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.

Alysha has been immersed in the dance world since the age of three. Ballet has always been her passion, she has completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded examinations and her vocational examinations up to and including Advanced Two. She regularly trained in the styles of Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, and Musical Theatre to become a more experienced and adaptable dancer. Alysha has had the opportunity of travelling and taking classes in New York, Los Angeles, Disney Land and Disney’s California Adventure Parks where she took part in several parades and performances.

After having graduated from the RAD with a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies: a two-year intensive study with the RAD. Alysha is a fully registered teacher able to enter and train students towards examinations and presentations. Furthermore, she has been elected an Associate of the RAD, which was issued in recognition of her success at an Advanced level (ARAD,
Advanced 2). Dedicated to continuing her professional development Alysha plans to continue her dance education with the RAD in the near future. She is regularly attending dance workshops, conferences and syllabus courses to keep learning and evolving her knowledge and skills on how to teach and train students safely.

Alysha is a high energy individual who strives to create a positive environment in the classroom, while encouraging every student to reach his/her full potential by improving individual talents and abilities. She believes in teaching students not only how to dance but how to enjoy every minute of it. Being given the opportunity to dance is a gift, and her mission is to make everyone treasure their time spent in the studio and on stage.

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.

Born and raised in Canada, Charlene Hart has been dancing for 28 strong years, and her career is only growing more substantial with every year.
Most recognizable, Charlene achieved the title of final top 5 girls in the hit TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” Season 3. Back with the SYTYCDC Season 4 audition tour, Charlene was host with ETALK. Since the completion and filming of SYTYCDC, Charlene has returned to BC where she is working hard and traveling the lower mainland teaching workshops, master classes, setting choreography and highlighting in numerous shows.
Charlene has appeared in such shows as: Carnival LA 2010, The Annual Sports BC Award Ceremonies 2011, Women’s Resource Society Show against “Abuse Towards Women,” Vancouver’s Choreography and Talent Showcase ’11 and Cliff House Entertainment production of “Fest of Fools.” Charlene has choreographed for Song, Strings and Steps productions of “Talent,” “A Christmas Tale” and “Hits from Broadway.” Film credits include the movie, from the famous Nickelodeon Production, “Ragz.”
Charlene choreographed for Team Canada West, where they placed Top 5th Finalist Jr. Small Group Modern Formations Division @ ‘World’s’ in Poland with their routine and had the privilege of being the head choreographer for ‘Fraser Valley Stage’s Production of Oklahoma’, where they received standing ovations and sold out performances!
In 2011, she was chosen and awarded by the Abbotsford Arts Council the ‘Arty Award for Outstanding Artist in the Performing Arts, Dance.’
Charlene has trained in numerous dance genres including: Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop, Tap, Pointe, Musical Interpretation, Contact Improvisation, Partnering, African, Salsa, Ballroom, Latin and many others.
She has completed all Royal Academy of Dance graded and vocational exams. Charlene has also earned her certification in Acrobatic Arts and continues to train and extend her certification levels in this field of dance. Charlene was awarded with the title of B.C.’s Provincial Representative for 2 Consecutive years, both resulting in Runner Up in B.C.’s Provincials.
She has also worked with Royal Carribean, Holland America Cruise Lines and lived and trained in New York City. Charlene’s passion for teaching reflects the same passion and love she feels towards dancing herself. She is adamant to pass along the abundance of knowledge, experience, and insight that she has in dance as well as help nurture, develop, and inspire young dancers to chase after their dreams.

Rylie has been dancing since the age of 3, training in various styles such as lyrical, jazz, contemporary, tap, hiphop, ballet, and musical theatre. She has been a competitive dancer since the age of 6 winning multiple awards and scholarships over the years. She has recently explored in choreography and can’t wait to start her teaching career! Rylie is excited too create strong relationships with her students and hopes to make a positive impact on their dance careers.

Hayley’s passion for dance started at the young age of 3 in the city of Abbotsford. In the past 17 years she has been trained in styles such as Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical just to name a few. She has been competing since the age of 5 and has attended competitions throughout Canada and the United States. She has also attended many different festivals as well as many workshops and conventions. It is her passion to share her love and knowledge of dance with the younger generation coming up and is super excited to continue as a teacher at Creative Outlet.