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. 

Latest CBY News

Congrats to long time CBY student, Zooey, who had her film debut in the movie @magnetospheremovie. Here she is attending the film’s first screening last Thursday. The movie officially premiers at the @hamiltonfilmfestival. Well done Zooey! We’re all so so proud of you ❤️

Congrats to long time CBY student, Zooey, who had her film debut in the movie @magnetospheremovie. Here she is attending the film’s first screening last Thursday. The movie officially premiers at the @hamiltonfilmfestival. Well done Zooey! We’re all so so proud of you ❤️ ...

Long-time student Mori and her family have received exceptional care at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and want to give back to show their appreciation.

In support of Mori’s fundraising goal to hit $10,000 in time for her 10th birthday, we are hosting a one-night only charity concert at CBY.

Concert date: Saturday October 5th.
Concert time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Venue: The CBY Academy Theatre

In an effort to maximize the fundraising potential of the concert, we are inviting you to name your own price when buying tickets! The minimum ticket price is $25, but there is no limit! We thank you for your generosity and appreciate any amount you can pay above the minimum $25 ticket price.

ONLY 50 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! Learn more about this concert and buy your tickets NOW at:

https://cbyacademy.com/shop/mori-concert/

#lifeatcby #morismission #mcmasterchildrenshospital

Long-time student Mori and her family have received exceptional care at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and want to give back to show their appreciation.

In support of Mori’s fundraising goal to hit $10,000 in time for her 10th birthday, we are hosting a one-night only charity concert at CBY.

Concert date: Saturday October 5th.
Concert time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Venue: The CBY Academy Theatre

In an effort to maximize the fundraising potential of the concert, we are inviting you to name your own price when buying tickets! The minimum ticket price is $25, but there is no limit! We thank you for your generosity and appreciate any amount you can pay above the minimum $25 ticket price.

ONLY 50 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! Learn more about this concert and buy your tickets NOW at:

https://cbyacademy.com/shop/mori-concert/

#lifeatcby #morismission #mcmasterchildrenshospital
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The CBY Showstoppers are back for ‘24-‘25!!! We kick started our new term in style tonight with 2 hours of singing, acting and dancing for our juniors (pictured) and inters. It’s going to be a good term 🙏 🤩 #cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby

The CBY Showstoppers are back for ‘24-‘25!!! We kick started our new term in style tonight with 2 hours of singing, acting and dancing for our juniors (pictured) and inters. It’s going to be a good term 🙏 🤩 #cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby ...

Did you know that we are starting violin lessons in September? We’re thrilled to announce that we will be offering one-on-one private lessons, as well as a much anticipated group violin class. If you’re interested in registering for violin at the CBY Academy, head over to cbyacademy.com/registration today while spots are still available. 🎻 #lifeatcby #newlessonsatcby #violinlessons #violinwaterdown

Did you know that we are starting violin lessons in September? We’re thrilled to announce that we will be offering one-on-one private lessons, as well as a much anticipated group violin class. If you’re interested in registering for violin at the CBY Academy, head over to cbyacademy.com/registration today while spots are still available. 🎻 #lifeatcby #newlessonsatcby #violinlessons #violinwaterdown ...

📢 Registration is now open for new members. READ MORE ⬇️

Do you have a young star in the making? Join Waterdown's number 1 performing arts academy to kick start their creative arts education! Whether it's private music lessons, full scale theatrical productions or starring in a short film, the CBY Academy has it all. 

NEW PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
* Acting for the Stage 
* Private Violin Lessons
* Group Violin Lessons
* Private Flute Lessons

Learn more at cbyacademy.com

Explore Your Passion. Find Your Place.

#lifeatcby #cbyacademy #waterdownmoms

📢 Registration is now open for new members. READ MORE ⬇️

Do you have a young star in the making? Join Waterdown`s number 1 performing arts academy to kick start their creative arts education! Whether it`s private music lessons, full scale theatrical productions or starring in a short film, the CBY Academy has it all.

NEW PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
* Acting for the Stage
* Private Violin Lessons
* Group Violin Lessons
* Private Flute Lessons

Learn more at cbyacademy.com

Explore Your Passion. Find Your Place.

#lifeatcby #cbyacademy #waterdownmoms
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The very best kind of ✨dramatic✨! We are loving this summer full of characters! ☀️ #campcby #summercamp #theatrecamp #waterdown

The very best kind of ✨dramatic✨! We are loving this summer full of characters! ☀️ #campcby #summercamp #theatrecamp #waterdown ...

Registration for our ‘24/‘25 school year opens on August 1st at 9am. If you are not already a member and have a young person who is into the arts, then kick start their creative journey this September with the CBY Academy!

We offer award winning performing arts education across all disciplines - from private music to musical theatre - all from the heart of Waterdown.

Registration for our ‘24/‘25 school year opens on August 1st at 9am. If you are not already a member and have a young person who is into the arts, then kick start their creative journey this September with the CBY Academy!

We offer award winning performing arts education across all disciplines - from private music to musical theatre - all from the heart of Waterdown.
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CAMP!!!!! ☀️ Our incredible summer of fun has officially begun! 🎶🎭🕺🏼#lifeatcby #campcby #waterdown #theatrecamp

CAMP!!!!! ☀️ Our incredible summer of fun has officially begun! 🎶🎭🕺🏼#lifeatcby #campcby #waterdown #theatrecamp ...

And with our 6th recital this weekend concluded, so ends our 2023-2024 learning and performing season. Stay tuned for more recital content! We love this community of performers and families! Thank you, thank you!! 🎶💙 #lifeatcby (📸thanks to Brooke's fam for capturing this beautiful moment!)

And with our 6th recital this weekend concluded, so ends our 2023-2024 learning and performing season. Stay tuned for more recital content! We love this community of performers and families! Thank you, thank you!! 🎶💙 #lifeatcby (📸thanks to Brooke`s fam for capturing this beautiful moment!) ...

Here are our Youth Dance students OWNING the stage tonight. They closed our second concert with style, performing a beautiful piece featuring dance forms from different cultures. Well done to our Youth Dancers and all the other CBY students who performed in our End of Year Concerts tonight. What a wonderful way to celebrate these hard working, talented young stars as our year comes to an end. Three more concerts tomorrow!! We’ll see you then, Waterdown 😎 #lifeatcby #cbystudents #thisiswhywedoit

Here are our Youth Dance students OWNING the stage tonight. They closed our second concert with style, performing a beautiful piece featuring dance forms from different cultures. Well done to our Youth Dancers and all the other CBY students who performed in our End of Year Concerts tonight. What a wonderful way to celebrate these hard working, talented young stars as our year comes to an end. Three more concerts tomorrow!! We’ll see you then, Waterdown 😎 #lifeatcby #cbystudents #thisiswhywedoit ...

Finding Nemo Jr is officially swimming into the CBY history books!! Congrats to both of our casts on a SOLD OUT RUN! An ocean of thanks to our teaching and production staff, parent volunteers, and of course our students for bringing this delightful tale alive. It takes a village and we are so happy to be a part of this zany school of fish! Stay tuned for our next panto performance this December! Until then, just keep swimming.... 🐠🐡🪼🫧🪸 #lifeatcby #findingnemojr #educationaltheatre #waterdown

Finding Nemo Jr is officially swimming into the CBY history books!! Congrats to both of our casts on a SOLD OUT RUN! An ocean of thanks to our teaching and production staff, parent volunteers, and of course our students for bringing this delightful tale alive. It takes a village and we are so happy to be a part of this zany school of fish! Stay tuned for our next panto performance this December! Until then, just keep swimming.... 🐠🐡🪼🫧🪸 #lifeatcby #findingnemojr #educationaltheatre #waterdown ...

“CBY Music 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?