Amanda’s passion has always been dance! She trained in Waterloo, Ontario in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern dance. Her extensive Ballet training led her to obtain the Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 1 Certificate. She has taught Beginner to Advanced level dance classes to students age 2 to adult, at studios in Waterloo and St. Catharines, Ontario. She is an active Member of the Royal Academy of Dance as well as a Certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor. Amanda is the proud winner of the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012-2013. In 2011, she graduated from Brock University in St. Catharines with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Amanda is dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive, and encouraging dance experience to everyone at Creative Roots.
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Brooke is the smiling face you will be greeted with at the office as well as in the studio. In July 2018, Brooke graduated from her training under the ADAPT syllabus in Toronto. She is now an ADAPT Certified Dance Instructor. Brooke has danced at Creative Roots since the age of 5. She began dancing Ballet, and moved to Tap, and Jazz at age 8. She also trained in Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical and Pre-Pointe. Brooke became a Performing Company dancer at age 12 and competed across Northern B.C. At age 13, Brooke became a Teacher’s Assistant at Creative Roots. In 2014, she began working as a Dance Instructor, teaching Tap and Lyrical. She is also a Certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor.
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