Aya found a love for dance at age five and started her training with the Alberta Ballet School in Edmonton. She later joined the professional programme with intensive focus on ballet, modern, jazz and pointe. She moved to the Edmonton School of Ballet for her graduating year where she danced many leads in their juniorRead more
Mohogany Brown immersing herself in everything life had to offer since the moment she could, it is undeniable that Mohogany’s love for life began at a very young age. Her passion and dedication to living life to the fullest and helping others along the way has led her to experience many different opportunities. She hasRead more
For 45 years Denise Lester was the Owner/Director of the Denise Lester Dance Academy. Now, enjoying retirement from studio ownership she continues to teach for DLDA and enjoys great opportunities such as judging for Competitions. She holds a Fellowship with the BATD and teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Contemporary and Musical Theatre to 3 yearRead more
Donna’s dance journey began at just two years old, growing up in a studio with her family. She was assisting classes by 12, choreographing by 16, and completed her CDTA exams in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet. Though she competed, her true passion became the joy and artistry of performance. She performed with the Toronto ArgonautsRead more
Sara began dancing at a very young age, at Denise Lester Dance Academy, and has not stopped since. She grew up as a competitive dancer and has competed both locally and internationally. This is where she fell in love with the art of performing and that feeling of being on stage.Through this experience, Sara beganRead more
Tammy has been teaching at DLDA for 17 years, and she specializes in teaching Acrobatic Dance. Tammy has danced competitively at DLDA growing up and finds her most significant accomplishments in her student’s hard work and dedication. Tammy’s numbers are always award winning. Tammy works hard at staying on top of the most up toRead more
Shannon grew up and trained at DLDA and has been teaching and sharing her knowledge with our students for over 20 year.. Shannon is a very accomplished dancer and has trained and taught in Germany and Japan and performed with artists such as Cher, Angie Stone, and more. She now teaches all classes but favoursRead more
At the age of 14 Wendy found her way to DLDA. She continued her training and competitive career with us and shortly after began teaching and choreographing at DLDA. She has taught every style of class but specializes in Musical Theatre, Conditioning and Contemporary Jazz. Wendy is an award-winning choreographer that is creative and outsideRead more
Paige is an Associate Member of the British Association of Teachers of Dance in Ballet, Stage and Modern. She is currently a much sought-after choreographer for her upbeat teaching style and incredible choreography. Paige loves teaching various dance styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical and of course Heels Paige continues to perform inRead more
Suzie Brown is the owner and director of DLDA. She began dancing at DLDA at the age of 3 and started teaching at the studio at age 16. Although she loves every moment at the studio, her favourite is the excitement on a student’s face when they over come a challenge or perfect a move. Read more
