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Sandra D’Arsie
Founder and Director of Let’s Dance Ltd., teaching young people to dance for the past 19 years. She has been registered and certified by Dance Masters of America for that time and has owned and operated Let’s Dance Ltd. for the past 13 years. Sandra has judged numerous Rhythm and Dance Masters of America competitions and scholarship auditions. She has also organized numerous Dance Masters Pageants and for two years, was Vice President of Dance Masters of America Chapter 43. Her students have a long list of awards and achievements, a few of these are mentioned in the About Us pages. Sandra teaches jazz, stretch and lyrical.
Jennifer Guitard-Linseman
Jen began dancing at the age of 4 and continued training in tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical for 16 years. Over these years Jen completed her exams with the Canadian Dance Teacher's Association, with top marks, competed successfully in Canada and the United States, winning many awards, and began her teaching career. This is Jen's 19th year teaching, her 13th year with Let's Dance Ltd. Jen teaches tap and jazz, both recreational and competitive. For Jen, it is such a rewarding experience to teach. To watch young dancers develop their skill, talent and confidence is what it's all about.
Lynda Wood D.R.A.D. R.T. R.A.D.
Lynda has been teaching the ballet program at Let's Dance Inc. for eighteen years. In her time at the studio she has successfully entered student in the Royal Academy of Dance ballet examinations, and many dance competitions in Canada and the U.S. She is a fully registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance. She was trained in England in all forms of classical dance, and was awarded a Royal Academy of Dance scholarship at the age of eleven under the guidance of Louise Brown. She has successfully passed all her ballet examinations and received recognition for choreography . In 1975 Lynda emigrated to Canada with her family, and continued her dance education at The University of Waterloo. Lynda especially enjoys teaching our young dances and takes great pride in seeing them not only grow to become wonderful dances but confident young women and men. Lynda is pleased to be back this year and is looking forward to another great year.
Kelly Farwell
Kelly has been dancing since the age of 4 and has 11 years of competitive experience in both Canada and the United States. She is trained in several disciplines of dance and now teaches jazz and tap for Let’s Dance. Kelly participates in workshops each year to continue her learning. Her choreography has won numerous awards both in Canada and internationally. Kelly has completed her B.A. in Psychology at the University of Waterloo. She has been teaching dance for the past 6 years and continues to pass her enthusiasm for dance onto her students.
Dawn Milne
Dawn began dancing at the age of six and has received training throughout Canada and the United States. Most notably she had trained at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and The Kirov Ballet in Washington D.C. Amongst the many prominent trainers that have molded her artist talents are Frank Augustyn, Max Ratevossian , Sergiu Stefanschi, Mary Jago and Alla Sizova. Dawn has studied with such illustrious choreographers as Brian Thomas (choreographer for Michael Jackson’s Tribute) , Mario (choreographer for Shawn Desmond) and Jay Blaze (Blaze Entertainment, Toronto). She is presently using these skills to choreograph as the captain for the University of Waterloo Dance Pak and is recognized for her innovative and original choreography. Performance has always been a passion and throughout her teens Dawn delighted in not only participating in competitions but the opportunity afforded by competition to renew old friendships gained from the experience. She has received many scholarships and awards for her articulate technique and artistic expression.
Cora Kozaris
Cora began dancing at the age of seven and received her technical training in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, modern, lyrical and contemporary at Let’s Dance in Waterloo, Ontario. Cora currently resides in Toronto, where she works as a professional dancer and choreographer. She is a teacher and competitive choreographer at various dance studios in the GTA and Waterloo. She is constantly inspiring and being inspired by her students.
Cora is also extensively involved in the commercial dance industry whereby she has appeared in commercials for Much Music and Subway and Bingamans. She has appeared in several music videos for pop sensations Danny Fernandes and Aleesia. She is currently extensively involved as a choreographer for a variety of Aleesia’s music video shoots as well as performance sets. In addition to working with pop recording artists, Cora has also choreographed for YTV’s “The Next Star.” Cora believes you can learn something from everyone no matter their gender, age, size, and colour. You can learn from every dancer to grow and be the best dancer you can be. Follow your heart along with hard work and it will take you to the stars. LIVE. LOVE. DANCE.
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