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Meet Our Instructors

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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.

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CASSANDRA LAI

 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!

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GRACE PUENTEVELLA

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.

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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.

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JENNIFER HELLAND

Pilates, Yoga, & Contemporary Dance

Jennifer is a yoga teacher, dancer, holistic nutritionist and lover of functional movement. With all of these skills combined, she creates unique movement experiences for her students that are described as foundational, intelligent and full of spirit. She has become an Advanced Classical Pilates Instructor through Kalijo Pilates and we are delighted to have her working with our community.

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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.

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Nutcracker Ballet Sechelt
Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher

Artistic Director, Johanna Waldorf, ARAD, RAD RTS

5590 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC  |  604-741-8978  |  waldorfballet@gmail.com  

WALDORF BALLET IS A LIMITED COMPANY

Waldorf Ballet acknowledges that we operate on the traditional territory of the shíshálh and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Nations. We honor and respect the deep connection that the shíshálh and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw people have to this land, and we recognize their enduring presence and contributions to our community.

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