News
ODCS Alumni Success!
We couldn’t be more proud of Toby, our former student, who recently danced at the prestigious Royal Danish Ballet Summer School! Watching him grow from a Pre-Primary dancer to now, striving and succeeding on an international stage fills us with immense pride. Toby shared, ‘I couldn’t have done it without my years of training at […]
Exam Success!
Our exam students received their RAD exam results this weekend. We are so incredibly proud of the results they achieved. Well done dancers!
Strokes of Grace
In this enchanting recital, our aspiring dancers channelled the spirits of renowned paintings and sculptures, breathing life into the canvas’ with every graceful leap and delicate twirl. From the ethereal elegance of Degas’ ballerinas to the vibrant vitality of Monet’s waterlilies, each performance paid a homage to the creative brilliance that spans centuries. “Step into […]
Thoughts and prayers
It is with sadness that we receive the news of Diane Dean’s passing. We remember her with admiration and fondness. Our South End program was located in the dance studio of Greenboro CC from 1991 to 2016, where we first met Diane as a ballet mum to her daughter Megan. Diane quickly became an integral […]
RAD Ballet Exams
Students from ODCS participated in their Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams this month. Our Grade 5s and Intermediate Foundation’s spent many hours working hard to prepare for their exams. We are so proud of them!
Taking the Stage
Tonight was the inaugural performance of a very special project that has been culminating over the past 10 weeks. Students from Ottawa Dance Centre School and Académie de danse de l’Outaouais came together to create a Student Ensemble. The works ‘Celebration’ and ‘Empowering Elegance’, choreographed by ODCS’ Artistic Director, Rebecca Middleton, were performed tonight for […]
Let the collaboration commence!
An exciting, new collaboration project between ODCS and L’Academie de danse de l’Outaouais is now underway! Students from both establishments will join together for weekly rehearsals to create a student ensemble, dancing original choreography by Rebecca Middleton. Performances will be premiered in April and June of 2024.
Thank you for your donations!
ODCS presented its Holiday Open Houses in December, where students showcased their talents to friends and family while also fundraising for the school.
And we’re off!
In November, we organized our inaugural Workshop Weekend, offering an immersive experience for our Ballet Intensive Students.
Fantastic Results
Our Level 5 Ballet Intensive students received their fantastic Intermediate Royal Academy of Dance exam results. We are so proud of everything they have achieved.
Dancing with the Stars
Congratulations to Olivia and Madeleine, Ballet Intensive students, on their successful auditions for The Nutcracker with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet!