Instructors
Our instructors are all working professionals who are committed to ensuring our students have the best possible experience inside their classroom. We can't wait to share our knowledge, passion, and love of dance with you!
Jennifer Vartiainen
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Jenn started dancing over 30 years ago and her feet haven't stopped since. With training in a broad range of disciplines, Jenn has always striven to be a versatile, well-rounded dancer and has had the opportunity to train with several incredible teachers. She is Progressing Ballet Technique certified, holds an honours degree from the University of British Columbia, and is a member of the BC Dance Educators Association.
With a passion for creating a positive, student-focused, class environment that nurtures creativity, Jenn believes there is great value in studying dance at any age and level. By creating safe spaces to grow, the benefits of dance class reach far beyond the steps that we learn. Jenn is most proud of the tight-knit, community feeling that envelops Danceability and the pillars that keep it standing tall - positivity, kindness, and of course, a love of dance! |
Erin Ensor
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Erin brings a lifetime of the study of dance and involvement in the local dance scene to the studio. Jazz, tap and ballet all have places in her heart, mind and body. Erin has studied with numerous teachers around the lower mainland and in the U.S., and strives to combine the best of each in her classroom instruction. She continues to take advantage of opportunities to study and refine her dance methods in terms of both style and technique.
Erin started the studio in 1985 with a belief that everyone can and should have dance in their lives, and will benefit from the experience. She is dedicated to helping all her students achieve their goals and experience success, whether or not they choose to pursue a career in performing arts. "Dance is an ever changing and evolving art form that requires a constant adjustment in the dancers movement and thinking." |
Christy Ukranitz
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One of our original instructors, Christy has over 30 years of teaching experience and specializes in early dance education. Working with our youngest dancers, Christy gives them a magical introduction to the wonderful world of dance and guides them as they grow into happy, confident performers. She is committed to bringing out the best in all of her students and is a well-loved cornerstone of our studio, living our motto "we have great attitude!". Christy has studied jazz, ballet, modern and theatre dance and incorporates them all into her fun and imaginative dance classes.
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Chelsea Kita
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Chelsea has studied and performed in a variety of dance styles including tap, ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, and jazz. She has performed around the lower mainland and appeared in the Royal City Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker in 2010. Having trained at Danceability for over 15 years, Chelsea is excited to share her passion and creativity with her students.
“After growing up with, learning from, and dancing at Danceability, I am confident in saying we are not just a great place for learning to dance, but a place to feel as though you are with family.” |
Maverick Kilbride
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Maverick Kilbride is a dancer, teacher and choreographer in the Vancouver dance community who started dancing at the age of nine. Since then, Maverick has taught drop-in hip-hop classes at Douglas College and choreographed pieces and taught workshops for UBC’s Rare Candies. He is also a teacher for Culturally Defined Varsity Team and has trained and performed with Unity Dance Company for the past five years. Maverick hopes to continue to teach and inspire the next generation of dancers through the love of music and movement. He is a believer in constant learning and is always striving to improve his craft.
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