Sheila Bellefleur founded Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio in 1983. At its inception, the school specialized in jazz dance and adult classes to support the training for the professional jazz dance company she directed.  Soon after, the school added children’s classes, including the Danceimagination program, a developmentally appropriate, child-centered approach to dance training devised by Michelle Stuckey. It was the first of its kind in Maine, and we continue to build on this philosophy by incorporating influences from Brain-Compatible Dance Education, BrainDance, and SEL. Sheila began studying dance as a young adult in Massachusetts and discovered that not all educators and environments supported and encouraged “older” students who wanted to pursue dance as a serious career.  Sheila made it her mission to create a dance studio where all students were welcome and had equal opportunities to experience professional and supportive dance training. Since then, CBM has led diverse dance education in Maine, and we proudly carry forward the mission of fostering community over competition. Our talented team of teaching artists and impressive roster of guest teachers are dedicated to their craft and sharing the love of dance with all who pass through our doors.