Dance Classes
I am a passionate dance and fitness instructor with experience teaching children, teens, and adults in a wide range of styles. I have been actively involved in the dance world since the age of two, and I began teaching in 2009. Since then, I’ve taught intermittently over the years, building a well-rounded background in both dance technique and group fitness instruction.
My teaching experience includes children’s dance classes, adult dance and fitness classes, and traditional dance disciplines such as ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, breakdancing and hip hop, as well as adult fitness & dance fitness, including aerial pole fitness. I strive to create classes that are welcoming, encouraging, and confidence-building, while still offering quality instruction and thoughtful movement. Most importantly, I strive to make the classes FUN!
I am a licensed CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist , Children’s Fitness Instructor Specialist and carry fitness & dance instructor insurance, ensuring a safe & professional environment for all participants.
Currently, I offer children’s ballet, children’s hip hop, and virtual adult dance fitness classes. Details for each class offering and location can be found below:
Virtual Adult Dance
Fitness Classes
Mondays 6-6:45pm ast / 5-5:45pm est
Beats & Body Class
A fun, music-driven dance fitness class featuring pop, hip-hop, and other feel-good tunes.
We'll combine beginner-friendly dance cardio, simple strength work, and stretching for a workout that gets you moving without taking itself too seriously.
You'll get:
Dance-inspired cardio
Pop & hip-hop-inspired movement
No fancy equipment required.
You don't need to be coordinated, fit, or experienced. There's no expectation to keep up.
Just show up and move.
mondays 7-7:45pm ast / 6-6:45 est
Ballet-Fit Class
A gentle, ballet-inspired fitness class designed to build strength, balance, posture, mobility, and body awareness.
We'll use simple barre exercises to work on:
Hip strength
Balance & stability
Posture
Core & pelvic floor engagement
Joint mobility
No ballet barre? No problem! A sturdy chair or kitchen counter works perfectly.
No ballet experience or particular fitness level required.
HOW IT WORKS
Every Monday night starting November 2.
Classes are held virtually through Zoom.
Drop in whenever you can — there's no full-term commitment and no requirement to attend every week.
Holiday Mondays will be off, with longer holiday breaks announced in advance.
PRICING
$8–$18 sliding-scale drop-in
Choose the rate that feels financially accessible to you.
$75-$175 sliding scale 10-class punch card
At the lowest, that's just $7.50 per class, and you can use your classes whenever you like.
COME MOVE WITH ME
These classes are a place to move, have fun, feel good, and build confidence without the pressure of a traditional fitness environment.
No experience. No judgment. No need to be "good" at it.
Just bring yourself.
Zoom information will be provided after registration.
Registration:
e-mail recreationaldancecharlee@gmail.com
Or register below:
in person dance classes
Port Hawkesbury:
Hip Hop & Ballet Classes
Classes will be held at The Civic Centre in 6 weeks sessions seasonally.
Please visit the Civic Centre Recreation Flyer for more information on the next upcoming dance term.
https://townofporthawkesbury.ca/residents/recreation-aquatics/
All Ages
love for charlee
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"Charlee is an exceptional dance teacher. She has an energy the kids just vibe with and they learn so much. Charlee is an amazing role model for my daughter who also loves listening to her music. "
Emily Rankin - Dance Parent, Port Hood
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"Our family has been so grateful for the deep passion Charlee has for her inspiration to teach dance to our two eager daughters. Especially in rural Cape Breton, these unique experiences are not always available consistently, so we appreciate her willingness to bring these skills to our little communities. Charlee's ability to engage a large group of kiddos is a rare skill all on its own, not to mention her gentle, yet fun demeanor that has every student feeling seen, heard and understood. Charlee naturally offers a wide range of dance techniques to a large range of dancers. Not only is she willing to step outside the box and create new experiences, but she is open to loving feedback and collaborating with her community members. Thank you Charlee for everything you are. You are such a rare gift to this beautiful island."
The Roche Family, Grand Étang
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"Charlee is a phenomenal person and dance teacher. She meets kiddos where they are at and creates an inclusive, fun, and creative environment for all of her young learners. The joy that radiates from Charlee as she teaches is pure and any kid would be lucky to experience a dance class or workshop with her!"
Steph MacNamara - Dance Parent, Margaree
