space
Unique Opportunities
We develop the next generation of Canadian artists by constantly offering opportunities outside of lessons to help our students reach their full potential.
Measurable Achievements
We build personalized learning plans for each student based on their goals and work closely in tandem with parents to keep each student on a path for success.
Industry Access
We have deep connections with the performing arts industry and are proud to make these connections available to our students.
Community Spirit
CBY is a safe and inclusive place for young creatives to explore their passion and find their place, regardless of status, identity or differentiation.
Open Mon-Sun | All year round | Group & Private lessons | MULTIPLE Tuition plans
Open Mon-Sun
All year round
Group & Private lessons
Multiple Tuition plans
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri
Our performing arts academy is open every weekday from 3:30pm to 9:30pm for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 3:30pm - 9:30pm
- Schedule
Saturdays
Our performing arts academy is open from 9am-6pm on Saturdays for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 9am - 6pm
- Schedule
Sundays
Our performing arts academy is open from 11:30am-7pm on Sundays for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 11:30am - 7pm
- Schedule
- Mon-Fri
We are open every weekday from 3:30pm to 9:30pm for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 3:30pm - 9:30pm
- Schedule
- Saturdays
We are open from 9am-6pm on Saturdays for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 9am - 6pm
- Schedule
- Sundays
We are open from 11:30am-7pm on Sundays for private and group instruction. Tuition fees vary.
- 11:30am - 7pm
- Schedule
All tuition fees are billed monthly.
vanessa sears - broadway PERFORMER
“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”
- New York, New York (Broadway)
- Billy Elliot (Stratford Festival)
- Suits (as Young Jessica)
She is a Tony nominated Canadian stage and screen actor who has previously taught musical theatre masterclasses at our performing arts academy.
vanessa sears - broadway PERFORMER
“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”
- New York, New York (Broadway)
- Billy Elliot (Stratford Festival)
- Suits (as Young Jessica)
She is a Tony nominated Canadian stage and screen actor who has previously taught musical theatre masterclasses at CBY.
Vanessa Sears
Broadway Performer
“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”
Latest News
Tonight, our theatre becomes a cinema as our Showstoppers watch themselves in the official performance video of “The Wizard of Oz: The Panto”. #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers
Tonight, our theatre becomes a cinema as our Showstoppers watch themselves in the official performance video of “The Wizard of Oz: The Panto”. #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers
That’s a WRAP! Our “Ruby Cast” delivered three outstanding performances today in front of back-to-back sold out audiences, and they didn’t miss a beat once. Well done Showstoppers!👏 👏 👏
Yes, our journey to Oz has come to an end, but this is only the beginning of our annual Christmas panto tradition!
To all the students, staff, parent volunteers and audience members….THANK YOU for being part of our inaugural show at the new CBY theatre. We hope we brought a bit of laughter and fun to Waterdown this season, and also made a few really great memories along the way 😊 💙
Next stop on the Showstoppers train: MEAN GIRLS & FINDING NEMO! Spring 2024 is going to be epic!
#cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby #wizardofoz #panto #waterdownontario
That’s a WRAP! Our “Ruby Cast” delivered three outstanding performances today in front of back-to-back sold out audiences, and they didn’t miss a beat once. Well done Showstoppers!👏 👏 👏
Yes, our journey to Oz has come to an end, but this is only the beginning of our annual Christmas panto tradition!
To all the students, staff, parent volunteers and audience members….THANK YOU for being part of our inaugural show at the new CBY theatre. We hope we brought a bit of laughter and fun to Waterdown this season, and also made a few really great memories along the way 😊 💙
Next stop on the Showstoppers train: MEAN GIRLS & FINDING NEMO! Spring 2024 is going to be epic!
#cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby #wizardofoz #panto #waterdownontario
Last night, our “Emerald Cast” travelled to Oz for the last time 🥲 they were SENSATIONAL! Today, it’s the turn of our “Ruby Cast” to tread those yellow bricks. Three shows to go! We are completely SOLD OUT, so if you have tickets to the hottest show in town, we can’t wait to see you! #lifeatcby #cbyproud #cbyshowstoppers #panto #wizardofoz #waterdownontario
Last night, our “Emerald Cast” travelled to Oz for the last time 🥲 they were SENSATIONAL! Today, it’s the turn of our “Ruby Cast” to tread those yellow bricks. Three shows to go! We are completely SOLD OUT, so if you have tickets to the hottest show in town, we can’t wait to see you! #lifeatcby #cbyproud #cbyshowstoppers #panto #wizardofoz #waterdownontario
Tonight, we officially opened the new CBY theatre with the first performance of The Wizard of Oz: The Panto! 🥳 …and the audience (especially the kiddies in the front row!) are raving!! 👏 👏
All the students on the stage were outstanding 💙 Well done to all!!
One show down, seven to go! If you want to catch this exciting and interactive show, we have a few tickets left for our Saturday 10am performance.
cbyacademy.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbystudents #cbyproud #thewizardofoz #panto #waterdownontario
Tonight, we officially opened the new CBY theatre with the first performance of The Wizard of Oz: The Panto! 🥳 …and the audience (especially the kiddies in the front row!) are raving!! 👏 👏
All the students on the stage were outstanding 💙 Well done to all!!
One show down, seven to go! If you want to catch this exciting and interactive show, we have a few tickets left for our Saturday 10am performance.
cbyacademy.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbystudents #cbyproud #thewizardofoz #panto #waterdownontario
Our journey to the Emerald City starts tomorrow night! Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, Glinda and the rest of our cast for the opening of our new theatre AND our very first pantomime. Hilarious, goofy and interactive, this is the perfect show for all the family, from the super young to the super not-so-young 😉 we are 91% sold out, so get your tickets fast while the last few remain. #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #pantomime #wizardofoz
Our journey to the Emerald City starts tomorrow night! Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, Glinda and the rest of our cast for the opening of our new theatre AND our very first pantomime. Hilarious, goofy and interactive, this is the perfect show for all the family, from the super young to the super not-so-young 😉 we are 91% sold out, so get your tickets fast while the last few remain. #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #pantomime #wizardofoz
Congrats to our final cohort of students who participated in the last two days of the @oakvillevocalartsfestival. To Charlotte, Vanny, Graeden, Sammy, Carly and Alli…we are super proud of you! #lifeatcby #cbystudents #cbyproud
Congrats to our final cohort of students who participated in the last two days of the @oakvillevocalartsfestival. To Charlotte, Vanny, Graeden, Sammy, Carly and Alli…we are super proud of you! #lifeatcby #cbystudents #cbyproud
Some highlights from the #flamboroughsantaclausparade! Thanks for having us, Waterdown 💙 #lifeatcby #waterdownontario #cbystudents #cbyshowstoppers
Some highlights from the #flamboroughsantaclausparade! Thanks for having us, Waterdown 💙 #lifeatcby #waterdownontario #cbystudents #cbyshowstoppers
The first ever CBY float made its way through Waterdown tonight! Well done to all the Showstoppers students for singing their hearts out and bringing so much joy to the town. And thank you to all our parent volunteers for your help. We couldn’t do any of this without you. #lifeatcby #flamboroughsantaclausparade #waterdownontario
The first ever CBY float made its way through Waterdown tonight! Well done to all the Showstoppers students for singing their hearts out and bringing so much joy to the town. And thank you to all our parent volunteers for your help. We couldn’t do any of this without you. #lifeatcby #flamboroughsantaclausparade #waterdownontario
