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)
Wednesday 5-6pm (ages 7+)*
*dancers younger than 7 may join Monday or Wednesday’s class if they have dance experience or would like a full hour-long class - please contact me to confirm
Don't forget to check out the school policies, and please get in touch if you've got any questions!
Group Classes Winter/Spring 2026
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 Primary/Beginner/Novice (ages 5+) and New Beginners (ages 7+)**
6-7:15pm Intermediate/Premier
TUESDAY
5:30-6pm New Primaries (ages 4-6)**
WEDNESDAY
5-6pm Returning Primary/Beginner/Novice (ages 5+) and New Beginners (ages 7+)**
6-7:15pm Intermediate/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, if your dancer is younger than 7 and is interested in either the Monday or Wednesday 5-6pm class please contact me
Winter/Spring 2026 Term Info
Term length: 24 weeks
Start: Januray 5th, 2026
End: June 26, 2026
Fees:
$196+HST = $223.44 (one 30-min new primary class/week)
$356+HST = $405.84(one 1hr class/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr class/week)
$646+HST = $736.44 (two 1hr classes/week or reduced capacity 0.5 hr classes/week)
$431+HST = $491.34 (one 1.25 hr classes/week)
$777+HST = $885.78 (two 1.25 hr classes/week)
Location
Downtown dartmouth - please contact Marielle for more details
No class on:
February 16th (Heritage Day)
March 16-20th (March Break)
April 3rd (Good Friday - for those with privates/semi-privates that fall on this day, assume we won't be having class this day unless we have made special arrangements)
April 6th (Easter Monday)
May 18 (Victoria 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.