Linda Jamieson School Of Dance

I have been a dance mom" at LJSD for over 8 years and have 2 of my daughters in the competitive program and we all absolutely love it! Everything from the competition training to the family experience with Nutcracker is well organized and a great experience for the dancers.The teachers are extremely experienced and always have the dancers best interest at heart.Looking forward to my third daughter getting involved once she is old enough!"

I’ve recently joined the Linda Jamieson School of Dance and everything has been amazing. The staff and other dancers have been nothing but welcoming and kind. The teachers push me to do my best at each class. I love it here!

We didn't have the best experience at this location.I've always wanted to enroll my daughter in dance classes since she showed great interest in the art from a young age. Due to our family's jam-packed schedule, I never found the time to register until she was slightly older. The studio owner was rather welcoming, and my daughter was thrilled to start dance classes. I thought I had found the perfect place for her. It wasn't until a couple months later that my daughter came forward to how she was being treated in class. The teachers were very impatient with her as she was less advanced, they expected her to understand new steps quickly without demonstration (and got mad at her if she didn't), causing her to feel discouraged and humiliated. She also pointed out how some students got all the teacher's attention and praise, while others were being yelled at or ignored (probably the reason behind the 50/50 with the negative and positive reviews). Reading some of the other reviews, I now realize this is a constant issue in this studio, and it's not the positive environment they pose as.This experience definitely affected my daughter's interest in dance. She was extremely hesitant whether she wanted to try dance again. Don't go here. Your kids deserve better.

I've attended LJSD for nine years, and my training at this studio as helped me grow immeasurably as a person. Ms. Jamieson and Miss Andrews, alongside the rest of the incredibly dedicated faculty members, have created a great community for dancers to thrive. I've made many close friends here, and the various competitive and performance opportunities the studio offers have allowed me to transcend my comfort zones as a dancer. From a young age, this studio instilled in me many lessons including self-discipline and respect that will help me succeed both as a dancer and an individual.

Mrs. Jamieson, Ms. Andrew and all the staff in this school are the best dance instructors I ever seen. They are most kind, patient and inspiring professional as teachers and dancers. My daughter learned not only dance techniques from school, but also build her confidence and positive attitude in her life. We are so grateful to find this school, and would love to recommend this school to anyone who share the passion with dance.

Miss J's studio is top notch for classical and competitive training in Ottawa. I attended the Linda Jamieson school of dance for 14 years and the training I received helped me in so many ways. Not only did it lay the foundation for me to achieve my goal of becoming a professional dancer, but it was always my favourite place to be. The family community we had taught me so much about teamwork, friendships, dedication, commitment, and drive. I can not thank the teachers enough for creating the most special space for kids who share the passion of dance. This studio will always be home, and I can not recommend it enough!

Our daughter recently changed studios to Linda’s and absolutely loves it. She was accepted by fellow dancers and instructors instantly. The environment is fun and the instruction is specific to each dancer based on their individual needs. Our daughter was looking to be challenged and she has found just that! Thank you to all the wonderful staff and her new dance family for making this transition so much easier.

I attended the Linda Jamieson School of Dance from 3 all the way until I graduated high school. At this school I fell in love with dance. My teachers were fantastic and helped my develop my dance technique and artistry. Not only did they help me become a professional dancer but I also learned many life lessons. At the Linda Jamieson School of Dance I had the ability to become a well rounded dancer in all styles of dance and I wouldn't be where I am today without the support from everyone involved in this community. I still loved to stay involved with this dance community by coming back to watch the performances and also teaching classes at the studio. The Linda Jamieson School of Dance is a fabulous environment for dancers who are passionate about dance and willing to work hard!!

I attended the Linda Jamieson School of Dance for the entire duration of my dance education, from the time I was four until I graduated high school. Since then, I return to the studio every time I am home, to either work with the students, watch the many incredible performances, or reconnect with the teachers that watched and helped me grow into both the dancer and person I am today. I can honestly say that this institution is one of the best options for any young dancer looking to not only solidify technique and performance training, but to also gain an immense understanding of values and morale.

I've been dancing at LJSD for quite a while now and it is always so much fun. I've grown not only as a dancer but as a person too. They've taught me how to keep a positive attitude, how to improve my confidence, as well as many other things. Mrs. J, Ms. Andrews, and all the staff at LJSD are so kind, so dedicated, and so caring. They've continued to inspire me and I'm forever grateful for everything they've taught me.I've had so many great experiences here, at this studio, that have become some of my most cherished memories. Nutcracker, competition, and recital have made me learn how to keep my self-discipline, keep my self-esteem up, how to maintain confidence, and how to perform.Not only that, the environment is amazing. I've made so many great friends (who've turned out to be some of my bestest friends ever) and the studio really feels like a second home. It's where I can enjoy doing what I love and be myself.LJSD means so much to me and I am so so grateful for all the teachers and dancers.I highly recommend this studio for dancers with a passion.