Delarue Dance Centre

About Delarue Dance Centre

Delarue Dance Centre, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and skill levels, fostering a passion for artistry and technical proficiency. Aspiring dancers from preschool through 12th grade can explore a diverse curriculum including Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern. The studio emphasizes a structured approach with age-appropriate classes, from beginner combination classes for ages 3-8 to specialized training for intermediate and advanced dancers. Delarue also provides dedicated Technique classes, including Leaps & Turns, designed to refine form and highlight body lines. A unique aspect of Delarue Dance Centre is its rigorous Graduate Program, designed for high school students. This multi-year program requires eight years of dance, a year of assisting lower-level classes, and successful completion of Teacher's Courses in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, including oral and written examinations. This pathway prepares students for graduation from the center and potentially for teaching roles. The esteemed faculty guiding these students includes Melodee Zay, Ellen Billeaud, Nicole Billeaud, Leigha Bordelon, Gabrielle Bowden, Melissa Castille, Victoria Crowden, Kim Degeyter, Annie Foreman, Anne Marie Gary, Nikki Hawkins, Leigh Johnson, Alex Leblanc, Lacey LeBlanc, Allison Meaux, Catherine Meche, Haley Simon, Jillian Venable, and Margie Venable. Delarue fosters a supportive and welcoming community, encouraging parental involvement through initiatives like Class Moms, ensuring a nurturing environment for every dancer's growth.

Styles offered at Delarue Dance Centre