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

HUGE CONGRATS to our inaugural Summer Showstoppers troupe on their performances of their "Why Ain't It Always Summer?" revue show! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ In only 8 rehearsals, these fantastic performers created true summer magic. We are so proud! โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #musicaltheatre #waterdown

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Weโ€™re at the @flamboroughdundassoccer summer festival at Joe Sams today! Want to learn about our Fall programming and snag one of the last few spots in our lesson schedule? Come say hi to Bree for all the details. Weโ€™ve got student performances all day too! #lifeatcby

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Our Summer Showstoppers perform their revue show, "Why Ain't It Always Summer?" at the studio this Sunday at 4pm and 7pm! The perfect entertainment for a late-summer Sunday. Come join us! Tickets available in the box office on our website (order before Saturday evening, as tickets must be pre-purchased). ๐Ÿช๐ŸŒˆโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ #showstoppers #lifeatcby #musicaltheatre #waterdown

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Weโ€™re at the @waterdownfarmersmarket all morning! Come on down and say hi, sign up for lessons and buy musical theatre goodies! #lifeatcby #waterdownon

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Our Feel the Rhythm campers are grooving with bucket drums this week! Things are joyfully loud in Counsellor Callum's sessions! ๐Ÿฅ #campcby #lifeatcby #bucketdrumming #feeltherhythm

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What better way to enjoy the July sunshine than with some of Jessieโ€™s awesome music theory games? โ˜€๏ธ #lifeatcby

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Our camp team has been hard at work getting ready for Camp CBY which kicks off with our first camp, Disney Dazzle, this Wednesday! โ˜€๏ธ Over the last week, a dedicated team of staff and incredible parent volunteers have come together to re-vamp our learning spaces and do a LOT of heavy lifting! It takes a village and we are so grateful for ours! ๐Ÿ’ช #lifeatcby

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Looking for something fun to do?  @rochelle.ing and @graedenbourne are at the Waterdown Farmersโ€™ Market today, running some fun theatre activities from the โ€œKidsโ€™ Cornerโ€. Come on down and say hi! #lifeatcby

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Seven concerts later and thatโ€™s a wrap on our 2025 show season and school year! Congratulations to all our students who performed this weekend in our End Of Year Concerts. You were all outstanding โค๏ธ #lifeatcby #cbystudents

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๐ŸŽญโœจ Introducing: The CBY Summer Showstoppers! โœจ๐ŸŽญ

Got a young performer at home who lives for the spotlight? Keep their passion shining bright this summer with our brand new 8-week musical theatre program for ages 9โ€“16!

๐ŸŽถ Students will grow in confidence, sharpen their stage skills, and work toward a dynamic cabaret performance to cap off the season in style.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesdays | July 2โ€“Aug 20 | 5:30โ€“7:30pm
๐Ÿ’ธ $150/month (billed June 22 & July 22)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Only 10 spots available โ€” first come, first served!
๐Ÿ“ Held at The CBY Academy in Waterdown โ€“ serving Hamilton & the GTA

๐Ÿ”— Register NOW at cbyacademy.com/summer-term-registration

Letโ€™s make this summer one to remember. ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽฌ

#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #cbystudents #waterdown #hamont

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โ€œThe CBY Academy fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.โ€

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

Ready to start your journey?