Dancing opens the door to new lifestyles where you will learn to lead and follow with your favourite partner, know each dance pattern and even become a competitive dancer.
Perhaps the hardest part of learning to dance is taking the first step and calling to schedule your first appointment. But don't put it off another moment. Just print out our free lesson coupon, give us a call (toll free 1-888-97-DANCE) and be on your way in a fascinating program of self-improvement, creative release and genuine fun.
At Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Ottawa, we guarantee we'll exceed your dancing expectations because no one does it better then the Fred Astaire Masters of Dance.
Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio
Suite 203
149 Second Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2H6 (In the Glebe)
Phone: 613-567-3237 or 888-97-DANCE
Fax: 613-567-3750
E-mail: OttawaStudio@fredastaire.ca
Franchisees & Directors: Dan Labelle, Melissa Krulick, Michel Beaudoin, Michael Schultz
Manager: Melissa Krulick
Dance Director: Dan Labelle
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 12 Noon - 11PM
Weekends: By Appointment
149 Second Avenue, Suite 203 (In the Glebe)
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2H6
Telephone: 613 567-3237
Toll Free: 1-888-97-DANCE
Facsimile: 613-567-3750
E-Mail: OttawaStudio@fredastaire.ca
Who we are:
Melissa Krulick: Co-Franchisee/Director of the Ottawa studio has achieved many personal dance achievements including:
- Can-Am Rhythm Rising Star Open Champion
- Can-Am Bronze & Silver Closed Champion
- 6-time undefeated Canadian Pacesetters
- Rhythm Star Open Champion
- Fred Astaire North American Rhythm Rising Star Champion
- Two-time Canadian Pacesetters Smooth Rising Star Open Champion
- Two-time Canadian Pacesetters Open Theatre Arts Champion
- Three-time Canadian Pacesetters Rhythm Bronze & Silver Closed Champion
- Three-time Top Female Teacher at the Canadian Pacesetters DanceSport Championships
- Two-time Top Teacher Runner-up at the Canadian Pacesetters DanceSport Championships
- Recipient of Overall Top Female Teacher Freddy Award
- Top Advanced Teacher for Two Consecutive Years.
Through her personal dance expertise and business knowledge, Melissa is considered one of Canada's top female Dance Studio executives and hands-on instructor.
Dan Labelle: Co-Franchisee/Director of the Ottawa studio and serves as Fred Astaire's Ontario Regional Dance Director and oversees all dance operations. In his personal dance career he has achieved many honors including:
- Can-Am Rhythm Rising Star Open Champion
- Can-Am Bronze & Silver Closed Champion
- 6-time undefeated Canadian Pacesetters Rhythm Rising Star Open Champion
- Fred Astaire North American Rhythm Rising Star Open Champion
- 2-time Canadian Pacesetters Open Theatre Arts Champion
- 4-time Canadian Rhythm Bronze & Silver Closed Champion
- 2-time Canadian Pacesetters Smooth Bronze & Silver Closed Champion
- Fred Astaire North American Smooth Rising Star Open Champion
- Canadian Pacesetters Smooth Rising Star Open Champion
- 8-time Top Overall Teacher at the Canadian Pacesetters DanceSport Championships
- 3-time recipient of the Overall Top Male Teacher Freddy Award.
- Top Advanced Teacher for Eight Consecutive Years.
Dan's dance accomplishments have established him as one of Canada's leading professional dance competitors and instructors.