Daphné Paquette Adult Ballet Classes

05/06/2026

Dance in the Park 2026!
Join amateur adult dancers on stage in Ottawa this August 9th.
Check out our rehearsal schedule options to find the one that fits best your summer plans! We have a place for you on the Bandshell in Andrew Haydon Park!

03/24/2026

Spring and Summer planning is under way, read our Newsletter for more information.

It's time to start dreaming of longer days, warmer weather, and all the dancing fun to be had this Spring and Summer.

01/02/2026

2025 in Review

New dancers, dancing on pointe for the first time, others returning to dance.

Socializing through community events like variations workshops, sewing workshops, Barre and Bar, costume crafting, and more!

A few dancers made their way to Halifax for an Adult Dance Intensive .

Many laughs with double stuffed Oreos, googley eyes on butts, so many uses of painter’s tape, and anything for new ways to look at turn out.

Preparing for a show during the Fall, learning, rehearsing, a packed dress rehearsal, a wonderful performance.

Thank you for dancing with us in 2025!

What were your 2025 dance highlights?

12/16/2025

Small excerpts of Act 2 : A ballet répertoire showcase.

Featuring diagonal lines!

1. Vision Scene Sleeping Beauty
2. Divertissement to Nutcracker music
3. Swanhilda’s Friends from Coppélia
4. The Commute - choreo Daphné Paquette

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12/08/2025

Act 2 : A ballet répertoire showcase, was a standing ovation success.

It was a privilege to watch 70 amateur dancers sparkling from the inside out.

The outside sparkles were from the Costume vision and direction of .

On a personal note, I am very proud of all the dancers, it takes courage to perform for an audience, dedication to remember and refine the choreography, consistency to attend c’asses regularly to develop technique, patience, to repeat the same section until the rehearsal director is pleased, and so many other attributes.

Many thanks to all involved, dancers, friends, family, making costumes, learning the bow in our drop-in classes.

11/23/2025

Excited for the show in 2 weeks!

Please note that only tickets sold on Ticketmaster through www.algonquincommonstheatre.com, are legitimate. There are some sellers of fake tickets on the internet.

Tickets should be 28.50$ plus 7$ dollars of charges, for a total of 35.50$

Tickets are selling fast!

11/17/2025

Sunday December 7th at 2:30pm at the Algonquin Commons Theatre, our dancers will be presenting a 50min Ballet Répertoire Showcase. From beginners donning their first tutus to lifelong dancers, be prespared for beautiful, inspiring, entertaining moments.

Tickets sold here https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/3100636DE565D767

11/17/2025

Sunday December 7th at 2:30pm, at the Algonquin Commons Theatre, our dancers will present a 50min performance of Ballet Répertoire adapted to various levels. From Beginners donning their first tutus to lifelong dancers, there will be beautiful, inspiring, and entertaining moments.

A celebration of hard work and a passion for dance!

Link in bio for tickets.

Or www.algonquincommonstheatre.com

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

08/22/2025

Finding the right level for a ballet class means :

-learning and progressing with dancers working on the same steps

-less injuries, the work is at an appropriate level for your current strength

-a pleasant experience, not feeling left behind

Reminders

-years of experience don’t always tell us someone’s ballet level.

-different schools label their levels differently.

-consider your first class as a placement class, for the teacher to help you find the best fit.

Link in bio to book your class today.