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Programs At Limelight
Whether you're pirouetting with precision, harmonizing in a heart-stirring chorus, delivering compelling lines on stage, or executing high-flying cheer routines, Limelight is your gateway to mastering the art of performance.
Join us to explore your passion, develop your technique, and shine in the spotlight.
DANCE
Recreational, Pre-Professional, & Competitive Classes
Our dance program offers a comprehensive range of opportunities from recreational exploration, pre-professional training, and competitive opportunities. Participants can explore various dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and more. This program's curriculum emphasizes technical mastery, artistic expression, and performance skills. Our Dance program aims to provide a nurturing environment for dancers to grow, learn, and achieve their full potential.
MUSIC
Recreational, Pre-Professional, & Competitive Classes
The Music program offers individual lessons, group lessons, workshops, and performance opportunities, allowing participants to learn an instrument or improve their vocal skills. The curriculum includes individual instruction, ensemble performance, music theory, and ear training, preparing students for group and solo performances while developing technical proficiency, artistic expression, and professional readiness.
THEATRE
Recreational, Pre-Professional, & Competitive Classes
Our Theatre program provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the magic of the stage in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will delve into acting, singing, and dancing skills while deepening understanding of theater history, script analysis, and stagecraft. This program provides a unique opportunity to cultivate your talents and prepare for success on and off the stage. Whether you're aiming for Broadway, regional theater, or film, Limelight's Theatre Program is your stepping stone to the spotlight.
Tumbling
Recreational, Pre-Professional, & Competitive Classes
Our tumbling program offers a fun and supportive environment where participants can learn the fundamentals of tumbling while building confidence and teamwork skills. You'll experience energetic routines, learn how to tumble and techniques behind tumbling. Whether you're new to tumbling, looking to enhance your skills or preparing for competitions. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping you reach your goals while having a blast and gaining the competitive edge needed to succeed.
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Each teacher brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to their craft, ensuring that you receive the highest quality education. Each instructor is also certified in first aid, and has undergone a rigorous background check, so you can feel secure in every class. Our instructors are not just experts in their fields; they are also mentors who genuinely care about each student's growth and success. With diverse backgrounds and innovative teaching methods, they create an engaging and supportive learning environment tailored to each student's needs. At Limelight, you can trust that you are receiving instruction from experienced and qualified educators dedicated to student success.
Join us and learn from the finest!
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Limelight's Team of Instructors
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Meet the heart of Limelight: Our Incredible team of instructors!
Corinn is a highly accomplished dance educator and performer with a diverse and extensive background in the performing arts. Starting her dance journey at the age of four, Corinn initially began dance classes to improve her coordination. Despite early challenges and being advised to pursue piano instead, her passion for dance only grew stronger, leading her to a successful career in professional work and dance education.
After years of rigorous training, Corinn holds several prestigious certifications, including being an RAD certified teacher with a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, a CDTA Jazz Associate, and an ADAPT certified teacher. Additionally, she is a certified personal trainer and has a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, bringing a well-rounded approach to her dance instruction.
Corinn's expertise in ballet led her to become the technique director at her previous studios, where she prepared students for exams, choreographed competition pieces, taught weekly classes, and developed comprehensive syllabi.
Her professional journey also includes teaching a wide range of students, from ages 3 to 18, and working extensively with older students and adults. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the fun and enjoyment of dance, ensuring the safety of her students' bodies both short-term and long-term. She encourages exploration of movement to build a diverse movement vocabulary and focuses on perfecting technique to help dancers achieve their best.
After a brief hiatus to complete a bachelor's degree in computer science and work as a software engineer, Corinn returned to her true passion: dance. She returned to work as a professional dancer and this ongoing professional engagement has provided her with invaluable growth opportunities as both a dancer and an instructor.
Corinn specializes in teaching ballet and pointe but is also passionate about contemporary and lyrical with experience teaching a variety of age groups. Her comprehensive training and dedication to continuous learning ensure that her teaching methods are both innovative and effective.
This fall, Corinn will be relocating to the island and is excited to begin teaching at Limelight Performing Arts. She looks forward to bringing her extensive expertise, passion for dance, and dedication to fostering a love for dance in her students.
Sophia began dancing at 5 years old and competed in both dance and gymnastics until the age of 12. She then joined the Victoria Academy of Ballet and the Victoria School of Contemporary Dance in pre-professional training and danced with both studios until the age of 17. Also participating in the Boston Dance Collective’s advanced hip hop crew while heavily immersed in her high school’s dance and choreography programs. During the same period she was also the Founder/Director and Choreographer for Angles Dance Troupe, a registered non-profit, that she ran for 7 years.
In college she founded, directed and choreographed the Camosun College Dance Team and several dance classes at Camosun college recreation.
Sophia is a multi-award winning dancer/choreographer with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Sport and Fitness Leadership. Best known for her Sass/heels and commercial dance styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, and Commercial, while also being well versed in countless additional subsets such as whacking/voguing, tutting, acro, ballroom, cheerleading, Afro, Latin, breaking, twerking, and Bollywood.
Sophia has trained under some of the best in the commercial dance industry, including Brinn Nicole, Samantha Caudle, and Cedric Botelho. She has also been featured in several films, music videos, commercials, and television, and has performed and choreographed for various musical artists such as bbno$, Prism, Juelz, and Darren Day Jr.
Sophia brings an incredible depth of knowledge, experience, and passion to every aspect of dance – from training and teaching to choreography. Her dedication to the art form shines through in her ability to inspire students of all ages, nurturing their growth with patience, creativity, and expertise. With years of experience both on stage and in the studio, Sophia’s love for dance fuels her commitment to helping each dancer unlock their full potential. Our community is truly fortunate to have her talent and heart guiding the next generation of performers.
Solange started her dance training at the age of 5, beginning with ballet and eventually expanding into a variety of styles. After joining her studio’s company, she added jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, lyrical, variety, tap, and musical theatre to her repertoire. Ballet and musical theatre became her passions, enhanced by her strong background in piano, which gave her excellent rhythm and pitch.
Her performance credentials are impressive, including notable roles such as Young Cosette in Les Misérables. She continued to shine in productions like Mary Poppins, Anne of Green Gables, and Cabaret. Solange also participated in the bi-annual production of the ballet The Nutcracker, performing in it seven times.
In 2016, Solange began teaching, starting with musical theatre. Her classes are designed to help kids break out of their shells and explore their potential. The following year, she expanded her teaching to include ballet, working with younger students to help them appreciate movement and create beauty with their bodies while preparing them for exams.
Solange emphasizes teamwork and ensemble performance in her musical theatre classes. Her dedication to dance education is evident in her commitment to fostering a love for ballet technique and musical theatre in her students.
Madu is a dynamic dancer originally from Japan, where they trained in classical ballet and hip hop. Madu's passion for dance and curiosity about its origins led them on an around-the-globe voyage, with a particular focus on Africa and South America. This journey was a profound exploration of why people dance and the cultural significance of dance, fundamentally changing their perspective on life.
Committed to dancing for peace and freedom of expression, Madu has been recognized as a "Revolution Dancer" by Donisha Prendergast, Bob Marley's granddaughter. Performed internationally to support various causes, including raising awareness for street children in Cambodia, participating in travel and peace-related events in Japan, and delivering an anti-bullying message at TEDxYouth in Canada.
Following this transformative journey, Madu began teaching hip hop to kids, tots, teens, and adults in Chiba, Japan, and Vancouver, BC and now residing in Metchosin, BC, Canada, where they continue to create and inspire through their teaching.
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Hailey has been dancing since the age of 5 and over the years has pursued a career as a competitive company dancer, honing her skills across various disciplines with a particular focus on lyrical, contemporary, modern, jazz, and acro styles. Dance is not just a sport for her; it is her passion.
Throughout this journey, she has had the privilege of competing, performing, and representing her city in numerous competitions and workshops. Notably, she has performed in Showcase at Disneyland in California, USA, and engaged in industry workshops to further refine her craft. Her talent has been presented in various events, including prominent performances in the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, the Royal Inland Hospital Gala, the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics BC Summer Games, Football Day in Kamloops, and the TRU Once Upon a Time Gala. Her dedication and perseverance were also recognized with a scholarship to and a spot on the Disney’s Lightning Elite Team in Orlando, Florida.
Currently, Hailey is pursuing an Acrobatic Arts Certification to further enhance her teaching credentials. As a teacher, she strives to create a welcoming and positive environment where every dancer, regardless of age or skill level, feels confident and comfortable. She tailors her teaching approach to suit the unique needs and personalities of each dancer, fostering their growth and development not only as performers but also as individuals.
In addition to teaching, Hailey has worked closely with a kinesiologist and independently created a website on injury prevention and assessment as a resource for her students. Her goal is to ensure that dancers have the knowledge and tools to maintain their physical health and longevity in dance.
Hailey is excited to bring her passion, experience, and dedication to Limelight Performing Arts, inspiring the next generation of dancers to discover and express their own unique artistry.
Theana started dancing at the young age of three, beginning with the basics of ballet, jazz, and tap. Her passion for dance led her to compete for nine years, during which she expanded her repertoire to include musical theatre, lyrical, and hip hop. Recognizing dance as a crucial aspect of her career, she pursued professional training at the Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario.
After her professional training, Theana began her teaching journey as a Teaching Assistant at a dance studio in Edmonton, Alberta, in jazz and ballet classes. She then moved to Victoria, where she began teaching her own classes. Offering a mix of ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical, allowing students to explore various styles and find their preferences. Teaching technique classes in the specific genres of jazz and ballet.
Theana's experience spans both recreational and competitive levels of dance education. She appreciates the flexibility that recreational dance offers, allowing students to explore different styles without the mainstream constraints. Her preferred styles to teach are jazz and hip hop.
With a deep passion and dedication to her craft, Theana strives to create a fun, safe learning environment where her students can flourish and grow. She is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the young dance students of tomorrow, inspiring them to develop their technique and love for dance.
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Taryn began dancing at the age of 5 and has been passionate about dance ever since. Taryn still dances regularly and competes each season with her network of like-minded performers. Growing up, she danced extensively with her competitive studio company, mastering various styles including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Her dedication to dance led her to complete her RAD ballet exams, culminating in her grade 8 exam in 2016.
Attending numerous competitions and dance conventions, Taryn learned to push herself to excel not only as a dancer and teacher but throughout all aspects of her life. She remains committed to her professional development by continually taking classes, ensuring she is always learning and evolving her teaching methods.
Taryn is thrilled to join the Limelight team and bring the excitement of dance to the Westshore. Her passion for dance and teaching shines through in her commitment to fostering a love for dance in her students, encouraging them to reach their full potential and enjoy the art of movement.
LIMELIGHT COMPANY AND COMPETITION TEAM
LIMELIGHT COMPANY
Competitions & Professional Performance Opportunities
The Limelight Performing Arts company team is a dynamic group of talented artists dedicated to excellence in dance, theater, music, and cheer performance. Our team represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement within our studio. Guided by experienced coaches and instructors, members of the company team receive specialized training, participate in exclusive workshops, and showcase their skills at prestigious regional and national competitions. Company team embodies teamwork, discipline, and artistic expression. Join us and elevate your craft as part of the Limelight company team—where passion meets performance, and stars are born.
