“Marielle serves as an outstanding role model for her dancers. She is not only an exceptionally accomplished dancer who values hard work but also emphasizes the importance of enjoying the experience. Marielle ensures that her dancers forge new friendships along the way, all while having fun! She is considerate of the individual needs of each dancer, demonstrating kindness and fairness. What Marielle imparts to her dancers goes beyond just dance. She is passionate, giving her students everything she has every time they are together. In simple terms, she is a champion on and off the stage!”
— Robin & Corey Hayne
“This was our daughters first introduction into Highland Dance, and we could not be happier! Marielle is wonderful with the kids, and the skill and technique our daughter picked up in such a short period was astounding to see. She has created a very safe and exciting environment for the kids to learn and develop a strong passion for what she is clearly so passionate about. We will highly recommend her to anyone and can’t wait to see what knowledge she continues to pass on moving forward. Thank you, Marielle! ”
— Madilyn & The Blacquiere’s, Halifax
 
 
“My son started studying with Marielle two years ago, and we were lucky enough to have our daughter start lessons shortly thereafter. The kids were having such a great experience, I was thrilled when Marielle taught an adult beginner class and I could join in! We have (almost) the whole family dancing! We have loved studying with Marielle. She finds the perfect balance of fun and high expectations. We’ve had both in-person classes and over Skype, and both have worked well for us. A highly talented dancer, who is an equally talented teacher! ”
— The Domike Family, Utah
“Our first lesson with Marielle was terrifying. She was the reigning world champion and my daughter was nervous about her expectations. Our nervousness was quickly put aside when we met this open, caring, non-pretentious teacher that focused on where my daughter was as an individual and my daughter left the first lesson feeling self-secure, and with drills that applied specifically to what she needed to work on. Even in a class setting, Marielle was able to focus on each dancer and give specific feedback when needed. She broke down the dances into understandable, workable movements and drills that allowed for improvements in all areas of the dance. She was meticulous, caring and demanding in a way that made my daughter WANT to practice (as well as being an inspiration) and my daughter grew as a dancer as a result of working with Marielle.”
— Tangyne Berry, Newfoundland
“Marielle’s passion for highland dance has been an inspiration to her students, my daughter being one of them...Her world class training goes beyond the classroom. She is a constant drive and support to her students throughout competitions and also a mentor to help them through life lessons.”
— Janice Burns, PEI
 
“My daughter has danced with Marielle the last 2 years. She has encouraged our daughter to practice at home what she learned in class. With her amazing love of dancing she has inspired our daughter to work hard and to believe in herself that she has potential to be an awesome dancer. Our daughter is the determined dancer because of Marielle believing in our daughter. Marielle has an interest in everyone of her students. Anyone who has the opportunity to be taught by Marielle would be very fortunate .”
— Catherine Stetson, PEI