Introducing The Studio's Teachers
All Studio teachers are caring, qualified professionals. Beginning teachers and assistants must complete a work study program and the T.A.P.P. Workshop. They qualify by demonstrating high skill levels in their chosen dance disciplines, above-average organizational skills and first-class commitment.
Janice Crowe, Director
Janice Crowe’s experience as a dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and workshop leader spans five decades. Earlier in her career, Janice studied extensively with Montréal Choreographer John Stanzel and Las Vegas Choreographer Bill Dick. She has appeared as a dancer on CBC and CBOT shows broadcast in Ottawa and Toronto, and has performed in, and choreographed, many Ottawa Region theatre productions. Janice has adjudicated at competitions held in the Ottawa area and led dance workshops in Ottawa, Toronto and the United States. Janice opened The Studio in September 1992. She is certified as a Teacher of Jazz, Tap and Creative Movement by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers A.D.A.P.T.)
Jennifer Vorobej, Director
Jennifer Vorobej brings a passion for dance to the classroom—and the aim to inspire every dancer in The Studio. Jennifer’s career in dance began at an early age and continued with workshops throughout North America and classes in New York City’s Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Jennifer is certified as a Teacher of Jazz and Tap by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (A.D.A.P.T.) An award-winning dance choreographer, she has also choreographed theatre productions. In addition, Jennifer has worked as an adjudicator for dance competitions in Canada. Among the many students she has helped train, several have moved on to pursue professional careers.
Jill Pelletier, Jazz, Tap and Hip-Hop
Jill Pelletier brings a love of teaching and choreography to the Hip-Hop program she leads at The Studio. She also brings appreciation for the talents of the dancers she teaches. Jill trained competitively in Jazz, Tap and Ballet for 19 years, and in Hip-Hop, her favourite dance discipline, for 10 of those years. She has studied dance in the Ottawa area, has won a great many medals in competitions across Canada and the United States, and has completed workshops with renowned choreographers. For the past 4 years, Jill has been a member of “driven,” a professional Hip-Hop dance company that performs in Ottawa, Toronto and Montréal.
Janie Gagne, Ballet
Janie Gagne began teaching at The Studio in 2001 and has been the Ballet coordinator and choreographer here since 2003. Janie studied the art of classical ballet through the Vaganova Method and is now an Associate Teacher with The Society of Russian Ballet. She trained as a dancer with Les Petits Ballets and performed in lead roles with many outstanding dancers in productions such as Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz and Annie.
Heather Harvey, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Stage/Musical Theatre, Acro
Heather Harvey has been a teacher with The Studio School of Dance for the past five years. She brings with her a 35-year background in dance. Certified through the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA), Heather has performed and choreographed for a local film company, television commercials and student-produced musicals at local high schools. The Studio is happy to have such an experienced teacher as Heather.
Amy Neal, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre
Amy Neal has taught at The Studio since 2008. She studied ballet for 15 years and jazz for 10 years with various Ottawa studios and performed with The Studio's competitive Company from 2001 to 2009. She is currently a Student Teacher, and is studying to be an Associate Teacher, with The Society of Russian Ballet (S.R.B.). Amy has passed the A.D.A.P.T. Intermediate 3 exam in jazz, and has taken part in workshops and classes in Ottawa, Montréal, and New York City.
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