Place des Arts offers a wide variety of dance styles for all ages, including ballet, hip hop, jazz, acrobatic, tap, yoga, Pilates and more, from recreational to competition levels.

Lauren began dancing at the age of 3, training seriously in ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop. She began teaching in 2007 and is presently teaching across the Lower Mainland.

Lauren enjoys teaching a variety of styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Acrobatics. She has recently been certified to teach Acrobatics through Acrobatic Arts and will be continuing her studies there. In addition to teaching dance, Lauren also spent time obtaining her Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University.

Lauren is an alumni member of Kill The Lights Co., an urban dance company based out of Harbour Dance Center in Vancouver. She is continuously training in Vancouver and often travels to Los Angeles, California to further her knowledge.

She has danced in various shows around Vancouver including 604 Delite, For the Luv of It, Vancity Project, for different companies including Sonic Nation Radio and Kia, and has also danced for artists such as Brian McKnight, Charlotte Fischer, Michael Buble, Lowkita, Jackie Valentine and Laurell.

Lauren began dancing at the age of 3, training seriously in ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop. She began teaching in 2007 and is presently teaching across the Lower Mainland.

Lauren enjoys teaching a variety of styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Acrobatics. She has recently been certified to teach Acrobatics through Acrobatic Arts and will be continuing her studies there. In addition to teaching dance, Lauren also spent time obtaining her Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University.

Lauren is an alumni member of Kill The Lights Co., an urban dance company based out of Harbour Dance Center in Vancouver. She is continuously training in Vancouver and often travels to Los Angeles, California to further her knowledge.

She has danced in various shows around Vancouver including 604 Delite, For the Luv of It, Vancity Project, for different companies including Sonic Nation Radio and Kia, and has also danced for artists such as Brian McKnight, Charlotte Fischer, Michael Buble, Lowkita, Jackie Valentine and Laurell.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

Bernadette Rollin was born and raised in Switzerland where from early childhood she loved to draw, paint and do crafts. In 1977, she moved and immigrated to Vancouver.

In 1982 Bernadette began exploring decorative painting which she had fully enjoyed for ten years and by 1992 Bernadette then moved on to discover the beauty of watercolour painting.

Since 1999 the technique and mediums of her art have evolved to include pastels, oils, acrylics, ink stamping and layering of porous material, all of which have challenged her to further explore the inner-depths of her art and creativity. Through the inspiration of Bernadette’s love of gardening, outdoor activities and nature these themes are now being incorporated throughout her art work.

Over the years, Bernadette has continued to develop artistically exploring a variety of techniques, perfecting her skills through studies in drawing and painting courses. Bernadette’s current works incorporate painting larger, semi-abstract mixed media on canvas with varied surfaces complete with bolder and brighter colours.

Bernadette was a Founding Member of the Art Focus Art Group as well as being an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Over the years, Bernadette has participated in many selected solo and group exhibitions with Bernadette’s art work being purchased by a number of Government agencies as well as by collectors around the world.

Currently Bernadette also teaches painting to children and adults, in conjunction with being a yoga instructor.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Shelby was born with toes tapping! She started dance classes at the age of three and has since had the opportunity to compete and perform with a range of groups over the years. Specializing in tap and musical theatre, Shelby is also trained in jazz, contemporary, street jazz and hip hop.

Shelby has taught recreational to competitive classes in various settings including at the Vancouver Tap Dance Society and numerous public schools. Her training is continuous, and she emphasizes emoting through the dance form in her classes. She is a performer with the non-profit organization Groove Force Productions and will be performing in their upcoming performance Coming Home in December 2018.

Shelby has her Special Education Assistant Certificate and is excited to merge her passions for education and dance at Place des Arts. She is determined to help students feel accomplished in their dance classes through a fun approach with constructive guidance.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

Megan holds a BA in Dance from the University of California, Berkeley. She trained in the Hunter University of New York Masters Program in Dance Therapy and at the Helix Institute for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing, also in NYC.

Megan has been teaching contemporary dance since the 1980’s when she performed in the acclaimed New York City dance companies of Merce Cunningham, Lucinda Childs, Douglas Dunn and Kenneth King. She has since taught contemporary dance technique throughout the United States, Europe and Canada. Since 2000, she has been teaching contemporary dance in the School for Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University.  In 2013 she was named a Cunningham Fellow by the Merce Cunningham Trust and has re-staged his dances in both NYC and Vancouver.

In 2015, Megan began her involvement with Dance for Parkinson’s and was awarded a Stanley J. Wertheimer Fellowship for training by the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York. She presently teaches dance class for people living with Parkinson’s disease in West Vancouver and Vancouver.

Shelby was born with toes tapping! She started dance classes at the age of three and has since had the opportunity to compete and perform with a range of groups over the years. Specializing in tap and musical theatre, Shelby is also trained in jazz, contemporary, street jazz and hip hop.

Shelby has taught recreational to competitive classes in various settings including at the Vancouver Tap Dance Society and numerous public schools. Her training is continuous, and she emphasizes emoting through the dance form in her classes. She is a performer with the non-profit organization Groove Force Productions and will be performing in their upcoming performance Coming Home in December 2018.

Shelby has her Special Education Assistant Certificate and is excited to merge her passions for education and dance at Place des Arts. She is determined to help students feel accomplished in their dance classes through a fun approach with constructive guidance.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Megan fell in love with funk and hip hop at an early age. Dancing since she could walk, Megan taught herself to move the way many did before the YouTube era: with freestyle and music videos.

With this passion for music and innate talent in dance, Megan started training intensively with the SOULdiers Dance Company where she learned the fundamentals of Urban Dance styles such as Locking, Popping, Hip Hop, House, Breakin’ and Waacking. Here she explored the history and learned directly from creators of these genres including Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster and Boogaloo Sam.

Through her journey in dance, Megan discovered her love for teaching. Since 2004, she has taught at recreation centers, Douglas College and coached her former high school’s competitive dance team. With a Bachelor’s in Education from Simon Fraser University, she is now a BC certified Dance, PE and Science teacher at New Westminster Secondary. Megan takes pride in watching her students grow into talented and knowledgeable dancers by encouraging them to see their full potential.

Megan fell in love with funk and hip hop at an early age. Dancing since she could walk, Megan taught herself to move the way many did before the YouTube era: with freestyle and music videos.

With this passion for music and innate talent in dance, Megan started training intensively with the SOULdiers Dance Company where she learned the fundamentals of Urban Dance styles such as Locking, Popping, Hip Hop, House, Breakin’ and Waacking. Here she explored the history and learned directly from creators of these genres including Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster and Boogaloo Sam.

Through her journey in dance, Megan discovered her love for teaching. Since 2004, she has taught at recreation centers, Douglas College and coached her former high school’s competitive dance team. With a Bachelor’s in Education from Simon Fraser University, she is now a BC certified Dance, PE and Science teacher at New Westminster Secondary. Megan takes pride in watching her students grow into talented and knowledgeable dancers by encouraging them to see their full potential.

Megan fell in love with funk and hip hop at an early age. Dancing since she could walk, Megan taught herself to move the way many did before the YouTube era: with freestyle and music videos.

With this passion for music and innate talent in dance, Megan started training intensively with the SOULdiers Dance Company where she learned the fundamentals of Urban Dance styles such as Locking, Popping, Hip Hop, House, Breakin’ and Waacking. Here she explored the history and learned directly from creators of these genres including Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster and Boogaloo Sam.

Through her journey in dance, Megan discovered her love for teaching. Since 2004, she has taught at recreation centers, Douglas College and coached her former high school’s competitive dance team. With a Bachelor’s in Education from Simon Fraser University, she is now a BC certified Dance, PE and Science teacher at New Westminster Secondary. Megan takes pride in watching her students grow into talented and knowledgeable dancers by encouraging them to see their full potential.

Ashley found her love for dance and performing at a very young age. With over 15 years in the performing arts industry, she has earned titles such as National Gold Champion for two consecutive years in dance competitions in Las Vegas and Orlando, as well as National Silver Champion in a dance competition in Portland, Oregon.

Ashley is trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and ballet and has trained with many masters, including Jeni Le Gon, Jason Samuels Smith and Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo (NappyTabs).

She was a backup dancer for Tazneem Tarmohamed, has been featured in television commercials such as Alley Cats, and performed in local productions, including For The Luv Of It, West Side Story and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Ceremony. Ashley is always eager to share her knowledge and continue to learn in every aspect in the performing arts industry.

Megan fell in love with funk and hip hop at an early age. Dancing since she could walk, Megan taught herself to move the way many did before the YouTube era: with freestyle and music videos.

With this passion for music and innate talent in dance, Megan started training intensively with the SOULdiers Dance Company where she learned the fundamentals of Urban Dance styles such as Locking, Popping, Hip Hop, House, Breakin’ and Waacking. Here she explored the history and learned directly from creators of these genres including Jimmy “Scoo B Doo” Foster and Boogaloo Sam.

Through her journey in dance, Megan discovered her love for teaching. Since 2004, she has taught at recreation centers, Douglas College and coached her former high school’s competitive dance team. With a Bachelor’s in Education from Simon Fraser University, she is now a BC certified Dance, PE and Science teacher at New Westminster Secondary. Megan takes pride in watching her students grow into talented and knowledgeable dancers by encouraging them to see their full potential.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Sophie began dancing from the age of two, and started training in gymnastics at the age of five. She trained with renowned teachers such as Brenda Last and Yoko Ichino at the Northern Ballet School and at Yorkshire Ballet Scholars until the age of 16, at which time she received a full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts, a performing arts college in England, where she obtained a National Diploma in Musical Theatre.

Over the years, Sophie won The English National Ballet Championship, was crowned Miss Dance of Great Britain and also represented the South Yorkshire gymnastics team and competed throughout England.

Professionally, she performed at The London Palladium in the West End and in shows throughout England including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Robinson Crusoe. Sophie then moved to Japan and performed for Tokyo Disney Sea as a lead in a show created by Cirque Du Soleil.

As a dancer and aerialist, Sophie trained with Sonoko Yoshihara and Chinatsu Hirasawa alongside other great aerialists from Japan to prepare for and perform in Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Ariel, where she flew 30 meters high on a 2-point harness.

Since then, Sophie has traveled the world performing with Holland America Line as a featured dancer in all styles of dance; she performed in 10 shows and taught ballroom dance to guests on board. Sophie is excited to be teaching in Vancouver next season and sharing her love of performing arts with the students at Place des Arts.

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Sophie began dancing from the age of two, and started training in gymnastics at the age of five. She trained with renowned teachers such as Brenda Last and Yoko Ichino at the Northern Ballet School and at Yorkshire Ballet Scholars until the age of 16, at which time she received a full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts, a performing arts college in England, where she obtained a National Diploma in Musical Theatre.

Over the years, Sophie won The English National Ballet Championship, was crowned Miss Dance of Great Britain and also represented the South Yorkshire gymnastics team and competed throughout England.

Professionally, she performed at The London Palladium in the West End and in shows throughout England including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Robinson Crusoe. Sophie then moved to Japan and performed for Tokyo Disney Sea as a lead in a show created by Cirque Du Soleil.

As a dancer and aerialist, Sophie trained with Sonoko Yoshihara and Chinatsu Hirasawa alongside other great aerialists from Japan to prepare for and perform in Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Ariel, where she flew 30 meters high on a 2-point harness.

Since then, Sophie has traveled the world performing with Holland America Line as a featured dancer in all styles of dance; she performed in 10 shows and taught ballroom dance to guests on board. Sophie is excited to be teaching in Vancouver next season and sharing her love of performing arts with the students at Place des Arts.

Kelsey fell in love with dance during her first lesson at the age of three. Since then, she has trained in jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage, Irish dance and 13 styles of ballroom dance.

With over 22 years in the dance and performing arts industry, Kelsey has performed in many professional productions including on the field for the BC Lions and BC White Caps as well as at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

She has trained with talented instructors and choreographers in L.A. and Las Vegas such as Tyce Diorio, tWitch, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown and Nappytabs. Kelsey is very excited to share her knowledge, creativity and love of dance with the students at Place des Arts.

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Sophie began dancing from the age of two, and started training in gymnastics at the age of five. She trained with renowned teachers such as Brenda Last and Yoko Ichino at the Northern Ballet School and at Yorkshire Ballet Scholars until the age of 16, at which time she received a full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts, a performing arts college in England, where she obtained a National Diploma in Musical Theatre.

Over the years, Sophie won The English National Ballet Championship, was crowned Miss Dance of Great Britain and also represented the South Yorkshire gymnastics team and competed throughout England.

Professionally, she performed at The London Palladium in the West End and in shows throughout England including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Robinson Crusoe. Sophie then moved to Japan and performed for Tokyo Disney Sea as a lead in a show created by Cirque Du Soleil.

As a dancer and aerialist, Sophie trained with Sonoko Yoshihara and Chinatsu Hirasawa alongside other great aerialists from Japan to prepare for and perform in Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Ariel, where she flew 30 meters high on a 2-point harness.

Since then, Sophie has traveled the world performing with Holland America Line as a featured dancer in all styles of dance; she performed in 10 shows and taught ballroom dance to guests on board. Sophie is excited to be teaching in Vancouver next season and sharing her love of performing arts with the students at Place des Arts.

A professional and certified Russian Ballet teacher, Lucienne began her studies as a resident of a Polish State Ballet School, later working toward her professional teaching credentials at the University of Music in Warsaw. Her performing career was with the Maurice Bejart Theatre de XX Siècle in Belgium. Lucienne continues to learn by attending extensive teacher ongoing training through the National Ballet School of Canada.

Shelby was born with toes tapping! She started dance classes at the age of three and has since had the opportunity to compete and perform with a range of groups over the years. Specializing in tap and musical theatre, Shelby is also trained in jazz, contemporary, street jazz and hip hop.

Shelby has taught recreational to competitive classes in various settings including at the Vancouver Tap Dance Society and numerous public schools. Her training is continuous, and she emphasizes emoting through the dance form in her classes. She is a performer with the non-profit organization Groove Force Productions and will be performing in their upcoming performance Coming Home in December 2018.

Shelby has her Special Education Assistant Certificate and is excited to merge her passions for education and dance at Place des Arts. She is determined to help students feel accomplished in their dance classes through a fun approach with constructive guidance.

Bryn began dancing at the age of two; as soon as she was walking, she was dancing! Specializing in tap dance, she has also trained in jazz, ballet, contemporary and modern dance.

Bryn has traveled the world to train with artists like Michelle Dorrance, Nicholas Young, Dianne Walker and Sarah Reich. She recently traveled to Chicago where she attended the Institute for the Rhythmic Arts and performed at the Museum of Contemporary Art alongside other professional tap dance artists and masters.

Bryn has also appeared in dance concept videos such as Sedated by Alex Clancy, which was screened at Cascadia Dance and Film Festival in the summer of 2016.

Bryn has an endless passion for the tap dance art form and its rich history and is excited to share this with her students!