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Your Trusted Dance School in Bossier City, LA
Candace Dance has been nurturing dancers of all skill levels for over a decade, offering specialized training in both recreational and competitive dance disciplines. Founded by Candace Roussel, a seasoned professional with 24 years of training under renowned choreographers, our studio combines technical excellence with character development. We provide students access to world-class instructors, including guest artists like Phil Wright and Brandon Bryant, while fostering values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Our competition teams have earned national titles, and our curriculum spans ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary styles. With two Louisiana locations in Bossier City and Benton, we serve families seeking both casual dance education and pre-professional training.

Our faculty includes certified instructors with extensive performance backgrounds, such as Whitney Bell, a former Ladybugs dancer, and Reagan Stewart, a Joffrey Ballet School alumna. We maintain partnerships with industry leaders to offer workshops and audition opportunities nationwide. Our 12-year anniversary season features 1/2 OFF registration fees during May, reflecting our commitment to accessible dance education. Students benefit from performance opportunities at venues like The Strand Theater and structured dress code requirements ensuring professional development. We prioritize creating a welcoming environment where dancers build confidence and lifelong skills.
Services
Ballet Classes Tap Instruction Jazz Dance Hip Hop Workshops Contemporary Training Competition Teams Performance Groups Summer Intensives Private Lessons Audition Preparation
Details
  • Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
  • We offer 12 years of proven excellence in dance education
  • Our competition teams have won national titles annually
  • Instructors include former professional dancers and certified educators
  • We provide access to guest choreographers from Dancing with the Stars
  • Structured curriculum builds technical skills and performance confidence
What people say
Amazing company Exceeded expectations Learned valuable skills One big family Stage presence growth
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training for ages 3+. Students learn foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations. Classes emphasize posture, grace, and musicality while preparing dancers for advanced pointe work.
Competition Teams
We offer 11 competitive teams for serious dancers aged 5+. Members participate in regional and national competitions with choreography spanning multiple genres. Teams include The Beyonce Team and The Lady Gaga Team, with auditions held annually.
Hip Hop Workshops
Our hip hop classes teach street-style techniques for ages 5+. Students learn breaking, popping, and locking fundamentals while developing rhythm and freestyle skills. Classes use current music trends and emphasize self-expression.
Private Lessons
We provide customized one-on-one instruction for dancers seeking focused attention. Sessions target specific goals like competition solo preparation or technique improvement with expert faculty members.
Summer Intensives
Our summer programs offer immersive training with guest choreographers. Participants attend master classes in multiple styles, rehearsals, and performance workshops designed to accelerate skill development during school breaks.
People
Candace Roussel
Owner & Director
With 24 years of training under Cydni Hutson and experience filming Dancing with the Stars, Candace brings industry expertise to our studio. She has led teams to national titles and holds two current championship awards.
Whitney Bell
Office Manager & Instructor
A Royal Academy of Dance-certified instructor, Whitney performed in The Nutcracker for 12 years and danced professionally with the Shreveport Mudbugs. She combines technical precision with performance experience in her teaching.
Reagan Stewart
Guest Choreographer
A decade-long CDC student turned instructor, Reagan brings Joffrey Ballet School training and Streetz Company experience. She currently pursues a mental health counseling master's while choreographing for competition teams.
Tim Corando
Guest Choreographer
With 20 years in the dance industry, Tim has owned studios and judged competitions nationwide. He founded TNT Dance Xplosion in 2011 while maintaining active involvement in conventions and performances.
Emily Ettner
Instructor
A Cal State Fullerton dance graduate, Emily brings California training expertise to Louisiana. She has performed at Disneyland and studied under Debbie Allen and Mia Michaels, teaching diverse styles from ballet to hip hop.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and pointe with specialized technique classes.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, we have 11 competition teams including genre-specific groups like The Beyonce Team and The Lady Gaga Team.
When does registration open?
2025-2026 season registration starts May 1, 2025 with discounted fees available during May.
What are dress code requirements?
We require specific leotards, tights, and shoes for each discipline with athletic attire permitted for hip hop classes.
Do instructors have professional experience?
Our faculty includes former professional dancers, college team members, and certified educators with decades of industry experience.
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Reviews (7)
Rhonda Hereford
Nov 25, 2021 Report
Candace Dance is wonderful for dancers to learn so many important things - not just dance steps! My granddaughter loves going to class and it's so awesome to see her face light up on "dance day' as she learns self discipline, paying attention in a group setting, and working well with others. I like that the younger girls are learning the basics of real dance and being taught dance routines appropriate for their age. I hope my granddaughter loves dance for life like I have and I think Candance Dance is the perfect place to help her do just that.
Desrie Horan
Mar 30, 2021 Report
Candace has a wonderful studio and not only teaches her students proper dance technique but she's a wonderful and caring mentor to them. Whether you are interested in recreational or competitive dance they have it. We tried several dance studios in town and have found a home here. My daughter wants to dance professionally so it's important that she has the right foundation which Candace offers.
Katherine Berry
Feb 01, 2021 Report
We love dancing at Candace dance co! Everyone is family up there. Candace and her other teachers are all amazing with the kids and my kids have learned so much here!
AnneAlicia Roethlisberger
Jan 31, 2021 Report
Absolutely wonderful dance studio!!! Candace is a great teacher,and my daughter loves her!! If you are considering dance for your son or daughter, definitely come by and check this studio out!!
Kristina Fortin
Jun 12, 2020 Report
This is our fourth year here....we absolutely love the teachers and the positivity these kids get here is amazing! They work hard but it's all so much fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone with a child interested in dance!
Emily Stephens
Dec 15, 2019 Report
I love everything about CDC!! Positive environment & encouraging instructors! CDC teaches way more than just dancing. The love that every teacher invest in each child is truly amazing. My experience has been nothing but amazing and I would recommend Candace Dance Co for anyone of any age!!
Katie Johnston
Aug 30, 2019 Report
When it was time to look for a studio for my daughter, I had a few specific things I was looking for. I wanted it to be an environment that would love and encourage her to be a better person, not just a better dancer . I wanted it to be a studio that could give her the tools she would need for a career in the dance world should she want one. I wanted the owner/artistic director to be directly involved in her development from the very beginning. We found all that and more at Candace Dance Company. My girl is only 4, but the changes in her confidence, her body movements, her dance knowledge, and