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

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

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What better way to enjoy the July sunshine than with some of Jessie’s awesome music theory games? β˜€οΈ #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! β˜€οΈ 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! πŸ’ͺ #lifeatcby

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Looking for something fun to do?  @rochelle.ing and @graedenbourne are at the Waterdown Farmers’ Market today, running some fun theatre activities from the β€œKids’ Corner”. Come on down and say hi! #lifeatcby

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Seven concerts later and that’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 ❀️ #lifeatcby #cbystudents

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🎭✨ Introducing: The CBY Summer Showstoppers! ✨🎭

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 9–16!

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

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

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

Let’s make this summer one to remember. πŸ’›πŸŽ€πŸŽ¬

#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #cbystudents #waterdown #hamont

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16 shows, 16 chocolate cakes, 4 triumphant Bruces (played today by Jack!). Big thanks to the entire Junior and Intermediate Showstoppers team: Alysa, Rochelle, Melody, Bree, Ava, Jon, all of the behind the scenes staff and volunteers, our incredible families who support our performers and our BRILLIANT, REVOLUTIONARY (not revolting!), and A-LITTLE- BIT- NAUGHTY performers!! We are so proud of each and every one of you and so excited to continue on this wild theatrical journey as we head creatively and confidently into the 2025-2026 season! What show will we perform next year? Drop your guesses in the comments! Congrats to all! πŸŽ‚πŸ’™ #lifeatcby #showstoppers #matildajr #matildathemusical #studenttheatre #waterdown #waterdownontario

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Matilda (Isla) tells Mrs Phelps (Charlie) the haunting story of the Acrobat (Cassidy) and the Escapologist (Bree) two more times today! Welcome back to the stage, Tuesday Cast A! Closing day for Matilda Jr! πŸ’™ #lifeatcby #showstoppers #matildajr #matildathemusical #studenttheatre #waterdown #waterdownontario

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Matilda (Evelyn) and this cast of Miracle children have completed their run! Four shows in just over 24 hours! Tomorrow, we welcome Tuesday Cast A back to the stage for our final day of performances! πŸ’™ #lifeatcby #showstoppers #matildajr #matildathemusical #studenttheatre #waterdown #waterdownontario

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We love the moment when Bruce (Gavin) wows the audience (and Nigel, played by Maelie!) with his declaration of revolution against the wicked Ms Trunchbull! πŸ’ͺ🎢 #revoltingchildren #lifeatcby #showstoppers #matildajr #matildathemusical #studenttheatre #waterdown #waterdownontario

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Mrs Wormwood (Bianca) is stretching with Rudolpho (Payten) to prepare for their three show day! Break legs and stay hydrated, Tuesday Cast B! πŸ•ΊπŸΌπŸ’ƒ #lifeatcby #showstoppers #matildajr #matildathemusical #studenttheatre #waterdown #waterdownontario

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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.

Ready to start your journey?