Meet Our Instructors
JOHANNA WALDORF
Artistic Director, ARAD, RAD RTS
Johanna trained professionally in Vancouver and continued her career in Europe as a soloist with Balletto del Sud, Lecce, Italy. She is a registered Royal Academy of Dance teacher with a diploma from the University of Durham. Read more about Johanna's experience and the story of Waldorf Ballet here.
*Joining in 2024*
CASSANDRA LAI
Studying for RAD RTS, Classical Ballet
Cassandra studied and taught ballet in Australia before moving to Canada where she has been performing with Coastal City Ballet in Vancouver. She is a newly certified Royal Academy of Dance instructor and also teaches KX Reformer and Mat Pilates. Cassandra is the newest addition to our faculty and we are so excited to welcome her to the Sunshine Coast!
GRACE GAMBOA
ACB, Classical Ballet
Grace trained classically in the Philippines and is a certified ballet instructor through the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and PBT. She is excited to share her passion for teaching dance while educating and inspiring our youngest dancers.
JESSICA ZENTNER
Contemporary Dance
Jessie began dancing at an early age and has always fostered a passion for the performing arts. She spent 5 years dancing professionally with Carnival Cruise lines and 2 years working at the University of Exeter in England. Jessie has always been dedicated to health and body awareness which led her to acquire her certification for Pilates & Yoga. In 2013 she opened her own pilates studio Sechelt Pilates in West Sechelt. Jessie delights in sharing her love of dance and her wealth of knowledge with all her students.
*Adult Instructor & Choreographer*
SYLVAIN BROCHU
Contemporary Dance & Vijnana Yoga
Sylvain returned from teaching university level dance at L’École de Danse de Québec to live on the coast full time. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our youth contemporary programs from his vast experience and also teaches adult Contemporary Dance and Vijnana Yoga. More about Sylvain here.