Timmins, Ontario & Surrounding Area

Train with
Purpose.
Dance with
Confidence.

Experiment  ·  Express  ·  Evolve

Professional dance instructor in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and more — taught by a bilingual performer with a decade of competitive and international experience, right here in Northern Ontario.

Janelle Carrière performing solo at Dance World Cup in Portugal
Aerial drone view of Janelle Carrière dancing outdoors in Northern Ontario
4th Year Dance — York University Performed in Mexico, Portugal & Ireland 3+ Years Running Dance Camps Bilingual Instructor — English & French

Meet Your Instructor

Built on passion.
Trained for the world.

Bilingual — EN / FR Hip Hop Jazz Lyrical Contemporary Musical Theatre Modern

Janelle Carrière is a passionate, bilingual dance performer with over a decade of experience in both competitive and professional dance. Trained in Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Modern, and Lyrical, she brings versatility, creativity, and strong technical foundations to every class and performance.

Her work spans teaching, choreography, and performance locally and internationally — including opportunities with Five Star Dance Company in Mexico and World Performers Canada in Portugal, with an upcoming performance in Ireland. She has run her own summer dance camps for three years, taught Grades 7 and 8 at Renaissance during their arts program, offered private lessons, and choreographed first dances for weddings.

Currently entering her fourth year studying Dance at York University, Janelle is dedicated to growing as a performer while inspiring others to build confidence, express themselves, and reach their full potential through movement.

10+ Years of dance experience
3 Countries on stage in
6 Styles taught & performed
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Northern Dance Lab logoWhat We Offer

Classes, Lessons
& Private Services

From weekly drop-ins to wedding choreography — every offering is designed to meet you where you are and take you further.

Weekly Drop-In

Tuesday Night Classes

Centre Culturel La Ronde, Timmins May 12 – June 23  ·  Every Tuesday
Lyrical / Technique 6:00 pm
Hip-Hop 7:00 pm
Single class $20
7 classes $126 $18 / class
14 classes $210 $15 / class

Adult Drop-In

Evening Adult Classes

Centre Culturel La Ronde, Timmins June 11, 18 & 25  ·  Wednesday Evenings
Hip-Hop 6:00 pm
Burlesque 7:00 pm
Single drop-in $25
3 classes $70 $23 / class
6 classes $120 $20 / class

Private Lessons

One-on-One Instruction

Personalized sessions tailored entirely to your goals — whether you're building technique, preparing for a performance, or exploring a new style. Available in-person in Timmins or via Zoom.

45-minute session $30

Birthday Parties

Dance Party Experience

Give them a birthday they'll never forget. Janelle brings the energy, the moves, and the magic — your guests bring the excitement. Perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Per hour $100

Wedding Choreography

Your Perfect First Dance

From an intimate first dance to a full bridal party number — Janelle will craft a choreographed moment that reflects your style and leaves your guests speechless.

Bride & Groom — First Dance $200
Bridesmaids + Groomsmen $250

Special Events

Don't Miss
What's Coming

Two signature events this season — a media experience and a Northern Ontario dance tour. Spots are limited.

One-Day Event

Media Day
with Janelle & Alexa

Your movement. Your story. On camera.

June 13th  ·  10:00 am – 5:00 pm Centre Culturel La Ronde, Timmins Co-hosted by Janelle Carrière & Alexa Roussel

An hour-and-a-half immersive class experience. Start with 40 minutes alongside Alexa in any style of your choice, take a 10-minute break to reset, then spend 40 minutes with Janelle creating stunning media content you can take home and keep forever.

Dance Pictures

$100

Dance Video

$150
Best Value

Pictures + Video

$300 $200

Save $100

3-Day Intensive  ·  Summer Tour

Mouvement
Du Nord

A 3-day intensive for ages 8–13 — confidence, creativity, and dance foundations in a supportive, high-energy environment.

July 22 – August 21, 2026 6 communities across Northern Ontario
Timmins LaRonde Jul 22–24
Timmins MKDA Jul 27–29
Cochrane Aug 5–7
Kapuskasing Aug 11–13
Hearst Aug 14–16
Hornepayne Aug 19–21
Timmins $230
Out of Town $250
Ages 8–13 Register for the Tour
8:30 am Arrival & Welcome
9:00 am Warm-Up
9:20 am Musical Theatre
10:20 am Lyrical
11:30 am Hip-Hop
12:30 pm Lunch Break
1:15 pm Jazz
2:15 pm Stage Presence & Confidence
3:00 pm Media Hour
4:00 pm Pick-Up

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Fill out the form, send your e-transfer, and Janelle will confirm your spot within 24 hours.

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What People Are Saying

Words from the
Dance Floor

From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. Janelle's energy is infectious — my daughter went from nervous to performing with full confidence in just a few weeks.


Sarah M. Parent of Student

Janelle choreographed our first dance and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She made us feel completely at ease, and the result left our guests speechless.


Alex & Jordan T. Wedding Choreography

Taking Janelle's Hip-Hop class has been one of the best decisions I've made. She pushes you just enough and celebrates every single win — big and small.


Danielle K. Weekly Drop-In Student

The summer camp was incredible. My kids talk about it all year. The skills they gained and the confidence they built — that's what makes Janelle truly special.


Marie-Claire L. Dance Camp Parent

Janelle is the real deal. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and that passion transfers to every single student in the room.


Tristan F. Private Lesson Student

I signed up for the adult Hip-Hop class on a whim and I'm so glad I did. No judgement, just good vibes, great music, and a coach who actually cares.


Renée A. Adult Drop-In Student

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Northern Dance Lab
by Janelle Carrière

Based in Timmins, ON — serving Northern Ontario communities. Some services available via Zoom.

Services available in English and French
Services offerts en français et en anglais