ASSOCIATION DE DANSE DE PRÉCISION
INSTRUCTORS
Miss Jadra a commencé à danser à l'âge de 4 ans et a participé à sa première compétition à l'âge de 5 ans et est tombée amoureuse du spectacle. Elle danse depuis 16 ans et s'est fortement formée au ballet, au contemporain, au moderne, au lyrique et au jazz, et a également de l'expérience dans la plupart des autres styles. Elle a remporté divers prix lors de concours, les plus notables étant Senior Miss Candance 2018 et 2019 et Teen Elite Dancer à Elite Dance Productions 2017.
Tout au long de sa formation en danse, Jadra a participé à divers stages intensifs d'été. Elle a suivi le programme de formation junior au Broadway Dance Center à New York, le cours intensif d'été Complexions Contemporary Ballet à Los Angeles, le cours intensif Be Discovered Summer in LA et a eu l'occasion de se produire au Carnival Choreographer's Ball. Jadra a passé un an à Toronto à danser à l'Université York et à suivre des cours sans rendez-vous dans des studios, notamment à l'Underground Dance Centre et au City Dance Corps.
Elle fréquente maintenant l'Université Acadia avec une majeure en mathématiques et en statistique. Elle est co-assistante du capitaine de l'équipe Dance Acadia et possède de l'expérience en chorégraphie contemporaine, moderne et jazz. Les danses qu'elle a chorégraphiées ont remporté de nombreux prix et se passionne pour l'art de la chorégraphie !
Mlle Jadra Hannam
Chorégraphie d'équipe compétitive
Les arts ont toujours occupé une place importante dans la vie de Miss Jordan. Elle a été inscrite à son premier cours de danse à l’âge de deux ans et a continué à virevolter. Elle apporte avec elle quinze années d’expérience en enseignement de la danse. Elle a enseigné le ballet, les claquettes et le jazz à un large éventail d’âges, tant de manière récréative que compétitive. Elle est diplômée du programme postsecondaire de formation de professeur de danse de deux ans du Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts en ballet et sur scène. Elle est également instructrice de danse certifiée par le CDTA, en jazz, claquettes et ballet. Elle a réussi sa certification BATD de niveau associé et est également une instructrice qualifiée ADAPT.
En dehors du studio, Miss Jordan est maman de son petit garçon et enseigne l'anglais et les études sociales de niveau intermédiaire. Dans le système scolaire, elle a également de l'expérience en enseignement d'ateliers ainsi qu'en enseignement de cours d'art dramatique et de danse au niveau secondaire. Tout au long de sa carrière, elle a participé à de nombreuses productions musicales d'écoles secondaires, a voyagé à travers le Canada et à New York pour des événements de danse, a fait accepter ses élèves dans des programmes de l'École nationale de ballet du Canada et du Royal Winnipeg Ballet du Canada et a préparé des danseurs pour Examens CDTA : des niveaux les plus bas jusqu'au niveau avancé. Miss Jordan a un véritable amour pour la danse et adore partager sa passion et ses connaissances avec les danseurs de PDA !
Mlle Jordan Sanford
Ballet/claquettes compétitifs et récréatifs
Mlle Cristin Gapasin
Technique compétitive/Hip-Hop récréatif/Acro
Laurie Cook has been dancing for 13 years. She takes pride in her dancing and brings her love and knowledge of dance to the classes she teaches on Saturday mornings. She shows dancers different ways to express their abilities through movement and play. Laurie has been teaching dance with PDC for three years, as well as assisting in another competitive class.
Her favorite part of teaching is watching the dancers grow and enjoy themselves. She loves seeing how excited they get each class to learn new techniques and showcase their skills each week. Laurie finds joy in knowing that someday they will have the confidence to try out for a competitive team.
She is in her final year of high school and plans to continue her education by enrolling in the Registered Nurse program at university.
Laurie is also active in school sports, playing lacrosse and softball, and serves as an international student ambassador.
Her favorite dance styles are jazz and contemporary.
Mlle Cristin Gapasin
Technique compétitive/Hip-Hop récréatif/Acro
Kaylee Dunn has a lifelong connection to dance—a source of creativity, healing, and expression. She began her training at Precision Dance Company, where she spent her childhood immersed in movement, performance, and numerous workshops. She later trained at Tao Dance Inc. in Wolfville and the Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre in Toronto, further deepening her love for contemporary dance and its emotional range.After graduating high school, Kaylee moved to British Columbia, where she taught at Walnut Grove School of Music and Dance and worked on private choreography projects. Now based in the valley, she works full-time in Dartmouth as a Program Manager and Supervisor at a mental health facility and is a proud mother of two lively, outgoing children.Dance has always been a therapeutic tool for Kaylee—something that helps her process, connect, and simply vibe. Her style is rooted in contemporary dance but shaped by personal emotion and intuition. She enjoys exploring dynamics, shifting from fluid to sharp movements, incorporating isolations, floor work, and always letting the music guide her feelings and deepen her story. Hip hop also holds a special place in her heart, especially since she has shared it with her oldest child, dancing together in their living room for years.Her choreography and teaching are inspired by her past experiences, future aspirations, and the meaningful connections she builds with others. She believes dance is a deeply personal art form. It’s not about perfection, it’s about honesty. It’s about allowing your body to speak your truth in whatever way feels right for you.Kaylee’s goal as a teacher is to help dancers grow—not just in skill, but in self-trust and confidence. She wishes to show her students that dance can be anything they need it to be. She believes everybody is unique, feelings are valid, d every movement deserves to be seen.
Mlle Cristin Gapasin
Technique compétitive/Hip-Hop récréatif/Acro
Elizabeth has been dancing for 12 years—11 of those with Precision Dance. Although she has recently moved her training to another studio, she remains actively involved with teaching and participating in events at PDC. Elizabeth has enjoyed expanding her dance education through participating in CDTA exams, currently working on her Grade 5 level, and has recently begun Pointe. Additionally, she trains with an outside studio to take her Acrobatic Arts Examinations and recently passed Level 7. Beyond dance, she is involved in her school's Junior, Senior, and Jazz bands, playing the clarinet and bass clarinet. Elizabeth’s favorite dance styles are Acro and Contemporary. She finds Acro to be incredibly fun and physically challenging, while Contemporary provides a wonderful outlet for self-expression through movement. Now in her fourth year of teaching with Precision, her primary focus is on Acro. She also truly enjoys working with dancers from the various themed dance camps. She loves watching dancers grow and learn, and values being part of their dancing journey. She hopes to share the knowledge she has gained in a positive way, helping dancers build confidence and enjoy a fun and rewarding dance experience.
Mlle Cristin Gapasin
Technique compétitive/Hip-Hop récréatif/Acro
Leah has been dancing for 11 years and brings a strong passion for movement and creativity to the studio. Her favourite styles are jazz and contemporary, where she loves exploring musicality and expression.
Alongside Miss Laurie, Leah creates a relaxed and supportive class environment where dancers of all levels can feel comfortable expressing themselves and growing in confidence.
Leah is inspired to teach because of her deep love for dance and her desire to help others discover that same passion. She believes in building a strong foundation by focusing on the basics and encouraging growth from the ground up.
We’re so excited to have Leah sharing her energy and enthusiasm with our dancers this season!
