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Kelly Duncalfe

Kelly Duncalfe

Qualifications

    • Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association: Theory and Group land Fitness
    • Canfitpro – FIS – Fitness Instructor Specialist
    • Zumba®: Basics 1 & 2, Gold, Toning, Gold- Toning, Aqua, Sentao, Core, Glutes, Zumbini™, Kids Jr.
    • Royal Conservatory of Music- Voice Grade 6
    • Music Together™ Mixed ages
    • AntiGravity® Fundamentals 1&2 & Just Kids
    • Body Training Systems (MOSSA): Group Core, Group Power and Group Centergy
    • First Aid and CPR C
    • Joos Yoga- 200 Hour- Yoga Alliance
    • Namaskar Yoga: Teaching Basic Asanas
    • Yogafit- Prenatal Certification
    • Qualified TRX® Trainer
    • Fitness Kickboxing Canada Inc. – Fitness Kickboxing Specialist
    • Booty Barre®
    • Beach body: Insanity® Live & PiYo® Live
    • Pound® Rock out Work out
    • Kettlebell AMPD®
    • Jessie Mundell- Postnatal Fitness Specialist
    • Fit4two: Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
    • Julie Weibe: Female Athletes, Piston Science, Pelvic Floor Piston- Foundation for Fitness
    • The Female Athlete- Level 1- Antony Lo
    • KO8 Academy- Functional Movement Certification

    • SNATCH: A Female-Inclusive Approach to Kettlebell Training

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Performed as a Dancer and Dance Captain for over five years with Royal Caribbean International: Performed in Alaska, Belize, Bermuda, Caymen Islands, Eastern Canada, Eastern and Western Caribbean, France, Greece, Italy, Jamaica, Spain, Turkey, and United States to name a few
  • Nominated for a Women of Distinction Award in Health and Wellness 2014
  • Zumba® Fitness presenter at PIRS Conference 2011, 2014
  • Zumba® Fitness presenter at SHR Recreation Therapists & Programmers Conference 2011
  • Zumba® Fitness presenter at Saskfit 2010 & 2012 & 2014 oZumba® Fitness presenter at Girls in Motion 2010 & 2012 & 2014
  • Zumba® Fitness presenter at Relay for Life 2011 & 2013 oDanced in a Live taping of Zumba® Fitness volume Zin 29 & 35
  • Was named lululemon athletica Saskatoon ambassador for 2012-2014
  • Was a dancer and illusionist with David Haines Magic, Laraf Magic, and Brian Michael’s Magic and Illusion
  • Graduated with a Performing Arts certification from Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
  • Danced with the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg, MN. and Alberta School of Ballet, Calgary, AB.
  • Kelly has organized and run Zumbathon®’s with 100% of the funds raised being donated for: Pink Warrior Foundation, Kids Sport, Lung Association, Relay for life, Bust a Move Saskatoon and many local charities and fundraisers

Kelly’s 3 Favorite Things:

  1. My kids and my family

  2. Maui

  3. The energy at the end of a fabulous class

What inspired me to teach?

I got very bored working out on treadmills and typical gym equipment, which lead me to have no motivation to work out at a gym. I knew I could not be the only one, so I took a Zumba® training while on vacation from dancing on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships. After teaching a few classes I knew this could be a great transition from the dance world to fitness. Since then every training, certification, or course has come from my continuous desire to learn, teach, and help others.

Why do I teach?

I teach because I love it!  I love inspiring others and being a positive influence (does not matter how big or small) to others. 

What do I teach?

Everything We Move offers

Fun Fact

I do not know what to say…..so my son says, “I love purple!” (that is a fact). My daughter says, “I make everyday a happy day for her” (Yah mom win!…I’ll take it since I am sure it will change as she gets older). My staff say “I talk about Pelvic Floor every day” (also a fact)…

Sydney Hicks

Sydney Hicks

Qualifications

  • Completion of all RAD Ballet examinations including Advanced 2
  • Completion of all CDTA Jazz and tap examinations
  • St. John Ambulance OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C, AED and WHMIS

Performance and Training Highlights

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    • Member of Team Canada Dance- Participated in the World Championships in Ballet, Modern and Jazz in Mikolaki, Poland
    • Previous member of Vancouver Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training Program group
    • Attended a training camp at Montreal Ecole Nationale De Circque
    • Certified freelance makeup artist with Blanche MacDonald Centre

Sydney's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Wake surfing
  2. My house plants
  3. My brother’s dog

What inspired me to teach?

My dance teachers inspired me to teach. They made my dance experience growing up so enjoyable. They were very supportive and are still a part of my life today. They are the best!

Why do I teach?

  • Dance has been an important part of my life and I have missed it since I stopped in 2018. I enjoy teaching what I love to others who love to dance. 

What do I teach?

  • I have previously taught Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop to students aged 6-15. At We Move I will be teaching Ballet/Jazz for kids ages 3-9.

Fun Fact

I have arthritis

Kylie Besse

Kylie Besse

Qualifications

  • Preschool Ballet and Tap teacher
  • 15 years of Dance training 
  • High school graduate

Performance and Training Highlights

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    • Travelled across Canada for competitions
    • Performed for Harlem Globe Trotters
    • Travelled to Las Vegas for Tremaine Dance Conventions
    • Performed with RiderFlo for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
    • Travelled to Kelowna for the Crystal Classic Grand Championships

Kylie's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. Road trips
  2. Surfing
  3. Warm weather

What inspired me to teach?

I had always looked up to my teachers at dance and had always loved being at dance. I would always pretend to be a teacher at family gatherings, at the age of 6. I had always planned on teaching, as soon as I started co-teaching I knew that teaching would be my thing.

Why do I teach?

  • I have always enjoyed being with children and adding a positive piece to everyone’s day.

What do I teach?

  • Ballet/Jazz and Hip Hop

Fun Fact

I don’t like bread, weird right?!

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.

Lea McKay

Lea McKay

Qualifications

  • Certified Yoga Teacher 200 hours (Hot Yoga on 20th)
  • Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher
  • Certified Labor and Birth Doula (Doula Canada)

Performance and Training Highlights

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Lea's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. My family

  2. Horses

  3. Discovering new places

What inspired me to teach?

The amazing teachers I had when I first started practicing Yoga.

Why do I teach?

I teach Yoga because it makes people feel good and I especially love when someone starts reaching a certain goal, like a trickier pose for example. I also love the connection with the students and I always try to make people smile during class with a joke or two.

What do I teach?

Yoga (Hot Yoga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Prenatal)

Fun Fact

I have over 50 indoor plants in my house.

Jen Walters

Jen Walters

Qualifications

  •  SPRA: Theory and Group Land Fitness

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Tap & Jazz- Donna Charney School of Dance & La Danse (1980-1998)
  • Latin Dance- Danza Morena Latin Dance Academy (2017-2019)
  • Performed at the Saskatchewan Salsa and Bachata Congress (2018-2019)

Jen's 3 Favorite Things:

  1. My kids

  2. Shoes- High heels in particular

  3. My Zumba family

What inspired me to teach?

I love music and dancing!

Why do I teach?

Zumba plays a significant role in both my physical and mental health. It is my escape to where I think about nothing but getting my groove on and feeling the positive energy from a great group of people. Seeing their smiling faces makes it even better!

What do I teach?

Zumba®

Fun Fact
I have participated in every one of Kelly's Zumba sessions since she started teaching over 12 years ago. I have passed on my love of Zumba to my daughter/Zumba bestie, Averi, who has been attending classes with me for the past 6 years.

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?

Low intensity, prenatal and postnatal classes.

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.

Lance Pollard

Lance Pollard

Qualifications

  • Currently working on becoming a certified Zumba instructor
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree- University of Saskatchewan
  • Bachelor of Education Degree- University of Regina
  • Master of Education Degree- University of Regina
  • Currently employed as an Elementary Vice Principal with Saskatoon Public Schools

Performance and Training Highlights

  •  Former dancer with Saskatoon’s Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble
  • Training in Ukrainian Dance and Ballet
  • Performed in Las Vegas, New York City, San Diego, Cuba, Ukraine
  • Performed for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness Prince Phillip in 2005
  • Instructed and choreographed Ukrainian dance since 2000

Lance's 3 Favorite Things:

1. My dog, Scooter
2. The lake
3. Travelling

What inspired me to teach?

My first Zumba class was with Kelly; her energy and skill had me coming back for more. She has inspired me in my fitness journey and into the world of Zumba .

Why do I teach?

Dance is my favourite thing to do. When it is combined with great fitness, I can’t seem to get enough. Zumba is fun, energetic, challenging and rewarding.

What do I teach?

Zumba

Fun Fact

I’m terrified of heights but love rollercoasters!

Crystal Toth

Crystal Toth

Qualifications

  • Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association: Theory, Group land fitness, Older adult, Aquatics, and Pre/Postnatal
  • YMCA: Group choreogrpahy, Group strength, Individual conditioning, Group cycle, and Group aquatics
  • Canfitpro PTS – personal training specialist
  • 200 hour Yoga Instructor (Pre/Postnatal and Older Adult)
  • Forever … in Motion
  • Zumba®: Basics 1 & 2, Toning, Gold, Gold Toning, Aqua, Sentao, Kids & Kids Jr., Step, Core, Glutes, and Burst
  • TRX® certification
  • Pound® Rockout Workout
  • First Aid & CPR C
  • Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Studies: Therapeutic Recreation major, Kinesiology minor, Psychology minor – University of Regina

Performance and Training Highlights

  • Presenter on the benefits of physical activity at the Symposium of Learning for Older Adults
  • Presenter on adaptive physical activity for the SK Brain Injury Association
  • Developed adaptive physical activity programming for SARBI (Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured)
  • Volunteer instructor for Zumbathon for a Cure
  • Developed an adaptive physical activity program in collaboration with YMCA of Regina and Sask Abilities
  • Presenter for the YMCA of Regina fitness instructor annual re-certification
  • Planning Committee Chairperson for the 2015 SaskFit Conference
  • Performer Liaison for the first annual Saskatchewan Salsa & Bachata Congress
  • Previous performer with Danza Morena Latin Dance Academy ladies dance team
  • Over 30 years of dance experience

Crystal's 3 Favorite Things:

1. Her daughter and husband 
2. Getting a coffee and walking threw a book store
3. Going for a walk alone, with a friend or a family member

What inspired me to teach?

I have danced since I was 5 years old.  When I hear music, my body automatically wants to move, and when I discovered Zumba fitness over 9 years ago my joy of dance mixed with my interest in the health industry moved me to obtain my Zumba license.  Since then I continued my journey by building my education through certifications and then obtaining my bachelor’s degree. My own personal journey with health, and seeing the outcomes of those I connect with, continues to inspire me daily to continue learning and teaching.

Why do I teach?

Whether I am working with a group or with an individual, I love connecting with people.  I love seeing how participants and clients grow and develop through movement. I love seeing how movement can help people mentally and physically.  I love supporting individuals through movement, and making movement accessible to everyone.

What do I teach?

You’ll see Crystal teaching Zumba, Toning, Conditioning, Pound, Older adult classes, Move with Me, Workout w Me, and Yoga and Stretch classes

Fun Fact

I use music as a medium in creating my fitness classes.  I also LOVE to use buttercream as a medium as a form of creating in baking cakes, cupcakes, and cakepops!  Ask Kelly, we all know she loves a good cupcake 😉

Katlin Zarry

Katlin Zarry

Qualifications

  • St.John Ambulance OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and WHMIS
  • Music Together®
  • CCOA (Optometric assistant certification)

Performance and Training Highlights

  •  6 years of training through Prairie Ribbons Rhythmic
  • 4 years at Ian Martens guitar studio

Katlin's 3 Favorite Things:

  1.  My family
  2.  Travelling
  3.  Cooking and baking

What inspired me to teach?

I loved taking Music Together classes with my son and want to share the joy of Music with other families.

Why do I teach?

I teach because I love to see families enjoy making Music together. Watching little ones learn and participating brings me so much joy!

What do I teach?

Music Together® and the Kids Tumbling classes!

Fun Fact

I am a busy mother to an active 4 year old!