1050 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario, CANADA
(5 1 9) 933 - 3967
sutherlandstudio@sympatico.ca


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About Sutherland Studio of Dance

Established for over 40 years, Sutherland Studio is a family oriented dance studio, dedicated to instructing and encouraging dancers of all ages and levels to achieve their potential and reach their goals. 

Located in London, Ontario, Canada, the studio offers a wide range of high quality instruction in Highland, Scottish National Dances, Highland Choreography, a comprehensive Stretch and Strength Program and Ballet for Highland Dancers.

 Instruction is provided in the form of group classes, workshops, semi-private and private lessons. Classes are open to all ages and are available for different skill levels. 

For the competing dancer, various events are held throughout the year to provide opportunities to match skill and talent with dancers from other communities locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.  Both traditional Scottish dances and creative choreographies are featured at these events.

For both the recreational and competitive dancer, entertainment venues often request dancers to perform for Robbie Burns Day, weddings, recitals and senior residence facilities.

Founder and Director

M. Anne Sutherland is an accredited Highland Dancing Teacher, Judge and Examiner with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing.  Her technical expertise is known and respected both nationally and internationally. Anne received her dance training from the late Janet T. MacLachlan and in 1967 she established her very successful school of highland dancing. 

Anne and her husband Gerry have 3 children, Kelly, Kerri and Ian.  Kelly and Kerri were both accomplished premier dancers and Ian became a highly sought after piper for dance competitions.  Anne and Gerry have six grandchildren, three of whom are actively involved in dance. 

 

Accreditation and accomplishments include:

  • Fellow, Examiner and Life Member of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD), Glasgow, Scotland

  • Scottish Official Board Judge's Panel

  • Honorary Life Member and Past President of ScotDance Ontario

  • Independent Member and Past President of ScotDance Canada

  • Founding member of W.O.H.D.A. Western Ontario Highland Dancer's Association

  • W.O.H.D.A Professional Advisor.

  • Chairman of the BATD Western Ontario District

  • Organizer of the BATD Western Ontario Highland Dance Festival

 

Dancers from Sutherland Studio have won championship and runner-up titles in Canada, United States, Australia and Scotland.  Many have gone on to become sought after performers, teachers and judges.  Several Studio faculty members have been trained by Anne from an early age and have continued to train, compete and perform through to adulthood.

Anne Sutherland is dedicated to and passionately involved in promoting dance within the highland dance community and also with community events within London and local area.

 Studio Features

   Classes 

  • Boys and Girls, 4 years and Up
  • Beginner to Professional Level
  • Recreational Programs (Adult, Children, Teens)
  • Workshops with Guest Instructors

   Excellent Facilities

  • Air-Conditioned
  • Large Dance Areas 
  • Sprung Wood Floor 
  • Lots of Free Parking 

    Special Opportunities

Our teachers, students and families actively participate in:

  • Local Competitions
  • Out-of-Province Competitions and Championships
  • Festivals
  • Amateur and Professional Performances
  • Scholarships
  • Annual Amateur and Professional Dance Examinations
  • Workshops
  • Fundraisers

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