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Studio PAVAS School of the Arts

Studio PAVAS offers high quality, year-round, educational instruction in the performing and visual arts for students of all ages.

Serving Mississauga, Oakville and the surrounding communities

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Grow, Inspire and Belong

Studio PAVAS provides fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama and Dance, for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. While students are encouraged to explore and expand their creativity and performance skills, they will make new friends, have great fun, grow and learn from professional teachers.

Enjoy learning with professional instructors in a positive, relaxed and friendly setting for individuals and families through private, semi-private and small group classes.

Four Performing Arts Paths to choose from

Visual Arts

Music Lessons

Drama/Acting

Dance Classes

Art Classes

Ages 6 - Adult

We offer children, teens and adults a well-rounded visual arts education.

Classes are taught by professional and qualified instructors and are available in a variety of media including Oils, Acrylics, Water Colour, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and Mixed Media.

Classes offered:

  • Building a Portfolio
  • Learn to Draw
  • Mixed Arts
  • Drawing in Watercolour & Oils
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Music Classes

Ages 5 - Adult

We offer music program is to instill in students the fundamentals of music, the feeling of time, rhythm, and listening skills.

Private and semi-private lessons and group classes will be taught in a fun and relaxed setting.

Private music lessons are available within the following musical disciplines:

  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Violin
  • Drums
  • Recorder
  • Trumpet
  • Saxophone
  • Flute
  • Ukelele
  • Clarinet
  • French Horn
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Acting Classes

Ages 7 - Adult

Our classes are designed to develop in students the fundamental skills and techniques of drama and acting for various settings such as film, television and stage. 

All students will explore various areas of acting, including movement, voice and acting for camera. 

Acting Classes offered:

  • Audition Preparation
  • Acting for the Stage
  • Improvisation
  • Personal Coaching
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Dance Classes

Ages 3 - Adult

Studio PAVAS offers a comprehensive selection of dance classes offered in a variety of styles, at all levels and for all ages.

Dance and musical theatre classes are available in small groups, semi-private and private classes.

Dance Disciplines (Competitive and Non-Competitive):

  • Acrobatics & Tumbling
  • Classical Ballet, Pointe & Boys Ballet
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Hip Hop (Boys & Co-Ed)
  • Jazz
  • Lyrical
  • Musical Theatre
  • Pre-Dance (Ages 3-5)
  • Stretch, Strength & Flexibility
  • Tap
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Junior PAVAS

Ages 3 - 5

Junior PAVAS is a creative arts program hosted in a bright, spacious and exclusive room designed to support young students.

Our program curriculum provides one hour classes in each discipline of Art, Pre-Dance (Ballet and Jazz), and Music/Musical Theatre.

The 3-year-old specialty program is separate with a maximum of 5 students. The 4 & 5-year-old group has a maximum of 8 students.

The Junior PAVAS program is offered: Saturdays, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

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Young girls in ballet outfits

Studio Rental

We have a 80 seat theatre available for rent

Birthday Parties

Celebrate child's special day with us!

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Professional Activity Day Camp

We offer access day camps when schools close for PA Days.

Camp Programs

We also offer Spring & Summer Camps!

Studio Pavas, founded in 1996, offers a 16,000 square foot studio space designed to support dance, acting, music, fitness and visual arts instruction!

Studio Facilities

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7 Dance / Activity Rooms

With professional sprung dance floors, wall to wall mirrors, wall mounted and portable barres, professional sound equipment, hardwood or Rosco flooring.

Sound proof room with musical intruments

7 Sound Proof Rooms

For private music instruction in voice, instruments, ensembles, and band.

Junior Pavas Room

Jr. Pavas Exclusive Room

A bright, spacious and exclusive room for the pre-school aged students designed to suit their particular needs and with all the learning materials and tools.

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Recording Studio

For digital recording, mixing and mastering of professional demo CDs for students and young music professionals.

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Studio / Stage

An 80-seat theatre for rehearsal, performances and meetings.

Exercise Room

Fitness Gym

A well equipped gym for private personal fitness training.


We offer programs all year long!

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Studio Pavas Terms and Conditions

To register students requires reading and abiding by these terms and conditions:

1. WAIVER: You authorize Studio PAVAS and its associates to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I waive and release Studio PAVAS and its associates from any liability for any injuries or illnesses incurred while attending classes at the Studio, on the Studio premises or during out-of-studio performances/activities. 

2. There are no refunds or make ups, even in weather closures or civic-mandated guidelines. Payment for lessons/classes is due 3 weeks in advance of each of the 3 semesters by Aug. 19, Nov. 1 & Feb. 1. Class sizes, times, days and instructors may change. If a group class has 2 students, the class will be 30 minutes, 3-4 students 45 minutes, 5+ 60 minutes. 3 weeks' written notice is required if the student is not returning or $30.00 will be charged per class. There is a $25.00 fee to change or cancel classes within the semester and a $40.00 charge for NSF. Additional 2.4% credit card fee. Interest will be charged on all overdue accounts past 30 days. All fees must be up to date to participate in classes/lessons, recitals, or competitions. There are no discounts on late payments. 

3. Students’ Showcases for art, music, drama and dance are scheduled at the end of semester 3. Student participation is voluntary. For Dance and Musical Theatre costume(s)/outfit(s), shoes, tights, and ticket costs are extra to class fees. Pre-dance costume/outfit fee is $75.00 and all other Costume/outfit prices will be between $100.00 - $125.00+hst and are due November 22nd with a signed permission form. Tickets will be on sale 4 weeks before show dates. EVERY audience member requires a ticket, even babies in arms. Due to copyright and privacy laws video or cameras are not allowed, you will be fined. 

4. All students must abide by the dress code. As well, Studio PAVAS is a fragrance-free, nut-free, smoke-free, and pet-free environment. Parents are asked to follow the drop-off and pick-up rules. Drivers are not to leave their cars while in drop-off & Pick-up areas, please park and walk in for insurance purposes. Exit the west drive way, enter the east drive way. Please do not bring unregistered students/friends to the studio unless you supervise them. They cannot attend classes/lessons or sit in the studios.