A purposeful approach
A boutique dance studio in Winnipeg, dedicated to an elevated dance experience for ages 2 and up.
More than steps and routines
Dance is more than just steps and routines. We believe in building a supportive community, fostering adaptability across styles, and emphasizing performance techniques — with a focus on the individual journey of each dancer.
The Dance Method caters to both the recreational and competitive dancer. Bridging various dance styles and fundamentals, we ensure every student — whether dancing for the pure joy of it or training to compete — benefits from top-tier instruction.
Our focus on team building, versatility, and performance methods creates a rich, inclusive, and positive environment for all.
From the studio to the stage, the experience at TDM is shaped by connection, care, and purpose.The Dance Method
Orielle Marcus
Professional choreographer, instructor & performer
A Winnipeg-based professional choreographer, instructor, and performer, Orielle spent ten years working professionally in Toronto before returning to her hometown to build The Dance Method.
She brings extensive commercial and competitive dance industry experience — including a performance with Fifth Harmony at the MuchMusic Video Awards — and for eight years developed and ran the contemporary and hip-hop programs at one of Toronto's top competitive dance studios.
Extremely passionate about dance, Orielle is dedicated to inspiring dancers of all ages and creating a studio rooted in respect, passion, and a purposeful approach.
We focus on what moves dancers forward — clear instruction, strong technique, and meaningful performance.
This is training with intention. Guided by our core values, it's how dancers build skill, confidence, and presence — both in the studio and on stage.
Excellence through intention
Every class, rehearsal, and performance has a clear purpose — helping you grow as a dancer and performer in meaningful ways.
Growth over perfection
We celebrate progress, effort, and resilience. Mistakes are part of the process, and every step forward matters.
Performance with heart
We help you connect movement with meaning — so when you dance, you tell your story.
Community & commitment
This is more than a team — it's a place where dancers show up for each other, share in the work, and build lasting connections.
Versatility as a strength
We train across styles — ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop — because adaptable dancers are strong dancers.
That's what a purposeful approach means.
Three ways to dance with us
From a toddler's first plié to pre-professional training — there's a place for everyone at TDM.
Classes
Term-based classes across every style, in a friendly, encouraging space.
Explore classesCompetitive
Company & Apprentice teams for dancers ready to take the stage.
Find your pathThe Academy
A seven-month pre-professional program for serious dancers.
Continue your journeyWe acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories and recognize the harms and mistakes of the past. We commit to continued learning, listening, and action. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work, live, learn, and dance on Treaty One land.