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School of
Modern Dance
School of
School of
Modern Dance
IN-Studio Registration
Tuesday, September 7th, 5-7PM and Wednesday, September 8th, 6-8PM
Call (613) 606-3620 to book your appointment
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
SCHOOL OF MODERN DANCE has classes for kids from 2 years old and adults. Students can take classes for leisure or join our competitive teams.
Adult Sessions
for adults and teens
Rising Stars
COMPETITIVE
Recreational
Dance CAMPS
In our Camps kids will be able to learn different styles of dance, be involved in indoor and outdoor activities, workshops, acting, dance projects, arts and crafts, fun games and much more!!! Parents can choose from the variety of different Day Camps, and also Overnight Camps.
First time this summer, we are happy to present our Overnight Camp for girls ages 10 to 16. The camp is located only 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa on a beautiful lake where we will promote healthy lifestyle, kindness, respect, creativity and personal growth.
Dance CAMPS
SMD dance camps offer an immersive and fun experience for all ages and skill levels. Dive into the world of dance through exciting workshops, creative choreography, and the joy of movement. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our dance camps have something for everyone.

Sleepaway Camp

About
About us
School Of Modern dance
SMD opened its doors in January 2013, initially catering to the Eastern-European Community, where the most popular styles were Eastern-European Folk and Ballet. Over the years, the school has expanded its offerings and now includes a wide range of classes, such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Contemporary, Lyrical, Heels, Dancehall, House, Latin Fusion, Stretching, Fitness classes, Summer Dance Camps, and more. We offer a great selection of classes for Adults!
Whether you're looking for fun or seeking to join a performing team, we have options for you!
With two convenient locations: Kanata South and Bells Corners (NCAC). Choose your preferred style and become a part of our close-knit dance family. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the world of dance.
Our Instructors

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


With over 12 years of dance experience, including eight years as a professional ballroom dancer, Asal discovered her true calling in street styles dance. Exploring genres like hip-hop, jazz funk, reggaetón, dancehall, and R&B, she developed a distinctive and captivating style. Her journey includes participating in the Culture Shock International Choreographers Showcase in 2022, the winner of multiple international ballroom dance championship in Central Asia. Asal's passion lies in nurturing the talents of both youth and adults in expressing themselves through dance.
Asal Khashimova
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


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 and Front Office Manager


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Baylie's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Baylie studied ballet, contemporary, and many other styles and pursued dance at a postsecondary level education. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Baylie Karperien
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


Anna began her dancing career at the age of 9 in Ukraine and has been dancing since. Participated in many competitions and battles all over Ukraine, Europe and China. More than 10 years of teaching experience. Anna can't imagine her life without dancing and is very excited to share her knowledge with the students.
Specializes in Street Styles- Dancehall and Hip Hop
Anna's classes:
Anna Korol’
Dance Teacher, Choreographer


Highly passionate and professionally trained Belly dancer, Kathak dancer(Indian Classical), Lavani dancer(Indian folk), teacher and choreographer Rashmi has experience of over 16 years as a dancer and has participated in many international dance events including Mood Indigo and Sinhgad Carnival in India. Rashmi is very excited to share her knowledge of professional Belly Dance.
Belly Dance/Oriental
Rashmi's classes:
Rashmi Khade
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Lidia is certified fitness instructor and gymnastics coach, graduate of Choreographic Institute of Ukraine, founder of multiple fitness and dance groups and projects in Ukraine. After being a part of Circus Theater troupe in Finland, Lidia also traveled with Cirque du Soleil for 7 years, where she had an amazing opportunity to take multiple fitness and dance workshops along with circus artists. Lidia's passion is fitness and she gives it all when it comes to her classes.
Barre Fitness, Fitball Pilates, Stretching, Yoga
Lidia's classes:
Lidia Hrynchenko
Fitness Instructor, 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


With over 12 years of dance experience, including eight years as a professional ballroom dancer, Asal discovered her true calling in street styles dance. Exploring genres like hip-hop, jazz funk, reggaetón, dancehall, and R&B, she developed a distinctive and captivating style. Her journey includes participating in the Culture Shock International Choreographers Showcase in 2022, the winner of multiple international ballroom dance championship in Central Asia. Asal's passion lies in nurturing the talents of both youth and adults in expressing themselves through dance.
Asal Khashimova
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


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 and Front Office Manager


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Baylie's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Baylie studied ballet, contemporary, and many other styles and pursued dance at a postsecondary level education. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Baylie Karperien
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


Anna began her dancing career at the age of 9 in Ukraine and has been dancing since. Participated in many competitions and battles all over Ukraine, Europe and China. More than 10 years of teaching experience. Anna can't imagine her life without dancing and is very excited to share her knowledge with the students.
Specializes in Street Styles- Dancehall and Hip Hop
Anna's classes:
Anna Korol’
Dance Teacher, Choreographer


Highly passionate and professionally trained Belly dancer, Kathak dancer(Indian Classical), Lavani dancer(Indian folk), teacher and choreographer Rashmi has experience of over 16 years as a dancer and has participated in many international dance events including Mood Indigo and Sinhgad Carnival in India. Rashmi is very excited to share her knowledge of professional Belly Dance.
Belly Dance/Oriental
Rashmi's classes:
Rashmi Khade
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Lidia is certified fitness instructor and gymnastics coach, graduate of Choreographic Institute of Ukraine, founder of multiple fitness and dance groups and projects in Ukraine. After being a part of Circus Theater troupe in Finland, Lidia also traveled with Cirque du Soleil for 7 years, where she had an amazing opportunity to take multiple fitness and dance workshops along with circus artists. Lidia's passion is fitness and she gives it all when it comes to her classes.
Barre Fitness, Fitball Pilates, Stretching, Yoga
Lidia's classes:
Lidia Hrynchenko
Fitness Instructor, 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


With over 12 years of dance experience, including eight years as a professional ballroom dancer, Asal discovered her true calling in street styles dance. Exploring genres like hip-hop, jazz funk, reggaetón, dancehall, and R&B, she developed a distinctive and captivating style. Her journey includes participating in the Culture Shock International Choreographers Showcase in 2022, the winner of multiple international ballroom dance championship in Central Asia. Asal's passion lies in nurturing the talents of both youth and adults in expressing themselves through dance.
Asal Khashimova
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Dancer


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 and Front Office Manager


Toddler Ballet, Beginner Ballet Adults, True Beginner Adults
Baylie's classes:
Experienced dancer and choreographer with a great passion in ballet. Baylie studied ballet, contemporary, and many other styles and pursued dance at a postsecondary level education. Practices ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and other dance styles at her classes. Working with little kids takes a special place in her heart.
Baylie Karperien
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


Anna began her dancing career at the age of 9 in Ukraine and has been dancing since. Participated in many competitions and battles all over Ukraine, Europe and China. More than 10 years of teaching experience. Anna can't imagine her life without dancing and is very excited to share her knowledge with the students.
Specializes in Street Styles- Dancehall and Hip Hop
Anna's classes:
Anna Korol’
Dance Teacher, Choreographer


Highly passionate and professionally trained Belly dancer, Kathak dancer(Indian Classical), Lavani dancer(Indian folk), teacher and choreographer Rashmi has experience of over 16 years as a dancer and has participated in many international dance events including Mood Indigo and Sinhgad Carnival in India. Rashmi is very excited to share her knowledge of professional Belly Dance.
Belly Dance/Oriental
Rashmi's classes:
Rashmi Khade
Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dancer


Lidia is certified fitness instructor and gymnastics coach, graduate of Choreographic Institute of Ukraine, founder of multiple fitness and dance groups and projects in Ukraine. After being a part of Circus Theater troupe in Finland, Lidia also traveled with Cirque du Soleil for 7 years, where she had an amazing opportunity to take multiple fitness and dance workshops along with circus artists. Lidia's passion is fitness and she gives it all when it comes to her classes.
Barre Fitness, Fitball Pilates, Stretching, Yoga
Lidia's classes:
Lidia Hrynchenko
Fitness Instructor, 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