About US

Danse Chelsea Dance: A Community Commitment to Dance Education

History
In 2020, amidst the challenges of the pandemic, Elinora Adeland, Cynthia Westaway, Andrea Rowe, and Andrea Hacquoil came together to establish Danse Chelsea Dance. Recognizing the community’s need for high-quality dance education, they quickly brought their vision to life, enrolling over 100 students by Fall 2021.

The early 2022 lockdown required a temporary closure, but this pause allowed for restructuring. Catrina von Radecki joined the community, bringing her extensive background in dance performance, education, and arts administration. Her arrival coincided perfectly with their needs during this transformative time.

In February 2022, Catrina took the helm, incorporating Danse Chelsea Dance and committing to the growth and success within the community. Find more about Catrina’s background here.

Our Classes
At Danse Chelsea Dance, we offer a variety of classes, including:

  • Creative Dance
  • Contemporary
  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Parent/Child
  • New Youth Dance Company!

All classes are available in both English and French. Find out more about our classes.

Our Instructors
We are proud to have a team of passionate and professional teachers who are committed to high-quality dance education. Learn more about our teachers.

Our Values
At Danse Chelsea Dance, we believe that dance nurtures the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Our core values include:

  • A warm, positive, and trusting environment
  • A safe, welcoming, and creative space for all
  • Opportunities for movement, laughter, and fun for children and parents alike
  • A comprehensive and rigorous dance curriculum
  • Commitment to connections within our community
  • A non-competitive atmosphere that fosters expression and innovation
  • Encouraging independence, responsibility, and individuality
  • High-quality instruction from enthusiastic educators who respect each student
  • Prioritizing the art of dance over competition

Our Locations
To better serve the Chelsea/Wakefield area, we have three convenient locations:

  1. La Fab sur Mill: A beautifully renovated church transformed into a community arts hub. We host our classes and camps in both the Sanctuary and Gallery spaces. 8 Chemin Mill, Chelsea, Quebec.
  2. La Grange Country Inn: Enjoy classes in their stunning third-story loft space. 37 Rockhurst Road, Wakefield. Fall and Spring only.
  3. Coming Soon: A third location at 1337 Route 105, Chelsea! Stay tuned for updates!

Join Us!
Experience the joy of movement, build community connections, and support wellness through dance at Danse Chelsea Dance.

More about How to Register.
We hope to see you and your family soon at Danse Chelsea Dance!

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” I can’t say enough great things about our experience here. My daughters have done both creative movement and pre-ballet classes and in both cases the class was fun & engaging. I also really appreciate how fully bilingual the classes are as this hasn’t been our experience elsewhere.”

Julie M.

“Environment that values creativity, a love of movement. Bilingual environment – excellent for little ones. Only positive!”

Sophie L.