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About Us

At Le Pas De Danse, we’re passionate about creating an encouraging and inclusive space where students of all ages can explore and grow through dance and the physical arts.

We are proud to be a certified ADTA (Acro Dance Teachers Association) studio. All of our current Acro instructors are ADTA registered. This progressive, safe, and effective syllabus offers examination opportunities and is exclusively available through Le Pas De Danse in Northwestern Manitoba.

With studios based in The Pas and Flin Flon, our regular dance seasons run from September to May and wrap up with exciting year-end performances.

We also offer arts camps and workshops throughout the year for all ages and experience levels.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue growing and bringing quality artistic training to more communities across Northern Manitoba.

Our Programs

At Le Pas De Danse, we offer a range of programs designed to support every stage of a dancer’s journey—from first steps to advanced performance. Whether you're looking for recreational fun, competitive training, or leadership development, there's a place for you in our dance family.

Explore our current offerings below.

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Recreational Team Program

Fun, low-pressure dance for all ages in The Pas & Flin Flon

Join our recreational program—perfect for dancers of all experience levels.

The Pas - Two session format

Session 1: Fall Session Runs September to early December. Ends with a Fall Showcase on December 4
Season 2: Winter–Spring Session Runs January to early May. Wraps up with our Year-End Show on May 2.

Flin Flon - One session format

September to March
New Performance Team option
Toddler & Preschool 10-week minis (September 14 – November 23)

Costumes are included in all pricing.
Register by August 15 with a deposit and skip the registration fee.

Let’s dance—just for the joy of it.

Performance Team Program

Available for The Pas & Flin Flon Ages 6–18

Take your dance training to the next level! This program offers 4–8 hours of training per week.

Team members will have the opportunity to compete in four major dance competitions between February 27 and May 22, 2026.
Planned competitions include:

Flin Flon’s Performance Team travels to The Pas studio for biweekly Saturday training sessions, creating a collaborative environment between the two communities.

Build confidence, improve technique, and experience the thrill of performing as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Youth Leadership Program

Envision Teacher Training Program

Envision is designed for aspiring dance leaders aged 11+ (with multiple disciplines). Through this program, students develop teaching skills, teamwork, leadership, and public speaking—all while continuing to grow as dancers.

Program Highlights:

Receive Associate Teacher Training from the ADTC
Monthly teacher training sessions
Weekly practicum assisting classes like Kinderdance, Preschool Acro, and Primary Ballet
Opportunity to earn the iCreate Method Instructor’s Certificate over 3–4 years
Potential to become paid staff members during their teen years

Envision is the perfect next step for dancers ready to lead and grow both on and off the stage.

Our Team

Ms. Patty-Jean

Director and Head Instructor

Patty-Jean St. Hilaire’s artistic journey spans over four decades in dance, music, and theatre. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, she brings depth, creativity, and heart to every class. Her foundational training began in ballet, theatre, and music as a child and continued through professional studies at the Winnipeg School of Contemporary Dancers (University of Winnipeg). She’s also completed advanced training through the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Summer Teacher Courses and the Granville Ferry Summer Professional Dance Program. Patty-Jean holds multiple teaching certifications, including Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, Kindermusik, and the Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA). She is also the new Junior Division Coach for ADTA, training teachers internationally through online instruction. She is the founder of the iCreate Movement Method—a process-driven, healing-based approach to movement and expression. Many of her former students have gone on to pursue university dance programs, becoming successful performers and educators themselves. Patty-Jean is passionate about nurturing artists in all forms, believing deeply that “in some capacity, everyone possesses the soul of an artist, a dancer, a creator.”

Ms. Chelsey

Lead Instructor - Flin Flon

Chelsey Jesso has just completed her first year of teaching with us and is currently working toward certification in Junior Acro Dance. Based in Flin Flon, she’s a passionate advocate for musical movement and is dedicated to inspiring both her daughter and young dancers in the community. This past year, Chelsey completed in-person training for Junior Acro and continues to grow her skills through a variety of music-based programs. From Pound classes and Just Dance to Zumba and salsa, she brings energy, rhythm, and commitment to every session. Her personal mantra—“I can’t do it yet, but as long as I don’t quit, I can reach my goals”—shapes her teaching style and encourages her students to embrace persistence and progress. We're proud to have her on the team and excited to see where her journey leads next.

Miss Elousia

Junior Instructor - The Pas

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Ms. Lindsey

Studio Coordinator

Since 2009, Lindsey Enns has been a dedicated presence in The Pas dance community, bringing both experience and passion to every role she takes on. As a long-time supporter of the arts and proud dance mom to two daughters, she has spent over six years encouraging creativity and commitment in young dancers—both on and off the stage. Originally planning a short stay in The Pas while her husband studied at UCN, Ms. Lindsey quickly found a deep connection to the community and now proudly calls it home. In 2023, she officially joined the Le Pas De Danse team, where she has become an essential part of the studio’s operations—working closely with Patty-Jean to coordinate competitions, recitals, costuming, and the many behind-the-scenes details that keep the studio running smoothly. Ms. Lindsey is known not only for her organizational talents but for her heart. Whether stepping up in a moment of need or quietly supporting others from the wings, her presence is felt in every corner of the studio. We’re grateful to have her as part of the Le Pas De Danse family.

Ms. Vanessa

Casual Instructor - The Pas

Vanessa Rosenkranz is enthusiastically beginning her second year teaching at Le Pas de Danse. Vanessa trained in the ADTA Acro Certification school in Calgary in the summer of 2023 and continues to work on her Certification. She loves to share what she knows and bring out your best in training. Vanessa comes to us with a diverse background- 8 years of gymnastics with the Dauphin Gymnastics Club, with two years of coaching, 8 years of Capoeira, and 2 years of competitive Muay Thai. She has one amateur fight win under her belt. She also cross-trains with running and yoga. Vanessa has a MSc in Environmental and Life Biology and has taught for 2 years at UCN FABS department, including environmental science and microbiology. She enjoys teaching capoeira, to children and adults alike, as it is a rich and vibrant martial art that incorporates acrobatics, dance, music, and intense physical training. Vanessa’s dance philosophy is that intentional and intuitive actions reveal a secret universe.

Ms. Kayla

Lead Instructor - The Pas

This is Ms. Kayla Wyonzek's fourth year with us at Le Pas de Danse. She teaches all the Jazz, Funky Kids and Urban Rhythms classes, 5yrs-Adult! Kayla has been a devout Dance Mom for the past few years, and although she may be a new face at the front of the class, she is no stranger to dance. Kayla started at the young age of 2 years old. She began her dance journey in Ballet at 5 years old. She added Ukrainian Dance, and that grew into multiple disciplines, including jazz, hip hop, lyrical/modern/contemporary and tap. Kayla started competing at age 6 and danced competitively until age 19. Her dance passions are Ukrainian, Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical! One of Kayla's treasured motto is that "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain!".