Ottawa Dance Centre School

06/17/2026

Did you know ODCS has a YouTube channel?

You’ll find performance highlights, upcoming RAD mock exam videos, online classes, and more!

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Check out our newest YouTube upload from Ensemble in Synchrony!

The Ottawa Dance Centre School Intensive Program performs an excerpt from Giselle Act II, staged by Artistic Director Rebecca Middleton.

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06/15/2026

🌳 Choreography Highlight: The Tree

Choreographed by Artistic Director Rebecca Middleton and performed by our Level 5 Intensive Program dancers as part of Ensemble in Synchrony.

A powerful and moving performance from our senior dancers. 🌿✨

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06/15/2026

What a weekend! ✨

Two sold-out performances, countless hours of hard work, and memories that will stay with us for years to come. 💙

We are so incredibly proud of every dancer who stepped onto the stage for Ensemble in Synchrony. From our youngest performers making their stage debut to our senior students delivering breathtaking final performances, each and every one of you brought something special to this production.

A special congratulations to our graduating dancers, whose final performances with ODCS were filled with artistry, dedication, and heart. Watching you grow over the years has been an absolute privilege, and we cannot wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

To our faculty, volunteers, families, and supporters, thank you for making this weekend possible. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for every person who helped bring this production to life.

And now… cue the performance spam. 📸🎭✨

06/11/2026

Performance Weekend is on the horizon! ✨

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks, and we’ve certainly had a few unexpected challenges thrown our way, but our dancers, faculty, volunteers, and families have shown incredible resilience every step of the journey.

Now, we’re ready and more excited than ever to share the result of a year of hard work, growth, and dedication.

Join us for Ensemble in Synchrony, our 2026 End-of-Year Performance:

🩰 Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM
🩰 Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM
📍 LabO Theatre, Ottawa

We can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of our dancers and share the stage with our wonderful ODCS community. See you at the theatre! 💙

06/11/2026

Another round of RAD Exams completed today! ✨

A huge congratulations to our wonderful Intermediate students for all of their hard work, dedication, and determination. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and the commitment you have shown throughout the year.

Now it’s time to shift our focus to Performance Weekend! 🎭💐 We can’t wait to see these talented dancers take to the stage and celebrate all of their hard work with our ODCS community.

Good luck, you’ve earned it! 💙

06/09/2026

Yesterday, our Grade 1, Intermediate Foundation, and Intermediate students completed their RAD ballet examinations! 🩰

No matter the outcome, each student should be proud of what they have accomplished. Congratulations to all of our candidates, we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements!



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04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day 🩰

In the middle of exam season, busy schedules, and the general pace of life, dance class becomes something truly special. It’s a space where students can step away from stress, clear their minds, and reconnect with themselves through movement.

For many of our dancers, the studio is more than just a place to train. It’s where focus replaces overwhelm, where music guides you instead of deadlines, and where progress is measured not in grades, but in growth, discipline, and joy.

And it’s not just the students who feel it. Teachers experience that same sense of escape and purpose. No matter what is happening outside the studio, stepping into class brings everyone back to a shared rhythm, a shared goal, and a shared love for dance.

Today is a reminder of why we do this. Through every challenge, every long day, and every busy season, dance remains a constant, something that grounds us, lifts us, and brings us together.

Happy International Dance Day 🤍

04/25/2026

A day to remember ✨

Our dancers had the incredible opportunity to step inside the world of the National Ballet of Canada at the National Arts Centre, watching company class unfold live on stage.

These are the moments that inspire, motivate, and remind our students of what is possible.

Experiences like this are such an important part of their journey, not just training as dancers, but growing as artists 💫

04/21/2026

We are so excited for our upcoming performance Ensemble in Synchrony on June 13 + 14 ✨

Our dancers have been working incredibly hard in the studio, refining technique, building strength, and coming together to create something truly special. This performance is a celebration of connection, community, and the power of moving as one.

Whether you’re supporting a dancer or discovering ODCS for the first time, we would love to have you in the audience 💫

Get your tickets now — link in bio 🎟️

Ensemble in SynchronyAbout this eventStep into a world where movement becomes connection, and individuality transforms into unity.Ensemble in Synchrony is a powerful celebration of togetherness, community, and collective strength. This year’s performance brings our dancers together as one; blendin...

04/19/2026

Back to basics 🔁

Our Level 5 dancers taking the time to refine secure pirouettes from 5th.

Because strong turns don’t come from tricks… they come from a solid foundation, clean preparation, and consistency in the simple steps.

Apply for our Intensive Program today 🩰✨