Instructors

iDance in Vancouver

Alice Howell | April O'Peel | Ayah Sutton | Caitlin Griffin | Jennifer Howard
Jane Scallon | J. Alejandro Guzman | Julie Chapple | Maki | Rae Fyhn | Sasha Rochon | Tiffany Bilodeau

iDance in Langley

Adriana Badillo | Alice Howell | Ashley Ferguson| Daniela Endersby | Danielle DeMi
Elise Melo | Jessica Doll | Lynn Baker | Richelle John | Roberta Bierman

iDance in PoCo

Adam McKinnon | Alice Howell | Claudia Francisco | Danielle DeMi
Jen Edwards | Patrick Isaac | Zahra Habib

Jane Scallon Owner & Artistic Director

Jane is the founder & artistic director of iDance Studios. Her goal is to breakdown the elitest barriers surrounding dance and create a fun & friendly dance space for the non-professional dancer. Jane started dancing before she could walk! Starting at the age of 3, she trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical and musical theatre. After having her daughter, Alexandra, at the age of 16, Jane stopped dancing and started her career as a legal secretary. She filled her dance-void by becoming a BCRPA-certified group fitness leader and teaching dance/fitness classes. She also became a certified Yoga & Pilates instructor and started teaching Yoga Dance classes and Pilates for Dancers. With a passion for dance-infused fitness, Jane opened iDance with her sister, Anne, in September 2008. She combines her dance background, fitness training, experience and knowledge to create classes that are fun yet fierce. One participant said it best, "I've never had my butt kicked in such a friendly way!" Jane is a natural born instructor who uses her energy and motivational skills to get everyone inspired and moving - and laughing! When Jane is not teaching, she is spending time with her four children: Alexandra (now 16!), Leif (5), Sienna (3) & Ever (1).

Adam McKinnon Hip Hop Instructor

Adriana Badillo Zumba Instructor

Alice Howell Dancer's Body Bootcamp - Musical Theatre & Bollywood Instructor

Alice Howell is a Multi-Disciplined Triple Threat, professionally trained in Acting, Singing and Dancing. She has a wealth of training and performance experience in a wide range of dance styles, graduating from three years full-time Dance and Performance training from the prestigious Dance Factory & Todd Patrick Studios in Melbourne, Australia, where she trained in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Burlesque, Contemporary and Acrobatics, Singing and Acting. She has also trained and performed Bollywood dance for the last eight years. Since arriving in Vancouver she has been involved in a range of projects as a Dancer and Choreographer including the Hellcats Cheerleading TV Series on CW; Back-up dancer for Michael Buble at the Closing Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics; Choreographer and Lead Dancer for the HSBC 2009 Christmas Party, and she has most recently been engaged as the Choreographer and Principal Dancer for a major Bollywood Feature Film to be shot in Vancouver. Alice has performed in and choreographed numerous stage shows, corporate events and musicals and theatrical plays worldwide. She is also a working actress, represented by Excel Talent, Vancouver.

April O'Peel Neo-Burlesque Instructor

Ashley Ferguson Dancer's Body Bootcamp Instructor

Ayah Sutton Burlesque Instructor

Caitlin Griffin Ballet, Ballet Yoga & Floor Barre Instructor

A Toronto born dance professional of many facets, Caitlin is a passionate and dedicated artist. As a performer, she has worked with Move: The Company, Ballet de Printemps, OMO Modern Dance Company, and Ontario Ballet Theatre. Also an alumnus of the Goh Ballet Academy?s Canadian Youth Ballet Company, The Oakville Ballet Company and programs at Ballet BC, Boston Ballet and Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet, Caitlin?s technical and artistic influences come from many internationally acclaimed dance professionals. As a teacher, Caitlin pulls from her ongoing professional experience to create dance classes which are challenging, rewarding and fun. Her teaching methods include the use of dynamic kinestetic imagery to encourage body awareness and promote the development of sustainable healthy technique for individuals of all types, ages and abilities. Everyone is invited to explore, ask questions, have fun and cultivate their individual style and appreciation for the art of dance.

Claudia Francisco Zumba! Instructor

Daniela Endersby Zumba Instructor

Danielle DeMi Dancer's Body Bootcamp - Pussycat Dolls & Hip Hop Instructor

Elise Melo Dancer's Body Bootcamp - Jazz Funk & Yoga Dance Instructor

J. Alejandro Guzman Cardio Salsa Instructor

Jen Edwards Ballet & Jazz Instructor

Jennifer Howard Dancer's Body Bootcamp Instructor

Jessica Doll Jazz & Lyrical Instructor

Julie Chapple Dancer's Body Bootcamp - Musical Theatre & Yoga Dance Instructor

Lynn Baker Zumba Instructor

Maki Bellydancing Instructor

Students love the energy and enthusiasm Maki brings to the class. Her love for dance is contagious. She instils in her students the importance of understanding the music and feeling for dance in a fun atmosphere with a touch of humour. Maki has the ability to be able to break down and explain movements in a variety of ways so that everyone can reach their potential. As a dancer, Maki is known for her fluidity and warm, engaging stage presence. Her smile is infectious and audiences can't help but smile along with her. She presents the style with respect and sincerity. Due to her technical prowess and natural feeling and ability, Maki was a featured soloist of Ninawa Eastern Magic Dance Co. headed up by Moh Alratta and Moh Abu Ras. These two are amazing dancers, formerly of the Caracalla Dance Company of Lebanon. Recent highlights include being invited to Los Angeles to be part of Jillina's Bellydance Evolution-Immortal Desires. Maki was given an acting role in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony and was also cast as the character "Jenny" and as the featured bellydancer in the independent film "Almost a Turkish Soap Opera". Maki has also been invited to Asia to teach bellydance workshops.

Patrick Isaac Hip Hop Instructor

Rae Fyhn Hip Hop, Lyrical Hip Hop & Videography Instructor

Rae was born and raised in Saskatchewan but has travelled across Canada with her dancing. A teacher and choreographer for more than ten years, she has travelled everywhere from Toronto to Vancouver, LA to NY to train herself in every style of Hip Hop as a change from her ballet and jazz roots. A dancer and choreographer for Urban Dance Company in Toronto and a part of Rising Moment Talent Agency in LA for years, not to mention countless workshops, conferences and competitions, she has trained in every style of Hip Hop and puts that training into every class. Be prepared for something new and fresh every single week!!!

Richelle John Bellydancing Instructor

Roberta Bierman Hip Hop Instructor

Sasha Rochon Dancer's Body Bootcamp - Lyrical & Jazz Instructor

Sasha is a dance instructor and choreographer with extensive training in jazz and lyrical, among other styles of dance and movement. During her life as a dancer, she has observed and learned many different techniques for teaching and is a strong leader and teacher, always leaving a positive impact on students. Overcoming injury, she prides herself on knowing about injury prevention and maintaining proper strength and technique. She teaches students to accept and utilize their bodies to achieve their full ability. She dances because she loves it! Sasha is also a certified personal trainer and owner of Thrive Training.

Tiffany Bilodeau Ballet & Pilates Instructor

Tiffany is a professional ballet dancer currently dancing with Vancouver City Dance Theatre. She trained in Fort St. John, at the Edmonton School of Ballet and graduated from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division in 2004. She spent six seasons with Ballet Kelowna where she has danced leading roles in both classical and contemporary works. In 2008 she was nominated for an Okanagan Arts Award for her achievements. Tiffany has performed as a soloist with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet in The Nutcracker, she has also danced with Festival Ballet as a principal for four summers. She has appeared in live performances of the popular children's show The Toy Castle as the China Doll. Over the past 10 years she has been teaching ballet to all levels, sharing her love and knowledge with her students. Her teaching reflects the many styles of ballet she has learned during her training and professional career. After falling in love with Pilates and noting the changes in strength and alignment she has made to her body over the last 5 years, she decided that it was time to be able to pass on this valuable information. In October, she recently completed her Mat Level 1 and 2 training in The Pilates Process through Laura Helsel from Toronto and Deborah Ward from Kelowna and is excited to be teaching at iDance! "We cannot arrive on talent alone. God gave us talent. Work transforms talent into genius"

Zhara Habib Belly.Bolly.Fit Instructor