«I can't tell you enough how grateful I am...»
«Dancing at the Linda Jamieson School of Dance for 12 of my formative years gave me memories and skills to last a lifetime...»
«I have seen my shy, quiet child develop into a self-confident, capable individual who is passionate about dance...»
«It is so great to see Meghan smiling every time she comes out of dance class, she is loving her experience in your school...»
«we have definately found a great fit for them in your school...»
The Linda Jamieson School of Dance where integrity, professionalism, and excellence in delivering a proven technical foundation, coupled with the pursuit of the latest styles and trends, has resulted in a successful and fulfilling dance experience for students and parents over the past 30 years.
The exceptional team of experienced, and young qualified teachers at the Jamieson School seek to motivate, inspire, encourage and develop the very best in every student whether in the Pre Professional, Recreational, Children’s Graded or Young Dancer Programs.
Top professionals of the Dance World conduct Summer and Winter Workshops at the Linda Jamieson School of Dance. Mike Minery & Katy Spreadbury Tap and Jazz experts from “Jump Dance Convention”, Derrick Yanford, Contemporary and Jazz specialist, former star of “Footloose” “West Side Story”, “Evita” Walt Disney’s “Kids of the Kingdom”, Christophe Maraval, Paris Opera Principal Dancer, Evelyn Hart, Canada’s Prima Ballerina and internationally acclaimed coach of Ballet’s newest stars, and Karin Baker choreographer assistant for “42nd Street”, highlight our Guest Teacher Program.
The enthusiasm, energy, and sheer joy of learning is evident in our Classes, Annual Year-end Recitals, Competitive Team, Summer Dance Programs, Guest Teacher Workshops, as well as in our Professional Ballet Productions; The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, and Swan Lake.
Our Graduates have gone on to Professional Dance Careers in the Broadway productions of “Cats”, “Crazy For You”, “Kiss Me Kate”, “Hello Dolly”, and “Lost In Yonkers”, Toronto’s Production of “Chicago” “European Tour of 42nd Street”. Others have danced with the National Ballet of Canada, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, in the Hollywood Film, “Barney’s Great Adventure”, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Christmas and Spring Pops Concerts, as well as Caribbean, Celebrity, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Mission Statement
The Linda Jamieson School of Dance is committed to the development of skilled, successful, and confident young dancers.
We endeavour:
- To encourage and develop the focus, concentration, self discipline, and work ethic necessary for each child to be successful, both in their dance studies, and in their academic work at school.
- To help students pursue and achieve their personal goals and milestones.
- To provide a safe, and caring support system for each student.
- To recognize and encourage each student's individuality and support their need for respect and self confidence.
- To promote fitness, health and well being.