Leslee Dell has dedicated over 38 years to Fredericton’s performing arts scene though her significant contribution to dance. Leslee has enlightened, encouraged and trained countless young dancers in her role as Artistic Director for Dance Fredericton Danse Inc. In addition to nurturing her dance students, Leslee has mentored many dance teachers, instilling a positive influence in both their professional and personal lives. Ms. Dell has also worked to offer scholarships and make dance education more accessible. Recently, she completed specialized training in a Dance for Parkinson’s Disease Program and spearheaded a program in conjunction with the Fredericton Parkinson Society of NB, offering specialized dance classes to patients, families, friends, and care workers with the goal of helping them improve their lives through dance.
Leslee continues to innovate and expand Dance Fredericton’s offerings to engage other members of the community to promote wellness, movement, confidence and independence.
“Mrs. Dell” as the students and many parents call her, has provided her countless students over the years with a life long love of dance, and musicality, with an appreciation for many genres of dance, and a desire to produce excellence in all they do. – Germaine Pataki-Theriault