Collingwood School of Dance is a place for children to grow! Firstly, we believe in nurturing great dancers and awesome kids with fun and engaging dance classes at our Collingwood dance studio.
Secondly, we support our students and recognize their potential both as dancers and as people. Training the whole person starts with acknowledging where each individual is at. Then we unlock a training path to suit their individual goals, so they grow to their full potential.
Thirdly, as certified leaders in dance education, the focus at our Collingwood dance studio is on teaching the foundations of correct technique while instilling a love of dance and learning.
Most importantly, we believe in teaching dance classes for kids, teens and adults that are both entertaining and high quality.
Come feel the excitement inside our Collingwood dance studio. We have dance classes for kids of all ages and abilities. Get started with a trial class!
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Happy Parents and Dancers
“My daughter Emma has asked to wear her most beautiful dance uniform everyday since we had our trial class last week and then registered immediately afterwards! Even during their most busy time, the first week of classes for the year, all of the incredible teachers made her feel so cared for, special and truly saw her and she felt this fully! She has gained so much confidence from the classes that we took together at the Collingwood School of Dance as a toddler and she was fully prepared to go into a class on her own as a result of the incredible teachers and wonderful programs! We are looking forward to many more years of continuing to watch Emma grow strong and even more confident and we are beyond thankful to be a part of such a beautiful community here!”
Amanda Clayton
“When we moved back to Collingwood I was looking for programs for our daughter. We signed up for parent and tot class and have never left. Brooklyn loves the program and Ms. Elise. When Brooklyn turned 3 she attended the dance camp and is now in prima one. We recommend the program to all our friends with young children. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for our daughter.”
Nicole Chatterson
“Our daughter Isabelle started in the mom and tot class and quickly got into prima 1! She absolutely loves dancing and loves everyone at CSD! It is a great dance school and their end of the year dance recital is amazing and so cute! Izzy will be in prima 1 in the fall, and she can’t wait to continue her dance! Thanks CSD!!!”
Ashley McCarthy
“Collingwood School of Dance is amazing. The staff are so helpful and go out of their way to make this experience positive for both child and parents. We drive all the way from Wasaga Beach to bring our daughter to this dance studio!”
Krista Castator
“My little dancer is living her passion. If I look at the evolution of my little dancer, it’s unbelievable the growth she has seen in only 3 seasons. Working through her fears, while supported by her family and the teachers of Collingwood School of Dance, is an important life tool that will serve her well throughout her life. I am so thankful that I made the decision to encourage my little dancer to return for season 2 and 3. I am also so thankful for the teachers of Collingwood School of Dance, how they inspire and support these little dancers.”
Laura Bishop
“My daughter joined the Collingwood School of Dance (CSD) family 2 years ago. She came from a school that had brought her as far as it could in a recreational stage. She was ready to get serious about her dance, so we joined CSD. Since the change, my daughter has become the most beautiful dancer!!! Under the instructions of very talented and educated teachers, my daughter has fallen in love with dance again. The faculty team at CSD is professional, very organized and there is never any doubt of how devoted they are to the art of dance. A passion they instil in all their students.”
Virginia Rae
Devon Stone
Devon Stone Owner and Director
“It’s important to build good habits and accurate basic technique in our youngest Prima Star Dancers (3-6 years) and 7-9 year-old Dancers to set them up to succeed in the more advanced technique and skills they will learn as they progress through our dance curriculum. This is why it’s important to me to hire the very best, well trained, qualified, expert dance educators to teach at my studio.” ~ Ms. Stone
Devon Stone is the Owner and Director of Collingwood School of Dance, and has studied classical ballet for over 25 years. Ms. Stone founded CSD in 2007 to fulfill a need in Collingwood and the surrounding area for high quality, expert, certified and award winning dance training. Over the past 11 years CSD has become known as the go to studio for the best dance training in Collingwood. Ms. Stone only hires the very best, well-trained, expert dance educators to teach at CSD. She believes that no matter what a child’s aspirations are as a student at CSD – recreational or competition performance team, they deserve the absolute best dance educators and training. An expert dance educator teaches students how to master dance skills and technique, not just mimic them. Ms. Stone’s ballet exam students often receive high marks in their Cecchetti Ballet Exams, and her competitive students win numerous overall and special awards for their grace and exquisite ballet technique.
Devon Stone is the only Cecchetti Qualified Ballet Teacher in Collingwood that has graduated from a Professional Ballet Teacher Training Program from one of Canada’s Top Professional Ballet Schools – the School of Alberta Ballet.
Ms. Stone has been training in the Cecchetti Ballet Method since she was 6 years old, and has passed every exam with top marks of either Highly Commended or Honours. She has received expert training from world renowned choreographers and Cecchetti Ballet Teachers, including her Teacher Training mentor, Joyce Shietze, Chairman of Cecchetti Canada.
Ms. Stone is the only Cecchetti Qualified Ballet Teacher in Collingwood to train as a professional ballet student from age 13-18 from 3 of Canada’s Top Professional Ballet Schools – The National Ballet of Canada, the Quite Ballet School and The School of Dance.
Miss Stone is certified with the following dance organizations:
Cecchetti Canada and Cecchetti International-Classical Ballet – Associate Diploma
Acrobatic Arts Professional Curriculum for Acrobatic Dance
Applied Anatomy and Physiology Relating to Dance
The history of Miss. Stone’s dance education:
After dancing recreationally for nine years, Miss. Stone was accepted into the Professional Ballet Training Program at the Quinte Ballet School at the age of thirteen. From there she attended Canada’s National Ballet School, and then The School of Dance in Ottawa, where she graduated from their five-year Professional Ballet Program under the Artistic Direction of Joyce Shietze and Marrilee Hodgins and Co-Artistic Direction of Celia Franca. After graduating from high school Ms. Stone attended the School of Alberta Ballet and graduated from their Professional Ballet Teacher Training Program.
Highlights of Miss. Stone’s dance training and performing experience:
As a student, Ms. Stone was always very successful in her Cecchetti Classical Ballet Examinations only ever receiving top marks of Highly Commended and Honours. In 1998 Miss. Stone received the prestigious Celia Franca Scholarship Award at The School of Dance in Ottawa. In 2000 she was given the honour of performing a solo contemporary piece called Psalmo de Vente, choreographed by Owen Montague for the Happy Birthday Celia Franca Gala, presented at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. In the summer of 2001 Miss. Stone was awarded a solo variation, choreographed by Brian Macdonald, while attending the Dance Training Program at the Banff Performing Arts Centre.
TAMMI VULLINGS
TAMMI VULLINGS Teacher
Tammi attained her full C.D.T.A. membership and taught in Ottawa for ten years at the Greta Leeming Studio of Dance. While there she became an accredited teacher with the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT), a CFL Cheerleader and spent time performing for various concerts and benefits.
Tammi is a diverse and talented teacher and choreographer, having been invited to be a guest teacher at many studios across Ontario and now calls Simcoe County home. She has had the privilege to adjudicate for Dancezone, Kiwanis and Dance Masters of America, teaching classes for their solo title scholarship competition.
Many of her students have won dancer of the year titles and her choreography has received numerous overall awards. Her students have had great success dancing with various companies, in music videos, on cruise lines, television and on Broadway in New York City. Others have gone on to further their career at the university level and continued their love of dance through teaching.
Tammi believes learning and teaching go hand in hand and continues to further her own training, always pursuing a higher education in dance.
She is looking forward to dancing with the students of Collingwood School of Dance!
OLIVIA SLAT
OLIVIA SLAT Teacher
Olivia Slat started dancing at the age of 4, and she quickly fell in love.
Ms. Olivia trained as a competitive dancerin jazz, ballet, hip hop, acro and lyrical, and eventually started teaching hip hop, jazz and acro classes.
Ms. Olivia regularly attends dance intensives including The Pulse and VIP dance events to keep her skills and teaching style fresh and up-to-date.
Ms. Olivia has performed as a background dancer on the hit Family television show, The Next Step.
Ms. Olivia’s passion for dance has continued to grow and she brings that joy and passion with her to the studio every day, and she is excited to share her love of dance with the students of Collingwood School of Dance.
ALANNAH MORROW
ALANNAH MORROW Teacher
Alannah has been dancing for the past 20 years and has been teaching dance for almost 9 years. She grew up dancing in Markham when her family moved to Oshawa. Alannah started her competitive dance career at twelve years of age, training at Theatre Dance Academy (Oshawa, ON) in many disciplines including: ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, pointe and musical theatre and was always recognized for her strong technique and showmanship qualities.
Alannah is certified with The British Association of Teachers of Dancing receiving her Associate Ballet Certificate. She has also studied under Dance Masters of America (Level One) and Acrobatic Arts (Level One).
Alannah loves teaching and watching her students grow and excel. Her students have been awarded with many Special and Top Mark Awards. In addition to her student’s success, Alannah has also received Choreography Awards for her routines. Alannah is a passionate teacher who is dedicated to seeing every student achieve their personal best.
Dance has always been a huge part of Alannah’s life and she is eager to share her love for dance with all her students. In addition, Alannah shares a passion for Yoga and integrates Yoga techniques into her stretch classes in dance.
CHRISTINE BROWN
CHRISTINE BROWN Office Administrator & Teacher
Christine discovered her love of dance at the age of 6 when she enrolled in her first ballet class. She continued her dance studies in multiple styles, and danced on a competitive team for 8 years. During her dance training she assisted with various classes and camps, and following graduation from the Early Childhood Education and Behavioural Science Technology program at George Brown College in Toronto, Christine returned to teaching dance.
TARA PICKFORD BIO
TARA PICKFORD Owner and Founder
Tara Pickford started dancing at the age of 4 and hasn’t sat still since. She is committed to teaching young people how to find a passion for theatre and dance at her studio.
Tara received a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology, with a major in Mind Sciences, at the University of Calgary. She is a fully certified ADAPT Teacher, Al Gilbert Teacher, and Acrobatic Arts Teacher, and a member of the Wild Rose Dance Arts Association.
Tara has created award-winning choreography for competitions and exciting recitals for all ages and abilities. Still in the classroom, teaching all types of dance and all ages from age 1 to pre-professional, she has a strong understanding of the hard work and the process dancers, teachers, and parents take on to get to the stage and have a great experience.
When she is not with her studio family, she is at home with her two energetic children – both dancers! She loves living for the day and inspiring her children. Now that both have started their own journeys in the dance world, Tara has a deeper understanding of what families are looking for in a studio.
RAE-LEE BROWER
RAE-LEE BROWER Ballet Director
Rae-Lee is devoted to helping aspiring young dance artists. Her goal is to create healthy and enthusiastic dancers who love art and will positively influence the world of dance. She began her ballet and contemporary training in Alberta at Crossings Dance Studio. Later, she danced for six years in Corps Bara Dance Youth Company traveling around Alberta, Toronto and New York City.
In 2012, she began her training in contemporary dance at Simon Fraser University where she studied modern dance and choreographic composition. Rae-Lee moved to Toronto in 2014 to learn from renowned faculty at Canada’s National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program. During her training at NBS she obtained her teaching qualifications with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and the Royal Academy of Dance.
In 2017, she graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Contemporary dance from Simon Fraser and her Teacher Training Diploma. She is excited to be returning to Calgary to begin spreading her the knowledge she has gained while learning from the teachers and students at APA and around the province.
She encourages all dancers to love themselves for who they are and to never give up on their passions in life.
