Michelle Picard, founder and director of Michelle’s School of Performing Arts, has been bringing dance to the Ottawa Valley for the past 40 years.

As a full member of the Associated Dance Arts of Professional Teachers (ADAPT) and the International Ballroom Association (IBA), Michelle’s high personal standards are reflected in the superior professional criterion found at the studio.

In addition to her excellent training, Michelle brings a wealth of experience to her studio’s staff and students. Michelle has represented Canada in Germany for the Shriners Tutonia Club, has danced at the National Arts Centre (NAC) and the Doctor’s Club in Ottawa, as well as been a cheerleader for the Ottawa Rough Riders. Michelle is fully bilingual.

Michelle, in keeping with her high personal standards, continues to encourage both her staff and students to set and achieve their own high personal goals, whether through competitions (Can Dance), student exams for Tap and Jazz in the ADAPT syllabus, Ballet exams in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, dance levels with the International Ballroom Association (IBA), and/or the Teachers Training School (TTS) Diploma.

Michelle would like to take this opportunity to recognize all students who have recently attended competition through Michelle’s School of Performing Arts with excellent results.

Welcome to our website, we hope you enjoy your visit!

                                Yours Truly,