Training, certifications & professional development
Post-Secondary
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) - York University, Canada
Dance Program (complete)
Participation in Animating Communities Through Dance and Related Arts, a Certificate in Arts Practice course taught in conjunction with the Faculty of Environmental Studies.
Interest and completion of courses offered through the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies
Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies - Royal Academy of Dance, UK (completed in Canada)
A two-year programme designed to “extend knowledge, understanding and practice of dance teaching across a range of contexts and genres in preparation for working in an increasingly diverse employment market.” (RAD)
Dance-Specific Certifications
Royal Academy of Dance, Registered Teacher - RAD, UK
“The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations, with its global headquarters in London. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to dance.”
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Full Teaching Membership - ISTD, United Kingdom
“[As] one of the world’s leading examination boards, we exist to advance excellence in dance, teaching and education. For over 116 years we’ve provided quality dance training across a diverse range of genres.”
Progressing Ballet Technique, Junior & Senior Levels Certified - Vancouver, Canada
“Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance.”
Acrobatique, Junior & Intermediate Levels Certified - Vancouver, Canada
“Our mission is to set the standard for Acrobatic Dance through strong, effective, and innovative curriculum; and ongoing educational opportunities which support teachers and students. We pride ourselves on safe, efficient, and progressive teaching methods. Access to quality acro dance education is important.”
Acrobatic Arts, Module 1 Certified - Vancouver, Canada
“The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.”
Professional Development
Introduction to Mentorship 2023 (RAD) - Online
Building Relationships in the Business of Teaching 2022 (RAD) - Online
Teacher, Student, & Parent Relationships: Dynamics, Communication & Abuse Prevention 2022 (RAD) - Online
Adapting Movement for Working Inclusively 2021 (ISTD) - Online
Getting the Right Result 2021 (RAD) - Online
Dancing Into Adulthood 2020 (RAD) - Online
Inclusion Practices for Dance Studios 2020 - Esie Mensah, RAD - Online
Introduction to the Adolescent Dancer 2020 (RAD) - Online
Indigenous Canada 2020 - University of Alberta, Canada - Online
Modern Dance Theory and Composition 2020 - National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) - Online
Focus on Pointe Work 2020 (RAD) - North Vancouver, BC
Building Relationships in the Business of Teaching 2019 (RAD) - Online
Dance Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories 2019 (NDEO) - Online
Developing Cornerstone Assessments for the New Dance Standards 2018 - NDEO - Online
