Philosophy

Teaching is a joy and passion. I believe dance is a beautiful balance between physical skills and artistry and my goal is to educate students on fundamental dance techniques and develop their creativity and self-expression. I am patient and creative with children, beginners, and adults; I am disciplined and ambitious with advanced students. We all learn differently, my job is to alter my teaching methods to suit the individual. I am experienced at teaching and choreographing a variety of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and musical theatre. At the end of the day, dancing should be fun and rewarding; students should always finish class feeling accomplished and happy.

Sincerely,
       Ms. Kathryn

Awards & Achievements 

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Recipient of the Dorothy Cox-Scruton Bursary 2013 from RAD Canada
  • Demonstrating a passion for teaching and dancing, as well as a wider interests in the arts.

Choreography award recipient from Ballet du Festival 2012 
  • Beauty, Modern group, level 3, Dance competition. Surrey, BC

 Employment
Boswell Dance Academy, 608A Blackford St, New Westminster, BC                                                                   2010 - Present 
  • Instructor and choreographer, RAD grades 1-8 and major exam syllabus, pre-ballet (ages 3-5), beginner/intermediate adult ballet, and competitive modern groups and solos. Backstage production experience at recitals.

Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton St. Vancouver, BC                                                                                                     2013 - Present
  • Dance Instructor, hip hop (3-5 years), musical theatre level 1 & 2 (4-8 years)

Michael J. Fox Theater, 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby, BC                                                                              2010 - Present
  • Front of House Manager, Maintained smooth flow of operations during cultural performances by ensuring the safe       entrance and exit of over 600 audience members, coordinating with backstage managers, and supervising ushers.  

New Westminster Homelearners’ Program, 314 Sixth Street, New Westminster                                       Winter & Spring 2013
  • Hip Hop Instructor, developed a 5 week introductory level hip hop program for home schooled boys and girls                          grades k – 6. Demonstrated patience when teaching students with learning behaviours. 

Shadbolt Community Arts Centre. 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC                                                                                 2013
  • Substitute ballet teacher.

Pro Arte Centre, 1225 E Keith Rd. North Vancouver                                                                                                    2012, 2013
  • Substitute teacher, for modern dance classes.