We acknowledge that the studio resides and operates in Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Phoenix - Owner & Director
This is Miss Phoenix’s 2nd year as the owner of Bella Dance Academy, but her 9th with the studio! Her love for dance began her own childhood, taking tap and musical theatre in a small basement studio in Alberta.
Miss Phoenix loves working with the littlest people in the studio - watching their growth as dancers and individuals throughout the season and beyond, but she also loves to see adults in the studio, stepping out of their comfort zone and taking an opportunity to try something new, fun, challenging, or simply finding the joy in movement.
She is dedicated to ensuring that Bella Dance Academy remains a nurturing and inclusive place where everyone feels welcome.
Jas - Director of Student Services
Miss Jas is our amazing Director of Student Services and although never having danced as a kid, Miss Jas relied on music in her daily life, as do our dancers. She has spent the past couple of years studying the art of Freestyle & Hip Hop, and is brining her knowledge to the classroom this season teaching Hippity Hop and Hip Hop 1! When not at the studio, you can find Miss Jas at home gaming or spending time with her two kids and four cats.
Janessa - Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Ady - Instructor
Mx. Ady’s first dance memory is covering themself with a scarf during a movement class at their local community centre and pretending to be a rock. Since then, they have trained in multiple styles of dance and theatre! This is Ady’s 6th season with Bella Dance Academy. When they are not teaching and playing at the studio, Mx. Ady travels to perform and teach across North America. A little fun fact! Mx. Ady own 20+ puppets and zero tutus.
Benji - Instructor
Since he started dancing at the age of 13, Mr. Benji has trained in the styles, Hip Hop, Krump and Breaking. In 2017 Benjamin joined B.O.S.S (Built On Self Success) Dance Team and has performed at numerous competitions and showcases such as BYOB Toronto and BOSS Dance Academy Recital. He also has dance battle experience and has represented B.O.S.S dance team at dance battle events such as; Heat the Streets, Downtown Moves and Flow Down. This will be Mr. Benji’s fourth year teaching, previously working with Graffiti Art Programming (GAP), a non-profit organization that provides after school programs that focus on music, dance and art to youth.
Hannah - Instructor
Miss Hannah has been dancing with Bella Dance Academy for 15 years. She has danced in a variety of styles such as Ballet, Tap and Hip Hop, but her all- time favourite styles of dance would have to be Jazz and Contemporary! During her years at the studio Miss Hannah has had the opportunity to travel across Western Canada participating in dance conventions and growing her repertoire as a member of the Bella Beats Dance Troupe.
Keri-Lyn - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Morgan - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Quin - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Rilee-Anne - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Sara - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Symone - Instructor
Miss Janessa has been with Bella Dance Academy for 16 years! Over those years she has been a student who loved (and still loves) Tap and Jazz, an instructor, an admin assistant and is now the studio's Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Miss. Janessa is currently studying Communications and Media at the University of Calgary and although she is not physically at the studio throughout the season, you may see her pop-in from time to time during the holiday and summer months.
Teagan - Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Teegan Rendell and I am SO excited to be back in the studio this season! During the day I am a full time teacher, currently at Weledeh Catholic teaching grade 1. I have taught dance for multiple years now, normally either jazz or hiphop! I am a former Bella Beats team member and danced for over 11 years at the studio. I was on the Red Deer College dance team for 3 years, performing at half time basketball games. I can't wait to meet all my students and start creating fun pieces for the year end show! :)
Tomiko - Instructor
Miss Tomiko first took a ballet class at the age of six and has been dancing ever since. She completed her Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate level examination in ballet and then fell in love with contemporary dance in university. While earning her degree in Arts and Sciences at McMaster University, she danced with the McMaster Dancers, a contemporary dance company under the direction of David Wilson. There, she was exposed to a wide range of contemporary styles and aesthetics through working with a variety of Toronto-based independent dance artists. While at McMaster, she also had the opportunity to perform professionally with the Parahumans Dance Company in Toronto and on its 2002 tour in the United Kingdom.
Kristen - b.class Leader
Kristin started at Bella Dance Academy as a student for the inaugural season in 2004 and then joined the faculty in 2005. She has taught a variety of dance classes at Bella including Ballet, Jazz and summer intensives. Prior to the opening of Bella Dance Kristin was a competitive Highland dancer, a member of the Aurora Ukrainian Dancers and competed as a varsity synchronized swimmer. She also studied Ballet and Modern dance with Karen Wasicuna through the City of Yellowknife programming. Kristin fell in love with b.class when she started as a participant in 2014, and then loved it so much that she became a certified b.class leader 2017!
Tina - b.class Leader
Coming soon!