Ms Adams began her dancing career as a professional dancer with Ontario Ballet Theatre in Toronto, ON. Her career then shifted to teaching where she earned her Associate Certification with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Modern Dance division of the I.S.T.D. One of her proudest accomplishments was owning and operating her own dance studio in Simcoe, Ontario for 26 years. As an RAD registered teacher she has taught and entered students for RAD examinations from Pre-Primary to Advanced 2 levels for over 30 years.

She has been involved in several Nutcracker Productions; coaching and maintaining choreography for the children’s ensemble for both Ballet Jorgen and Ballet Victoria’s dance companies and recently has mentored 2 students through the RAD-CBTS teacher training program.

Ms Adams moved from Ontario to the West Coast 5 years ago. She enjoys spending time with her partner, her three children and two awesome grandsons!

Oh Augustine (formerly known as Oksana) is an emerging contemporary dance artist/teacher/choreographer, currently based on the unceded and occupied Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh, xwməθkwəy̓ əm, and səl̓ ílwətaʔ lands. After completing one year in ITP and one year in The Source Dance Company, Oh trained with Modus Operandi for four years, completing their post secondary contemporary dance education. They have had the opportunity to partake in rehearsal process with Out Innerspace Dance Theatre, Shay Kuebler RSA, Khoudia Toure, Chimerik 似不 像 Collective, Okam’s Racer, Co.ERASGA, and Zahra Shahab among others, as well as performed in the EDAM Spring Choreographic Series in 2022. Oh’s work as a choreographer mainly focuses on neurodivergence, gender exploration, pleasure, spirituality, and sensation. Their work has been showcased in 12 Minutes Max, Boombox Split Screen, The Happening Accelerate 4.0 alongside Kate Franklin, Chalk It Up!, and Studio Salon Series to name a few. As a teacher, they frequently teach at MO Link Program, TSV Working Class, The Source Dance Company, and multiple studios across BC. Currently, Oh has been working as a choreographer in an original play “Tomboy” written by Anais West, and is working as a collaborator in a project directed by Danielle Mackenzie Long. Additionally, Oh has won multiple choreography awards at competitions from 2012-2024, is a recipient of the Training Society of Vancouver Scholarship in 2022, and has received the BC Arts Council Training Grant in 2019.

Gabby began her post secondary education at the University of the Fraser Valley. She continued on at Simon Fraser University and graduated in 2014 with distinction. Gabby graduated with a BA in Psychology as well as a minor in Human Development and Counselling. Her degree gives her knowledge and understanding of children’s behaviour, learning, and development which greatly influences her approach to teaching. Gabby is passionate about learning and continuing on her education. She hopes to one day complete her masters in education.

It is Gabby’s unique background in gymnastics that brought her into teaching gymnastics and dance. As a dance teacher, Gabby teaches Acro Dance, a unique style of dance that incorporates both dance and gymnastics elements. Using both her experience as a competitive gymnast and her dance training Gabby has developed her own unique Acro technique, Inspire Acrobatics. For over 10 years she has specialized in teaching Acro technique and tumbling for dancers. Using a step by step approach Gabby guides her dancers to accomplish difficult Acro and tumbling skills with safety. She pays close attention to the development of a strong Acro foundation. Some of her certification includes; Acro Dance Adjudicator (2020), module 1, 2 and 3 Alixa Flexibility: professional Flexibility stretching curriculum (2019), Sugarfoot Therapy: Injury Prevention for Dancers (2020), Level 2 certified gymnastics coach (2007), Level 1 in trampoline (2009), Junior Acrobatique Gold Standard for teaching(2012), Module 1 Acrobatic Arts course (2016), Module 2 Acrobatics arts course (2018), International Dance Teaching Standards course (2015), Respect in Sport certification, Making Ethical Decision course, and has attended the Mathers Dance Teachers Intensive in California (2016).

Gabby has been teaching for over 10 years. She believes in being a positive role model to all her students. She loves teaching and aspires to pass on her passion to learn, inspire, move, and create.

Miss Kara began dancing at the young age of 3 years old in Chilliwack. When she turned 7, Kara started her first year of tap dance, and immediately fell in love.

In 2005 Kara became a part of the Canadian National Tap team, training with esteemed tap teacher Bonnie Jean Anderson in order to compete in the World Championships in Riesa, Germany. While in Germany, Kara’s team won a gold medal, earning her a ‘world champion’ title. Since 2005, Kara has travelled with Team Canada twice more to the compete at the world level both with her formation team, and her duo. Her and her team have performed for National Tap Dance Day, the Vancouver Tap Society festival, and many other events.

As a teacher, Miss Kara is both respected and beloved by her students. Her creative tap choreography consistently garners compliments from judges, and has won many chhoreography awards over the years.

Jessica Visser, a dedicated dance instructor in the lower mainland, shares her lifelong passion for movement with her students. From a young age, Jessica was drawn to the art of dance, cultivating a diverse background in acrobatics, lyrical, and jazz styles. Her teaching philosophy revolves around fostering strong, versatile athletes who excel both on and off the dance floor. Driven by her commitment to excellence, Jessica has pursued extensive certifications, including Acrobatic Arts Preschool and modules one through three. She has also completed the Acrobatic Arts adjudicators course and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance Seminar. Additionally, Jessica holds certifications in Aerial Arts Hoops and Silks theory, as well as Alexa Flexibility modules 1-5, prioritizing the safety and well-being of her students. As a hand balancing coach certified by the Aerial Dance Academy, Jessica has completed foundational training and modules one and two, further enriching her expertise. Currently enrolled in studies at the prestigious Ecole Nationale du Cirque in Montreal, she eagerly anticipates bringing new insights and techniques to her students, enhancing their dance education. Beyond her focus on acrobatics, she has trained in Progressions Ballet Technique and International Dance Teaching Standards, ensuring a well-rounded approach to dance instruction. In every aspect of her work, Jessica thrives on guiding her students through their growth and development, fostering an environment where they can flourish both as dancers and individuals.

Miss Kaitlyn is a very versatile dancer, trained in jazz, lyrical, stage, hip hop, ballet and more. During her years training in studio she focused on ballet, achieving very high marks for her Royal Academy of Dance exams, and competitive ballet solos and variations. She was fortunate to have attended summer schools with Alberta Ballet and Joffrey in New York City. Kaitlyn has completed her level 1 teachers certification with Acrobatic Arts, and is looking forward to more opportunities to learn and develop her skills as a teacher.