Live.Breathe.Dance.
School of
Modern Dance
2024-2025 dance season
season begins September 8, 2024
Adult Classes (Sessions)
Competitive Programs
Recreational Programs
Toddlers and Rising Stars
season begins September 8, 2024
registration is now open!
August 5–8: Moana 2(for ages 5 to 9)
August 11-15: Disney Stars (for ages 5 to 9)
August 11-15: Taylor Swift (for ages 9 to 15)
August 18-22: Competitive Camp (for ages 5 to 17)
August 25-29: Moana 2 (for ages 5 to 9)
Competitive Programs
summer classes
JULY 8 – AUGUST 16, 2024
Open class/ Mini-show for parents
No Registration Fee & Free Trials
Summer Day Camps
Weekly Day-Camps:
JUMANJI Camp (AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 16)
MUSICAL THEATER Camp (AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 16)
COMPETITIVE Camp (AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 23)
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (AUGUST 26 - AUGUST 30)
(Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater and other styles)
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All Recreational classes
select adult sessions
sleepaway dance camp
Offer Ends December 7
competitive team auditions
Monday, July 28th

Age groups
Ages 5.5 to 9: 5:15-6:45 PM
Ages 9 to 15: 7:00-8:30 PM
Fee: $15 + HST
2025 - 2026
competitive team auditions
Ages 5 to 9: Monday, June 9th (5:15-6:45 PM)
Ages 10 to 17: Thursday, June 12th (6:15-7:45 PM)
Fee: $15 + HST
Summer CAMPS
summer CAMPS
Sleepaway Camp
Programs
The SCHOOL OF MODERN DANCE offers classes for children as young as 2 years old as well as for adults. Dancers can choose to take classes for leisure or become part of our competitive teams.
In addition, our annual year-end recital provides an exciting opportunity for all students, regardless of age or experience level, to showcase their skills on stage.

Urban Choreo Workshop
Location: Kanata studio 1 (main floor)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate, suitable for Teens and Adults ages 14+
Urban Choreo Workshop with SyrineBen Khaled, talented teacher and choreographer who just moved to Ottawa from Tunisia where she led her students to the first place in the "World Of Dance" competitions.
Programs
Spring Classes
COMPETITIVE programs
audition - Monday July 28th
Recreational kids classes
Enjoy dance in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. We offer a variety of class options for children ages 6 and older.
Rising Stars & Toddlers
Introductory classes to the world of dance for dancers as young as 2 yrs old. SOMD offers Toddler classes in Ballet, and Hip Hop (with one parent) and Rising Stars in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro & Jazz.
adult sessions
Sessions
for adults and teens
sleepaway dance camp
July 13 to 18, 2025
All-inclusive 5-nights of unforgettable vacation!
40 minutes from Ottawa
summer camps
weekly & sleepaway camps
Sleepaway (overnight) Dance Camp
Our Team

Multiple winner of various dance competitions in Europe, master of sports in rhythmic gymnastics, graduate of Lviv National Ballet School, adjudicator of international dance competitions. Anna was involved in multiple famous shows and projects as a dancer and choreographer in Ukraine. After moving to Ottawa was a soloist of Svitanok Dance Ensemble for 7 years. Anna has over 20 years of teaching experience and is very passionate about sharing her knowledge with students.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro, Heels, Stretching.
Anna's classes:
Anna Kamsha
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Specializes in Street styles, such as Jazz Funk, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Vogue and Heels. Ksenia started her dance career as a professional synchronized swimmer and then transferred to street dance styles and fitness. She is a multiple winner of dance competitions and has been teaching in Eastern Europe and Canada for over 10 years. Always stylish and creative choreography, with a fresh twist. No matter which of her classes you'll choose- you'll go home in a positive mood, full of energy!
Competitive Street Styles, Femme Choreo
Ksenia's classes:
Ksenia Kondratova
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Raven is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. She has expertise in a multitude of dance styles but specializes in acrobatics, lyrical and jazz. She has danced competitively for 9 years and has been teaching/choreographing for 7. Raven has a passion for teaching and inspiring others in the art of dance, as well as sharing her knowledge of the dance industry with new generations.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro
Raven's classes:
Raven Saville
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Local street dancer from Ottawa. Celeste has been dancing since the age of 3 in various styles and started teaching 11 years ago. She is experienced in Popping and Hip Hop and is the only female dancer/teacher of Popping in Ottawa area. Celeste continues to grow as a dancer by being involved in the street dance community in Ottawa and battling in different cities such as Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. She wants to share her knowledge and love for dance to the younger generation.
Competitive Street Styles, Recreational Street Styles
Celeste's classes:
Celeste Ferguson
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer, Freestyler


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Cassidy's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Cassidy Clow
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Syreen is a passionate dancer and choreographer, specializing in Urban dances and particularly jazz funk, contemporary and heels. She has been dancing since the age of 5 and began teaching at the age of 13. She has been taking part in dance competitions and musicals since the age of 9. Led her Urban Dance Tunisia academy students to the national championship and to first place in the World of Dance qualifications. Her greatest passion is passing on her love of dance to her students and teaching them self-confidence and creativity.
Syreen Ben Khaled
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Kristen Lewis is a contemporary dancer and choreographer with a strong background in ballet, modern, and acro. Her work is physical, musical, and grounded in real movement, focusing on clear expression and connection with the audience.
Ballet Adults and Acro for kids
Kristen's classes:
Kristen Lewis
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Rowan is a passionate dancer and dedicated teacher who trained extensively in the GTA in styles such as tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, and more. She also received training at Canada’s National Ballet School, where she refined her technique and deepened her understanding of classical dance. Rowan is committed to creating an inspiring and supportive environment where students feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and reach their full potential.
Rowan Dietrich
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Sarah is a passionate dancer, having spent 5 years dancing competitively in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Contemporary with ADAPT Jazz and RAD ballet based training. Sarah quickly obtained her ADAPT teaching certificate in Tap and Jazz, and volunteers as a choreographer for the University of Ottawa Dance Club. Blending technique and style, Sarah enjoys teaching dancers of all ages and collaborating with other artists to build strong foundations and encourage individuality.
Sarah Gilbert
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Madison, born and raised in Ottawa, began dancing at age three. She trained locally, performed with Ballet Jörgen, and competed regionally, earning multiple titles and scholarships—eventually representing Team Canada in tap. She began teaching in 2015, became ADAPT certified in 2020, and later obtained her teacher's certification through the Kim Chalovich Tap Dance Center. Madison is also certified with Acrobatic Arts and is an affiliated member of the CDTA. Passionate about inspiring young dancers, Madison brings a wealth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, including ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary.
Madison Blais
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Experienced dancer and choreographer in contemporary, lyrical, ballet, pointe and jazz. Amy began dancing in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 2 and has completed her ADAPT and RAD examinations as well as a fine arts certificate while attending a pre professional training program during high school. With over 20 years of combined competitive dancing and teaching experience across Canada she has won awards for her choreography at national competitions, she loves using her creativity through choreography and storytelling.
Amy Kopp
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Multiple winner of various dance competitions in Europe, master of sports in rhythmic gymnastics, graduate of Lviv National Ballet School, adjudicator of international dance competitions. Anna was involved in multiple famous shows and projects as a dancer and choreographer in Ukraine. After moving to Ottawa was a soloist of Svitanok Dance Ensemble for 7 years. Anna has over 20 years of teaching experience and is very passionate about sharing her knowledge with students.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro, Heels, Stretching.
Anna's classes:
Anna Kamsha
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Specializes in Street styles, such as Jazz Funk, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Vogue and Heels. Ksenia started her dance career as a professional synchronized swimmer and then transferred to street dance styles and fitness. She is a multiple winner of dance competitions and has been teaching in Eastern Europe and Canada for over 10 years. Always stylish and creative choreography, with a fresh twist. No matter which of her classes you'll choose- you'll go home in a positive mood, full of energy!
Competitive Street Styles, Femme Choreo
Ksenia's classes:
Ksenia Kondratova
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Raven is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. She has expertise in a multitude of dance styles but specializes in acrobatics, lyrical and jazz. She has danced competitively for 9 years and has been teaching/choreographing for 7. Raven has a passion for teaching and inspiring others in the art of dance, as well as sharing her knowledge of the dance industry with new generations.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro
Raven's classes:
Raven Saville
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Local street dancer from Ottawa. Celeste has been dancing since the age of 3 in various styles and started teaching 11 years ago. She is experienced in Popping and Hip Hop and is the only female dancer/teacher of Popping in Ottawa area. Celeste continues to grow as a dancer by being involved in the street dance community in Ottawa and battling in different cities such as Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. She wants to share her knowledge and love for dance to the younger generation.
Competitive Street Styles, Recreational Street Styles
Celeste's classes:
Celeste Ferguson
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer, Freestyler


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Cassidy's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Cassidy Clow
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Syreen is a passionate dancer and choreographer, specializing in Urban dances and particularly jazz funk, contemporary and heels. She has been dancing since the age of 5 and began teaching at the age of 13. She has been taking part in dance competitions and musicals since the age of 9. Led her Urban Dance Tunisia academy students to the national championship and to first place in the World of Dance qualifications. Her greatest passion is passing on her love of dance to her students and teaching them self-confidence and creativity.
Syreen Ben Khaled
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Kristen Lewis is a contemporary dancer and choreographer with a strong background in ballet, modern, and acro. Her work is physical, musical, and grounded in real movement, focusing on clear expression and connection with the audience.
Ballet Adults and Acro for kids
Kristen's classes:
Kristen Lewis
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Rowan is a passionate dancer and dedicated teacher who trained extensively in the GTA in styles such as tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, and more. She also received training at Canada’s National Ballet School, where she refined her technique and deepened her understanding of classical dance. Rowan is committed to creating an inspiring and supportive environment where students feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and reach their full potential.
Rowan Dietrich
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Sarah is a passionate dancer, having spent 5 years dancing competitively in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Contemporary with ADAPT Jazz and RAD ballet based training. Sarah quickly obtained her ADAPT teaching certificate in Tap and Jazz, and volunteers as a choreographer for the University of Ottawa Dance Club. Blending technique and style, Sarah enjoys teaching dancers of all ages and collaborating with other artists to build strong foundations and encourage individuality.
Sarah Gilbert
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Madison, born and raised in Ottawa, began dancing at age three. She trained locally, performed with Ballet Jörgen, and competed regionally, earning multiple titles and scholarships—eventually representing Team Canada in tap. She began teaching in 2015, became ADAPT certified in 2020, and later obtained her teacher's certification through the Kim Chalovich Tap Dance Center. Madison is also certified with Acrobatic Arts and is an affiliated member of the CDTA. Passionate about inspiring young dancers, Madison brings a wealth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, including ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary.
Madison Blais
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Experienced dancer and choreographer in contemporary, lyrical, ballet, pointe and jazz. Amy began dancing in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 2 and has completed her ADAPT and RAD examinations as well as a fine arts certificate while attending a pre professional training program during high school. With over 20 years of combined competitive dancing and teaching experience across Canada she has won awards for her choreography at national competitions, she loves using her creativity through choreography and storytelling.
Amy Kopp
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Multiple winner of various dance competitions in Europe, master of sports in rhythmic gymnastics, graduate of Lviv National Ballet School, adjudicator of international dance competitions. Anna was involved in multiple famous shows and projects as a dancer and choreographer in Ukraine. After moving to Ottawa was a soloist of Svitanok Dance Ensemble for 7 years. Anna has over 20 years of teaching experience and is very passionate about sharing her knowledge with students.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro, Heels, Stretching.
Anna's classes:
Anna Kamsha
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Specializes in Street styles, such as Jazz Funk, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Vogue and Heels. Ksenia started her dance career as a professional synchronized swimmer and then transferred to street dance styles and fitness. She is a multiple winner of dance competitions and has been teaching in Eastern Europe and Canada for over 10 years. Always stylish and creative choreography, with a fresh twist. No matter which of her classes you'll choose- you'll go home in a positive mood, full of energy!
Competitive Street Styles, Femme Choreo
Ksenia's classes:
Ksenia Kondratova
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Raven is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. She has expertise in a multitude of dance styles but specializes in acrobatics, lyrical and jazz. She has danced competitively for 9 years and has been teaching/choreographing for 7. Raven has a passion for teaching and inspiring others in the art of dance, as well as sharing her knowledge of the dance industry with new generations.
Competitive Academ Styles, Acro
Raven's classes:
Raven Saville
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer

Local street dancer from Ottawa. Celeste has been dancing since the age of 3 in various styles and started teaching 11 years ago. She is experienced in Popping and Hip Hop and is the only female dancer/teacher of Popping in Ottawa area. Celeste continues to grow as a dancer by being involved in the street dance community in Ottawa and battling in different cities such as Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. She wants to share her knowledge and love for dance to the younger generation.
Competitive Street Styles, Recreational Street Styles
Celeste's classes:
Celeste Ferguson
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer, Freestyler


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Cassidy's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Cassidy Clow
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Syreen is a passionate dancer and choreographer, specializing in Urban dances and particularly jazz funk, contemporary and heels. She has been dancing since the age of 5 and began teaching at the age of 13. She has been taking part in dance competitions and musicals since the age of 9. Led her Urban Dance Tunisia academy students to the national championship and to first place in the World of Dance qualifications. Her greatest passion is passing on her love of dance to her students and teaching them self-confidence and creativity.
Syreen Ben Khaled
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


Kristen Lewis is a contemporary dancer and choreographer with a strong background in ballet, modern, and acro. Her work is physical, musical, and grounded in real movement, focusing on clear expression and connection with the audience.
Ballet Adults and Acro for kids
Kristen's classes:
Kristen Lewis
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Rowan is a passionate dancer and dedicated teacher who trained extensively in the GTA in styles such as tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, and more. She also received training at Canada’s National Ballet School, where she refined her technique and deepened her understanding of classical dance. Rowan is committed to creating an inspiring and supportive environment where students feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and reach their full potential.
Rowan Dietrich
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Sarah is a passionate dancer, having spent 5 years dancing competitively in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Contemporary with ADAPT Jazz and RAD ballet based training. Sarah quickly obtained her ADAPT teaching certificate in Tap and Jazz, and volunteers as a choreographer for the University of Ottawa Dance Club. Blending technique and style, Sarah enjoys teaching dancers of all ages and collaborating with other artists to build strong foundations and encourage individuality.
Sarah Gilbert
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Madison, born and raised in Ottawa, began dancing at age three. She trained locally, performed with Ballet Jörgen, and competed regionally, earning multiple titles and scholarships—eventually representing Team Canada in tap. She began teaching in 2015, became ADAPT certified in 2020, and later obtained her teacher's certification through the Kim Chalovich Tap Dance Center. Madison is also certified with Acrobatic Arts and is an affiliated member of the CDTA. Passionate about inspiring young dancers, Madison brings a wealth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, including ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary.
Madison Blais
Choreographer, Dance Teacher


Experienced dancer and choreographer in contemporary, lyrical, ballet, pointe and jazz. Amy began dancing in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 2 and has completed her ADAPT and RAD examinations as well as a fine arts certificate while attending a pre professional training program during high school. With over 20 years of combined competitive dancing and teaching experience across Canada she has won awards for her choreography at national competitions, she loves using her creativity through choreography and storytelling.
Amy Kopp
Choreographer, Dance Teacher

Instructors

Anna Kamsha
Artistic Director, Choreographer
Anna's classes: Competitive Academ Styles, Acro, Heels, Stretching.

Ksenia Kondratova
Choreographer
Ksenia's classes: Street Styles, Femme Choreo, Ladies





