Business Details
9 Years
experience
Dance Classes for All Ages in St. Catharines
At Dancesations Dance Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for dance while nurturing the individual growth of every student. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where children develop technical skill, artistic expression, and self-confidence without compromising joy. With programs designed for ages 3 and up, we offer both recreational and competitive levels taught by award-winning instructors who prioritize compassionate, qualified teaching. Our curriculum emphasizes body awareness, proper technique, and creative exploration, ensuring dancers of all experience levels find challenges that inspire progress. From beginner ballerinas to advanced hip hop performers, our studio cultivates talent through structured training balanced with fun.We believe dance education builds life skills like discipline and teamwork while celebrating personal achievements. The annual recital and Christmas showcase provide opportunities for students to shine on stage, sharing their passion with family and friends. Our customized competitive programs maintain a healthy balance between studio commitments and family life, earning recognition through top awards in choreography, costume design, and overall performance. Through the Dancesations Team App, families stay informed about schedules, payments, and studio updates. Join our dance family where every student discovers their potential through movement.
Services
Ballet Program
Tap Program
Jazz Program
Hip Hop
Acrobatics
Lyrical/Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Pre Pointe & Pointe
Pom Squad
Recreational Classes
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Award-winning instructors with specialized dance qualifications
- Balanced programs for recreational and competitive dancers
- Focus on building confidence and technical skill simultaneously
- Customized scheduling maintaining family life balance
- Recognized for choreography, costume design, and overall performance excellence
Associations and certifications
- Dance Safe Community
What people say
Nurturing environment
Qualified instructors
Award-winning programs
Balanced scheduling
Creative expression
Services
Ballet Program
Our Ballet Program introduces students to classical dance techniques through structured training. Focusing on proper posture, graceful movements, and foundational ballet positions, this program builds core strength and discipline. Dancers progress through technical levels while exploring creative expression through choreography.
Hip Hop
The Hip Hop program teaches street-style dance techniques with energetic choreography. Students learn rhythm, isolations, and freestyle elements while developing personal style in a high-energy environment. Classes emphasize musicality and self-expression through contemporary urban dance forms.
Competitive Team
Our Competitive Team offers advanced training for dedicated dancers. Participants receive specialized coaching in multiple styles, ballet technique, and performance skills. The program includes competition preparation with award-winning choreography while maintaining balanced scheduling for family life.
Acrobatics
The Acrobatics program develops flexibility, balance, and tumbling skills specifically for dancers. Students learn safe progressions for cartwheels, handstands, and aerials while building strength to enhance dance performance. Classes integrate acro techniques with dance choreography.
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre program combines dance, acting, and singing for stage performance. Students learn Broadway-style choreography while developing character interpretation and vocal projection skills. Classes prepare dancers for theatrical productions and performance opportunities.
People
Tracy Lampman
Owner/Director
Certified Dance Master Artist with 25+ years experience, Tracy Lampman established Dancesations to create a nurturing environment for young dancers. Her vision combines technical excellence with joyful learning.
Willick Julian
Instructor
Specializing in contemporary dance, Willick Julian brings innovative teaching methods to our advanced classes. With professional performance experience, they focus on expressive movement and choreographic creativity.
Bellante Kiera
Instructor
Expert in competitive dance training, Bellante Kiera coaches award-winning routines. Her expertise in performance psychology helps students excel under competition pressure while maintaining artistic integrity.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, lyrical/contemporary, musical theatre, pre-pointe/pointe, and pom squad programs for ages 3+.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Our annual recital and December showcase provide performance opportunities for all students, with competitive teams participating in regional and national competitions.
Do you offer birthday party packages?
Yes, we host dance-themed birthday parties starting at $250 for 10 children, including studio space, dance class, craft activity, and kitchen access.
What competitive team requirements exist?
Competitive dancers aged 5+ must audition or receive instructor invitation. Requirements include 4-10 weekly training hours, ballet, technique, and choreography classes.
Reviews (6)
Rebecca Bodnar
Sep 01, 2021
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Dancesations Dance Academy is an amazing studio with incredible owner/director and instructors! We joined this studio in 2019 after 7 years at a bigger dance studio. It was the best decision we ever made. My 2 girls learned more in the 2 years during a pandemic at Dancesations than they did the 7 years at the other studio. My younger daughter would always cry when she had to go to dance, wanting to quit and now she joined the competitive team and is taking every dance style offered. They offer Musical Theatre which is so much fun! My girls always say how much they love their dance studio. It is
Darko Milivojevic
Oct 26, 2020
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My Daughter attends many different classes here. It's fun and they learn quite a bit. Usually 4ish to 6ish in the evening or Saturdays mornings...for her age group.
Dustin Thompson
Sep 28, 2020
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My daughter is a new student this year at Dancesations and she loves it! Tracey is very personable and is always communicating with the dance family’s. The studio is kept very clean and all of the new regulations as far as Covid are followed 100%.
Vanessa Levay
Sep 25, 2020
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Outstanding choreography, professional and attentive dance teachers who focus on quality not quantity. More than just a number. A studio who works on dance technique and provides solid feedback to their dancers. Focused training because of manageable class sizes balanced with creativity and fun. Strong dance team who are kind and work well collectively together to achieve results! Its whats inside a place that truly counts! My daughter loves it at Dancesations... her own words its the best experience ever because of the studio, the teachers, my dance friends who are like my family
Nicki Williams
Sep 15, 2020
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I truly recommend this Dance Stidio. My daughter has danced here since she was 3. The faculty is amazing and welcoming. This studio truly makes you feel like family. If you are looking for a competitve team we maybe small but we are mighty. Through covid lockdown the studio didn’t cancel classes but continued them through zoom. Even though we didn’t have our year end recital the studio director but together a slide show of pictures videos etc something to remember the year by. Come check out this studio
Lynda Derkatch
Jul 13, 2017
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Fabulous friendly and knowledgeable teachers. Made us feel welcome right from the start. Looking forward to another great year.
