The Marielle Lesperance School of Dance opened in September 2017. Classes are held for ages 4+ in Downtown Dartmouth.
**Winter/Spring 2024 term registration now open! **
New beginner classes:
Tuesday 5:30-6pm (ages 4-6)
Wednesday 5-6pm (ages 7+)
Don't forget to check out the school policies, and please get in touch if you've got any questions! Please note, I have temporary policies in place due to COVID-19 - please email me for these policies. They will be updated as public health guidance changes.
Group Classes Winter/Spring 2024
Monday
3:45-4:45pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier - virtual class via Zoom
5-6pm Returning Primaries and Beginners (ages 5+)
6-7:15pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier
Tuesday
5:30-6pm New Primaries (ages 4-6)**
6-7pm Advanced Pre-Premier (ages 7-10)
Wednesday
5-6pm Returning Primaries (ages 5+) and New Beginners (ages 7+)**
6-7:15pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier
Thursday
4:30-5pm Advanced Pre-Premier (ages 7+, reduced class size - max. 4 dancers) - virtual class via Zoom
5-6pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier - virtual class via Zoom
6-7pm Advanced Pre-Premier (ages 7-10)
Friday
Semi-private lessons - available upon request
**these classes are appropriate for dancers who are new to highland dancing
Winter/Spring 2024 Term Info
Term length: 24 weeks
Start: January 8th, 2024
End: June 28th, 2024
Fees:
$180+HST = $207 (one 30-min new primary class/week)
$335+HST = $385.25 (one 1hr class/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr class/week)
$618+HST = $710.70 (two 1hr classes/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr classes/week)
$396+HST = $455.40 (one 1.25 hr classes/week)
$730+HST = $839.50 (two 1.25 hr classes/week)
Location
Downtown dartmouth - please contact Marielle for more details
No class on:
February 19th (Heritage Day)
March 11-15th (March Break)
March 29th (Good Friday)
April 1st (Easter Monday)
May 20th (Victoria Day)
Private and Semi-private lessons (in person or virtual)
based on availability
1-hr private lesson: $50+HST
1-hr semi-private lesson (up to 3 dancers): $27.50+HST/dancer
Please note, these rates apply only for registered Marielle Lesperance School of Dance students. Workshop rates apply for students outside of the Marielle Lesperance School of Dance and are by request of those dancers' teachers only. Contact Marielle for details.