Dance Classes Ottawa

For more than three decades, Vanessa Plettell Dance has been one of the leading dance studios Ottawa families have trusted for dance lessons, professional training, and a community that genuinely cares about every student. That kind of lasting presence doesn’t happen by chance. It grows from a simple but deeply held belief: every student who steps onto our studio floor deserves instruction that honours where they are right now, not where we’d like them to be.

Whether your child is taking their first jazz dance classes in Ottawa or you’re an adult who has been dreaming of exploring contemporary dance in Ottawa for years, you’ll find a space here that honours the art form without losing the joy that makes it worth pursuing.. Our programming spans from early childhood movement classes through to competitive-level training, and every level receives the same thoughtful, dedicated attention from faculty who have trained, performed, and competed on professional stages.

In 2025, Faces Magazine honoured us with three of their most coveted awards: Best Dance School, Best Choreographer, and Best Dancer. We’re deeply proud of that recognition, though we know it belongs just as much to every student and family who shows up week after week, class after class, and makes this community what it is.

Kids in costume at Ottawa dance performance class
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