The School of Dance
200 Crichton Street K1M1W2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Thanks for asking You are absolutely correct Miss Hodgins does hum Do-Re-Me when she sets certain exercises in class. We think it’s because her ancestor, Sarah Anna Glover, is credited with inventing the Norwich sol-fa system the song is based on.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2021 is starting online at The School of Dance Classes today include: Professional Ballet Level 3 Group 1 at 4:45pm... Professional Ballet Level 7 at 4:45pm Professional Ballet Level 3 Group 2 at 4:45pm Professional Ballet Level 4 at 5pm Adult Elementary Ballet at 5pm Adult Intro to Ballet at 5:30pm Professional Ballet Level 1 at 6:30pm Adult Advanced Ballet and Pointe at 6:30pm Professional Ballet Level 5 at 6:45pm Professional Ballet Level 9/PBS at 6:45pm Contact [email protected] or call 613-238-7838 if you have not yet received the login information for your class.

Thanks for asking The leotard, sometimes now called a body-suit, is named for the French acrobat Jules Léotard, although he called it a maillot. The leotard came to be named for Léotard in 1886, long after his death.

Thanks for asking We’ve had some really great questions come in over the holidays. We thought it would be fun to answer them on Facebook so everyone can enjoy the curiosity in our students! Drawing by Warren Clark

Through the wonder of technology, Alanna Kraaijeveld is teaching our contemporary dance students in Ottawa... from Montreal. WhooHoo!

Monday, January 4, 2021 2021 is starting online at The School of Dance Classes today include: Pilates Plus at 11am... Junior Ballet 2 at 4pm Professional Ballet Level 9/PBS at 4:15pm Professional Ballet Level 4 Group 1 Contemporary at 4:45pm Professional Ballet level 6 at 5pm Junior Jazz 1 at 5:15pm Adult Beginner Ballet 1 at 6pm Adult Elementary Ballet at 6pm Professional Ballet Level 8 at 6:30pm Professional Ballet Level 4 Group 2 Contemporary at 6:30pm Junior Ballet 3 at 6:30pm Professional Ballet Level 5 at 6:45pm Adult Beginner Ballet 2 at 7:15pm Adult Advanced Ballet Barre at 7:30pm Contact [email protected] or call 613-238-7838 if you have not yet received the login information for your class.

Le Programme de danse contemporaine vous invite à une Rencontre Virtuelle Samedi le 28 novembre 2020 de 10h30 à 11h15 sur Zoom L’événement est gratuit merci de vous inscrire préalablement en communiquant avec [email protected]... Entendre, voir, et partager; une visite en images et en témoignages Soyez reseigné sur la vision, le contenu, ainsi que sur le processus d’audition du Programme. Rencontrez la directrice, des étudiant(e)s, et des diplômé(e)s du Programme. Stay tuned for more info about a similar event in English! Charles Cardin Bourbeau et Marilou Lépine - photographies de Sarah Schorlemer et Gilles Vézina

December 1 is Giving Tuesday, the World Day dedicated to generosity in making donations to your favorite Charities. Did you know that The School of Dance is a Canadian Charity? We reach into the community with over 40 youth programmes, special projects for Seniors, and our magical DragonFly for learners with Down syndrome. We would be honoured to be on YOUR list if you are considering a charitable gift. We can receive donations to any of our programmes by e-transfer to [email protected] Thank you.

Welcome to guest artist Jane Mappin who is here this week working with our third year Contemporary Dance Programme students!

Remember when... We danced with Dresden Semperoper Ballett in their Production of Swan Lake. A great company, we all had a great time!

Adult Ballet Classes On-Line Monday to Friday - from now until December 18 Levels Beginner to Advanced Contact [email protected] to join Photo: Andrew Lee/CBC

The Sugar Plum Fair On-Line Sales are now underway! All sales by e-transfer to [email protected] Tell us what you would like to buy (and how many) and we will be in touch with you to make arrangements! Handmade by our great friend Gaye, these little zipper bags are perfect for hair supplies and other small items in your bigger bag - $5 each

Junior Ballet 3 with Tanis Waller Wednesday 6:00pm or Saturday 11:30am Dancing and fun for ages 9-10 in The School! You'll need to bring your mask! Contact [email protected] to join... Photo: Gilles Vezina See more

Junior Ballet 1 On-Line with Tanis Waller Friday 5:30-6:30pm for children age 7 Dancing and fun... at home! Contact [email protected] to join