Welcome

  Chad Wolfe is a Canadian open stepdance champion and award winning fiddler who has performed across Canada and abroad. He was a principal dancer in the Mirvish production, The Needfire,  and toured with, Memories of a Don Messer Jubilee. He has performed with Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Ashley MacIsaac, The Great Canadian Fiddle Show, and Oh Canada EH?!

  Chad has dedicated his career to preserving these time-honoured Canadian traditions not only through performing, but also teaching. The Chad Wolfe Studio of Fiddle & Stepdance opened in 1996 and operated for 30 years.

  Fiddle & Stepdance competitions and festivals were a major part of Chad's development as a musician and dancer. Serving on the board of directors for the Ottawa Fiddle & Stepdance Competition, Metcalfe Fair Competition, he is now actively involved in keeping these important Canadian cultural events alive.

Today, Chad remains a vibrant presence on stages throughout the Ottawa region, performing full‑time for audiences in retirement communities, adult day programs, special events, festivals, and theatre productions. His shows blend dynamic fiddle music, stepdancing, and engaging storytelling—bringing the spirit of a variety of fiddle styles to life for audiences of all ages.

Alongside his performances, Chad has introduced the Hand Tap Rhythm Program, a new initiative designed specifically for retirement communities and adult day programs. Rooted in the rhythms of stepdance, the program offers an accessible, interactive musical experience that invites participants to tap,  reminisce, and connect. Through both his performances and his rhythm sessions, Chad continues to share the joy, energy, and cultural heritage that have defined his career.