Our Team
Miss Bre
Miss Bre’s journey in dance began at a young age and has been a passion of hers ever since. With extensive training in tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary, she has a diverse dance background. She started teaching in 2005 and founded Infinite Creations in 2014. Miss Bre holds several prestigious certifications, including the ADAPT teaching certificate for tap and jazz, and Acrobatic Arts certificates (M1 & M2) for acro dance. She is actively involved in the dance community as the Vice President and Winter Event Coordinator for the Wild Rose Dance Arts Association (WRDAA) and is a member of the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). Additionally, she is a certified dance adjudicator with the Dance Leadership Institute. Her accomplishments include successfully passing her ADAPT jazz and tap Intermediate exams, completing Al Gilbert tap exams (finishing tap 8 with Highest Honors), and pursuing several RAD ballet exams. In 2007, she was honored with the Heather Simpson Memorial Scholarship for excellence in teaching dance. A highlight of her career was performing at Disneyland during the Disney Magic Music Days. Miss Bre is committed to lifelong learning and regularly participates in professional development courses, such as Mental Skills Training For Dancers with Lauren Ritchie, classes at the Disney Institute in California, and the Daring Leadership Certificate Program, inspired by Brené Brown. She has also trained in New York with Broadway and industry professionals and continues to take online classes to stay current. In addition to her dance expertise, Miss Bre has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in psychology from STMU, an Early Childhood Education Diploma (Level 3/Supervisor), and certifications in Handwriting Without Tears, Kindermusik, and Jolly Phonics. She is thrilled to lead Infinite Creations and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of confident leaders!
Miss Kate
Originally from Calgary, Miss Kate put on her first pair of ballet slippers at age 3 and has been dancing ever since. She began her training at the International School of Ballet (ISB) and was accepted to Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto at the age of 12. Miss Kate completed her training at the School of Alberta Ballet (SAB) in their Post-Graduate Program under Nancy and Murray Kilgour. She has had the opportunity to perform with Alberta Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, and Ballet Tucson. Her repertoire includes many corps de ballet and soloist roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, Carmen, Cinderella, Don Quixote, and the Nutcracker. Upon retiring from dancing professionally, Miss Kate began teaching, and is passionate about passing on her knowledge and love of classical ballet to the next generation. She completed the Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies through the Royal Academy of Dance in 2017 and is a registered R.A.D teacher, who still actively participates in professional development and training opportunities. Miss Kate is thrilled to be both a dance educator and the Assistant Director at ICDS! She is looking forward to sharing her talents, and passion for ballet with each of her students!
Miss Mary
Miss Mary has been deeply inspired by dance throughout her life. Her extensive training spans Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, and Musical Theatre. During her training years, she had the opportunity to work with various choreographers in Vancouver at Harbour Dance Centre and eagerly participated in workshops and conventions. Her dedication to dance led her to pursue higher education culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration in Dance Pedagogy. Miss Mary also holds an Acrobatic Arts Module 1 teaching certificate. Passionate about dance education, Miss Mary is excited to bring her enthusiasm and expertise to her students and inspire them through her love of dance.
Miss Ariana
Miss Ariana has been dedicated to dance for over 14 years, achieving remarkable success across a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and acro. Miss Ariana has had numerous opportunities to travel for her training with invitations to places like Paris and London. She has also been fortunate to be mentored by leading acrobatic educators like Melissa Klassen and Kara Haley. Several years ago, her deep passion for dance evolved into a love for dance education, marking an exciting new chapter in her dance journey. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Ariana to ICDS for her first season and and are excited to see the wonderful and positive impact she will make with our students!
Miss Jay
Miss Jay began her dance journey at ICDS, where she trained in jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and acro. Following her early training, she pursued her true passion for hip hop at UniverseSoul, one of Calgary's premier hip hop studios. There, she had the opportunity to train with renowned industry professionals such as Goldie Wong, Alexander Chung, Dylan Mayoral, and Gina Michel. Her time at UniverseSoul was marked by success, as she competed with their Mega Crews and earned numerous high score and judges awards. In addition to her competitive achievements, Miss Jay remains dedicated to her craft by regularly taking dance classes and engaging in professional development to inspire both herself and her students. She is currently in her fourth year at the University of Calgary, working towards a Bachelor of Political Science degree with a minor in Art History. We are excited to have Miss Jay back at ICDS and on our teaching and admin team. Her enthusiasm for dance and hip hop continues to drive her, and she looks forward to sharing her passion with all of our students this season!
Miss Shannon
Miss Shannon’s dance journey began at the age of three, and she became an important member of the Infinite Dance Family at age thirteen. She joined ICDS both as a competitive dancer and a STEP Team Member, where her dedication shone through in her training in jazz, tap, ballet, and lyrical dance. Her commitment to the art form earned her several awards in competition. One of her most cherished memories is performing at Disneyland with her dance family and taking classes from the Disney Performing Arts Faculty. Miss Shannon is currently in her fourth year at the University of Calgary, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. As the first student to transition from our STEP Team Program to our full teaching and admin team, Miss Shannon brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. We are thrilled to have her contribute her insights and enthusiasm both in the office and in the dance classroom. She looks forward to continuing her dance journey at Infinite Creations and inspiring our students along the way!
Miss Camila
Miss Camila has been immersed in dance for over 14 years, training in a diverse range of styles including ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, tap, and hip hop. Her competitive dancing experience allowed her to work with renowned professionals and choreographers from across Canada. A significant highlight of her dance career was performing in the Alberta Ballet’s Nutcracker for three years, where she also contributed by helping to train and inspire the youngest dancers. At Alberta Ballet, Miss Camila trained in both Cecchetti and RAD ballet techniques, successfully completing her Intermediate Foundation ballet exam and the Advanced 1 RAD ballet exam. Her dedication was rewarded when she graduated from the Alberta Ballet's Open Division program. Miss Camila’s teaching journey began with choreographing for her junior high school’s dance team and student teaching with the Alberta Ballet, experiences that ignited her passion for teaching and sharing her knowledge with younger generations. She continues to take dance classes and attend professional development courses to stay inspired and to inspire her students. Currently, Miss Camila is a full-time student at the University of Calgary, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in dance. She is excited to return to teaching at ICDS this season and looks forward to sharing her deep love for the performing arts with her students.
Miss Jocelyne
Miss Jocelyne began her dance journey in Saskatchewan at the age of 3, quickly developing a deep passion for the art form. Her training includes Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical. She has achieved significant milestones, completing graded and vocational RAD Ballet exams up to Grade 8 and Advanced II, Intermediate 3 ADAPT Tap and Jazz exams, and Elementary Level CDTA Tap and Jazz exams. One of her most cherished dance memories is performing in Cinderella with the prestigious Ballet Jörgen. Miss Jocelyne has also had the opportunity to train with notable educators such as Brian and Faye Foley, Sherri-Lou Drewitz Kanten, and Lynette Kelley. Her competitive experience includes dancing on national stages where she has received accolades such as adjudicator's choice awards, overall awards, and cash scholarships for her solos and group performances. In addition to her extensive dance background, Miss Jocelyne has completed her Module 1 Acro teaching course through Acrobatic Arts. She is currently in her second year at the University of Calgary, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Real Estate. Miss Jocelyne is excited to return to ICDS for her second season, and is thrilled to be inspiring our students through her love of dance!
Miss Giselle
Miss Giselle’s dance journey began at the age of three, with an early and profound love for ballet. Trained in Calgary at ISB under the expert guidance of Mrs. Umran Sumen, Miss Giselle excelled at her craft. She was a prominent dancer at JCBS, taking on esteemed roles such as Clara, Sugarplum, and Princess Florine. Her dedication to ballet is further evidenced by her successful completion of her Advanced II RAD Ballet Exam (with Distinction). Miss Giselle continued to pursue her passion by accepting a position at the post-secondary program in the Victoria Academy of Ballet, where she received extensive training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. She has also had the opportunity to perform choreography by renowned educators, including Alysa Pires. Currently, Miss Giselle is studying Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. We are excited to welcome Miss Giselle to our team this season and look forward to her sharing her exceptional knowledge and passion for dance!
Miss Ava
Miss Ava's passion for dance began at a young age, and she has been a valued member of the ICDS dance family since its founding in 2014. She is a versatile dancer with extensive training and competition experience in jazz, tap, ballet, acro, and lyrical. During her time at ICDS, Miss Ava successfully completed her RAD Intermediate Ballet exam and her ADAPT Intermediate 3 Jazz and Tap exams. Her dedication to dance also led her to perform internationally in California and New York City. Miss Ava’s commitment to professional development has led her to complete her first year of the ADAPT Teacher Training School (TTS) certification program for Jazz and Tap and she has also earned her Module 1 teacher certificate through Acrobatic Arts. As she embarks on her first year at the University of Calgary in the Bachelor of Nursing Program, we are thrilled to support her in her dual pursuits. We are incredibly proud to see her step into the role of dance educator at ICDS and are excited to watch her talent continue to inspire and uplift our students!
Miss Cabri