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6 Management Software Solutions for Dance Schools in Quebec

Communication Written by: Karl Demers July 2026

Managing a dance school involves more than just accepting registrations. Once classes are formed, you need to send out schedules, manage absences, notify families when a class is rescheduled, share documents, and prepare for shows.

Here’s an overview of six solutions available on the market:

  • MonClubSportif
  • Activity Messenger
  • Amilia SmartRec
  • ProInscription
  • Qidigo
  • Studio Pro

Methodology

The information was verified on July 17, 2026, using the providers’ official websites, pricing pages, and help centers. The platforms are compared based on their prices, features, considerations, and the type of school they are best suited for.

Ratings are sourced from Capterra. Prices, features, and fees are subject to change and should be confirmed directly with the providers.

Factors to Consider Before Choosing

Before comparing platforms, determine which features your school actually needs:

Registration and payments: several payments, family discounts, waitlists, and consent forms

Communications: emails, text messages,right to oversight communications, notifications, and group-targeted messages

Day-to-day management: schedules, changes of location, attendance, absences and documents

Dance-specific features: costumes, recitals, ticketing, store, and camps

 

1. MonClubSportif

At a Glance

MonClubSportif is a Quebec-based platform that stands out for its communication management and oversight. The platform centralizes groups, schedules, attendance, documents, and daily communications, while providing administrative oversight.

Pricing

Pricing includes a base fee of $40 per month, plus $8 per group per month.

The annual plan includes two free months. For example, a school with 20 groups would pay $2,000 per year, plus taxes.

MonClubSportif also offers an optional turnkey service:

  • $250 for schools with fewer than 8 groups
  • $500 for schools with 20 groups
  • $750 for more than 21 groups

Turnkey Service

The turnkey service includes:

  • Importing your early season calendars
  • Creating registration links for each of your groups
  • Importing your student and parent lists (if you’re not using our registration links)
  • Sending invitations to all your users to create their accounts on MonClubSportif

Online Payment Fees

MonClubSportif allows you to create registration forms and accept online payments. The applicable processing fees are not listed on the public pricing page and must be confirmed directly with the company.

Capterra Rating

4.7 out of 5, based on 592 reviews.

Key Features

  • Online registration and payments
  • Group and member management
  • Consolidated calendars
  • Notifications for schedule or location changes
  • Attendance tracking and statistics
  • Targeted communications
  • Instant messaging
  • Administrative oversight of communications
  • Centralized media and documents
  • Synchronization with personal calendars
  • Mobile app
  • Web platform for administrators
  • Sponsorship module

Points to Consider

Specialized tools for costumes, detailed recital production, or ticketing are not included among the platform’s main features.

Particularly Suitable For

Many dance schools choose MonClubSportif to centralize their management, while making security and communication oversight top priorities.

 

Sources: MonClubSportif Pricing | MonClubSportif Features | MonClubSportif Reviews on Capterra

2. Activity Messenger

At a Glance

Activity Messenger is a Quebec-based platform that stands out for the flexibility of its forms and automations. It allows you to manage registrations, payments, emails, text messages, consent forms, and various administrative tasks.

Pricing

The currently available plans are:

  • Light: $99 per month
  • Premium: $149 per month
  • Pro: $199 per month
  • Enterprise: custom pricing

The Light plan is primarily suited for forms and communications. Course management, registration, and payment processing are available starting with the Premium plan.

Online payment fees

2.9% + $0.30 per credit card transaction, plus a 1% service fee charged by Activity Messenger.

Capterra Rating

4.8 out of 5, based on 60 reviews.

Key Features

  • Online registration and payments
  • Customizable forms
  • Subscriptions and waitlists
  • Emails, newsletters, and text messages
  • Automations and reminders
  • Consent forms and digital signatures
  • Attendance and staff management
  • Ticketing and product sales

Points to Consider

Managing courses, registrations, attendance, and ticketing requires at least the Premium plan at $149 per month.

The number of users, contacts, text messages, and automations varies by plan. A 1% Activity Messenger fee is also added to the payment provider’s fees.

Particularly Suitable For

A school that wants to consolidate its registrations, forms, communications, payments, and automations into a single platform.

 

Sources: Activity Messenger Pricing and Features | Activity Messenger Reviews on Capterra

3. Amilia SmartRec

At a Glance

Amilia is a Quebec-based platform designed to manage high volumes of registrations and complex operations. It brings together programs, payments, staff, facilities, and financial reports.

Pricing

The currently listed plans are:

  • Standard: $99 per month
  • Advanced: $499 per month
  • Custom: Custom pricing

The Standard plan includes an online store, up to 10 installations, and a maximum of 5,000 active accounts.

The Advanced plan includes up to three stores, 20 installations, 10,000 active accounts, more than 50 reports, and two add-ons.

Setup

Setup and support fees start at:

  • $899 for the Standard plan
  • $2,999 for the Advanced plan

Online Payment Fees

Starting at 2.85% + $0.30 per credit card transaction, plus a 1% service fee.

Capterra Rating

4.3 out of 5, based on 146 reviews.

Key Features

  • Online registration and payments
  • Activity and program management
  • Custom forms
  • Online store and merchandise sales
  • Staff management
  • Facility reservations and management
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Financial reports
  • Fundraising campaigns

Points to Consider

The Standard plan does not include any add-on modules. Therefore, certain advanced features such as analytics, text messaging, or integration may incur additional charges.

Specialized tools for costume management or recital production are not included among the software’s core features.

Implementation also involves a cost separate from the monthly subscription.

Particularly Suitable For

A medium- or large-sized school that needs to manage multiple programs, employees, facilities, shops, or registration periods.

 

Sources: Amilia SmartRec Pricing and Features | Amilia SmartRec Reviews on Capterra

4. ProInscription

At a Glance

ProInscription is a Quebec-based platform primarily focused on registration, payments, and billing. It helps digitize administrative processes without necessarily replacing all the tools already used by the organization.

Pricing

Upon request.

Key Features

  • Online registration and payments
  • Billing, credits, and refunds
  • Attendance tracking and waitlists
  • Activity and member management
  • Online store and room rentals
  • Discounts and promo codes
  • Email and text message communications
  • Financial reports and relevé 24
  • Integrations with Mailchimp and Évolia

Points to Consider

Rates and transaction fees are not published, making it impossible to estimate the total cost without requesting a quote.

The public page viewed does not offer specialized functions for costume management, recital production, or quick changes. It focuses primarily on registration, payments, invoicing, and administration.

Particularly Suitable For

A school that wants to centralize its registration, billing, accounts receivable, online store, and administrative processes.

 

Source: ProInscription’s official website and features

5. Qidigo

At a Glance

Qidigo is a Quebec-based platform that stands out for its ability to manage registrations, payments, groups, and activities. It is particularly well-suited for organizations that offer multiple types of courses, use different locations, or coordinate a large volume of registrations.

Pricing

Upon request.

Key Features

  • Online registrations and payments
  • Activity and group management
  • Waiting lists
  • Attendance and absences
  • Memberships, passes, and à la carte activities
  • Billing, credits, and refunds
  • Financial reports and relevé 24 
  • Facility management and rental

Points to Consider

Pricing and transaction fees are not publicly disclosed, making it more difficult to assess the total cost without requesting a quote.

For a dance school, the main limitation is that it may be necessary to use several external tools to manage daily communications, schedule changes, rehearsals, costumes, and group tracking.

Particularly Suitable For

Particularly suitable for dance schools that are primarily looking for a registration and administrative management tool, and that are comfortable using other tools for daily communications and operational tracking.

 

Sources: Qidigo’s official website

6. Studio Pro

At a Glance

Studio Pro is a U.S.-based platform designed specifically for dance studios. In addition to registration and class management, it offers tools for costumes, recitals, quick changes, and ticketing.

Pricing

The currently listed prices are:

  • Essentials: $49 USD per month
  • Premier: $79 USD per month
  • Elite: $165 USD per month

All plans allow you to manage an unlimited number of students and classes. Two-way messaging and certain permissions are available starting with the Premier plan.

Online Payment Fees

Fees applicable in Canada are available upon request and may vary depending on the payment method used.

Capterra Rating

4.5 out of 5, based on 51 reviews.

Key Features

  • Online registration and payments
  • Student, family, and class management
  • Schedule and attendance tracking
  • Automated billing and payments
  • Parent portal and teacher app
  • Costume management
  • Recital and rehearsal scheduling
  • Ticketing and point-of-sale

Points to Consider

Prices are listed in U.S. dollars, which means the cost for a Canadian school will vary depending on the exchange rate.

Two-way messaging within the app requires at least the Premier plan. Two-way text messaging requires the Elite plan and incurs additional fees.

The website and key public resources are primarily in English.

Particularly Suitable For

A studio that wants to use a specialized platform to manage its classes, payments, costumes, recitals, and ticketing all in one place.

 

Sources: Studio Pro Pricing and Features | Studio Pro Reviews on Capterra

In conclusion

The best solution depends on the school’s size, its priorities, and the tools it already uses.

Studio Pro stands out for its dance-specific features. Activity Messenger and Amilia offer comprehensive platforms for registration and administration. ProInscription and Qidigo are better suited to registration and activity management needs.

MonClubSportif is particularly well-suited for schools that want to better manage groups, schedules, attendance, and daily communications.

Before making a decision, make a list of your top priorities, identify which features are already covered by your current tools, and calculate the total cost of each solution, including the subscription, setup, transaction fees, and additional modules.

Karl Demers

Karl Demers is the founder of MonClubSportif. From an early age, Karl has been passionate about sports, whether it's soccer, baseball, field hockey, volleyball... and the list goes on. To combine business with pleasure, Karl has been passing on his passion for 8 years now through the blogs he writes and the information he shares to simplify the lives of sports enthusiasts like himself.
Karl Demers

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