"Love it! Casey is great with the students
and really goes the extra mile to personalize the experience for the kids. My daughter loves the classes and practices at home and says she wants to be a champion like Casey!"
- Tara
About Us
Our mission is #trainingchampions. As a competitive school, we focus on drawing the lessons learned through competition, rather than the results themselves. By shifting the focus to their own performance and what they can control, our dancers consistently exceed their own expectations.
Costello Irish Dance was founded in 2015 and we're the only Quebec school west of the island of Montreal to offer Irish dance lessons. We pride ourselves on our custom programs that respond to the individual needs of the dancer. We keep our class sizes small with a maximum of 6 dancers registered in Pre-Bronze and 10 dancers in Bronze, Silver, and Gold. This allows us to tailor the experience. From the time an individual begins to learn Irish dance in our school and right up until their last competition, the focus is on refining the basic technique. This creates a strong foundation so that they can thrive as they continuously grow in this sport.
We are here for dancers and families who:
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Thrive in a disciplined environment
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Believe in competition
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Focus on learning
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Love to sweat
We are not here for dancers and families who:
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Find more excuses to not practice than reasons to practice
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Focus on the progress of others, rather than their own
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Come to class for the water breaks
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Gossip, complain, and/or bully
Casey Costello, TCRG and Champion Coach
Casey began his dance career over two decades ago. His passion for the sport brought him many successes, both within Irish dance and his own personal life. In solos, he won four Eastern Canadian Championship titles, placed 3rd in North America, and finished 8th in the World. In teams, he led his team to win fifteen Eastern Canadian Championship titles and to place 3rd at both the North American and World Championships.
From dance, he learned the importance of discipline and hard work. Before starting an Irish dance school, he finished university with a Master of Science in Carbohydrate Chemistry. He could never have done this without the lessons learned from Irish dance.
Casey founded Costello Irish Dance in September 2015 to share his passion with the next generation of competitors in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. By combining his creative training in dance, his formal education in science, and his respect for youthful ambition, Casey creates a well-rounded experience for every dancer in the school.
Our Coaches
Kevin Paquette, Assistant Coach
Kevin joined Costello Irish Dance after 11 years of competing with hopes of allowing others to experience life through dance as he has. He found his niche at age 8 and quickly discovered that what he was learning would last a lifetime. In solo competition, he placed 3rd in Eastern Canada, 15th in North America and 22nd at the World Championships; he was also part of 2 separate repeat Eastern Canadian Champion teams, one of which placed 5th in North America and the world.
After graduating high school with Gold Standing and CEGEP with Honour Roll, Kevin is now studying to teach secondary math and physics. He would not have been able to achieve such a high standard without the dedication and work ethic he learned through dance.
For Kevin, retiring from competition was the beginning of a new chapter. His love for the sport and passion for teaching add to his excitement about coaching at Costello Irish Dance alongside some of the best.
Our Students
“Happiness is the joy you feel while striving towards your potential.”
This Ancient Greek definition of happiness resonates with the vision of Costello Irish Dance. Our dancers are trained to see everything as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. We believe this sets them up to realize their potential, ultimately achieving the common goal we all share in life: happiness.
Our students learn the importance of discipline and hard work. Through this, they have competed in national, North American, and international championships and have achieved the following:
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3rd Place at 2019 Eastern Canadian Regional Solo Championships - Isabella
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9th Place at 2019 Eastern Canadian Regional Solo Championships - Sasha
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14th Place and Top Canadian Team at the 2019 World Irish Dance Championships - Under 10 8-Hand
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1st Place 2018 Eastern Canadian Regional Team Championships - Under 10 8-Hand
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1st Place 2018 Eastern Canadian Regional Team Championships - Under 10 4-Hand
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1st Place 2017 Eastern Canadian Regional Team Championships - Under 10 4-Hand
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1st Place 2016 Eastern Canadian Regional Team Championships - Under 8 4-Hand
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6 top-five podium finishes in the Eastern Canadian Regional Premiere Championships
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400 + awards
Programs & Pricing
plus applicable taxes
This program introduces Irish dance in a fun way to kids 3 - 4 years old. Classes are 30 minutes long to allow the dancer to learn without feeling overwhelmed. The program is offered at either the St-Lazare or Ile Perrot studios.
Price (Winter session only): $245
Price (full year): $340
ST-LAZARE
Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm
ILE PERROT
Sundays 10:00 - 10:30 am
BRONZE
The Bronze Program introduces competitive Irish dance to Beginners who are 5 years old and up. Classes are offered at either St-Lazare or Ile Perrot studios.
Price (Winter session only): $350
Price (full year): $825
ST-LAZARE
Ages 8+: Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages 5-7: Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
ILE PERROT
Sundays 9:00 - 10:00 am
Students begin to learn traditional hard shoe dances while venturing into contemporary soft shoe choreography. Dancers compete at the Advanced Beginner or Novice levels. Students in Silver train 3 hours per week.
Silver:
Price (Winter session only): $790
Price (Full year): $1500
Silver Plus:
Price (Winter session only): $1135
Price (Full year): $1875
ST-LAZARE
Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sundays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
ILE PERROT
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sundays 10:30 - 11:30 am
PRE-BRONZE
SILVER
gold
The program introduces dancers to contemporary hard shoe,
while continuing to advance in soft shoe. Dancers compete at the Prizewinner or Preliminary Championship levels. Students in Gold train
6 hours per week.
Price (full year): $2250
ST-LAZARE
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Sundays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
diamond
The Diamond Program is for those who want to take it to the next level.
Dancers competing at the Championship level must register in this program.
Price (full year): $2500
ST-LAZARE
Mondays 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Sundays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Additional Services
We create amazing dancers out of ambitious individuals - this is our bottom line. We’re obsessed with developing new learning tools to complement our programs so that every person, regardless of how they learn, will have the resources necessary to thrive in this sport.
Private Coaching sessions are strongly encouraged so that dancers can receive personalized training. These are available to all those registered in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
Champ Camp
Champ Camp: a week-long day camp in the summer where dancers learn choreography and technique for next year’s competitive season.
Drop-In Classes
Our Friday Drop-In Classes are designed to emphasize independence and to have respect for a child’s natural development. Under the supervision of a coach, the class gives the dancer the freedom to decide the dance, the step, the choreographic piece, and the technique to focus on as they practice. These are open to dancers registered in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
Team Classes
We offer team classes year round for all those interested in competing with the ceili dances that have been passed down for generations.
