Artistic Faculty
Meet our Artistic Faculty
Brenna McLaud-Bichara
Artistic Director
Brenna McLaud-Bichara
Artistic Director
Brenna McLaud-Bichara was born in NY where she gained an extensive dance background from some of the best fine arts establishments in the country including…
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Musical Theatre Instructor
Chris Adams
Musical Theatre Instructor
Chris hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of Victoria in Theatre and studied Musical Theatre in New York with Circle in the Square Theater School…
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Tap Instructor
Clea Arrieta
Tap Instructor
Clea’s study began at the Vancouver Tap Dance Society under the tutelage of Mika Komatsu. She later joined the Vancouver Tap Dance Society’s youth ensemble…
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Jazz / Hip Hop / Tap / Ballet Instructor
Miranda Bachman
Jazz / Hip Hop / Tap / Ballet Instructor
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Miranda started dancing at a young age, starting at Annett’s school of dance and training in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and hip-hop, soon…
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Ballet / Contemporary / Modern Instructor
Till Brechbühl
Ballet / Contemporary / Modern Instructor
Born in Switzerland, Till Brechbühl started dancing after following his younger sisters into their ballet class one day. He fell in love with movement and as he progressed…
Continue ReadingGabby Calderoni
Acro / Tumbling Instructor
Gabby Calderoni
Acro / Tumbling Instructor
At just five years old Gabby began taking gymnastics classes. Since then gymnastics has been a major part of Gabby’s life. She trained and competed in artistic…
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Hip hop Instructor
Jarrett Carlington
Hip hop Instructor
Jarrett developed an interest in the performing arts at the young age of 8. Growing up in the island of Bermuda, his real passion began to flourish when he was introduced…
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ISTD Ballet & Modern / Tap Instructor
Vikki Flynn
ISTD Ballet & Modern / Tap Instructor
Vikki started dancing at the age of 3 in the Annette Hynes Ballet School in Ireland completing exams in ballet, modern and tap. Alongside her dance training…
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Jazz / Lyrical Instructor
Amelia Lee
Jazz / Lyrical Instructor
An Alberta native, Amelia has been training as a dancer and actress from an early age. It all began with ballet, jazz, tap, vocals and stage, and she later continued…
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DANCEPL3Y Instructor
Melanie Levenberg
DANCEPL3Y Instructor
Melanie Levenberg is a high-energy instructor who has been teaching dance and fitness for over 15 years. An international speaker and workshop…
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Jazz / Acro / Contemporary / Yoga / Pilates Instructor
Jessica Marino
Jazz / Acro / Contemporary / Yoga / Pilates Instructor
Jessica Marino, “Moe”, began her training in Gymnastics and Musical Theatre before realizing her passion was the choreography and expression in each style…
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Ballet / Pointe Instructor
Saki Okuyama
Ballet / Pointe Instructor
Saki Okuyama was born and raised in Sapporo, Japan. She began her classical ballet training at the age of 7 at Hokkaido International Ballet Dance Company…
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Master Ballet Instructor / Guest Musical Theatre Choreographer
Suzanne Ouellette
Master Ballet Instructor / Guest Musical Theatre Choreographer
Member of UBCP, ACTRA and Canadian Actors Equity Originally from Vancouver, trained and danced with…
Continue ReadingAlexis Whatley
Jazz / Lyrical / Tap Instructor
Alexis Whatley
Jazz / Lyrical / Tap Instructor
Alexis’ journey in dance started in Edmonton then led to further training in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles and New York. From there, her career in the performing arts has…
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Kathryn Crawford
Ballet / Pointe / Contemporary Choreographer
Kathryn Crawford
Ballet / Pointe / Contemporary Choreographer
Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., Kathryn has been dancing almost all of her life. Kathryn trained at the Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts under John Ottmann, while…
Continue ReadingKristina Linden
Tap Choreographer
Kristina Linden
Tap Choreographer
Kristina began performing at a young age, soon developed a passion for the stage and was seen as a principle tap dancer in the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics…
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Lyrical / Contemporary Choreographer
Julio Fuentes
Lyrical / Contemporary Choreographer
Julio is no stranger to the performing arts and has been singing since the age of 4. Originally from the Philippines, he belongs to a family of performers and grew up…
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Tap Choreographer
Tammy Sanderson
Tap Choreographer
Tammy has a broad background in dance after living and studying all dance styles in Los Angeles for eight years. Her dance credits include Oedipus Schmedipus written…
Continue ReadingLonnie Davis
Modern / Jazz Choreographer
Lonnie Davis
Modern / Jazz Choreographer
Originally from Ft Wayne, Indiana, I was introduced to dance by the renowned Baba Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble. After being granted…
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