Winter Classes
Mindfully moving through Covid 19
February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH and we've been shut down, so we will continue celebrating through March this year. It is my pleasure to spotlight some incredible black artists in celebration of Black history month.
Misty Copeland made history in 2015 when the American Ballet Theatre promoted her to prima ballerina, making her the first African American prima ballerina of a leading ballet company. Misty was inspired at the age of 16 when she saw a black ballerina on the cover of a magazine. She is currently writing a book to inspire young dancers called "Black Ballerinas". Misty's story is a powerful example of determination, perseverance and dedication. I have a feeling this is just the beginning for Misty, and that she is a true legend in the making. I look forward to following her career.
Jean-Michel Basquiat, was a Hispanic-African American artist and became a shining star in the world of art in the '70's and 80's Neo-Impressionist Movement. Through his work Basquiat challenged history depicting and honoring black people as majestic, strong and poetic. His legacy and talents are still inspiring young artists today. There is a great movie on his rise to fame called Basquiat starring Jeffrey Wright.
Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, are some of my favorite artists of all time. These artists went through some extremely difficult circumstances, and had the strength and resiliency to go on and create incredibly beautiful music. They did so with an energy and delivery that defy language barriers and reach people of all ages, demographics and backgrounds. Their gifts and talents are enormous. I've often wondered if their struggles fueled their passion for success? They each had their own circumstances to overcome, as we all do.
I hope these black artists stories and accomplishments inspire you all, as much as they inspire me. As 2021 moves into the month of March, I hope we are all moving one step forward in the right direction toward a world that embraces and celebrates diversity and sees the value in everyone regardless of race, sex or gender.
All our February/March classes are currently full. We will be opening new weekday evening classes in April. If you would like to reserve a spot in any upcoming class please give Shannon a call. Classes will fill up quickly as there are only 5 spaces available in each class. To avoid disappointment please register sooner than later.
At this time our class sizes will remain quite small with only 5 children per class. This allows for physical distancing measures to be properly implemented. Classes will be 45 minutes long, as 15 minutes must be allocated for cleaning after each class. This doesn't leave a lot of extra time for drop off and pick up, so please be prompt to allow us to get the most out of our time together.
Previously, parents have been invited to" sit in" during class or participate with their children should they feel nervous or anxious. With new mandated guidelines in place parents will likely not be permitted to remain in the facility during class. It will therefore be mandatory that participants are able to self-regulate, follow instruction and maintain a safe distance from their classmates throughout the duration of class. Our instructors will continue to provide a warm friendly environment and provide students with lots of physical and verbal cues to help make physical distancing easier.
With the new physical distancing regulations in mind, we have decided to temporarily change the age group for our Baby Ballet class to 3-5.5 years. We wouldn't want to place unrealistic expectations on a child as young as 2.5 years old, although we have had the pleasure of teaching many very capable little ones over the years. Once physical distancing rules are lifted we will once again accept children as young as 2.5 years, and will look forward to it!
We look forward to getting back to class, and sharing our love for dance with all our students. There has never been a more important time to shine bright together.
Love & Light,
Miss Shannon xo
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.