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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

A dance teacher helps their students find the song in their heart, the beat in their feet and a passion for life.

– Unknown author

Chelsea

Chelsea Reid

Miss Chelsea began dancing at the age of three at the Strathroy Dance Club, where her love for movement flourished. Teaching there since 2009, she has become an integral part of the community. With certifications in Acrobatic Arts and International Dance Teaching Standards, she is dedicated to excellence. Her 2016 graduation from a social work program enhances her ability to create a supportive environment for her students. Beyond dance, Miss Chelsea enjoys reading, time with her cats, and camping with her husband, always eager to inspire her students.

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Cassie Willems

Miss Cassie’s dance journey began at four with the Strathroy Dance Club, where she excelled in various styles and joined the Competitive team, earning BATD awards in tap, jazz, and acro. After gaining her BATD teaching certification, she taught at SDC for five years. Following a break to focus on her family and two sons, she is excited to return to dance. With her Level 1 Acrobatic Arts certification, Miss Cassie is eager to bring her passion, creativity, and positivity back to the SDC community.

Natalie

Natalie Robertson

Miss Natalie’s dance journey began at three, with 15 years at Dance Factor Studios and eight years in competitive dance. She earned her Grade 5 BATD certification in ballet and participated in the 2016 BATD scholarships. Ballet and musical theatre are her favorite styles. Outside the studio, Miss Natalie enjoys special effects makeup and spending time with her dog and family, treasuring moments of creativity and connection. Her dedication to the arts continues to inspire her both in and out of the dance studio.

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Kenidy Wilson

Miss Kenidy’s dance journey stems from extensive training, competition, and performance across styles like jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, and contemporary/lyrical. Renowned for her expertise in acrobatics and aerial arts, she has spent years coaching dancers of all levels in multiple styles. Her experience includes directing, choreographing, and nurturing talent in recreational, performance, and competitive settings. Miss Kenidy’s passion for dance and acro fuels her dedication to inspiring and sharing her love for these art forms with others.

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Rylee Van Den Nieuwenhuizen

Miss Rylee started dancing with SDC at the age of 3 following her older sister. She joined the competition team when she was 5 and continued competing until 18. She competed and trained in acro, ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hiphop, open, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary. From groups to solos, duets and trios winning overalls, scholarships, and special awards, Miss Rylee has always had a love of dance and sharing her passion for dance. She helped assist dance classes at SDC from the age of 12 until she was 18 in various styles. Her favourite part of dancing was being a role model to all the younger dancers which she intends on carrying forward to this season. Miss Rylee is in her second year at Fanshawe College for early childhood education on the path to becoming a teacher.

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