Ste-Cécile Dance Studio has been a recognizable force in the Windsor dance community since 1979, a place where toddlers, teenagers, and adults dance and learn alongside each other with acclaimed teachers. Rooted in South Windsor, Ste-Cécile Dance Studio is housed on a historically significant property, featuring spacious, column-free studios ( 2 with Harlequin floors, 1 with hardwood) and an in-house state-of-the-art facility, The Grand Hall, available for rentals, showcases and performances .
Ste-Cécile Dance Studio is the culmination of years of hard work and a firm belief in dance as a positive force. The integration of the traditional technique classes offered alongside the current dance styles has enabled the school to maintain its original premise: offering dance education with integrity and high quality, without being compromised by commercialism. It is the vision and a source of inspiration for those who want to make dance an important part of their lives.
Ste-Cécile Dance Studio offers a wide spectrum of over 39 dance classes and in various techniques and styles Mon-Sat, catering to toddler-adult students, on all levels. Private classes are also available.
The Philosophy of the Dance Studio is to provide students of all ages a caring atmosphere in which they can learn and grow as individuals as well as artists.
Gain confidence, poise, and a love and understanding of the art of dance. Serious students will be encouraged to prepare for their Cecchetti ballet exams. These are externally examined by the Cecchetti Society of Canada who have international recognition and are committed to the highest standards of training for dancers and teachers.
There are so many benefits of dancing! Improve your muscle tone, strength, posture, flexibility, coordination and weight management. An elegant carriage of the body and self-confidence emerge through the art of dance. The dance experience becomes an outlet for creativity and a way to express oneself.
We strive to create an atmosphere that is loving, respectful, challenging and enjoyable for all. Everyone is given personal attention and is made to feel at home.
Meet Your Instructors
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Ivy Xu
Chinese Dance
Dance School Coordinator
ANNE-MARIE PILON-GERDUN
LCC-CICB, NBS-TTP Graduate
Ballet, Pointe, Character
BARBARA ROBINSON
B. Ed.
Jazz, Modern, Senior Ensemble Director
CINDY PATTISON-RIVARD
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical
XIAOXI WANG
(Xixi)
B.E.
Chinese Dance
NATHALIE MERO
BHK-Sport Management, SRA
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Modern, Broadway and Latin
LAUREN SMITH
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Movement Improvement
NINA FASULLO
Ballet, Highland, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Junior Ensemble Director, Musical Theatre Creative Director
Simone Orlando
Honours Communication, Media, and Film
Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
KRISTEN GIGNAC
Movement Improvement
Paige Moore
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop,
Contemporary, Theatre Jazz, Musical Theatre
Kate Carter
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop
Master Classes and Workshops
Dance Camps
Modern/Contemporary
Musical Theatre
First Steps
NEW! Highland Dance
Classical Ballet: Cecchetti Method
Pointe (ages 12+ with sufficient ballet training)
NEW! Hip Hop
Tap
Jazz
Movement Improvement
Ensemble
Chinese Dance
TUITION
Payment Term Due Dates
Term 1- At time of registration (includes registration fee)
Term 2- October 15, 2023 (includes non-refundable costume rental and recital video fees)
Term 3- Dec 15, 2023 (tuition only)
Term 4- February 15, 2024 (tuition only)
Our dance season runs from September to June and concludes with our annual dance recital.
*RATES ARE PER TERM & INCLUDE HST*
45 minute classes : $ 140
1 hour classes : $160
1.25 hour classes : $180
1.5 hour classes : $200
Musical Theatre : $280
Full tuition is applied to your 1st class and a 10% discount will be applied to each additional class (including additional family members).
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEE
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE COSTUME RENTAL FEE
NO DISCOUNTS ON SPECIALTY CLASSES
Registration Fee
Single Rate $35 Family Rate $45
Costume Rental Fees
First Costume- $35, $15 each additional costume per family
Recital Video Fees- $15 per family added to Term 2 payments. Each family will be able to access a video recording of the end-of-the-year recital performance
Late Fees and NSF Charges
NSF CHARGE – A $30 administration charge for NSF cheques will be applied.
Late Fees – A $30 charge will be applied if payment is received after 30 days of the scheduled payment.
REFUNDS – ALL refunds are subject to a $30 administration fee.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Make Up Classes
There are no adjustments, credits or refunds for any missed classes.
Cancellation due to weather or sickness can be made up within the month at the proper level.
Cancelled classes due to weather will be posted on our website and Facebook.
COSTUMES & PERFORMANCES
Recitals
Our annual dance rehearsals and recitals will be held during the first weekend in June. Location to be announced at a later date. A costume fee is required and will be added to your Term 2 payment. This fee is required in order to participate in the recital. A balance may be due upon receipt of the costume. Costume deposits are non-refundable.
Attendance
Regular attendance and participation is required by all students. A student’s personal progress as well as class performance is a reflection of proper attendance. All students are encouraged to progress at their own abilities. The more classes taken, the faster the progress. You will be notified if your child is ready to be tested and move into the next level. Class placement will be decided by the teacher.
Exams
Most tap, ballet and jazz classes are based on an educational graded dance system of instructions with frequent exam sessions to show accomplishments. ONLY A TEACHER CAN DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS READY TO TAKE AN EXAM. Students will be notified if eligible, and a fee will apply. All examinations take place in the spring.
HOLIDAYS
Studio Calendar
Classes start week of Monday, September 11, 2023
*** No classes on the following days ***
*** Dates to Remember ***
RECITALS: Approximately the first weekend of June
Ticket Sales Start first week of May
Recital Location: TBA
Monday-Friday 2:00PM-8:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM-2:00PM
925 Cousineau Rd
Windsor, ON
N9G 1V8
back entrance of building
Saturday
30 Laird St
Essex, ON
N8M 1R8
Inside Masonic Lodge
Dear Families and Dancers,
We are excited to start registration for the 2022-2023 season!
As always, your safety and health is our number one concern so please be assured that rooms are sanitized regularly, we have large HEPA UV air filtration units in all dance studios; washrooms are auto flush and have automatic sinks; water refill stations for your water bottles are touchless as well. Our studios are large so everyone has space to safely distance from each other and we have hand sanitizing stations throughout the building.
Sincerely,
The Dance Studio