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Describe your job in 3 words!
Important to me.

What do you do at DDA?
I am responsible for our DDA website, our DDA app as well as communication like newsletters, social media, etc. I work part-time from home, so unfortunately, I don’t get to be at the studio often.

What led you to work in this field?
I have a degree in business administration and worked in organizational development and marking before I had my children. My first contact with DDA was when I registered my daughter for dance lessons. The experience of being a client and completely new to dance before I started working for DDA still helps me to look at things from a customer’s perspective.

When did you join DDA?
2016

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
I love the positive energy at DDA. The studio feels like family – warm, safe – with room to make mistakes and grow. 

What is a fun fact about you?
I grew up in Germany doing horseback riding and working as a professional horse trainer. Choreographing my own ‘kur’ (dressage riding with music) always felt to me like dancing with my horse!

Where do we find you when you are not working?
At some sports field, dance festival, ski hill or tennis court! We love sports in our family and love to cheer for each other and being active together.

Your advice to younger dancers?
Learning any new skill takes time and dance is a pretty tough one. Don’t get frustrated if things don’t come easily to you. It’s important to be kind and patient with yourself, but be persistent, a good listener and enjoy the little steps and you’ll find happiness and reach your goals:)

 

Describe your job in 3 words!
Exciting, Creative & Rewarding

What do you do at DDA?
I am so excited to share my passion for dance with the future of dancers in DDA! 

What led you to work in this field?
I pretty much grew up at the studio and have been student teacher for younger students for around 5 years now. I’m truly so excited to get to fully put all my passion into my job. 

Did you have a favorite style of dance growing up?
Musical theatre!

When did you join DDA?
I started dancing here in 2010, and am now starting to teach in the upcoming 2023/24 season!

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
My lifelong friendships, learning how to be a team member and leader!

What is a fun fact about you?
I was born without wisdom teeth.

Where do we find you when you are not working?
Dancing at the studio.

Your advice to young dancers?
Always be confident and stay true to yourself!

 

Describe your job in 3 words!
Fun, exciting, unpredictable

What do you do at DDA?
I teach Double Threat classes!

What led you to work in this field?
I started dancing when I was almost 3 and I’ve done 8 different styles! I love to dance and I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve gotten through it!

Did you have a favorite style of dance growing up?
Contemporary

When did you join DDA?
Dancing – 2008, teaching – 2023

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
Everyone is so nice and welcoming, we have a great family here!

What is a fun fact about you?
I go to Hawaii every summer!

Where do we find you when you are not working?
At school.

Your advice to young dancers?
Don’t let anyone’s opinions affect you, keep doing what you love! 

 

Describe your job in 3 words!
Rewarding, Fun, Athletic

What do you do at DDA?
I teach some of our 6 week Short Term programs.

What led you to work in this field?
I have wanted to teach since I was little and dancing at DDA, I would always want to make combos or lead stretch. I student taught for many years with the studio so this was a natural path. 

Name a role model who has inspired you in your path as a dancer?
One of my biggest role models in dance has to be Miss Stephanie, I had her for almost the entirety of my time at the studio and really admire her as a teacher and choreographer.

When did you join DDA?
2012

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
How welcoming everyone is, it’s always a super fun and exciting environment.

What is a fun fact about you?
I am probably one of the tallest people you will meet at the studio haha

Where do we find you when you are not working?
Right now I am a full time student at NAIT, but when I want to have some fun I’ll be out having dinner or dessert with friends.

Your advice for younger dancers?
Never underestimate ballet, it may be tough to love in the beginning but as you get older it will grow to be one of your favourites.