The Marielle Lesperance School of Dance opened in September 2017. Classes are held for ages 4+ in Downtown Dartmouth.
**New students accepted throughout the term!**
New beginner classes:
Monday 5-6pm (ages 7+)
Tuesday 5:30-6pm (ages 4-6)
Don't forget to check out the school policies, and please get in touch if you've got any questions!
Group Classes Fall 2025
MONDAY
3:15-3:45pm Pre-Premier - virtual class via Zoom (reduced class size - max. 4 dancers)
4-5pm Premier - virtual class via Zoom
5-6pm Returning Primaries (ages 5+) and New Beginners (ages 7+)**
6-7:15pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier
TUESDAY
5:30-6pm New Primaries (ages 4-6)**
WEDNESDAY
5-6pm Returning Primaries and Beginners
6-7:15pm Advanced Pre-Premier/Premier
THURSDAY
5-6pm Premier - virtual class via Zoom
FRIDAY
Semi-private lessons - available upon request
**these classes are appropriate for dancers who are new to highland dancing
Fall 2025 Term Info
Term length: 15 weeks
Start: September 8th, 2025
End: December 19th, 2025
Fees:
$120+HST = $136.80 (one 30-min new primary class/week)
$223+HST = $254.22 (one 1hr class/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr class/week)
$411+HST = $468.54 (two 1hr classes/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr classes/week)
$263+HST = $299.82 (one 1.25 hr classes/week)
$486+HST = $554.04 (two 1.25 hr classes/week)
Location
Downtown dartmouth - please contact Marielle for more details
No class on:
September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
October 13h (Thanksgiving)
November 11th (Remembrance Day)
Dancers may attend an alternate class in place of their regular class if it falls on a holiday (if one is available)
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.