Irene Booth

CO-DIRECTOR/CO-OWNER

Irene has spent over 30 years studying and teaching dance. Born and raised on Vancouver Island BC, where she initially received her dance training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre, modern/contemporary, modern stage and character dance. In 1991, Irene received a degree in Dance Teacher Training, a Diploma in Dance, an honorarium scholarship and graduated at the top of her class with Distinction from Grant MacEwan College.

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Irene holds a certificate and Diploma in Dance as a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and is an acting certified mentor in which she continues to train dancers to become certified instructors. Irene is also a member of the Performing Arts Educators of Canada and the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association. Irene currently serves as a certified Ballet and Modern examiner with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association BC Branch, and is serving on the Executive Board of the CDTA, BC Branch as the BC CDTA Modern Chairperson. 

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In 1993, Irene established Tempo Dance Academy in Nanaimo BC, and runs the school as the Owner/Founder and Artistic Director. In 2017, Irene and Lina Lewis (a former pupil), launched Elevate Dance Centre, and are excited to be taking dance to the next level on the Westshore!

Lina Lewis

CO-DIRECTOR/CO-OWNER

Dance has always been an enormous part of Lina’s life. Lina Lewis was born and raised on Vancouver Island, where she began dancing at a young age. She spent most of her childhood and adolescent years in a studio or on a stage where was trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern/contemporary, musical theatre and lyrical. She attended the University of British Columbia where she studied Kinesiology, and later received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. In 2003, Lina made the long journey to the North and planted her feet firmly in Yellowknife founding Bella Dance Academy, where she ran the studio and taught many styles of dance for over a decade.

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Although Lina has recently followed her heart back to the west coast where she co-founded and co-directs Elevate Dance Centre, she is still very much invested in the North and is passionate about staying infused in the Northern culture and community, while also building bridges of connection for performers, dancers, and instructors across Canada. 

Amberlee Allen

INSTRUCTOR

Amberlee Allen is a BFA graduate in Dance from Simon Fraser University. She is a well versatile dancer, teacher, and choreographer who has studied with the best of the best within Graham, Cunningham, Limón techniques and Improvisation. Amberlee has spent lots of time in the studio but also on the NCAA court as SFU Athletics Dance Teams Captain for three years.  

In addition to teaching and producing her own pieces Amberlee worked interdisciplinary with film, theatre, production and composers making her an asset in any theatre environment. She is a certified Dance Teacher with the CDTA in Modern and Ballet, and continuing her teacher training in Jazz and Tap. This is Miss Amber's 3rd season with EDC and we are thrilled to be dancing with her again!

Jordyn Berg

INSTRUCTOR

At eight years old, Jordyn tried her first dance class and fell in love with it. She went on to train in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, technique/conditioning, acro, as well as contemporary, modern and aerial hoop. 

She strives to create a connection with each individual student and discover how each student learns and grows to create an environment where every student can have fun, feel safe and be comfortable, but also push themselves out of their comfort zone and try new things, all while learning the proper technique that will help them build a stong foundation and reach their highest potential. Jordyn is excited to be joining the Elevate Dance Centre family and share her passion with the next generation of students and families.

Paige Cameron

INSTRUCTOR

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We are so excited for you to meet Miss Paige! 

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We think she's amazing, and know you will love working with her!

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You can read more about her SOON!

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Daniel Knapp

INSTRUCTOR

Growing up immersed in the performing arts, Daniel started his dance training at Tempo Dance Academy in Nanaimo at the age of 4. He trained in various styles such as tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical jazz, modern/contemporary and hip hop. Upon completion of his training, Daniel attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts, graduating with his 2 year performing arts diploma in 2019.

Daniel is very excited to further pursue his love of dance in the years to come. He hopes to assist young dancers to follow their dreams and ignite their passion for dance.

Rachel Schilberg

INSTRUCTOR

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We are so excited for you to meet Miss Rachel! 

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We think she's fabulous, and know you will love working with her!

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You can read more about her SOON!

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Lexy Young

INSTRUCTOR

Lexy is a performing arts veteran having started her dance training at the early age of two, right here on Vancouver Island. She loves to strut her stuff on stage, be it dancing, musical theatre, or singing. Lexy is also experienced in film and tv, and has been signed with a talent agency since the age of five.

As a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, Lexy’s love of performing and traveling has taken her across the world to Italy where she had a contract teaching musical theatre. She has since happily returned back home and is excited to share her passion of performing with the next generation!