Meet our talented cast of

Performing Art instructors

Nicole has been performing in the Edmonton area since the age of �ve. She hopes to continue to be a part of performing arts professionally for many years to come. In her �nal semester at Concordia University College of Alberta, Nicole is achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Nicole is excited to bring her training and experience in drama, dance, musical theatre, and classical, choral and sacred music to a new generation of performers.

Rebecca has been a competitive jazz and lyrical dancer for over six years. She has gained experience through formal dance training and workshops, in many different styles of dance. Her versatility as a dancer has enabled her to teach ballet, Broadway dance, hip hop, and musical theatre. Competing in her favourite style jazz, she has won the ‘Outstanding Award’ in the solo division at many competitions. Rebecca has found sharing her love of dance with families in the community a truly rewarding experience.

Renée is currently working towards a Degree in Education at Concordia University College. She has experience with a variety of dance styles, including Ukrainian Dance. She is pleased to have completed another year teaching performing arts programs for Strathcona County. Combining her passions, working with children and teaching performing arts, has been a dream come true for her! Renée loves helping children �nd their hidden talents through performing arts.

Renée

Rebecca

Nicole

After spending a year abroad in Scotland Mhairi is excited to return and teach some of the performing arts programs at Festival Place. While living in the UK, she received a Master of Arts degree in Musical Theatre from the world renowned Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Mhairi is eager to share her knowledge and passion for performing arts with all of her students.

Luay was born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He moved to Canada eleven years later and is currently in the BA/BEd program in Dramatic Arts at the University of Alberta. He has experiences in acting, improv, puppetry, directing, singing, designing �lm and drama related art forms. In 2010, his �rst directing project, The Insanity of Mary Girard, won a total of 10 regional and provincial awards including "Best Student Director" and "Best Student Directed Play". Luay is looking forward to teaching and working with all of the talented people in Strathcona County and surrounding area.

Cody has a passion for video production and technical theatre. He’s a graduate of the Red Deer College Motion Picture Arts program and Technical Theatre Production program. He’s been working for the past four years as part of the technical theatre crew at Festival Place. Cody is teaching the Video Production program offered at Festival Place, that focuses on creative expression through video.

Adam is a multi-talented performer, dancer, director and choreographer who has worked in Canadian theatre for over 15 years. His passion as an educator comes from seeing new and seasoned performers think outside the box and succeed. His energy is infectious and his passion unrivalled.

Doreen has been dancing and entertaining since childhood. She started her ballet training at Sadler’s Wells Ballet, now known as Sadler Wells Theatre in England. Doreen further expanded her repetoire with other styles of dance such as tap and cabaret. Her passion for dance shone through her performances and now she brings this vibrant enthusiasm as an instructor.

She shares her talents and methods with her students and believes a community is enriched when people learn to appreciate dance and performing arts.

Allison believes that there is a clown hidden inside all of us and that no one is too young or too old to be silly! A long time clown, Allison has an Education degree with a focus in Drama. She is excited to pass down her love of performing arts to the next generation.

Adam

Allison

Doreen

Melissa has been working for Strathcona County as a performing arts instructor for the past three years, and she has loved every second of it! She is currently studying Education at the University of Alberta with a minor in Drama. She is passionate about instructing drama, her favourite part is seeing the participants cut loose and express themselves. Melissa believes that performing art programs are the perfect place for people to loosen up and get creative.

Lynne's career in movement and performing arts began in Thames Polytechnic England where she studied a teaching (honours) degree in Drama and Phys. Ed. It was there that she discovered a talent in dance and choreography. She holds a BA in Drama from Lethbridge University where she became enthralled with dramaturgy and creative theatre in education. Lynne's desire to merge and share these skills led her to teaching performing arts in Strathcona County. This amalgamation in a relaxed, fun �lled ambience empowers students to tap into their personal strengths and abilities, giving them unique skills that will last a lifetime.

Melissa

Lynne

Performing arts brings your imagination and creative spirit to life! Performing arts students gain life skills by tapping into their hidden creativity. Students of every age learn new ways of expressing their ideas and emotions though drama, dance, music and song. As students evolve in performing arts, they develop enhanced cognitive, motor, language, team work and social skills. By learning how to express their creativity, students improve their self esteem which can improve their overall quality of life.

Course Name Number Date Time Day Instructor

Baby Ballroom Surprise (16M-23M) - parented 82476 Jan 15 - Mar 19 9:30 - 10:15 am Tue Lynne

Classic Tutus (Gr K-6) 82478 Jan 17 - Mar 21 4 - 4:45 pm Thu Frances

Classic Tutus (Gr K-6) 82479 Jan 17 - Mar 21 5 - 6 pm Thu Frances

Classic Tutus (Gr K-6) 82480 Jan 12 - Mar 16 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Sat TBA

Dancing Tutus (3Y-4Y) 82486 Jan 14 - Mar 18 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Mon Mhairi

Dancing Tutus (3Y-4Y) 82487 Jan 15 - Mar 19 1:30 - 2:15 pm Tue Rebecca

Dancing Tutus (3Y-4Y) 82488 Jan 16 - Mar 20 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Wed Rebecca

Dancing Tutus (3Y-4Y) 82490 Jan 12 - Mar 16 9:30 - 10:15 am Sat TBA

Just Dance (Flash Mob) 82499 Jan 14 - Mar 18 7:45 - 8:45 pm Mon Adam

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82501 Jan 14 - Mar 18 9:30 am - 10:15 am Mon Mhairi

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82502 Jan 14 - Mar 18 10:30 - 11:15 am Mon Mhairi

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82503 Jan 14 - Mar 18 12:30 - 1:15 pm Mon Mhairi

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82504 Jan 12 - Mar 16 10:30 - 11:15 am Sat TBA

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82505 Jan 15 - Mar 19 2:30 - 3:15 pm Tue Rebecca

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82506 Jan 16 - Mar 20 9:30 - 10:15 am Wed Rebecca

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82507 Jan 16 - Mar 20 4:30 - 5:15 pm Wed Mhairi

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82508 Jan 16 - Mar 20 10:30 - 11:15 am Wed Rebecca

Mini Moves (3Y-4Y) 82613 Jan 12 - Mar 16 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Sat TBA

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82513 Jan 15 - Mar 19 4:30 - 5:30 pm Tue Rebecca

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82514 Jan 15 - Mar 19 5:45 - 6:45 pm Tue Rebecca

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82515 Jan 17 - Mar 21 6:15 - 7:15 pm Thu Adam

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82516 Jan 12 - Mar 16 12:30 - 1:15 pm Sat TBA

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82614 Jan 12 - Mar 16 12:45 - 1:30 pm Sat TBA

Rhythmic Roots (Gr K-6) 82517 Jan 15 - Mar 19 3:45 - 4:30 pm Tue Rebecca

Two’s Groove (2Y) - parented 82520 Jan 15 - Mar 19 10:30 - 11:15 am Tue Lynne

Two’s Groove (2Y) - parented 82521 Jan 17 - Mar 21 10:30 - 11:15 am Thu Doreen

Glee Theatre (Gr 7-12) 82491 Jan 17 - Mar 21 7:15 - 8:15 pm Thu Adam

Imagination Theatre (Gr K-6) 82494 Jan 12 - Mar 16 9:10 - 10:40 am Sat Nicole

Imagination Theatre (Gr K-6) 82495 Jan 12 - Mar 16 11:10 am - 12:40 pm Sat Nicole

Mini Musical Theatre (K) 82509 Jan 14 - Mar 18 3:45 - 4:45 pm Mon Lynne

Mini Musical Theatre (K) 82510 Jan 12 - Mar 16 1:30 - 2:30 pm Sat Nicole

Musical Theatre (Gr 1-6) 82511 Jan 14 - Mar 18 5:30 - 6:30 pm Mon Adam

Musical Theatre (Gr 1-6) 82512 Jan 14 - Mar 18 6:40 - 7:40 pm Mon Adam

The Improv Zone (Gr 7-12) 82518 Jan 17 - Mar 21 6 - 7:30 pm Thu TBA

Costumes and Characters - Homeschool (Gr 1-6) 82483 Jan 22 - Jan 22 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Tue Lynne

Creative Theatre Homeschool (Gr 1-6) 82484 Feb 07 - Mar 21 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Thu Lynne

Creative Theatre Homeschool (Gr 1-6) 82485 Feb 07 - Mar 21 1:45 - 3:45 pm Thu Lynne

Improv Arts Homeschool (Gr 1-6) 82498 Jan 15 - Jan 15 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Tue Lynne

Stories in Motion - Homeschool 82794 Jan 29 - Mar 19 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Tue Cody & TBA

Stories in Motion (Gr 4-6 - Video Production) 82618 Jan 16 - Mar 20 4:30 - 6 pm Wed Cody & TBA

Video Waves (Gr 7-12 - Video Production) 82522 Jan 16 - Mar 20 6 - 8 pm Wed Cody & TBA

Clown Around (Gr 1-6) 82481 Jan 27 - Jan 27 10 am - 12 pm Sun Allison

Costumes and Characters (Gr 1-6) 82482 Feb 02 - Feb 02 2:30 - 4 pm Sat Luay

Improv Arts (Gr 1-6) 82497 Jan 26 - Jan 26 2:30 - 4 pm Sat Luay

Magical Ways (Gr 1-6) 82500 Mar 10 - Mar 10 10 am - 12 pm Sun Allison

Please note: instrutors are subject to change. For more details contact the perfoming arts programmer susan.mullen@strathcona.ca