The Happening Dance Studio

The Happening Dance Studio

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At The Happening, we envision young people as creative individuals capable of beautifully articulate communication through movement.

Our mission is to invest in children and young adults as people first, and as dancers second.

08/31/2026

Join us this season! Join our incredible street styles program taught by educated and experienced individuals that offer much more than just moves. The students learn the culture and history of hip hop and the foundations! We have hip hop, breaking, popping, and a chance to join street styles 101 or 102 focusing on house, waacking, popping, locking, breaking, and grooving that all perform in our incredible year end production at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts - 777 Homer Street- in June 2027!! Join us today for the best season yet!

Email us if you have questions! Don’t wait as spots are filling fast!

🎥 Bryce Koebel
Thank you!!!

08/27/2026

✨ ELEVATE 2026: A RECAP ✨

What an unforgettable experience. 🤍

ELEVATE Dance Intensives brought together passionate dancers, inspiring instructors, and so much energy, growth, and love for movement. From pushing outside our comfort zones to learning from incredible artists, every day was an opportunity to challenge ourselves, connect, and ELEVATE.

A huge thank you to every dancer, educator, and everyone behind the scenes who helped make these intensives so special. We’re so grateful for the memories, the hard work, and all the magic in the studio. 🖤

We can’t believe summer is nearly over and a new season is right around the corner! ✨ Get ready for SEASON 14, starting Monday, September 14th!

Registration is OPEN — DANCE WITH US! 🔥

🎥 : Bryce Koebel

Photos from The Happening Dance Studio's post 08/20/2026

✨ WELCOME TO THE HAPPENING! ✨

We are beyond excited to welcome four incredible humans to our Happening faculty for Season 14! 💫

🩰 Sarah Brewer Clowes — Ballet
With over 46 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, adjudicator, and master teacher, Sarah brings an incredible depth of knowledge and a passion for helping dancers develop their technique, individuality, and artistic voice.

🔥 Sevrin “Sevi” Emnacen-Boyd — Breaking
A longtime member of Vancouver’s street dance community, Sevi is an internationally recognized breaker, educator, performer, and judge with a passion for rhythm, musicality, and expressive movement.

👞 Kristina Linden — Tap
A multi-genre choreographer, performer, and educator, Kristina brings extensive professional experience in tap, musical theatre, film, and television—including performing as a principal dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics!

🕺 Mackenzie Tenta — Hip Hop
Mackenzie brings a high-energy approach to Hip Hop, with experience in choreography, coaching, freestyle, and street styles including breaking, popping, and locking.

We are so excited for our dancers to learn from, move with, and be inspired by these four incredible artists. 💛

Meet our full faculty → thehappeningdance.com/our-team

08/19/2026

🔥 LEARN THE BASICS. FIND YOUR GROOVE. 🔥

New to Hip Hop? This one’s for you!

Our Beginner Hip Hop offerings are a fun, high-energy introduction to the style, with no experience needed. For ages 7+, dancers will explore grooves, musicality, dynamics, and choreography while building confidence, personality, and their own individual style. Most importantly? We’re here to move, have fun, and find your groove! 🙌

✨ Beginner Hip Hop | Ages 7–10
Mondays 6:00–7:00PM
— OR —
Fridays 7:00–8:00PM

✨ Beginner Hip Hop | Ages 11+
Fridays 8:00–9:00PM

Season 14 runs September–June, giving dancers the chance to build their skills, confidence, and love for Hip Hop throughout the year.

🎥 Featuring two of our fantastic Hip Hop instructors, Trinity Beattie and Natasha Gorrie!

Visit our website for more information — DANCE WITH US! 🔥

www.thehappeningdance.com

08/17/2026

TAP INTENSIVE! ✨

Get ready to step into Season 14 with our 3-Day Tap Intensive at The Happening Dance, led by the one and only Kimberly Stevenson!

Open to dancers ages 10+, this high-energy and supportive intensive is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, sharpen your technique, and strengthen your Beginner Tap fundamentals before the new season begins.

📅 AUGUST 24–26
Monday, August 24 | 3:15–5:15PM
Tuesday, August 25 | 3:15–5:15PM
Wednesday, August 26 | 3:15–4:30PM

📍812 E Cordova Street

💰 $225 + GST

Whether you’re stepping into tap for the very first time or looking to brush up on your skills, you’ll work on rhythm, coordination, musicality, and confidence—all while learning in a fun, encouraging environment.

Save the dates, bring your tap shoes, and get ready to make some noise! 👞🔥

www.thehappeningdance.com/register

DANCE WITH US THIS SUMMER!

08/16/2026

ADULT DANCERS 📢

Don’t miss out on these incredible, 13-week Contemporary classes starting IN SEPTEMBER with the amazing Oh Augustine ⭐️

🗓️ SUNDAYS
Beginner Level: 1:00-2:00PM
Intermediate Level: 2:00-3:00PM

📍 812 E Cordova St

Challenge yourself, express your creativity, and get in some fun and exciting exercise every week 💥

REGISTER NOW @ www.thehappeningdance.com/register

08/15/2026

What an incredible ELEVATE Week #1!!! Thank you to all the faculty Sarah Brewer Clowes Kris Grzella Keiran Bohay Christian Lagasse ksteven55 Thaiyo Seo Jerome Anthony Esplana Reid Friedl and Francis Aranton for pouring so much knowledge, expertise, and passion into our students this week! Such an inspiring week- you all are so talented and inspiring!! So moved by all of you & cannot wait for ELEVATE WEEK 2.

Thank you Jerome Anthony Esplana for this incredible piece for our advanced group and everything you brought to The Happening Dance Company this week! All the students loved working with you!!!

Photos from The Happening Dance Studio's post 08/14/2026

🔥 HIP HOP POP UPS WITH BELLA OLSEN 🔥

The Happening Dance is so honoured to welcome Bella Olsen into our studio for a special night of Hip Hop Pop Ups on Wednesday, August 26th!

Bella is a dancer, choreographer, and educator with an incredible background in Hip Hop and multiple styles. She has taught at renowned studios including Brickhouse NYC, Cambio Miami, and Movement Lifestyle LA, and has worked with MOTIV Crew as both a performer and educator.

We’re also beyond excited that our Advanced Showcase Team will have the incredible opportunity to work with Bella this season as she choreographs their Hip Hop routine! We cannot wait to see what they create together. 💫

📆 *WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH*

4:30–5:45 PM — Advanced
6:00–7:00 PM — Intermediate

🏷️ $30 + GST

Come train with Bella and experience her movement, artistry, and style! 🖤

REGISTER TODAY!

💫 www.thehappeningdance.com/register

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812 East Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A1M4

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9:15pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9:15pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9:15pm
Thursday 3pm - 9:15pm
Friday 3pm - 9:15pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8:30am - 9pm