Our Faculty
Jane Laurin - Director
Ryerson Theatre School Dip, Royal Academy of Dance T.C, Society of Russian Ballet Assoc., Acrobatic Arts T.C., Progressing Ballet Technique T.C
Educator, award winning choreographer and dancer, Jane Laurin brings with her an extensive choreographic and performing career with credits such as the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, Toronto Dance Fringe Festival and many community events in the south-western Ontario area.
Shay Bennett - teacher
has been dancing since the age of three and brings over a decade of teaching and choreographing experience to the studio. Having taught dancers from the East Coast to the West Coast of Canada, she is passionate about helping every dancer reach their full potential.
Specializing in contemporary, jazz, and acro, Shay has completed the RAD Ballet Program, holds a National Coaching Certification, and continues to expand her knowledge through...
VIKTORIA MEAKIN - teacher
Viktoria Meakin - With over 20 years of teaching experience, I am passionate about inspiring dancers of all ages and helping them build confidence, technique, and a lifelong love of dance.
My performance career took me around the world as a professional dancer with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for 10 years. I had the incredible opportunity to perform while traveling to destinations…
Debra jones - Teacher
Debra has been dancing, singing and acting since the age of three.
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ms. Jones trained at, among other studios, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and successfully completed many jazz, tap and ballet exams in RAD, Al Gilbert Syllabus, CDTA, and ADAPT.
Student Teacher program
At the Listowel School of Dance we want our students to experience every aspect of dance. When the opportunity arises, our senior students may be selected work on the other side of the class room as a student teacher. Through our student teacher program, senior students are guided through the process of teaching. Our senior instructors help them to structure their lesson plans and give them guidance and advice when working with our younger children. We hope this program will improve our student teacher’s understanding of dance for themselves; and will give them experience if they choose to pursue a career as a dance professional or dance instructor.
Lyla Biggs-Critch -
TEACHER
I’ve been dancing since I was two years old, and from the moment I stepped into the studio, I knew it would always be a big part of my life! Growing up in competitive dance gave me the chance to train in a variety of styles (Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical, Contemporary, Open, Hip Hop) while also assisting younger classes alongside my teachers, which sparked my passion for teaching. …