Early Bird Fall 2017
Children’s Fall 2017-2018 registration PDF
The School of Dance
Merrilee Hodgins A.R.A.D., Artistic Director
The School of Dance is a registered, non-profit charitable, educational organization currently celebrating its 38th anniversary season in Ottawa, Canada.
The School of Dance is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
The Contemporary Dance Programme is approved as a vocational training program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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Photo: Nicola Fridgen
Adult Classes
Choose from an array of classes and get moving!
Photo: Lisa Hebert
Children
Spin! Leap! Dance!
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Youth
Dance...
friends forever!
Photo: Nicola Fridgen
Seniors
You're NEVER too old to dance.
The School of Dance would like to thank the Ontario Arts Council, a government agency, for its ongoing support.
Summer 2017
Contemporary Workshop
Contemporary Professional Development Workshop Registration Form
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Summer Hip Hop! with Laura Sam
Hip Hop
Ages 8‐12
6 week session: $135
Mondays, June 19‐July 24, 2017 | 6:00‐7:00pm
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TED Hip Hop
Ages 13‐16
6 week session: $135
Mondays, June 19‐July 24, 2017 | 7:00‐8:00pm
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Contemporary Summer Programme
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Dancing Around
Summer evening classes for 4-6 year olds
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Summer for Kids and Teens
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Adult Summer
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Photo: D. Brian Campbell
Summer Ballet Intensive for Serious Young Dancers
(Elem, Inter & Adv Levels)
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Photo: Ken Bell
Summer Ballet Intensive Junior Programme
(Grade 3 Cecchetti level or equivalent)
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Dance Delights Integrated Arts Programme for children in 3rd to 5th year of Ballet
Photo: John Nolan
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Magic & Mystery Interactive Arts Programme for children 4-8 years
Photo: G. Louis
The School of Dance thanks the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support.
What's Happening
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We are delighted to announce that
RMT Siri Bandhu
will be offering Massage Therapy at The School of Dance on Mondays, beginning October 24, 2016!
Call The School of Dance at 613-238-7838 to
book your appointment!
- What's Happening! -
Photo: Gilles Vézina
Virtual Campus
Instructional videos
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Photo: Barbara Legowski
DragonFly®
Our Programme for Learners with Down Syndrome
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Photo: Gilles Vézina
DanceONTour®
Your students can
enjoy their own dance experience
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Gallery 200
Public art space
The School of Dance thanks the Conger Family for their support.
Workplace Charitable Campaign
Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign and The School of Dance. Learn more >
The School of Dance thanks the J.P. Bickell Foundation.
Artist in Residence Programme
Artist in Residence Programme Audrey Greyeyes
Audrey Greyeyes
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Artist in Residence Programme Neera Huckvale
Neera Huckvale
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Artist in Residence Programme Maryse Maynard
Maryse Maynard
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Artist in Residence Programme Beth Ross
Beth Ross
The School of Dance thanks the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support.
Community
The School of Dance Helps the Community Learn more >
The SODA Network. Calling all graduates! Learn more >
Studio Rental Learn more >
The School of Dance thanks the City of Ottawa for their ongoing support.
2016 Rich Little Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Awards
Ottawa Councillor Tobi Nussbaum, Buddy Bolton, Merrilee Hodgins
City of Ottawa Councillor Tobi Nussbaum presenting
Buddy Bolton
with the
2016 Rich Little Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Award,
provided by the City of Ottawa to The School of Dance for administration.
< PDF >
- 2016 Rich Little Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Awards -
Ottawa Councillor Tobi Nussbaum, A.J. Ayson, Merrilee Hodgins
City of Ottawa Councillor Tobi Nussbaum
presenting
A.J. Ayson
with the 2016 Rich Little Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Award,
provided by the City of Ottawa to The School of Dance for administration.
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2016 Celia Franca Award
City of Ottawa Councillor Tobi Nussbaum, Nikita Koziel Ly, Merrilee Hodgins
The School of Dance announces the winner of the 2016 Celia Franca Award, Nikita Koziel Ly < PDF >
The School of Dance wishes to thank those who contributed via The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign.
Stuart Conger Learning Centre
Stuart Conger
In 2007, The School announced the opening of the
Stuart Conger Learning Centre.
The Centre, named for Stuart Conger to acknowledge his years of dedicated support of The School, is located on the second floor of The School.
The School of Dance would like to thank the Government of Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program.
Performances
Photo: D. Brian Campbell
Watch this space!
The School of Dance gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Foundation.
Dance of Life Health!
Physiotherapy for Dancers Learn more>
Massage Therapy Learn more>
Connecting with Dance, new course designed for people with Parkinson's
- Information Sheet Learn more
- Registration Form PDF
About The School
History Learn more>
Staff and Faculty Learn more>
Guest Teachers and Choreographers Learn more>
General Information Learn more>
Accessibility, Privacy, Policies and Procedures Learn more>
Donate to The School of Dance Learn more>
Wikipedia article Learn more>
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Ottawa Seniors, Canadian Stories
We are excited to announce the launch of our unique new Dance Programme for Ottawa Seniors in collaboration with the Government of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant program and Bruyère Continuing Care. Learn more>
Canadian Stories Company PDF
Compagnie Histoires Canadiennes PDF
The School of Dance thanks the Province of Ontario for their support.
Government Support
The School of Dance gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following:
The School of Dance thanks the Conger Family for their support.
We would like to thank
Ministry of Culture for Ontario, Canada Council for the Arts, Cultural Human Resources Council, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, Ontario Trillium Foundation, The Ontario Arts Foundation, City of Ottawa, The Celia Franca Foundation, The Chawkers Foundation, Cold Nose Productions, The Harold Crabtree Foundation, The George Lunan Foundation, The Community Foundation of Ottawa, Acacia Fund, Gunther, Inge Abrahamson Fund, Betty Davison Fund, The Ottawa Citizen, Shirley and Stuart Conger, Joyce Conger Fund for the Arts, Stephen Conger, Jane Low, MDS Nordion, Canada Post Corporation, J.P. Bickell Foundation, TD Canada Trust, Cross Border Management, TELUS, CIBC, mbna, Victoria and Walter Prystawski, Michael Potter, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Bridgewater Systems, Spiteri, Ursulak LLP, Kathleen Grimes, Iain Trevena, anonymous, Anonymous.
The School of Dance thanks the J.P. Bickell Foundation.
I Love The School of Dance Campaign
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(and a second one two)
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On backpacks and shoes
(we’re spreading the news)
The School is where dancers belong
Pick up your free button in the office.
The School of Dance is a registered, non-profit charitable, educational organization currently celebrating its 38th anniversary season.
Charitable Registration Number: 119253391RR0001.