DragonFly

05/13/2026

Thank you to Daniel Guyto Mortime who volunteered in our DragonFly programme over the past 4 months through the Canada Service Corps Program!

05/12/2026

Today, The School of Dance is pleased to host a special performance by Collective Unrest for students of the DragonFly® Programme. As a catalyst for artists and dancers, The School creates opportunities for art to be shared, bringing professional artists and emerging dancers into meaningful connection.

Collective Unrest will present their first work as a collective at The School of Dance, featuring a brand-new commissioned choreography by Yvonne Coutts. The collective, led by Jacqueline Ethier, Alya Graham, and Sarah Hopkin, is presented as part of The School of Dance NOW programme supporting New Ottawa Works.

Photo courtesy of Company ODD
Choreography: Empty Space Empty Time by Yvonne Coutts
Photo: Curtis Perry

05/10/2026

05/01/2026

Our DragonFly students had a fantastic time playing disc golf last week! 🥏 A big thank you to Tom for teaching us about this fun sport. We can’t wait to play again!

04/21/2026

Registration for our DragonFly® Moving Minds Summer Programmes for learners with Down syndrome is underway!

Contact [email protected] for details and to register!

04/17/2026

Our DragonFly Spring neighbourhood Walk-Abouts continue today! Thank you to the volunteers who are joining us on this beautiful sunny day!

We gratefully acknowledge the support of:
Ontario Government
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
City of Ottawa

04/16/2026

Thank you to Le Cadre Urbain for supporting our DragonFly programme for learners with Down syndrome. Your frames put the finish touch on our students' artwork in our Point of View exhibition. Your help and your friendship is deeply appreciated.

Photo by Daniel Guyto Mortimé.

04/13/2026

We are proud to announce that Barbara Roblin, Director of our DragonFly programme, is one of this year’s recipients of a Michaëlle Jean Community Engagement Award!

“The Michaëlle Jean Community Engagement Awards at the uOttawa highlight individuals who go above and beyond in applying academic learning to real community needs through the Community Service Learning (CSL) program. This year’s awards went to two students, a professor and a community partner for their exceptional community service contributions. Created in 2015 and renamed in 2022, the awards celebrate leadership, collaboration and social impact.

Barbara Roblin, from the DragonFly programme at The School of Dance, was recognized for her commitment to inclusive, transformative learning. Supporting students who work with individuals with Down syndrome, she helps create an environment that fosters confidence, independence and skill development. She provides students hands-on experiences that emphasize empathy and inclusion and helps develop teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning needs. DragonFly offers a safe, supportive and stimulating educational environment for both learners and the students involved.”

Read more here:
https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/news-all/michaelle-jean-awards-community-engagement-makes-difference

Photo of Barbara Roblin with DragonFly students.

04/10/2026

Our DragonFly Spring neighbourhood Walk-Abouts begin today. Be sure to wave hello if you see us! Good health and good friends on this rainy day!

We gratefully acknowledge the support of:
Ontario Government
Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
City of Ottawa