JILL DANIELSON - Owner & Director
Certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
CEGEP diploma in Professional Theatre / CEGEP John Abbott
Ballet - Modern - Contemporary
Born and raised in Montreal, QC, Jill started dancing at age of four. She received her formal training (ballet & modern) at l'Académie de Danse Classique under the instruction of Renee Rouleau (former professional ballerina with The Royal Ballet in England alongside Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev). Jill was trained primarily in the Cechetti method of classical ballet where she completed exams and she was also exposed to Balanchine and Vaganova methods. Jill furthered her training by becoming a company member of Ballet Ouest de Montréal for 8 years and danced in many classical productions including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Cinderella, Les Sylphides, Firebird, Pineapple Poll and several original modern dance pieces, all in corps, supporting and lead roles. Jill's dance training was complemented by a wide variety of competitive sports including swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, gymnastics, figure skating, running and volleyball. Jill graduated from the Professional Theatre program at Montreal's CEGEP John Abbott where she had the opportunity to act, sing and dance on-stage in a variety of theatrical styles in both supporting and lead roles. Jill also trained in other dance styles such as Irish dancing, Breakin' and Hip-Hop and continues to take classes and explore new styles. Jill continued her dance studies as an adult and became a certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She trains and enters students for yearly RAD exams and has maintained a 100% pass rate. Jill purchased the studio in 2014 and re-vamped it as Canmore Dance Corps. Jill absolutely loves all aspects of teaching and performing and stages full-scale productions with her students and faculty every spring. She is fluent in French and welcomes all students and enquiries in both languages.
Jill loves a good cup of tea, playing the drums and character acting in the roles she is cast in all of her young daughter's fantasies.
Certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
CEGEP diploma in Professional Theatre / CEGEP John Abbott
Ballet - Modern - Contemporary
Born and raised in Montreal, QC, Jill started dancing at age of four. She received her formal training (ballet & modern) at l'Académie de Danse Classique under the instruction of Renee Rouleau (former professional ballerina with The Royal Ballet in England alongside Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev). Jill was trained primarily in the Cechetti method of classical ballet where she completed exams and she was also exposed to Balanchine and Vaganova methods. Jill furthered her training by becoming a company member of Ballet Ouest de Montréal for 8 years and danced in many classical productions including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Cinderella, Les Sylphides, Firebird, Pineapple Poll and several original modern dance pieces, all in corps, supporting and lead roles. Jill's dance training was complemented by a wide variety of competitive sports including swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, gymnastics, figure skating, running and volleyball. Jill graduated from the Professional Theatre program at Montreal's CEGEP John Abbott where she had the opportunity to act, sing and dance on-stage in a variety of theatrical styles in both supporting and lead roles. Jill also trained in other dance styles such as Irish dancing, Breakin' and Hip-Hop and continues to take classes and explore new styles. Jill continued her dance studies as an adult and became a certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She trains and enters students for yearly RAD exams and has maintained a 100% pass rate. Jill purchased the studio in 2014 and re-vamped it as Canmore Dance Corps. Jill absolutely loves all aspects of teaching and performing and stages full-scale productions with her students and faculty every spring. She is fluent in French and welcomes all students and enquiries in both languages.
Jill loves a good cup of tea, playing the drums and character acting in the roles she is cast in all of her young daughter's fantasies.
AMANDA FERRERO
Competitive Jazz, Lyrical & Tap
Born and raised in Calgary, AB, Amanda started dancing at age four. She trained at Calgary's premier studio, Drewitz Dance Productions, in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap and musical theatre where RAD classical ballet training was a great focus. She was a member of her studio's elite competitive dance team where they competed in Canada and the US. After graduation, Amanda worked as a professional dancer for Carnival Cruise Lines where they traveled around North and South America. She had the opportunity to work with dancers and choreographers from all over the world, learn new styles and perform on-stage every night. Amanda has been teaching for nine years, specializing in Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Amanda's technical expertise and award-winning choreography have greatly helped to develop our competitive dance team. Choreography is Amanda's favorite aspect of teaching and she is dedicated to coming up with new and creative ideas each year to keep our dancers inspired, excited and current. Amanda also owns her own wedding planning company in Calgary called Calgary Wedding Company.
Amanda loves vacationing in Las Vegas and cleaning glue out of her dog's mischievous mouth.
JASMINE GOULET
Certified teacher with the RAD, International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) & Acrobatic Arts
Progressing Ballet Technique US Certified
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major / University of Victoria
Tiny Dancers - Beginner Jazz & Tap - Primary Ballet - Teen Ballet -
Recreational Jazz - Teen Recreational Modern & Lyrical
Born and raised in Banff, AB, Jasmine has been dancing and performing since the age of four. She began training in ballet and quickly expanded into other disciplines including jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop and tap. She has obtained her Advanced 2 ballet exams with both the Royal Academy of Dance and International Dance Teachers Association, completed Advanced levels of jazz and modern and has attended conventions and competitions throughout Canada. While following her passion for dance she began her journey as a teacher passing on her knowledge, experience, dedication and energy to each of her students. Jasmine has worked to obtain multiple certifications in various disciplines while completing her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Victoria. She is a Registered Teacher with the RAD, IDTA, Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique and continually partakes in professional development and performance opportunities. As a teacher she aims to develop performance skills, promote self-confidence and inspire her students to set and achieve their individual goals.
Jasmine loves getting creative with charcoal, exploring the outdoors and loves all things animal related.
Certified teacher with the RAD, International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) & Acrobatic Arts
Progressing Ballet Technique US Certified
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major / University of Victoria
Tiny Dancers - Beginner Jazz & Tap - Primary Ballet - Teen Ballet -
Recreational Jazz - Teen Recreational Modern & Lyrical
Born and raised in Banff, AB, Jasmine has been dancing and performing since the age of four. She began training in ballet and quickly expanded into other disciplines including jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop and tap. She has obtained her Advanced 2 ballet exams with both the Royal Academy of Dance and International Dance Teachers Association, completed Advanced levels of jazz and modern and has attended conventions and competitions throughout Canada. While following her passion for dance she began her journey as a teacher passing on her knowledge, experience, dedication and energy to each of her students. Jasmine has worked to obtain multiple certifications in various disciplines while completing her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Victoria. She is a Registered Teacher with the RAD, IDTA, Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique and continually partakes in professional development and performance opportunities. As a teacher she aims to develop performance skills, promote self-confidence and inspire her students to set and achieve their individual goals.
Jasmine loves getting creative with charcoal, exploring the outdoors and loves all things animal related.
VANESSA SILTANEN
Certified teacher with Acrobatic Arts & Yoga Alliance
Registered Massage Therapist
Acro
Born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Vanessa started gymnastics and dance at age four. Vanessa was a member of Edmonton Rhythmic Gymnastics for 10 years where she traveled to many Provincial and National Gymnaestrada competitions as well as the World Gymnaestrada in Lisbon, Portugal. She is now a certified Acro teacher with Acrobatic Arts, a certified Yoga teacher and a registered massage therapist. Vanessa's knowledge of the human body and dedication and awareness of safe dance practice make her a valuable resource for our students. Vanessa loves to ski, create jewelry, hoop dance and designs custom hoola- hoops. Her newest line of hoola-hoops will actually transport the dancer into a parallel universe via a wormhole contained within the circumference of the hoop.
SEAN BUTLER
Hip-Hop
Sean is a choreographer and dancer based out of Calgary, AB, Canada. Sean is the creator of VibeTribeYYC, and a founding member of theTOMORROWS dance crew. His knowledge of music and movement is a direct result of his training in Flavorshop, a world-wide motion of like-minded artists created and developed by Lenny Len (Toronto). Sean strives to affect artists and students alike, generating an enhanced understanding and mentality, as well as promoting growth and success through dance and music. Credits involve performing on Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards 2014 for INEZ JASPER, achieving 1st place at the 2014 Cowboys SYTYCD competition with theTOMORROWS, dancing for Commonwealth Bar and Stage’s monthly Hip Hop show: 10@10, back-up for INEZ JASPER at Indspire 2014, choreography for local artists YUNG DRE and MIKE TO, as well as various performances with One World, Mpact, and Downtown Calgary.
Sean rocks sweats harder than Rocky Balboa and likes to beatbox in the shower.
Hip-Hop
Sean is a choreographer and dancer based out of Calgary, AB, Canada. Sean is the creator of VibeTribeYYC, and a founding member of theTOMORROWS dance crew. His knowledge of music and movement is a direct result of his training in Flavorshop, a world-wide motion of like-minded artists created and developed by Lenny Len (Toronto). Sean strives to affect artists and students alike, generating an enhanced understanding and mentality, as well as promoting growth and success through dance and music. Credits involve performing on Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards 2014 for INEZ JASPER, achieving 1st place at the 2014 Cowboys SYTYCD competition with theTOMORROWS, dancing for Commonwealth Bar and Stage’s monthly Hip Hop show: 10@10, back-up for INEZ JASPER at Indspire 2014, choreography for local artists YUNG DRE and MIKE TO, as well as various performances with One World, Mpact, and Downtown Calgary.
Sean rocks sweats harder than Rocky Balboa and likes to beatbox in the shower.
BREANNA TEMPLE
Bachelor's in Music / University of Lethbridge
Master's in Music / University of Western Ontario
Musical Theatre
Born in Canmore, AB, Breanna spent her childhood figure skating and got into drama and singing in high school. She continued her musical studies and holds a Bachelor's degree in music from the University of Lethbridge and a Master's degree in music from the University of Western Ontario. Breanna is an accomplished soprano and has studied and performed many operatic roles across Canada and Europe. Breanna has taken many different styles of dance and movement classes and is a trained actress.
She also teaches voice lessons to people of all ages and skill levels in the Bow Valley.
Breanna can sing even the grumpiest of babies to sleep and has been known to shatter windows when rehearsing for techno-opera performances.
KATRINA FINNIGAN
Pre-Primary Ballet
Born and raised in Canmore, Katrina is one of our advanced students and has been dancing with us since the wee age of four. Katrina lives and breathes dance and would probably marry ballet if she could! Katrina is an accomplished dancer, having completed several RAD ballet exams with great results and has been a member of our competitive dance team since she was seven years old. Katrina is pursuing a career in dance and has studied at professional institutions such as the Alberta Ballet School and Placement in Berlin, Germany. She currently trains in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern & contemporary, has also trained in acro and tap and is currently working on her Advanced 1 level of RAD ballet. Katrina has been a teaching assistant for several years and is honored and excited to share her passion and undying love for ballet with our young ballerinas.
Katrina has a white cat named Milkshake and can probably bench-press your dad.
Pre-Primary Ballet
Born and raised in Canmore, Katrina is one of our advanced students and has been dancing with us since the wee age of four. Katrina lives and breathes dance and would probably marry ballet if she could! Katrina is an accomplished dancer, having completed several RAD ballet exams with great results and has been a member of our competitive dance team since she was seven years old. Katrina is pursuing a career in dance and has studied at professional institutions such as the Alberta Ballet School and Placement in Berlin, Germany. She currently trains in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern & contemporary, has also trained in acro and tap and is currently working on her Advanced 1 level of RAD ballet. Katrina has been a teaching assistant for several years and is honored and excited to share her passion and undying love for ballet with our young ballerinas.
Katrina has a white cat named Milkshake and can probably bench-press your dad.
NATALIA MARTINEAU
Recreational Modern & Lyrical
Born and raised in Canmore, Natalia is one of our advanced students and has been dancing with us since she was a tiny pre-schooler. Natalia is a wonderfully expressive and imaginative dancer with a very strong work ethic and dedication to her craft. She has been a member of our competitive dance team since she was seven years old and has performed in a wide variety of group, duo and solo dances throughout the years. She currently trains in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and hip-hop. Natalia is pursuing a career in dance and has attended several conventions and professional institutions including the Alberta Ballet School's Professional Summer Program and Edmonton's Toy Guns Dance Theatre's Professional Summer Program. Natalia's zany personality, confidence and poise will make her a great addition to our teaching staff and her young students are certain to enjoy being in her class!
Natalia makes the BEST nanaimo bars known to mankind and has an affinity for cat-embroidered clothing.
Recreational Modern & Lyrical
Born and raised in Canmore, Natalia is one of our advanced students and has been dancing with us since she was a tiny pre-schooler. Natalia is a wonderfully expressive and imaginative dancer with a very strong work ethic and dedication to her craft. She has been a member of our competitive dance team since she was seven years old and has performed in a wide variety of group, duo and solo dances throughout the years. She currently trains in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and hip-hop. Natalia is pursuing a career in dance and has attended several conventions and professional institutions including the Alberta Ballet School's Professional Summer Program and Edmonton's Toy Guns Dance Theatre's Professional Summer Program. Natalia's zany personality, confidence and poise will make her a great addition to our teaching staff and her young students are certain to enjoy being in her class!
Natalia makes the BEST nanaimo bars known to mankind and has an affinity for cat-embroidered clothing.
