About Us
Our mission is #trainingchampions. As a competitive school, we focus on drawing the lessons learned through competition, rather than the results themselves.
Costello Irish Dance was founded in 2015 and we're the only Quebec school west of Montreal. We keep our class sizes small with a maximum of 12 dancers in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond. 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 to create a strong foundation for continuous growth.
We are here for dancers and families who:
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Thrive in a disciplined environment
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Believe in the benefits of 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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Gossip and/or bully
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Complain
Our Students
“Happiness is the joy you feel while striving towards your potential.” - Ancient Greek definition of 'happiness'
Our dancers are trained to see everything as an opportunity. We believe this sets them up to maximize their potential, ultimately achieving the common goal we all share in life: happiness.
Recent Awards and Accomplishments:
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Under 9 Team top 5 at the North American Championships
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Under 11 Team 4th place at the World Championships
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Four Solo World Championship Qualifiers
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11-Time Eastern Canadian Regional Team Champions
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Irish Dancing Magazine's Award for Excellence in Teaching 2021
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Jim Beauchamp Community Spirit Award - Hudson Parade 2019
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Best Celtic Dancing Unit - Montreal St. Patrick's Parade 2019 & 2023
Casey Costello, TCRG and Coach
Casey began his dance career over 25 years ago. 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.
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.
In August 2021, Casey was the recipient of Irish Dancing Magazine's Award for Excellence in Teaching. He was among a select group of 23 certified teachers worldwide to receive the award and the only teacher in Canada to do so.
Our Coaches
Rachel Feldman, Assistant Coach
Rachel has over 10 years of competitive experience. Having competed in the Championship level at feiseanna as well as Regional and North American Oireachtasi, Rachel believes in the benefits that competition can bring to a dancer's life.
A graduate from Université de Montréal with an M.Sc. and McGill University with a B.Sc., she applies a detailed approach to technical training.
Rachel helps out in some classes with the dancers' training, focusing on flexibility, so that they can achieve new heights.
Programs & Pricing
plus applicable taxes
This program introduces Irish dance in a fun way to kids 3 - 4 years old.
Program not offered in 2023-2024.
BRONZE
The Bronze Program introduces competitive Irish dance to Beginners who are 4 years old and up. Bronze includes one 1-hour class per week (Monday, Wednesday OR Sunday).
BRONZE PRICING
Fall session: $295
Winter session: $400
Summer session: $155
Full year (includes camp): $955
Bronze+ is an option that allows dancers to attend TWO classes every week.
BRONZE+ PRICING
Fall session: $450
Winter session: $610
Summer session: $230
Full year (includes camp): $1430
SCHEDULE
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Sunday 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. Silver offers 3 hours of training per week.
SILVER PRICING
Fall session: $635
Winter session: $915
Summer session: $275
Full year (includes camp): $1730
Silver+ is an option that allows dancers to attend ALL Silver classes every week.
SILVER+ PRICING
Fall session: $955
Winter session: $1370
Summer session: $420
Full year (includes camp): $2045
SCHEDULE
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm &
Sundays 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm &
Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 pm
PRE-BRONZE
SILVER
Additional Services
Dancers are moulded from ambitious individuals. We consistently develop and tailor our classes to each individual so that every person, regardless of how they learn, will have the resources necessary to thrive in this sport.
Semi-Private Coaching sessions are strongly encouraged so that dancers can receive personalized training. These are available to all dancers 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.
Fall Schedule - September 5th to December 17th, 2023
CONTACT US
ST-LAZARE STUDIO
1850 Rue des Loisirs, Local 123
Saint-Lazare, Quebec J7T 3B4