The Barrie School of Dance Inc. & The Bradford School of Dance Inc.

Faculty

Jane Pound, Artistic Director
Jane founded The Bradford School of Dance Inc. in 1998 and continues as Artistic Director and as the Senior Ballet instructor. Ms Pound danced professionally as a classical ballerina with companies and freelance choreographers in Canada and the U.S. She received her advanced training and teaching qualifications at the National Ballet School of Canada in Cecchetti, National Dance and Russian style Ballet (Vaganova). She is an executive member and Secretary Treasurer of The Society of Russian Ballet and is also an Examiner. Jane remains actively involved in the dance community by instructing and coaching teachers, student teachers, national level skaters and national level gymnasts. This, added to over 25 years teaching experience, provides healthy technical training to all stages of the students’ development.

Hilary Burrell, Director of Operations
Hilary Burrell has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She has had an active role with The Bradford School of Dance Inc. as a student, teacher and performance coordinator since 2000. Hilary took on the role of Director of Operations with the expansion of The Bradford School of Dance Inc. in 2004. As Director of Operations she ensures the goals and philosophies of The Bradford School of Dance Inc. are being carried out. Ms Burrell provides parents and students with an open office policy for better communication. Hilary is an associate member with the Society of Russian Ballet, a Stott pilates instructor and continues to develop her teaching and pedagogical skills by attending advanced classes and seminars. Ms. Burrell brings enthusiasm, encouragement, knowledge and joy to each of her classes.

Alex Farr
Alex has been dancing for 17 years in various different disciplines. She has participated in many local and international competitions. Ms.Farr received highly commended on her Associate Jazz Teachers exam with the B.A.T.D. and is currently working towards her membership. Alex continues to expand her dance training at George Brown College and will be returning to the Commercial Dance Program in the fall. Alex continues to perform at the pre-professional level and plans on a lifelong career on stage.

Holly Muncey
Holly Muncey has been teaching since 1998 across Ontario in various settings from Arts camps to professional Ballet Schools. She is a graduate of George Brown College’s Dance Performance program and the National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program. She has advanced training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern and National Dance. Holly has attained her teaching credentials through the R.A.D., I.S.T.D., Cecchetti Ballet and National Dance and is an associate member with the Society of Russian Ballet. Holly teaches Liturgical dance workshops in the community and is a performer with Arise Dance Ministry.

Jennifer Whittaker
Jennifer Whittaker has had an active role with The Bradford School of Dance Inc. since 2004. Jennifer is an associate member with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and a full teaching member with the Royal Academy of Dance. Ms Whittaker has enjoyed 12 productive teaching years here in Ontario and on the east coast. Studies to update skills are always ongoing either here in Ontario or Overseas. Jennifer regards positive energy, taking attention to detail and building self esteem in her students of utmost importance.

Natasha Booth
At the age of 3, Natasha’s parents signed her up for her first dance class and instantly knew she was hooked. She has since then trained at various dance schools in Barrie, focusing mainly on ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and pointe, while also having a background in tap, musical theatre and hip hop. Natasha began to dance competitively at the age of 10, but never had the fierce competitive spirit to pursue dance as a full- time career. However, her want to pass on the love of dance never died. She has been an assistant and substitute teacher at The Barrie School of Dance since the age of 12 and enjoys working with all of the students. Her main goal for each dancer is that they walk away from class with a happiness and love for the art of dance, just as she did with many of her inspirational teachers.

Natasha took over her high school’s dance team and successfully organized and choreographed for them for 2 years. She has also completed many of her ballet exams, one year having the highest passing mark in the studio finishing with a ‘Distinction’. Many years and many dance classes later, Natasha is now in her third year at Laurentian University through Georgian College working towards obtaining her Bachelor of Arts English Honours Degree to pursue her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Miss Natasha wishes each and every student the best of luck in this dance season, and hopes to get a chance to work with all of you at some point in time!

Kynsi Neumeyer
Kynsi Has been a student with the Bradford School of Dance since the studio opened in 1998. She began teaching Musical Theatre at the Bradford School of Dance immediately following her graduation from the Performance Arts program at Sheridan College in 2006. Kynsi has had a love for theatre and dance ever since she can remember, and is delighted to be able to share this with her students.

Jeannine Jocelyn Clayton
Jeannine Clayton received most of her formal dance training from Darlene Ceglia and the faculty at the University of Buffalo, where she graduated with honours with a B.F.A in Dance and a B.A in History. Jeannine has performed with the Zodiaque Dance Company, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, The Willingham Project and Thodos Dance Chicago. She has worked with renowned choreographers such as Randy Duncan, Lar Lubovitch and Ann Reinking. She has also had the honour of dancing for Maurice Hines, and perform works by both Mia Michaels and Gus Giordano. Jeannine travels extensively throughout the United States and Canada, teaching master classes, setting choreographic works, and adjudicating for various dance conventions and festivals. She has choreographed in the Young Choreographer’s Showcase, New Dances, and has recently set new works on several Youth Companies. Her work “Enchanted,” is currently in the repertoire of Thodos Dance Chicago.

Katherine Mascarin
Katherine began dancing at the age of three at the Woodbridge School of Ballet?? September of 1991 she transferred to Jaymor School of Dancing where she trained for 15 years. While at Jaymor she successfully completed student exams in jazz, ballet and acro with excellent results. Starting at the age of 9 Katherine became a member of the Jaymor competitive team,. She won numerous awards and scholarships. Katherine has taught dance classes for about 5 years in acro, jazz, ballet and modern to students ages 3 to adults. She has coached the competitive team at In Harmony Dance &Wellness for the past 5 years .Most recently Katherine has taught at summer camp at Chantal’s Dance Academy and Ballare.

Katherine continues to increase her knowledge and skills of dance by regularly attending workshops, seminars and classes. She is an Associate member of Performing Arts Educators of Canada for both acro and jazz and is working towards full memberships in these disciplines as well as modern and ballet.

Katherine’ second love next to dance is health and fitness. She is a graduate of George Brown College in the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Course. She has taught Cardio Kickboxing and has also worked as a Fitness Assessor. As well Katherine teaches routines and assists Fitness athletes with their choreography.
Katherine is also a graduate of the Humber College Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant Program. During her internship she has worked at several facilities :Bodymed Clinic as a Physiotherapist Assistant, Southlake Regional Health Care as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Maple Health Care & Rehab as a Physiotherapist Assistant and at St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Kallie Milleman
Kallie has been dancing since the age of 5. Ms. Milleman has been actively involved with the Bradford School of Dance as a student, teaching assistant, co-op student and as a teacher. Kallie is currently attending Humber College for Theatre Performance where she is working towards achieving her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Kallie is an enthusiastic teacher and continues to volunteer whenever she can. Kallie strives to teach her students how to grow as dancers and performers in a positive and energetic environment.

Kristy Coleridge
Kristy is a versatile dancer who began her dance career at the age of 3 in Innisfil and has since then trained extensively in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, musical theatre, acro, hip hop, streetstyle and lyrical/contemporary. At the age of 14, Kristy was chosen to dance on the Toronto Blue Jays Dance Team. Kristy has completed her ballet exams up to the pre-elementary level and has also received her Teacher-in-Training Certificate with the Society of Russian Ballet. Kristy is currently working towards her Associate Teachers Certificate. A recent graduate from the two year Performance Dance Studies at George Brown College in Toronto, Kristy continues her training by regularly attending workshops taught by some of the most sought after teachers and choreographers in the dance industry. These master classes have helped to enhance her abilities not only as a dancer but also as a teacher. As well as teaching at The Barrie School of Dance, Kristy is currently working with The Dance Company, performing at various events, corporate parties and festivals across Ontario. Kristy will soon be touring for two weeks with The Canadian Armed Forces, traveling to the military bases located in Newfoundland and Nunavut to perform for the men and women stationed there. Kristy is looking forward to another great year with The Barrie School of Dance!

Lisa DiGenosa
Glynnis Dubois
Caitlin Fisher
Natasha Booth