About
Us

This is our Executive...

2024-2025 
Support Roles

Kim Monckton

President 
Strathroy Liaison
Newsletter

Monica Wardle

Vice-President
Teacher Liaison

Nicole Thachuck

Parkhill Liaison

Michelle Jacobi

Treasurer
Competition Coordinator

Brenda VanderHoek

Special Events Co-ordinator
Venue Bookings

Amie Groot

Secretary
Recital Coordinator
Fundraising/Volunteer Coodinator

Mel Jordan

Competition Liaison


Brandy Teall

Registrar

Julie VanDenHeuvel

Website & IT Director
Costume Coordinator

This is our story.....


Strathroy Dance Club officially took its name in the Fall of 1961 with the goal to provide a Not-for-profit recreational dance experience in all aspects of dance. In those days, the recital performance in the Spring showcased a theme like "Cinderella" or "Alice in Wonderland". The music was provided by piano, drums or organ accompaniment by popular artists like Gwen Beynan, Norma Sharpe, Donna Cassie, Nancy McDougall, Dalton Walpole, Dave Robinson, MaryLynne Parker and Steven Kettlewell. There was usually a narrator or MC for the show. Classes were taught at local church halls, the local Scout house, rental space in the downtown core and finally at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre. The recitals were held at the local elementary schools and later at the local high school with a larger stage. Some instructors over the past 50 years included Rita Hunt, Diane Carter, Gayle Wright, Nancy Newton, Ann Higgins, Wendy Robinson, Joan Butler, Carol Hamilton, Debbie Bryce, Teresa Wallis, Pam Morningstar, Nancy Tuffin, Wanda Richardson, Susan Brown, Susan Marshall, Donna Nesbitt, Ruth Anderson, Tracey Dahl, Karen Larocque, KerriLynne Harris, Ann Joynt, Alison Graham, Angela Alcaidinho Tracey Haist, Devin Cornell, Jodie Roes, Jess Mahovlich, Angelina Cormier, Michelle Koricina, Cassie VanderHoek, Laura Newton, Brooke Ramsay, Monica Zavitz, Dayna Herrington, Jess Gowdy and Kelly Johnson.

Many students, young and old, passed through the doors over the last 60 years taking Moms & Tots, Kiddie Dance classes, Dance Readiness, Baton, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Highland, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Rising Stars, Song & Dance classes. Previous students now have their children and their grandchildren dancing here. We have seen many gifted dancers become very gifted teachers and they have accomplished very successful careers in dance.

The SDC is managed by a dynamic executive of adult volunteers who are balancing family with fulltime jobs while dedicating energy to provide dance opportunities for families in the Strathroy area promoting affordable dance. In co-operation with the Strathroy-Caradoc Recreation department and as a member of the Strathroy District Arts Council, the SDC is an awesome opportunity for our local youth. We continue to support the Thames Valley District School Board, local Community Players and local figure skating groups with costuming and Teaching experience. Our dancers can experience an adventure through many interpretative dance styles from Strathroy Dance Club at Middlesex Arena in Strathroy as well as in Parkhill at the West Williams Community Ctr.

Please contact us at the following email info.strathroydanceclub@gmail.com and we will response as quickly as possible. 

60th Anniversay 2022

These are our teachers...

Miss Chelsea 

Chelsea

"A dance teacher helps their students find the song in their heart, the beat in their feet and a passion for life". –Unknown author

Miss Chelsea's love for dance started at Strathroy Dance Club when she was 3. She now has 14 years of teaching experience with the club. Miss Chelsea has obtained her certificates in Acrobatic Arts and International Dance Teaching Standards. She graduated from the social worker program in 2016. She is passionate about creating α safe space for students to express themselves through movement. When Miss Chelsea isn't working. she enjoys reading. cuddling with her cats and camping with her husband. She is looking forward to the 2024/2025 dance season!


Miss Cassie         

Cassie

Miss Cassie has always loved to dance and was a member of the SDC since she was 4 years old. She studied in all styles of dance and was a member of the Comp team at a young age. She took all her medals through BATD in tap, jazz and acro. Miss Cassie received her teaching certification in BATD and taught at the SDC for 5 years. She was married young and started a family where she then had to put dance on the back burner. Her husband and her are now the proud parents of 2 boys and she is so excited to be returning to her love of dance and being able to share that love with others. Miss Cassie has completed her Level 1 Acrobatic Arts certification and looks forward to using that knowledge with her students in the coming years. She looks forward to working with amazing new students, co-teachers and executives while being a creative, positive member returning to the SDC family.
 


Miss Natalie           

Natalie

Miss Natalie started her dance career at the age of three and danced for fifteen years at Dance Factor Studios. She was in competitive dance for about 8 years. She has completed her Grade 5 ballet with BATD and attended the BATD scholarships in 2016. Her favourite styles of dance would definitely be ballet and musical theatre. In her spare time she likes to work on special effects makeup and spending time with her dog and her family. 


Miss Kenidy           

Kenidy

Miss Kenidy has trained, competed and performed for the last 12 years in disciplines including jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop and contemporary/lyrical. Kenidy specializes in acrobatics and aerial arts and has been coaching in all dance disciplines for the past 7 years. Her experience includes directing, choreographing, and coaching beginner to advanced levels in the recreational, performance and competitive world. Her goal is to share her passion of dance and acro with the world!


Miss Alexis 
         

Alexis

Miss Alexis' love for dance started at just 2 ½ years old when her mom took her to her very first ballet class.
After a few years dancing she finally found her dance family at Strathroy dance Club. She joined SDC in 2018 dancing recreationally before joining the competition team in 2019.  She began assisting with Miss Chelsea in 2019 and fell in love with sharing the art of dance!  She finished her first International Dance Teaching Standards certification in 2024.  She can't wait to share her love of dance!