Instructors
Michelle Weimer, Coordinator, B.Ed. (Dance)
- Over 25 years teaching experience in jazz, creative dance and musical theatre at the University School of Dance
- Founding member/instructor of PAAL program
- Co-director/supervisor and founding member of Project Move
- Specialist in dance education
- Sessional lecturer College of Kinesiology since 1997
Kathleen Bindle
- 5th year teaching with the school
- experienced in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tap
- is a long-time member of the Agility Ballet Company
- loves kids and owns a daycare!
Erica Osterried, B. Ed
- elementary school teacher
- 3rd year teaching at the USD
- assistant for many years with the Spirit Flyers program
- experience in jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, and tap
Catherine Deux, B.A Dance (Ballet) A.R.A.D.
- 12th year teaching at the University School of Dance
- BA (Dance) from the University of Calgary
- completed RAD Advanced examination (Distinction)
- 4th year nursing student at U of S
- former dancer with Saskatchewan Contemporary Ballet
Meagan Fabian
- experienced in ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre
- former Spirit Flyer assistant
- currently enrolled in the College of Education, U of S
- former member of "Dance on the Prairies" contemporary dance troupe
Amanda Plante, B. Sc (Biology), M. Sc. (Toxicology)
- registered Yoga teacher (200-RYT) and children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance
- certified Let Your Yoga Dance instructor
- certified integrative Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Mariana Souza
- currently a B.Sc (KIN) student at the U of S
- diploma in dance from Municipal Dance School in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- completed Advanced 2 RAD vocational examinations
Tina Bertoncini, B.Ed
- independant dance artist
- Montessori teacher
- working towards a M.Ed (Special Education) at the U of S
Sara Klippenstein
- 16th year teaching at the U of S
- Expertise in Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop
- Has won numerous awards and medals through competition
- Completed certificate in C.D.T.A. (Tap) Stage Division
Madison Kowerchuk-Webster, B. Sc. (KIN)
- Exercise and Sport Studies graduate U of S
- trained at the USD for 16 years in ballet, jazz, and lyrical
- teaching assistant for many years
- volunteer for PAAL
Jodi Liburdi, B.Sc. (KIN), B. Ed, PGD (Special Education)
- 17th year teaching at the University School of Dance.
- expertise in creative dance/jazz, CDTA tap, and teaching children with special needs.
- instructor for Spirit Flyers and Kids in Motion Junior Dance Team.
- coordinates the College of Kinesiology’s PAAL program.
- Special Education Teacher in Saskatoon Separate Schools.
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