Winter Session 2025
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION $350.00
January 18th-April 5th 2025
Saturdays at Tansley Woods Community Centre
*Due to scheduling changes Saturday start times may change within 30-60 minutes prior to the beginning of the session.We hope to have our schedules confirmed from the city of Burlington by December 1st, 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Baby Ballet 8:30-9:30 *may change to 9:30-10:30
Creative Dance 10:30-11:30 *may change to 11:00-12:00
Wednesday at Tansley Woods Community Centre
Baby Ballet 5:00-6:00
Kiddie Hop 6:00-7:00
Music Lessons: Vocal, Piano, Theory, Audition prep, Exam prep, Composition.
Miss Shannon teaches private and semi-private music lessons for people of all ages. Music is a universal language, powerful creative outlet and wonderful tool for the mind. Miss Shannon began studying Music as a child and completed a Music Degree at McMaster University. Music lessons are scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to fit each individual students needs and schedule.
Vocal
Our voices tell our stories and connect us to the world around us. Learning to use the voice as an instrument is a rewarding discipline. Miss Shannon designs individual programs for each student to cater to their specific goals. Skills involved in trainings as a vocalist include breath work, tone, pitch, ear training, placement, timing, intonation, musicality, delivery, storytelling and a passion for the music.
Typical lesson structure reflects a vocal warm up consisting of scales, pitch matching, vowel annunciation, breath work and vocal exercises. Song selection and study, score markings, form analysis, lyric reflection, delivery etc. Students keep a binder of music provided by Miss Shannon for review and study. Miss Shannon provides hand outs and notes guiding progress and areas of focus for the week. Students may record parts of their lessons for home practice.
Piano
Miss Shannon specializes in working with young children and inspiring them to enjoy their time at the piano. Piano lessons can be a little dry, but the right teacher makes all the difference. Miss Shannon makes lessons fun with games, activities and individual lesson plans to engage students and create meaningful learning experiences. Material is delivered in a manageable fashion as to not overwhelm the young beginner.
Music Lesson Fees
30 minute lesson $30.00
45 minute lesson $40.00
60 minute lesson $50.00
Our Programs & Pedagogy
Baby Ballet (2.5-5 years)
Our Baby Ballet class is a wonderful introduction to dance for young children. Parents are welcome to accompany their child into the studio if they are feeling apprehensive initially, to help ease them into our program. We understand how important these early experiences are and are here to support our dancers and parents to ensure everyone feels comfortable. Every child blooms in their own time and we run inclusive programs for all. We recognize and appreciate children and all the diversity within our society. As experienced teachers, we realize how important it is to develop relationships and connections with all our students. We believe children thrive when they feel seen, heard and valued just as they are. We take the time during class to listen to their thoughts, feelings and connections in the studio. As a group we establish friendships, navigate feelings and reassure each other that we are all capable and have unique talents and gifts. Our lessons are delivered with childlike enthusiasm, imaginative play, song, musical instruments, props and positive reinforcement. The class is structured with an opening stretch, warm up, group exercises, technique, partner work, individual floor work, dance play and choreography. This is a drop off program, parents may drop their children off and return for pick up.
Class variations: As many students return session after session, we offer variations of Baby Ballet to keep our classes exciting and new. Baby Ballet/Music Play, Baby Ballet/Mini Hop etc.
Creative Dance (4-8 years)
Our Creative Dance program is a great introduction to ballet, jazz and lyrical for the older beginner or dance enthusiast. Following our core philosophies as teachers, we lead our classes in an inclusive manner, connecting with each student and reminding our dancers that we are all capable of achieving great things. We explore various styles of music and dance as we develop technique through group exercises, partner work, individual floor work, choreography and dance play.
Class variations: Variations for Creative Dance include Creative Dance/Hip Hop, Creative Dance/Popera(incorporating drama and vocals).
Key messaging...
As dance teachers, we recognize how important it is for our students to establish early on a deep appreciation and respect for their physical bodies. We incorporate elements of self-love, positive self-esteem, positive body-image and individuality through positive affirmations and self-acceptance practices. We remind our students that we become very good at what we practice, so it's important to develop healthy self-care practices. In a world where it's far too easy to become overwhelmed by unacheivable standards of beauty, we are determined to remind our students they are beautiful just as they are.
Popera
Inspired by Opera, revised to connect with a 21st century audience, our "POPera" program explores drama, vocals and dance.
More than ever our children need a creative outlet to channel big feelings, calm anxiety and express themselves. This class provides an opportunity to do just that. Students will be encouraged to find their voice, express themselves and explore a new style of performance.
As a group we will explore voice as an instrument learning vocal warm ups, exercises and proper breathing technique. All repertoire will be age appropriate material students can connect with, and reflect upon.
Through fun games and exercises students will explore drama. Drama provides a wonderful outlet for children to step outside "themselves" and become someone else entirely. This often helps build self-awareness, empathy, and perspective. As a group we will discuss expressing emotions, body language, improvisation and more.
Through dance and movement our "POPera" will come to life. Our original script will be blocked and choreographed, written to empower and inspire. Our objective is to fill our students with a healthy and positive self-image, inclusive attitude and the ability to dream big and shine bright.
*Registration is open, to register please email: shannon@bellamoonstudios.com or call Studio Director: Shannon Flindall-Pellicciotta (905) 320-4038
*Missed class policy
Should your child miss a class, you may attend an alternate class anytime throughout the session to make it up. In the event a class is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances that class will be rescheduled.
If a situation arises with extenuating circumstances, please discuss this with Miss Shannon. We will do our best to ensure your child gets the full 12 week experience.
Dance Attire: Pink bodysuit, tights(to compliment your unique skin tone), ballet slippers(cloth or leather). Any additional ballet attire is optional; tutus, leg warmers, ballet wraps etc. We want your child to be comfortable, so please let us know if they have any aversions to our dress code and we will be happy to offer you an alternative.
Bella Moon Boutique offers children's couture from the UK. We have a variety of gorgeous dresses and rompers fit for a princess. From infant to pre-teen, we will dress you up in style for your special occasion. Looking for something specific? Give us a call and we will visit our affiliate boutique downtown Oakville and hand pick options for you. Our inventory is literally endless, you've got to check it out!
Bella Moon Studios is a family oriented business. We love meeting the families in our community and being a part of your little ones early dance experience. We see every child as an individual and respect where they are in their developmental journey. We encourage our participants to join in and play but understand that sometimes children need a break or a little visit with Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or their loving caregiver. We accommodate theses moments and realize at this early stage of development a little bit or reassurance goes a long way. We place great value on connecting with all our students and building positive relationships with them so they feel safe and confident with us in the studio.
Bella Moon Boutique
Miss Shannon is SO excited to announce a new venture at Bella Moon Studios. Bella Moon Boutique, luxury UK designs for your little star. Miss Shannon selects each piece of our collection with the personality, flair and "joie de vivre" she sees in her dancers. Fashion is an amazing and creative outlet for self-expression, and how our little stars love to shine! We have shipments arriving weekly directly from the UK. Special occasions, holidays, birthday parties, first communions, we have the dress to make your little one sparkle and shine. Looking for special little seasonal pieces, we've got those too!
More about our studio...
Miss Shannon also incorporate elements of dance-play, Yoga, and improvisational movement. Through the use of props and guided imagination exercises/storybook narration students will adventure around the property with magic carpets, unicorns, teddy bear picnics and whatever they dream up along the way. Our classes follow the natural curiosity of our students and we support their provocations moment to moment. No previous dance experience required.
As always, each class will begin and end with a kids Yoga inspired self-awareness piece, that connects our bodies, hearts and minds. Guiding our students to listen closely to their inner voice, and nurture that relationship with boundaries and intention, fostering a foundation for self-confidence, awareness and self-esteem.
Miss Shannon is a certified Yoga Instructor, Early Childhood Educator and Music Teacher(McMaster University Alumni).
About Us
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios. We are a recreational dance studio offering creative dance and yoga classes for children in an inclusive environment since 2005. We offer 10- 12 week dance sessions fall, winter, spring and summer. All our classes have been carefully designed to nurture, inspire and engage young children.
Miss Shannon is o
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios. We are a recreational dance studio offering creative dance and yoga classes for children in an inclusive environment since 2005. We offer 10- 12 week dance sessions fall, winter, spring and summer. All our classes have been carefully designed to nurture, inspire and engage young children.
Miss Shannon is our Studio Director/Owner, Head Dance and Yoga Instructor. A graduate of McMaster University's Music Program, Sheridan College's Early Childhood Education program, Mohawk College's Jazz Performance Program, and Esprit Yoga's 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Miss Shannon's philosophy is that the joy is in the journey, and that by creating a space that embraces imagination, play and self expression children discover their gifts naturally. Miss Shannon brings years of experience as a performer, student and teacher, and is forever a student exploring, learning and growing on her own creative journey.
Sharing her passion for the Arts with children in the community and having the opportunity to inspire and spark creativity is incredibly rewarding. Incorporating elements of mindfulness, positive self-image, self-love, and embracing our differences as characteristics that make us unique and beautiful are all part of our mindset at Bella Moon.
As a recreational studio there is no pressure or competition. Our emphasis is on creating a joyful experience and teaching our dancers to always work towards achieving their personal best. Our time in the studio is our time to shine.
We value the opportunity to make a positive contribution to our young dancer’s early Arts experience. We strive to inspire creative thinking and imagination within our dancers, as we provide them with opportunities to foster pride and success in themselves as they develop their skills, building self-esteem and confidence in each and every class.
As educators we recognize individual strengths, areas of emerging development, and modify exercises as necessary to accommodate individual needs. We support inclusion and promote early social development and healthy relationships by encouraging positive peer interaction.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore their interests and participate in quality and enriched Arts programs. It is not always financially possible for families to provide extracurricular activities for their children. Bella Moon Studios recognizes these circumstances and will be holding a few spots in each class for students in these situations to make sure they don’t miss out on these important experiences. Please contact Shannon to make special arrangements if necessary. Everybody needs a little help sometimes, and we all benefit when we invest in our children.
A big thank you to all our wonderful students and their families for their ongoing support. Your feedback and word of mouth has kept us in business for almost 15 years. Our students fuel our studio with so much joy and inspiration. Watching them grow, build friendships, develop their talents and become more confident and invested in their craft is simply incredible. All the time and energy we put into our classes and recitals is a reflection of the love and adoration we have for each and every one of our dancers. Every class we strive to fill our students’ hearts with positive energy, a strong belief in themselves and the ability for them to embrace their potential.
At Bella Moon Studios we are dedicated to making a positive contribution to today’s little stars as we guide them towards a brighter tomorrow. We look forward to another year of giggles and pigtails, tippy toes and ballerina turns, little friends, brave hearts, proud Mommies and Daddies and most of all happy & bright eyed dancers.
Love & Light,
Bella Moon Studios
Our Mission
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios
Welcome to Bella Moon Studios
Bella Moon Studios is committed to providing children with quality recreational dance classes in an inclusive environment.
We value the opportunity to inspire creativity and imagination within our students, contributing to their early arts experience. We believe the Arts enhance childhood and provide positive effects on child developmen
Bella Moon Studios is committed to providing children with quality recreational dance classes in an inclusive environment.
We value the opportunity to inspire creativity and imagination within our students, contributing to their early arts experience. We believe the Arts enhance childhood and provide positive effects on child development.
Bella Moon Studios is my delighted contribution to the Burlington Arts community. Since we opened in 2005, I have been steadily teaching, developing classes and finding ways to grow creatively as a teacher. When I started Bella Moon I wanted to create a studio that was all about the joy of dance. I imagined a place without the pressure of competition and dreamed instead of creating a studio which provided an inspiring environment encouraging self expression and fostering creative growth.
Surrounded by my dancers; I often remember myself as a young dancer, bright-eyed and shy, eager yet a little afraid. Step by step, I discovered my potential; class after class, year after year. My love for dance inspired me to explore other areas of the Arts. Music, drama, fine art all became interests which led to many wonderful experiences and a lifelong passion for the Performing Arts. The Arts provide children with so much more than just a weekly activity. They evoke imagination and offer children an outlet for their thoughts, feelings and everyday stresses. Today’s world moves so fast for our children, giving a child a creative outlet can help them cope with difficult situations and provide them with a positive avenue to express their feelings and develop a skill. As children, we rely on our parents to provide us with experiences that fill us up with confidence and inspiration. These experiences shape us and our dreams. I am so grateful for my parents, who saw the light in my eyes when I was performing and always encouraged my creative pursuits. I see this same light in the eyes of my Bella Moon dancers, young and free to explore their ideas and express themselves. I am thankful everyday for the opportunity to fill my dancers with joy and inspiration to help shape them as young girls and encourage them to follow their dreams.