The Dance Place Inc.

⭐️ONE WEEK to the start of our 15th season ⭐️
We are looking forward to seeing all of the new and returning families 🥰🥰🥰

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Richelle started dancing at the age of 4. She has trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Musical Theater. She has trained in the Al Gilbert Tap and Jazz syllabus, A.D.A.P.T syllabus, C.D.T.A and R.A.D and Cecchetti Ballet syllabus. Richelle has trained under some of North America’s most well known teachers & choreographers. She has won numerous scholarships and top awards for her dancing and participated in workshops across Western Canada and the U.S. Her training has taken her to Vancouver, Seattle, Las Vegas, Denver and Los Angeles where she trained at Dupree’s, Tremaine’s and The Edge Performing Arts Center.
Richelle is entering her 39th year of instructing dance. At the age of 19 she was teaching both the regular and professional jazz programs at the Alberta Ballet School. She then went on to teach and manage Studio Scott in Red Deer. Upon moving back to Edmonton she taught at various schools in Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove. Her students have won many top awards and scholarships, and her work has been recognized with numerous choreography awards. She has choreographed many fashion shows for the Edmonton Women’s Show, Meadowlark Mall and Kingsway Garden Mall. Choreographed variety shows, charity events and school productions in and around Edmonton. Has worked with the Red Deer Allied Arts Council teaching movement and dance to school children, and choreographed many routines for Rhythm Kids. She choreographed the 2012 Alberta Winter Games Opening Ceremony.
She takes pride in the fact that her students always feel confident when stepping onto the stage or into an exam and most importantly, makes memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

She is well respected in the dance community and has been fortunate to put her experience and knowledge to use as an Adjudicator and Examiner across Alberta.
She is thrilled to own & operate The Dance Place Inc in her home town where she can continue to provide the high quality of dance instruction to dancers in Parkland County, and is looking forward to sharing her love and passion for dance with all her students.

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

April has trained in multiple disciplines of dance including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical and Musical Theatre since preschool. Throughout this time, she has received numerous scholarships and awards including Top Soloist.
Miss April has attended many workshops & conventions including The Pulse Dance Convention in Las Vegas where she received training from several "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographers.
In 2017, she had the honour of dancing on Broadway in New York City with The Dance Place through Dance the Magic. While in New York, she took classes at Broadway Dance Center.
April has used her love for dance to help raise money for charitable organizations including "Stars of Hope" for Kids with Cancer, "For Kids By Kids" for The Stollery Children’s Hospital, and Parkinson’s Association of Alberta.
Outside of dance, April works as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). When she’s not at work, you will find her spending time with friends & family, enjoying recreational dance classes, baking something sweet or trying out a new hobby!
April is looking forward to sharing her passion for dance with all of her students!

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Miss Keely has trained many years in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Hip Hop.
She has completed multiple exams in the RAD Ballet syllabus, trained with many of Canada’s top choreographers and continues to train whenever & wherever she can.
To keep up to date with the latest technique & styles, she attends workshops and conventions.
Over the years, Miss Keely has been awarded several scholarships & top mark awards at festivals and competitions. She has performed down Mainstreet Disneyland and has taken workshop classes with Disney performers/choreographers through Dance the Magic.
She is excited to share her love of dance with students at The Dance Place!

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Thomas Boivin started his dance life at a very young age. When he was 3 his parents put him into recreational Tap classes and then at the age of 6 into Hip Hop. Thomas instantly fell in love with the art of dance because it was a fun and easy way to express himself.
Thomas has had the opportunity to work with some of Canada’s greatest talents in Tap, Hip Hop and Urban dance. He is a seasoned faculty member at many studios across Alberta and continues to travel around Canada doing guest choreography and holding workshops wherever he goes. He is continuing to gain a reputation throughout Canada as not just a dancer, but a choreographer as well.
As often as Thomas performs, he trains even more. Travelling to conventions such as Monsters of Hip Hop, Build-A-Beast Experience, Radix Dance Conventions and numerous workshops and drop ins, as well as taking frequent training trips to LA to be among the best in the industry. Thomas is a firm believer that great teachers will always be great students first, so he incorporates the rigorous training he receives into his own classes to give his students the highest level of training.
Thomas has been part of many professional and semi-professional teams in his career. Some notable ones would be; NXG Company, NXG Juniors, Spirit Boys and Menergy. He went on tour in 2017 with local artist Lia Cole and traveled to Singapore to perform in the opening ceremonies of the One Championship Martial Arts Competition which aired worldwide on pay per view television. As well as being in both music videos (Lia Cole "Hooked", Asim Chin "Colours") and choreographing (Jasmine Singh "Villian") he strives to gain more knowledge and experience in the industry as a young dancer trying to pursue his dream.

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
We are excited for you to meet ⭐️Miss Jorja⭐️

Miss Jorja began dancing at the age of three and quickly developed a love for all genres of dance. She began teaching at a young age and immediately discovered that sharing her passion for dance with her students was just as rewarding as performing itself.
Trained in a wide variety of styles, Jorja’s fortes include Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet and Hip Hop. Throughout her years as both a competitive dancer and teacher, she has continued to take every opportunity to learn, train and grow alongside a variety of instructors and choreographers across Alberta.
Jorja began competing at the age of six and has received numerous awards, titles, scholarships and top placements throughout her competitive career. Her passion for dance has also carried into her choreography, where her students and routines have received recognition and awards of their own. Highlights of Jorja’s dance career was being a member of YEG Kinesis Dance Project under the direction of Thomas Boivin, as well as having the opportunity to perform at Disneyland alongside members of her home studio.
Above all, Miss Jorja loves teaching and watching her students grow in both their confidence and abilities throughout the season. There is nothing better to her than seeing a dancer step onstage and proudly perform everything they have worked toward throughout the year. Miss Jorja is so excited to be joining TDP in her first season and can’t wait to meet her students, share her love of dance, and make this an amazing year!

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
⭐️Miss Ashley⭐️

Miss Ashley has been training since she was 3 years old in all styles of dance from Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and more!!
She continues to train in all styles and attends workshops and conventions to stay current with the latest trends.
Her sweet personality makes her a favourite with the "littles" and her Acro sessions are well planned, safe and fun for all ages!!

Our JUST FOR FUN sessions are a perfect opportunity to try out dance without a long term commitment!
Classes offered:
Dance & Play
Mini Movers
Tiny Tutus
Tumble Tots
Hip Hop
Acro
Try It All

⭐️new sessions starting September 19th
⭐️no experience required

https://www.thedanceplace.ca/classes/just-fun-sessions/

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
⭐️Miss Miranda ⭐️

Miss Miranda began dancing at 3 years old. She started in the recreational program and then progressed into a highly competitive and decorated dancer having classically trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, acro, lyrical and contemporary. Never missing an opportunity to dance she has traveled to New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver and more to train in all styles as well as various other commercial classes.
She started assisting at 12 years old, and by 15 she was teaching her own classes.
She is MuvMethod certified, Cosmic Kids Yoga Training certified, and has taken teacher training courses in acro, jazz, ballet and holistic dance instruction. She was previously part of Motives Dance Company, which assisted in cultivating her unique style while maintaining her technical foundations.
Students in Miss Miranda’s classes can expect to be welcomed into an inclusive and positive atmosphere. She provides dance instruction with a human-first approach meant to instill confidence, perseverance and ingenuity that can be carried outside of the studio

⭐️JUST FOR FUN⭐️ sessions
Starts September 19th
•no performances
•no long term commitment
•no experience needed

Many different classes for ages 15months & up
Grab your spot today!!

https://www.thedanceplace.ca/classes/just-fun-sessions/