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Each year, The School of Dance provides more than 4,000 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. The School has helped many organizations and educational institutions including:
Sarah Anthony
Natasha Bakht
Melanie Bennett
Amanda Bon
Chloe Bonnet
Anik Bouvrette
Susie Burpee
Yvonne Coutts
Stéphanie Cyr
Geoffrey Dollar
Nenad Duplancic
Nicola Fridgen
Amelia Griffin
David Houle
Lauren Howard
Elena Ilin
Kateri Jacobs
Nicholas Jodouin-Lund
Cathy Kyle Fenton
Hélène Lefebvre
Marilou Lépine
Kiyoko Makimura
Vanessa Michaud
Chelsea Passmore
Nancy Pidgeon
Sylvie Richard
Lola Ryan
Sarah Squizzato
Kiyana Tam von Burg
Tanis Waller
Baby Wearing Ballet, Fitness Classes
Birthing from Within, Childbirth Workshops
Michele Carini, MELT Instructor
Marie-Eve Coupal, Ikebana Workshops
Pat Dymond, Yoga Instructor
Elysian Insight, Sports/Performance Psychology
Christine Friday, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
Loïc Gouadec, Tai Chi Instructor
Danielle Hamilton, Highland Dance Instructor
Karin Holtkamp, Yoga Instructor
Erin Mansfield, Highland Dance Instructor
Kimana Mar, Special Olympics Athlete
Stuart Maskell, Fitness Instructor
Dina Migoel, Flamenco Dance
Tanya Riley, Yoga Instructor
Marie-Lynne Sauve, Vocational Therapist
Zoe Stikeman, Yoga Instructor
Jennifer Stow, Photographer
Doris Wakeman, Nutrition/Bone Density Workshops
Alberta Ballet
Ballet Jörgen
Carleton University
City of Ottawa
Cobra du Mandingue
Dark Horse Projects
DORSALE Danse
Hong Kong Ballet
National Arts Centre
NB Thrilling Films 2, Inc.
Ottawa Dance Directive
Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance
Pennsylvania Ballet
Platypus Theatre
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
School of Alberta Ballet
Svitanok Dance Ensemble
Tara Luz Danse
Théâtre jeunesse en tête
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.