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Anastasia Chan

Anastasia Chan

Qualifications

  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YogaRenew)
  • 85 Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (Prana Yoga Studio)
  • 20 Hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training (Okanagan Yoga College)
  • Respect in Sport: Activity Leader

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Royal Academy of dance-Classic Ballet Grade 6
  • Teaching Yoga at the rec center of University of Alberta
  • Currently working on

Anastasiya's 3 Favourite Things:

  1. Summer
  2. Dogs
  3. Travelling

What inspired me to teach?

Yoga helped me out when I was struggling with my mental health. My experience leads me to take teacher training with the intention to share the benefits of yoga with others.

Why do I teach?

I always love to share my energy and happiness with others. I like the mind, body and breath connection of yoga and my heart is always so full after sharing my practice. I also enjoy making friends and connecting with others through teaching!

What do I teach?

 I will be apprenticing the Yoga All Levels and Prenatal Yoga classes.

Fun Fact

Apple juice is my drink of choice in all settings!

Ashley Climenhaga

Ashley Climenhega

Qualifications

  • Zumba Basic 1 & 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic , Zumba Core, Zumba Glutes, Zumba in the Circuit
  • Beachbody: PiYo Live & Insanity Live
  • Yogafit Levels 1, 2, & Prenatal
  • Antigravity Fundamentals
  • Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association: Theory and Group Land Fitness
  • Bachelor of Science Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan
  • Registered Nurse
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan
  • CPR and First Aid (HCP- health care provider)
  • Royal Conservatory of Music- Piano Grade 9

Performance and Training Highlights

    • Volunteering/Teaching at Bust A Move fundraiser in Saskatoon
    • Has worked in Labor & Delivery (Maternal Services) as a RN since 2014 and has a passion for prenatal and postpartum clients
    • Prior experience teaching dance
    • Has worked with many clients in reaching their personal fitness goals as well as rehabilitating injuries

Ashley's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. My kiddos and husband-to-be
  2. The beach
  3. Chocolate

What inspired me to teach?

I grew up competitively dancing and continued to do so until age 21.  I graduated from the U of S in 2008, and found something was missing in my new “adult’ life.  I actually attended one of Kelly’s Zumba classes, fell in love with the style and knew that was going to be my next step for my fitness to continue on.  I found Zumba was a nice fit between my dancing background and my newly acquired knowledge from my Kinesiology degree.  After entering the world of teaching, my curiosity began to grow and I continued taking more trainings.    

Why do I teach?

  • I love teaching because it pushes me to do my best while trying to push others to do their best as well!

What do I teach?

  • Zumba, Zumba Toning,  Conditioning, Prenatal yoga, Postpartum classes

Fun Fact

Both my kids are named after people in my family- Amy Jean is named after my maternal Grandma and my fiance’s paternal Grandma; Edward Jordan is named after a long line of Edward’s and my brother.

Cailey McCulloch

Cailey McCulloch

Qualifications

  • Zumba® Basic 1
  • Zumba® Basic 2
  • Zumba® Toning
  • Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Certifications Theory Group, Land Fitness and Pre and Post Natal Fitness
  • Insanity® Live
  • Pound® Rockout Work out
  • First Aid and CPR C
  • Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance Associate Certificate
  • Bachelor of Education and Arts degrees – University of Saskatchewan
  • Master of Education – University of Saskatchewan

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Professional Highland dancer for many years: performed and competed in Highland Dance across Scotland, Japan, Disneyworld, Disneyland Paris, and western Canada
  • Completed Sea Wheeze Half Marathon August 2014
  • Completed two triathlons and one duathlon Spring 2016
  • Successfully reached the summit of Machu Picchu via 3 day hike July 2017

Cailey’s 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Family and friends

  2. Physical activity, especially anything with rhythm and dance

  3. A day at the lake

What inspired me to teach?

I taught highland dance for five years throughout high school and university. As my professional dance days came to a close I needed to feed my dance soul in new ways and thus I found Zumba®. I am inspired by the joy I feel from participants in all classes. I get to share the fun, challenge and exhilaration of a good workout with all who come to class.

Why do I teach?

I love making physical activity accessible to all people regardless of their age, or ability. The beat of the music and the beating of our hearts unites us all!

What do I teach?

Zumba®

Fun Fact

My dog-walking attire can be highly questionable – I have been know to wear my housecoat and rubber boots around the block to walk my furry friend Willis.

Dylan Duncalfe

Dylan Duncalfe

Qualifications

  • 11 years of Dance experience at La Danse
  • 3 years of Gymnastics experience
  • Assistant for various dance classes

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Competed throughout North America in various competitions
  • Travelled to New York City to train 

Dylan's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Dance
  2. Family
  3. My cat Diego

What inspired me to teach?

Why do I teach?

What do I teach?

I will be assisting kids Dance classes

Fun Fact

Erika Khabirova

Erika Khabirova

Qualifications

◦ Reggaeton workshops
◦ Rhythmic gymnastics course
◦ Respect in Sport: Activity Leader
 

Performance and Training Highlights

◦ 10 years of Competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics
◦ Choreographed numbers for competitions, recitals and performances
◦ 3 years of experience working with children ages 5-16 years
 

Erika's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Dancing
  2. Trying new things
  3. Being in Nature

What inspired me to teach?

I have been in dance and gymnastics from a young age and started assisting at the age of 12. I have always had a passion for teaching. I love helping people learn new things.

Why do I teach?

 I teach dancing because it brings me joy to share my love for dance with others. Seeing my students grow and express themselves through movement is incredibly rewarding.

What do I teach?

Hip Hop, Ballet/Jazz and assisting classes as well

Fun Fact

I’m currently learning my 3rd language! It’s Spanish 🙂

Colleen Yuzwa

Colleen Yuzwa

Qualifications

◦ First Aid and CPR
◦ Respect in Sport: Activity Leader
◦ Concussion Awareness
◦ National Coaching Certification Program training – Making Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Nutrition, Emergency Action Plan, Making Head Way in Sport, Coaching Athletes with a Disability
◦ Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association certified Level 6 Coach
◦ Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association certified Level 6 Tumbling
Coach
◦ Cheer Canada certified coach
 

Performance and Training Highlights

◦ Member of the Rider Cheer and Dance Team (2011 and 2012)
◦ Coach of ISASF Cheerleading Worlds teams (2019, 2020)
◦ 10 years of coaching experience (Warman Ultimate Cheerleading)
 ◦ 8 years total of cheerleading and tumbling experience

Colleen's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. A hot cup of tea and a good book
  2. Spending time with friends and family
  3. Disney trips

What inspired me to teach?

I joined cheerleading as a young 20 something and fell in love with the sport. I love to share my passion with others and as I became a veteran in the sport, I wanted to be the kind of coach I never got and inspire athletes to love what they do while having the greatest time learning new skills and becoming confident in themselves.

Why do I teach?

I teach because I love to celebrate with students when they gain a new skill
or overcome their own mental blocks. There is nothing better than the look on a student’s face when they accomplish their goal and realize they can do what they thought was impossible.

What do I teach?

Parented Strength & Tumbling and Kids Strength & Tumbling

Fun Fact

I hate chocolate, but I love the smell of fake chocolate.

Chloe Jackson-Kotko

Chloe Jackson-Kotko

Qualifications

  • Pound® Pro Fitness Training
  • Generation Pound® Fitness Training
  • Gymnastics Foundations Streamlined Artistic Course
  • Gymnastics Foundations Streamlined Active Start Course
  • RAD Intermediate Ballet Exam 
  • CDTA Elementary Tap and Jazz Exams
  • Massage Therapist
  • Respect in Sport: Activity Leader

Performance and Training Highlights

  • 10 years of Dance training and performing with the Tisdale Dance Center and Melfort Dance Center
  • Managed my own business called “Let’s Get Moving” to teach Pound fitness in my hometown during high school
  • Created my own Music and movement classes to incorporate dance, music and simple instruments for the same business
  • First Pound instructor in the Tisdale area

Chloe's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Being at the lake
  2. Music
  3. Mountains and Disney

What inspired me to teach?

I have been in dance from a young age and started assisting dance in middle school. I have always loved children, as well as looked up to my dance teachers. Teaching is a fun occupation that keeps me active and involved in the things I love!

Why do I teach?

I love dance, fitness and the community that surrounds it. I also love the feeling of sharing something I love with others and the energy it creates!!

What do I teach?

I teach Kids Strength & Tumbling, Ballet/Jazz and Pound®

Fun Fact

I would eat ice cream everyday if I could!

Elissa Houk

Elissa Houk

Qualifications

  • Zumba® Basic 1
  • Zumba® Basic 2
  • Zumba® Gold
  • Zumba® in the circuit
  • Pound® Rockout Work out
  • BA in Contemporary Dance from the University of Calgary
  • Certified Pilates instructor
  • First Aid and HCP CPR
  • Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Saskatchewan

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Has performed and presented contemporary dance pieces throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan
  • Traveled to Poland for training in contemporary dance and physical theatre
  • Over 15 years experience in teaching and choreography
  • Over 30 years of dance training

Elissa’s 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Zumba® with friends
  2. A good book with hot chocolate and her dog curled up on her lap
  3. Christmas!!!

What inspired me to teach?

I have always loved dance and music. As an adult after moving on from dance as a full-time commitment, I found I still craved movement but that I was happier when I was moving to music. The inspiration to teach came from the desire to share the happiness I experienced while working out with Kelly and dancing my way back to fitness.

Why do I teach?

I teach because it makes me feel good and because the group of people working out in front of me is always so dedicated and enthusiastic!

What do I teach?

I mostly teach Zumba® but also teach Pound® from time to time and I have also been known to dabble in teaching some conditioning classes.

Fun Fact

I wish I could decorate for Christmas from November until March. All winter long should be Christmas time!

Josee Sereda

Josee Sereda

Qualifications

  • 4 years of being a Camp leader at Camp Kadesh
  • 5 years of character performing with the Enchanted Garden Character CO
  • 3 years of volunteer leading for a youth group

Performance and Training Highlights

  • 6 years of competitive dance at Studio 1 Rp Dance
  • 3 years of performing in high school musical theatre productions
  • 7 years of Ukrainian Dance
  • 5 years experience of figure skating 
  • Various performances through The Enchanted Garden CO that included singing and dancing

Josee’s 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Visiting Disney Parks!
  2. Musical Theatre
  3. Making art and being creative

What inspired me to teach?

I love working with kids and the little experience I have assisting dance before this was always so much fun! I’ve been looking for a way to get up and moving more, and this seems like a really awesome community to get involved with!

Why do I teach?

I’ve spent a lot of time working with kids and I find it so rewarding! It’s hard work but the highs far outweigh the lows for me. Being in dance growing up, I learned so much more than just how to do the steps. I learned a lot about my own physical limits but I also learned to be brave enough to try new things, and how to pick myself back up when I fall. I want to be a part of helping kids learn those things and so many other awesome things you learn when you take a dance class. I’ve been missing dance so much lately and I can’t wait to be a part of it again!

What do I teach?

Ballet Jazz combo and I’ll also be a part of summer camps!

Fun Fact

I was an animator on the TV show “Unicorn Academy”!

Keara Van Olst

Keara Van Olst

Qualifications

  • Grade 7 RCM Voice, Piano and Theory

  • First Aid and CPR

Performance and Training Highlights

  • 7 years of performing with the Fireside Singers

  • 7 years of classical voice training and 12 years of piano

  • Saskatchewan Music Festival Competitor since 2018

Keara's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Music!
  2. Spending time with friends and family
  3. Scrapbooking and taking pictures 

What inspired me to teach?

I have been singing and playing piano my whole life, and I adore every second of it! This profound love for music, coupled with the incredible community of friends and role models I’ve met along the way, inspired me to share my passion with others. Teaching feels like the perfect way to do this—it’s not only fulfilling but super fun! 

Why do I teach?

I teach to share the joy of music with others, and there’s nothing like seeing people light up when they discover that joy for themselves!

What do I teach?

Music Together and kids camps!

Fun Fact

I love picking and arranging flowers!