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…
Continue ReadingTyler Ayres
Acro / Tumbling / Hand Balancing Instructor
Tyler Ayres
Acro / Tumbling / Hand Balancing Instructor
Internationally acclaimed and recognized choreographer and entertainer from Australia, Tyler is an expert in aerial arts, acrobatics, hand balancing, tumbling and…
Continue ReadingClea Arrieta
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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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…
Continue ReadingJessie Gervais
Contemporary / Ballet Instructor & Choreographer
Jessie Gervais
Contemporary / Ballet Instructor & Choreographer
Jessie was born in Prince George, B.C. in 1989, but didn’t begin dancing until moving to Vancouver Island in 1997. He started dancing with Pat Cummings in Port Alberni…
Continue ReadingSamantha Krystal
Ballet/Tap / Jazz / Contemporary Instructor
Samantha Krystal
Ballet/Tap / Jazz / Contemporary Instructor
Samantha was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She started dancing at age 9, with a focus on tap and jazz. When she moved to the Landing Dance Centre…
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Acro / Tumbling Instructor
Trevor James Kwart
Acro / Tumbling Instructor
Trevor James Kwart was born in Michigan, where his expansive dance training began at the early age of 8 years old. He has ample training in various dance styles…
Continue ReadingAmelia Lee
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…
Continue ReadingMelanie Levenberg
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…
Continue ReadingKeith MacAskill
Acro / Tumbling Instructor
Keith MacAskill
Acro / Tumbling Instructor
Keith MacAskill started dancing at the late age of 19. With a lot of hard work and dedication, Keith has become professional in multiple styles of dance…
Continue ReadingMike McInnes
Contemporary / Lyrical Choreographer
Mike McInnes
Contemporary / Lyrical Choreographer
Mike is an international dance teacher and choreographer, well known for his innovative choreography, and strong technical background…
Continue ReadingSaki Okuyama
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…
Continue ReadingSuzanne Ouellette
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 ReadingTammy Sanderson
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 ReadingJessica Schweighardt
ISTD Modern / Jazz / Lyrical / Ballet/Tap Instructor
Jessica Schweighardt
ISTD Modern / Jazz / Lyrical / Ballet/Tap Instructor
Jessica began her dance training in 2001 at the age of three years old in Whistler, BC, training in ballet and tap. Jessica transferred to the Coast Academy of Dance located…
Continue ReadingDamarise Ste. Marie
Ballet Instructor
Damarise Ste. Marie
Ballet Instructor
Damarise Ste Marie is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She completed studies in contemporary, ballet, and modern dance at York University (Toronto) and…
Continue ReadingJenny Yoo
ISTD Ballet Instructor
Jenny Yoo
ISTD Ballet Instructor
Jenny began her career as a Ballet dancer at Sunhwa Art High School in South Korea, which is a prestigious school well known for admitting only top-level students…
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Sarah Formosa
Contemporary Choreographer
Sarah Formosa
Contemporary Choreographer
Born and raised in the Greater Vancouver Area, Sarah received her post-graduate training in San Francisco at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program…
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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