The Space

Specialties

Ballet

Pointe

Jazz

Hip Hop

Tap

Lyrical

Contemporary

Musical Theatre

Acting

Vocal

Stretch

Parents+Tots classes

Summer Camps & March Break Camps

Classes for children, teens & adults

Welcome to The S.P.A.C.E. — The School of Performing Arts for the Community of East York! We’re a full performing arts centre focused on building self-​esteem. We encourage students to dream, challenge them to develop determination & perseverance along with technique, and give them the confidence both to get up on stage & perform, and to believe in themselves. Founded in 2004, The S.P.A.C.E. provides students a chance to learn from industry professionals in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Whether you’re serious about pursuing the arts, or just want to learn something new, the experience of our staff of qualified, trained, professional actors, dancers, and singers offers a unique and exciting opportunity to you & your family — the chance to learn about the world of performing from actual working performers.

History

Established in 2004.

The S.P.A.C.E. is now established as THE studio in East York for students to learn to dance, sing, and act from industry professionals in a warm and supportive atmosphere. As a professional actor, dancer, and singer, Owner and Artistic Director Linette Doherty has had the opportunity to work with tap legends such as Savion Glover and the late Gregory Hines, and danced across Ontario with both Ballet Creole and Kalimba Kalimba. She has performed on stage; on film and television; on the radio — notably in the CBC Radio production of Rush Home Road; and on the Original Cast Recording of We Will Not Forget. It is this experience that she offers to families in East York — the chance to learn about the world of performing from actual working performers. Linette and her team of dedicated performers and teachers on staff at The S.P.A.C.E. encourage students to develop not only strong technique and performance skills, but also a genuine love for the arts.

Meet the Business Owner

Linette D.

Business Owner

An accomplished performer, Linette directed, choreographed & danced in METRO, which premiered at Zoofest in Montréal, was a Top 10 pick in the Montréal Gazette & earned rave reviews from NOW, The Toronto Star & others. She was the choreographer on After Hours (CTV), toured with Ballet Creole Kalimba & Kalimba, and performed at the prestigious Charlottetown Festival. Her dance background is diverse — from ballet, modern & contemporary, to hip hop, jazz & tap.

She played the lead in One Heart Broken Into Song, «Elaine» opposite Gregory Hines in Bojangles, and was featured in Doc, Soul Food (Showtime), and the film Blue Hill Ave, which won the audience favourite award at the Acapulco Black Film Festival. She has performed on film & television; on stage; on the radio — notably as the lead in the CBC Radio drama Rush Home Road; and on the Original Cast Recording of We Will Not Forget. Younger students may recognize Linette as «Dana», the dance teacher in Disney’s Cheetah Girls movie.

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«Great place to buy dance wear for your classes, and they offer discounts to students at The SPACE!»

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«Great place to buy dance wear for your classes, and they offer discounts to students at The SPACE!»

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Música y DVDs

Linette D. says,

«Looking to expand your repertoire or find more songs by an artist you love? Knowledgeable staff & a HUGE selection make this the place to go!»

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Pastelerías

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Café y té

Linette D. says,

«Want a place to relax and grab a coffee while your child is in class? Check out Red Rocket Coffee… just a few doors east of the studio!»

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Panaderías

Linette D. says,

«Feel like a treat after class? Cupcakes, square, and other delicious goodies are just across the street!»