Pantuso Dance, located in Courtenay, offers a wide variety of dance classes including ballet, ballet contemporary, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre. The school prides itself on meeting students at their individual skill levels and guiding them towards excellence with confidence, joy, and compassion. The passionate faculty at Pantuso Dance are dedicated to instilling a love for the art form in their students, from preschoolers to adults.
The teachers at Pantuso Dance create a supportive and technically strong community of dancers. With support from the Parent Auxiliary Society, the school brings in guest teachers from all over North America to inspire and teach the students. These guest teachers include renowned artists such as Heather Cornell, Ballet Victoria, Megan Trainer, and many more. The faculty at Pantuso Dance are highly qualified, loving, and committed to the success of their students.
Classes at Pantuso Dance take place at their studio located at 2659 Moray Place. Students can look forward to showcasing their work at various community events and the school's year-end recital. Pantuso Dance also offers unique fundraising opportunities through their Parent Auxiliary Society, which supports bringing in guest teachers, providing scholarships to students, and organizing community events like the Masterclass Festival and Spring Fling.
Pantuso Dance is committed to providing the highest quality dance training in a respectful, supportive, fun, and non-competitive environment. The school's mission is to help students appreciate the art of dance and reach their greatest potential while fostering a community of active and involved teachers, students, and family members who share a love for the performing arts. Artistic Director and Owner, Lindsay Sterk, emphasizes the sense of community, nurturing atmosphere, and passion for dance that make Pantuso Dance a special place to learn and grow as a dancer.