Embrace Growth,
Inspire Strength.
Our Story
Studio de Danse Danielle, founded over 45 years ago by Danielle, is now family-operated by her daughters, Karin Kelly and Tanya Miller, continuing the legacy of passion for dance and teaching.
Improves physical condition
Promotes healthy body image.
Encourages creative expression
Leads to lifelong friendships
Meet Karin & Tanya
Raised in the studio, Karin and Tanya grew up immersed in music, movement, and mentorship. Their paths as dancers began with RAD and CDTA training, evolving into professional careers as certified ADAPT Syllabus instructors, choreographers, and educators.
Karin is the creative mind behind the award-winning Allez Bouge program, bringing dance to French-language schools and daycares across the region. Her choreography is nationally recognized for its originality and emotional impact. Tanya is deeply committed to ensuring every student receives high-calibre instruction in a supportive and empowering environment.
Candance (Montreal)
Champions Seniors 2025
Candance (Montreal)
Champions Juniors 2024
On the Floor (Toronto)
Champions Seniors 2025
On the Floor (Toronto)
1st Runner Up Juniors 2025
Revolution TVA
3 featured dancers
Our Team
David Lafleur
Teacher
David co-founded (in)sight with Ella Steele, a Tap dance collective dedicated to sharing innovative, multi-disciplinary work. Together, they create theater productions, short films, and in situ pieces, collaborating with artists across various practices to showcase the versatility of Tap dance.
Rasika Sinha
Teacher
Her favorite part of teaching is seeing the progress her students make throughout the year.
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Isabelle Kennedy
Teacher
Isabelle has participated in numerous regional and national competitions across Canada. This year, she will proudly celebrate the end of her competitive journey and will be one of our graduates.
Emma Guertin
Teacher
Emma joined the competitive team at Studio de danse Danielle and participated in numerous regional and national competitions.
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Serena Lachapelle
Teacher
Among her many successes at regional and national competitions, Serena placed in the top 3 “Miss View Intermediate” at the View Dance Challenge in the summer of 2024.
Catherine Friesen
Teacher
Born in Ottawa, Catherine was trained in Russian and Cecchetti ballet at National Capital Dance Educators.
Bill Juillette
Teacher
Dance opened many doors to great experiences for Mr. Bill including performing, choreographing, teaching, directing and the creation of Momentum Moves.
Brooklyn Young
Teacher
Brooklyn took an intensive acro teacher training course, Acro Live, where she learned more about teaching techniques and how to make her classes safe to prevent injuries.
Maïna Fournier
Teacher
At age 14, she began teaching and choreographing, sharing her passion with students of all ages and levels.
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Valérie Lizé
Teacher
Valérie Lizé is a bilingual dance teacher, A.D.A.P.T. certified, based in Ottawa, with over ten years of teaching experience. She brings strong technical training in jazz, lyrical, ballet, and tap, with a specialization in jazz technique.