A studio rooted in Pemberton.
We believe dance is a powerful way to build confident and capable people. Through purposeful training in a welcoming community, dancers discover not only what they can achieve, but who they can become.
Mission
What we're here to do
To inspire a lifelong love of dance while nurturing character and a sense of belonging through purposeful and high-quality dance education.
Vision
Where we're going
To be a studio where dancers of all ages discover a lifelong love of dance, pursue excellence with joy, and leave with confidence that extends far beyond the stage.
Our facility
Built for dancers, designed for families.
Purpose-built studios with sprung floors and full-length mirrors. A warm waiting area for caregivers, change rooms and easy parking right in the heart of Pemberton.
Sprung floors and professional ballet barres
Bright natural light with mountain views
Family-friendly waiting area
Accessible, ground-floor entry
Code of conduct
A studio built on respect.
We hold ourselves, students, families, faculty and visitors to a shared standard of kindness and respect. Every person who enters our studio is welcomed regardless of background, body, ability, or identity.
We ask families and dancers to arrive on time, honour the dress code, treat the studio and each other with care, and speak to faculty about any concerns directly and privately.
Bullying, exclusion, and disrespect are not tolerated. Faculty are trained to intervene early and warmly.
Testimonials
My daughter has thrived under the exceptional guidance and leadership of Anna Kroupina and Angela Waldie at the Pemberton Dance Studio. My daughter is passionate about dance and has put many hours, both inside and outside of dance classes, into being the best dancer she can be. I am very grateful to Anna Kroupina for giving young Pembertonians the opportunity to take their passion for dance to a high level. I hope this studio will be available to the youth of our community for many years to come
- Erica Osburn
Pemberton BC
My girls, Emiko and Naomi have been taking lessons from Anna at Pemberton Dance Studio for a few years now. We traveled most Saturdays from Lillooet and although the travel wasn’t easy, it was worth it! Emiko raves about Anna’s classes. Anna has the gift of engaging and inspiring young dancers with her playful and creative teaching techniques. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to participate.
- Terry, Lillooet BC
My daughter has been attending ballet and acro jazz classes and summer camps with Anna at Pemberton Dance Studio for the past 5 years, since she was 4 years old. She adores Anna and loves her classes.
Anna’s ability as a teacher and choreographer is inspiring - my daughters dance skills and confidence have grown steadily under her guidance, and she has developed a passion and commitment to her dance that I have not seen with any of her other activities.
Thank you Anna for being an amazing role model and teacher for all the dancers at your studio. We are so lucky to have you here in Pemberton.
- Karen, Whistler BC
Pemberton Dance Studio not only provides top notch instruction using a highly respected curriculum, but it welcomes dancers into their family - where the love of dance and music is nurtured, alongside healthy exercise and positive peer interaction. The instructors at PDS truly go above and beyond to help each student reach their individual goals and full potential. Thank you Anna and Angela for investing part of yourselves into each student.
- Kathleen, Pemberton BC
My daughter, Julia, has been a student at Pemberton Dance Studio for 8 years, starting at the age of 3. Anna has proven to be an invaluable mentor and advocate for Julia and the other dancers. She is consistently supportive and engaging, while also instilling discipline in those dancers who are aiming to achieve more serious dance goals, such as excelling in competitive events. Despite our daughter being neurodivergent, Anna has always been able to accommodate her needs, ensuring that Julia has the best possible dance experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Pemberton Dance Studio to any young dancers seeking a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Nicole, London
We have been driving weekly to Pemberton from Whistler for 7 years simply because Anna is so amazing...her love for dance and her natural ability to communicate with kids make this one special place to learn to love dance.
- Tory, Whistler