The School of Dance Helps the Community

Ottawa, December 1, 2011: Each year, The School of Dance provides more than 3,000 hours of off-peak studio time for use by Ottawa’s independent choreographers, dancers and small arts organizations. The School also collaborates with many national institutions and educational colleagues, providing mentorship and administrative support to young artists. From August to December, 2011, The School has helped many organizations and educational institutions including:

Anik Bouvrette	Choreographer
Louise Clatney	Teacher/Choreographer
Kiyana Tam von Burg	Dance Student
Yvonne Coutts	Choreographer
Stéphanie Cyr	Dance Student
Sylvie Desrosiers	Choreographer
Nenad Duplancic	Musician
Cathy Kyle Fenton	Choreographer
Dusk Dances	Dance presenters
Loïc Gouadec	Tai Chi Instructor
Elena Ilin	Musician
Nicola Henry	Dancer/Teacher/Choreographer
Kiyoko Makimura	Cecchetti Ballet Student
Marilou Lépine	Dancer
Sylvie Richard	Eurythmics Instructor
Tanis Waller	Dancer/Teacher/Choreographer
Kateri Jacobs	Dance teacher
Vanessa Michaud	Dancer
Amelia Griffin	Dancer
Sarah Anthony	Dancer
Jennifer Stow	Photographer
Doris Wakeman	Nutrition/Bone Density Workshops
Marie-Eve Coupal	Ikebana Workshops
Jean Barsalou	Violin Teacher

Artists requiring space for rehearsals or young professionals requesting artistic mentorship or administrative support are invited to contact Merrilee Hodgins , Artistic Director of The School of Dance.