About Vanessa Plettell Dance Inc
Vanessa Plettell Dance Inc. is a renowned dance studio located in Ottawa, offering a wide range of classes for dancers of all ages, from 2 to adult, including beginner teen classes. The studio has been recognized as the Best Dance School in Ottawa, winning the 2024 Faces Ottawa Awards. The studio offers a diverse selection of dance styles, including RAD ballet, ADAPT jazz, ADAPT tap, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics, and hip hop. Both recreational and competitive programs are available, catering to dancers of all skill levels. Vanessa Plettell-Chevrier, the studio's founder and lead instructor, has been praised for her exceptional teaching abilities, professionalism, and genuine care for her students. With over 43 years of experience, she is known for her ability to impart the art of dance to dancers of all ages and abilities in an uplifting and nurturing manner. The studio is described as a "dance family," where students are encouraged and supported, regardless of their skill level. The annual productions incorporate dance, theatre, and voice, showcasing the students' talents and providing them with individual moments in the spotlight. Vanessa Plettell Dance Inc. is also known for its commitment to accessibility, with scholarships available to assist dancers and their families. The studio's state-of-the-art facilities, including large, air-conditioned studios with sprung floors, mirrors, and professional bars, provide an exceptional learning environment. Overall, Vanessa Plettell Dance Inc. is highly recommended for its professional, caring, and inclusive approach to dance education, catering to dancers of all ages and skill levels.
Vanessa Plettell Dance Studio is an incredible place for dancers of all levels. The studio has created such a positive, welcoming culture where the focus is on artistry, excellent training, and a genuine love of dance. The competitive program is inclusive, allowing every dancer the opportunity to grow and be part of a supportive team.
The training is exceptional across ballet, jazz, tap, acro, lyrical, and contemporary, with opportunities to complete RAD ballet and ADAPT jazz and tap exams. The studio has a well-earned reputation for producing dancers with outstanding technique. The dance teachers are also incredible, especially Vanessa, Allie, Maya, Izzy, Cassandra,...read full review
You know you’ve got a great teacher when you follow them around from studio to studio and over a good many years!
That’s what you receive from this woman, a professional dance instructor able to impart to others of all ages and ability, in a most uplifting manner, an art form and technique where the dancer is the stuff of which it is made. And let me say that I was not alone in becoming a follower, there were several others who valued Ms. Plettell-Chevrier’s prowess.
I have known Vanessa Plettell-Chevrier for 43 years. I came to know her as a skilled, caring, generous, nurturing, talented teacher and professional dancer. Before establishing her own...read full review
I heard of this studio through a social media ad and although some of the reviews are negative, I loved the facility and had a really positive experience. I did a few adult drop-in classes and the level of the classes were well suited and the teachers were very professional. The receptionists were very pleasant and helpful with answering my questions.