Studio Dance Arts

UPDATE - Due to the most recent Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, please note: MARQUETTE STUDIO Classes resume via ZOOM starting MON, JAN 4. Then back to IN-PERSON starting SAT, JAN 16.... ELLIOT LAKE & SAULT STE. MARIE STUDIOS Classes resume IN-PERSON starting SAT, JAN 9. As the situation is ever changing, we will adapt when necessary following all government orders. Thank you. #marquette #elliotlake #saultstemarie #thesoo #COVID19 #thankyouforyoursupport #staysafe #studiodancearts

From all of us to all of you HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bring on 2021!

SAULT STE. MARIE - 2021 DANCE DISCOVERY! Do you have a boy or girl curious about dance? Our 6 WEEK SAMPLER is a non-competitive, non-recital program, and is a great way to be introduced to the world of dance without a full season commitment. NEW session starts week of January 11, 2021!... Wednesday 5:15-6:00pm Discovery PRESCHOOL Saturday 12:15-1:00pm Discovery KINDERGARTEN Cost: $80 + hst (per session) REGISTER NOW to secure your spot! LIMITED class sizes and all Covid safety protocols in place. For more information & online registration, visit us at: https://studiodancearts.com/sault-ste-marie/dance-discovery/ Telephone: 705 253 0800 Email: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #discoverdance #preschooldance #kindergartendance #6weekprogram #studiodancearts #studiodanceartssaultstemarie

SAULT STE. MARIE & ELLIOT LAKE - 2021 ADULT CLASSES! NEW sessions starting week of January 11, 2021! Classes for men & women (19yrs+)!... Coordination, balance, grace, core, confidence, cardio, fitness, fun, socialize! Check out what's available! For ELLIOT LAKE: https://studiodancearts.com/elliot-lake/adult-program/ For SAULT STE. MARIE: https://studiodancearts.com/sault-ste-ma/adult-program-ssm/ REGISTER NOW to secure your spot! LIMITED class sizes and all Covid safety protocols in place! #elliotlake #blindriver #northshore #thesoo #saultstemarie #echobay #adult #adultdance #adultfitness #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #dancefit #nevertooold #studiodancearts

Happy birthday to one of our Elliot Lake instructors Grace Mair. We hope you have a wonderful day! #happybirthday #studiodancearts #elliotlake #northshore

Congratulations to our Elliot Lake Competitive Soloists who participated at Showstopper's Virtual Competition this past weekend. JUNIOR SOLOS 5th Overall Charlotte Parsons... SENIOR SOLOS 4th Overall Kelsey Patry 9th Overall Anneliese Freitag 11th Overall Grace Mair 12th Overall Taylor Schell 14th Overall Evan Tyler Way to go dancers! We are so proud of you. And a special congratulations to their very dedicated and hardworking teacher/choreographers Brooke Patry & Christine Brunet. Bravo! Thank you Showstopper for a very professional and slick virtual production! Always a class act! Keep working hard everyone and continue to Dance Safe! #elliotlake #northshore #DancingThroughCOVID #dancesafe #keepdancing #studiodancearts

Best of luck to several of our Elliot Lake studio soloists who are competing this weekend at Showstopper's Virtual Competition! Dancers - we love your determination and resilience during this time. Can't wait to watch! #elliotlake #northshore #keepdancing #determinedtorise #resilience #DancingThroughCOVID #lemonsintolemonade #studiodancearts

Our first night of lockdown didn’t stop our Marquette students. Talk about dedication and resilience! Thank you everyone for the continued support as we do our part to help combat covid. And thank you to faculty member @jaymelhuillier for pivoting to our online classes so effortlessly. You rocked it! #marquette #danceisthebest #studiodancearts #nothingcanstopus #keepdancing #staysafe

To our families & communities, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being with us this season! Because of your support and trust during these times, we are still able to have a studio - and for that we are so grateful.... We hope you have a restful, healthy, and safe holiday! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! From the Studio Dance Arts Team. #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear #gratefulthankfulblessed #studiodancearts #thesoo #saultstemarie #algomadistrict #elliotlake #northshore #Marquette #marquettecounty

Final week to order merchandise! #studiodancearts #saultstemarie #merchandise

MARQUETTE GOING VIRTUAL! Due to Michigan's new emergency orders, in-person classes will be temporarily paused for 3 weeks starting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020. On that day all classes will continue on regular weekly schedule ONLINE.... Let's do our part to help combat covid. Please stay safe everyone! #marquette #studiodancearts #studiodanceartsmarquette #dancesafe #stopthecommunityspread https://www.uppermichiganssource.com//sources-whitmer-adm/

A very happy birthday to one of our amazing Sault Ste. Marie faculty members Jocelyn Anderson! We hope you have an amazing day! #happybirthday #studiodancearts #thesoo #saultstemarie

Happy birthday to Kelsey Patry! One of our amazing Elliot Lake teachers. We hope you have a fabulous day! #happybirthday #studiodancearts #elliotlake #northshore

ELLIOT LAKE! Another sneak peek. Mirrors are up! Almost there:) We cant wait to start classes in our new home! #elliotlake #blindriver #northshore #dancelessons #preschool #kindergarten #recreational #competitive #adult #ballet #jazz #lyrical #tap #hiphop #downtownelliotlake #covidprotols #dancesafe

A very happy birthday to one of our awesome faculty members Pam Robins (aka Princess Pam!) We hope you have a fabulous day! #happybirthday #staffbirthday #princesspam #thesoo #studiodancearts

A friendly reminder about Covid protocols when coming to class: Self-Screen - If you dont feel well or are showing any symptoms, please stay home (err on the side of caution). Wear A Mask - Please wear masks when entering the building and be mindful of distancing as much as possible.... Sanitize & Distance - Once inside the building - sanitize and put your outdoor wear and outdoor shoes in your designated area - Your teacher will lead you into the dance room. In Class - Once in class, continue to distance the best you can (teachers will show you) - We encourage you to wear your mask during class, but its OK if you cant. When Leaving - Wear your mask and sanitize one last time. Use sanitizer as frequently as possible, always do your best to maintain distancing, and wear your mask as much as possible. We cant wait to dance with you - safely!

The parent checklist for a safe return to school. Protecting our schools against COVID-19 starts at home! Learn more: www.algomapublichealth.com/returntoschool

MARQUETTE 2020-2021 NEW SEASON! With our awesome faculty - Ashley Tremblay, Svitlana Goss, Jayme LHuillier, Brigitte Bartesch & Brigit Johnson!... Were super excited to get started week of SEPTEMBER 14th with our Recreational, Competitive & NEW Tumbling programs! Due to Covid-Protocols, VERY LIMITED CLASS SPOTS! REGISTER NOW! For more info, check out our website at: https://studiodancearts.com/ Or EMAIL US at: [email protected] #marquette #neguanee #gwinn #ishpeming #munising #dancelessons #recreationaldance #competitivedance #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #preschool #kindergartendance #pointe #lyrical #contemporary #tumbling #studiodancearts #studiodanceartsmarquette

SAULT STE. MARIE 2020-2021 NEW SEASON! With our awesome faculty - Tania Castellani-Greco, Rosemary McLaughlin, Pam Robins, Jocelyn Anderson, Cassandra Lepore, Alicia Annett & Richard Kim!... Were super excited to get started week of SEPTEMBER 14th with our Recreational & Competitive programs! Due to Covid-Protocols, VERY LIMITED CLASS SPOTS! REGISTER NOW! For more info, check out our website at: https://studiodancearts.com/ Or EMAIL US at: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #dancelessons #recreationaldance #competitivedance #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #preschool #kindergartendance #pointe #lyrical #contemporary #studiodancearts #studiodanceartssaultstemariOr

ELLIOT LAKE 2020-2021 DANCE WEAR & REGISTRATION DAYS! September 8-10 from 5:00-8:00pm!... At our NEW studio location! 126B Ontario Avenue (lower level)! Use entrance on Elizabeth Walk side. With our awesome faculty - Christine Brunet, Catharine Gear, Brooke Patry, Kelsey Patry & Fiona Mair! Were super excited to get started week of SEPTEMBER 14th with our Recreational, Competitive & Adult programs! Due to Covid-Protocols, VERY LIMITED CLASS SPOTS! REGISTER NOW! For more info, EMAIL US at: [email protected] Or CALL: 705-848-8464 Some Covid-Protocol reminders when coming by: * Dont forget to wear a mask * Students + 1 parent/guardian only please * Do your best to maintain 6 foot distancing from others * Use sanitizer frequently If someone is being helped ahead of you, please wait and distance! NO physical payments accepted. All fees will be debited using your payment method on file. We are on a Covid-Online-Only-Payment system. Thank you and spread the word! #elliotlake #blindriver #northshore #dancelessons #recreationaldance #competitivedance #adultdance #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #studiodancearts #studiodanceartselliotlake

MARQUETTE Tumbling Assessment day done! Great job to everyone who came out today, and of course our new coach Bridget! Stay tuned for your class placements! #marquette #studiodancearts #tumbling #gymnastics #dance #newprogram #excitingpotential #neguanee #ishpeming #gwinn #Munising

MARQUETTE NEW! TUMBLING PROGRAM! Were super excited to announce our NEW TUMBLING program at Studio Dance Arts! One of Marquettes finest gymnastics/cheer coaches Bridget Johnson has joined our faculty and will be leading these new TUMBLING 6 WEEK SESSIONS!... For boys & girls, starting at 3yrs to advanced! Where: Studio Dance Arts, 2684 US Hwy 41 W, Marquette, Michigan 49855 SESSION 1: September 20 to October 25, 2020 When: SUNDAYS TOTS (3yrs+) - 12:00-1:00pm Focus on social skills, gross and fine motor skills, and acro body shaping and strength. INTRO (5yrs+) 1:00-2:00pm, 2:00-3:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm Focus on Acro body shaping and strength, preparing handstands, forward rolls and cartwheels. LEVEL 1 (6yrs+) BEGINNER 3:00-4:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00-6:00pm No experience necessary. To advance, athletes will need to master cartwheels, inside and outside one arm cartwheel, forward and backward doll, handstands, handstand forward roll, bridges, and be preparing limbers, front and back walkovers and aerials. LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE 6:00-7:00pm Passed L1 or coach permission. To advance, athletes will need to master round off rebound, back and front walk overs, handstand hold, handstand pirouette, aerials, and be preparing back handsprings, back tucks, front tucks. LEVEL 3 ADVANCED 7:00-8:00pm Passed L2 or coach permission. Athletes will be working on back handsprings, back tucks, front tucks, twisting and other advanced acrobatics. Cost: $100 total (includes all 6 lessons) Class size: Only 7 students per class! For any LEVEL 2-3 student - ASSESSMENT DAY is SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 By coach Bridget. Please fill out the Tumbling ASSESSMENT SIGN-UP on our online registration. Please use our ONLINE REGISTRATION here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr/Openings/OpeningsDirect Due to VERY LIMITED class sizes, REGISTER EARLY to secure your spot! *** Only 7 students per class! *** Registration Deadline: AUGUST 27 ABOUT BRIDGET JOHNSON Gymnastics and cheer coach in Marquette County for 21 years. Currently Head Gymnastics Coach at INN Community Education and Head Gymnastics & Cheer Coach at MSHS. Former 4 year Varsity Gymnast for Negaunee High School, as well as a cheerleader for 5 years. MHSAA Certified Cheer & Gymnastics Coach & Judge. CPR, First Aid, CPR, AED, Heat Illness, Closed Head Injury certified by MHSAA and Red Cross. Welcome Miss Bridget! #marquette #negaunee #ishpeming #tumbling #gymnastics #cheerleading #dance #studiodancearts

MARQUETTE 2020-2021 NEW student registration now open! Fun RECREATIONAL classes for boys & girls starting at 2.5yrs! Ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop.... Award-winning COMPETITIVE program for boys & girls! VERY LIMITED CLASS SIZES due to new Covid health & safety protocols. REGISTER NOW to ensure your spot! Classes start week of SEPTEMBER 14, 2020! For more info & online registration, visit our website at: https://studiodancearts.com/marquette/ Or email us at: [email protected] #marquette #negaunee #gwinn #munising #marquettecounty #dancelessons #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #dancestudio #studiodancearts

ELLIOT LAKE 2020-2021 NEW student registration now open! Fun RECREATIONAL classes for boys & girls starting at 2.5yrs! Ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop.... Award-winning COMPETITIVE program for boys & girls! ADULT classes too! Jazz & tap. VERY LIMITED CLASS SIZES due to new Covid health & safety protocols. *** Only 8-15 students per class *** REGISTER NOW to ensure your spot! Classes start week of SEPTEMBER 14, 2020! For more info & online registration, visit our website at: https://studiodancearts.com/elliot-lake/ Or email us at: [email protected] #elliotlake #blindriver #northshore #dancelessons #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #dancestudio #studiodancearts

SAULT STE. MARIE 2020-2021 NEW student registration now open! Fun RECREATIONAL classes for boys & girls starting at 2.5yrs! Ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop.... Award-winning COMPETITIVE program for boys & girls! Part-time & Full-time teams. VERY LIMITED CLASS SIZES due to new Covid health & safety protocols. *** Only 10-15 students per class *** REGISTER NOW to ensure your spot! Classes start week of SEPTEMBER 14, 2020! For more info & online registration, visit our website at: https://studiodancearts.com/sault-ste-marie/ Or email us at: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #echobay #algomadistrict #dancelessons #ballet #jazz #tap #hiphop #dancestudio #studiodancearts

And thats a wrap to our second week of Summer Camp. We had a ball last week. Thank you for joining us! #thesoo #saultstemarie #summercamps #studiodancearts @ Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario

ELLIOT LAKE! Heres a sneak peek! Stay tuned for our official announcement! #Elliotlake #Elliotlakedance #blindriver #northshore #newlocation #newbeginnings #studiodancearts #determined @ Elliot Lake, Ontario

Another sold out CAMP WEEK starts today! Lets go! #thesoo #saultstemarie #downtownssm #summercamp #dance #studiodancearts #followingallsafetyprotocols

SUMMER CAMP WEEK 1 done! It was a "new" kind of camp for us this past week with all the safety protocols. But BRAVO to our amazing Camp Director Pamela Robins and assistant Carly Luukkonen for running it so smoothly. Way to go! And a big THANK YOU to our campers & families for working with us to ensure the protocols were met. It was a fun week of arts, crafts, games, dance, fresh air, socialization, and making new friends! Looking forward to CAMP WEEK 2 next week! #thesoo #saultstemarie #downtownssm #summerdaycamps #studiodancearts #followingsafetyprotocols

As of today, Friday July 17, 2020, you are required to wear a face mask or face covering if you enter any business, transit or organization in the Algoma district. Lets all be kind while we adapt to these changes and work together to stay COVID-19 safe. For more information: https://bit.ly/329Qzpz

*** UPDATE *** CAMP #2: JULY 20-24, 2020! *** SOLD OUT! SAULT STE. MARIE - SUMMER DAY CAMPS!... Algoma Public Health has recently green-lit our Summer Camps in JULY. We will be following all Covid-19 safety protocols. MAXIMUM 8 CAMPERS per week (per cohort)! ARTS-CRAFTS-GAMES! Ages 4-11yr! Boys & girls. Non-competitive! NUT-FREE environment! Professional & responsible staff! CAMP FEES FULL WEEK (Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm) = $200 + tax = $226 total Earliest drop off by: 8:45am -- Latest pick up by: 4:15pm NO extended hours available. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2020 Register EARLY! Very LIMITED enrollment due to covid guidelines. Only 8 CAMPERS per week. ONLINE REGISTRATION link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr/Openings/OpeningsDirect For more information, contact us at: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #downtownssm #summercamps #summerdaycamps #studiodancearts

*** UPDATE *** Both camps are NOW FULL! SAULT STE. MARIE - SUMMER DAY CAMPS!... Algoma Public Health has recently green-lit our Summer Camps in JULY. We will be following all Covid-19 safety protocols. SUMMER RECREATIONAL CAMPS Camp #1: JULY 13-17, 2020 *** SOLD OUT! Camp #2: JULY 20-24, 2020 *** SOLD OUT! MAXIMUM 8 CAMPERS per week (per cohort)! ARTS-CRAFTS-GAMES! Ages 4-11yr! Boys & girls. Non-competitive! NUT-FREE environment! Professional & responsible staff! CAMP FEES FULL WEEK (Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm) = $200 + tax = $226 total Earliest drop off by: 8:45am -- Latest pick up by: 4:15pm NO extended hours available. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2020 Register EARLY! Very LIMITED enrollment due to covid guidelines. Only 8 CAMPERS per week. ONLINE REGISTRATION link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr/Openings/OpeningsDirect For more information, contact us at: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #downtownssm #summercamps #summerdaycamps #studiodancearts

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Canada Day!

SAULT STE. MARIE - SUMMER DAY CAMPS! Algoma Public Health has recently green-lit our Summer Camps in JULY. We will be following all Covid-19 safety protocols. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 4... Online registration link: shorturl.at/biJZ8 SUMMER RECREATIONAL CAMPS Camp #1: JULY 13-17, 2020 Camp #2: JULY 20-24, 2020 MAXIMUM 8 CAMPERS per week (per cohort)! ARTS-CRAFTS-GAMES! Ages 4-11yr! Boys & girls. Non-competitive! NUT-FREE environment! Professional & responsible staff! CAMP FEES FULL WEEK (Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm) = $200 + tax = $226 total Earliest drop off by: 8:45am -- Latest pick up by: 4:15pm NO extended hours available. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2020 Register EARLY! Very LIMITED enrollment due to covid guidelines. Only 8 CAMPERS per week. For more information, contact us at: [email protected] #thesoo #saultstemarie #downtownssm #summercamps #summerdaycamps #studiodancearts

Happy Pride! Sending love to all! xoxo

MARQUETTE 2020 AUGUST CLASSES! 4 WEEK DANCE DISCOVERY (Preschool & Kindergarten)! THURSDAYS! Starts: AUGUST 6, 2020 Ends: AUGUST 27, 2020... Do you have a boy or girl curious about dance? Our 4 WEEK SAMPLER program runs throughout August! This non-competitive, non-recital program is a great way to be introduced to the world of dance without a full season commitment. THURSDAYS 5:30-6:15pm PRESCHOOL Cost: $48 (total for all 4 lessons 6:30-7:30pm KINDERGARTEN Cost: $50 (total for all 4 lessons) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2020 Register early! Limited enrollment due to covid-19 guidelines. NO last minute or walk-ins available. For more information & registration, contact us at: [email protected] #marquette #marquettedancelessons #preschooldance #kindergartendance #summerdance #studiodancearts

MARQUETTE 2020 JULY CLASSES! 4 WEEKS of OPEN TECHNIQUE classes! THURSDAYS! Starts: JULY 8, 2020 -- Ends: JULY 30, 2020... Want to stay in shape during the summer? Keep your technique up by training! Get an early start and be ahead of the game! Open to any competitive dancer! MINI/PRE-JUNIORS Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Technique Cost: $50 (total for all 4 lessons) JUNIORS Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm Technique/Conditioning 8:00-9:00pm Combo Cost: 1 weekly class = $50 (total for all 4 lessons) 2 weekly classes = $100 (total for all 8 lessons) TEENS Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Technique/Conditioning 8:00-9:00pm Combo Cost: 1 weekly class = $50 (total for all 4 lessons) 2 weekly classes = $100 (total for all 8 lessons) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2020 Register early! Limited enrollment due to covid-19 guidelines. NO last minute or walk-ins available. For more information or to register, contact us at: [email protected] #marquette #marquettedancelessons #marquettesummerdance #studiodancearts

Our new normal for now in MARQUETTE! #marquette #marquettedancelessons #studiodancearts #covidguidelines #socialdistance #temporarynewnormal

After almost 4 months of being closed due to the pandemic, our MARQUETTE studio is getting ready to REOPEN! We will of course be following COVID guidelines! Stay tuned for more information about our SUMMER CLASSES! #marquette #marquettedancelessons #studiodancearts #reopening #covidguidelines

Please support our formal petition to the Canadian Government to remove GST/HST from all childrens arts activities. CHILDRENS DANCE, DRAMA, and VISUAL ARTS should not be taxed. This will benefit families, businesses, and our children. The petition to the House of Commons can be found here > https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-2683 Supporting the petition takes seconds. Simply provide your name, email (you will be asked to verify), and postal code. EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY CAN SUPPORT THE PETITION. There is no restriction on age, but everyone will need a unique email address.

Just a reminder that our SAULT STE. MARIE office is open this week for COSTUME/DANCEWEAR PICK UP: TUESDAY, JUNE 23 from 5:00-7:00pm WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 from 5:00-7:00pm... These are private pick up days for designated students. Please check your emails. Thank you.

Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing dads out there. Especially to our SDA dance dads!

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing SDA families for driving by the studio today in honour of our 2020 graduates Carly Luukkonen and Cameryn St. Onge! And for saying hello to staff! Even though it was a socially distanced one, we loved seeing all of you! Hang in there everyone. Well be back in the studio and back on the stage soon! We love you and miss you so much! #thesoo #saultstemarie #studiodancearts #graduates #staystrong #hanginthere #dancefamily #danceisthebest

A very happy birthday to one of our awesome Marquette teachers Jayme LHuillier! We hope you have a fabulous day! #happybirthday #marquette #studiodancearts