At JCSOD you're training
with some of the best-in-the-business!

We offer a wide range of classes from Introductory level for the beginners, through to our Company Level classes for the the needs of virtually any requirement. Also available are Teachers Training Classes for those who wish to train the dancers of the future.

Our staff of highly trained and dedicated individuals will share their love of dance with you or your child and help them to reach their full potential in dance.

The Faculty: (new photos coming soon)

BRAMPTON STUDIO:

Joanne Chapman: has owned and operated the Joanne Chapman School of Dance since 1973. Joanne has her Fellowship in the British Association of the Teachers of Dancing and is a member of the Royal Academy of Dance as well as The Dance Masters of America. Joanne's outstanding reputation, dedication and high standards has aloud her to become one of the most sought after teacher for workshops and judging competitions across Canada and the United States. She is currently on faculty at Dance Masters of Americas Teachers Training School at the State University of New York in Buffalo Joanne's students become sought after as teachers for other studio's or have gone on to start their own. Still others have gone on to perform professionally both on and off Broadway. Joanne's aim as a teacher is to pass on her knowledge an instill in her students a love of dance.

Barbara Chonin: has owned and operated her own studio for over 25 years. She is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, a member of the National Society of Dance Teachers, she has a BA in Psychology and Sociology as well as a Diploma Pre School Education. She has prepared students for exams from Pre Primary to Solo Seal. She has won many choreography awards at competition and also awards at the Adeline Genie World Ballet Competition. Barbara has experience has both an examiner and adjudicator. With her high level of professionalism, dedication, insight and understanding. Barbara is a welcomed member of our teaching staff.

Dana Chapman-Carroll: Dana grew up at the studio, she started dancing at the age of two. She has been studying in all areas of dance. She has also trained in Circus Arts as well. Dana holds full Teaching Certificates in both Stage and Acro from the B. A. T. D. and Dance Masters of America as well being a member of R. A. D. Dana's strong jazz and acro style has brought her and her students many awards in Canada and the U.S.

Leigh LaBelle-McKinley: DMA, B.A.T.D., R.A.D. member. Leigh is a teaching member of the Royal Academy of Dance, holding her Advanced Certificate. She started dancing at the age of 9. She has studied all forms of dance, her first love being ballet. Her love of dance shows in all her classes.

Jessie Carroll: Jessie grew up at the studio, she started dancing at the age of 2 and has never stopped. She has her full teaching certificate in Stage and Acrobatics with the BATD and is a member of R.A.D.

Jennifer McFarlane: Jen has been dancing with us since the age of 5, she has studied all dance forms and holds her teaching Certificate in Stage and Acro with the B.A.T.D and is a member of R.A.D.