A Caring and Qualified Team To Support You

Ziad Aly is an Egyptian Hip Hop dancer who established himself as one of the key pioneers of Streetdance in the Egyptian Dance Community. In order to further develop his skills, Ziad has traveled to many different countries including the United States, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cyprus, Turkey and Lebanon. He is also the founder of Swaggers crew, which has allowed for hip hop dancers and BBoys all across Egypt to join, train and bring hip hop to mainstream culture through events, performances  and workshops. Ziad is Also the Co-Founder of the Egyptian Breaking Federation. His hard work and dedication landed him and his dance crew on the renowned show “Arabs got talent”. Ziad has also had several opportunities to host some of the greatest names and pioneers of hip hop and Street dance from the United States to Egypt.  As a highlight in Ziad’s career, he was credited by choreographing some of the biggest celebrity names in Egypt for Vogue Arabia magazine, Choreographed and performed with his crew opening shows for Grammy award winning artists Mya & Eve in Egypt, As well as working as the dance consultant for Redbull Egypt. He worked on choreographing shows for brands like Red Bull, Nike, Intel, Samsung, Coca Cola and more. Ziad is now residing in Calgary, Canada Teaching HipHop/Streetdance and helping the community grow in Calgary.

Jenny Dahm is a certified dance instructor, experienced in teaching styles including Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Acro, and Pointe.  

Miss Jenny competed for 12 years at many different dance competitions in Canada and the US and performed in Disneyland!  Miss Jenny recently completed her Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University.  She is a certified Adapt tap and jazz syllabus teacher, and has extensively contributed her vast knowledge to all aspects of Leap's dance programs, in both the recreation and competitive divisions.

Anna started dancing at the age of 3 and has been in love with it ever since! She grew up dancing competitively in all styles such as Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern/Contemporary, Hip hop, Tap, and Pointe as well as Acro, graduating from Airborne Dance Centre in 2018. 

Anna loves to be able to bring her own stylization and knowledge forward as well as share her love and passion for dance with all students. 

Currently, Anna performs with the Roughnecks Drill Crew (Lacrosse) dance team as well as the Stampeders Outriders (CFL) cheerleaders. She still keeps up with her own training alongside teaching, as she continues to pursue a professional career in the dance industry. 

MacKenzie Cook is a professional dancer and teacher in Calgary, Alberta. She has trained in jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, and contemporary for 19 years and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Calgary. During her time at the U of C, she had the chance to learn from and perform with Lisa LaTouche, Michelle Moss, and Melanie Kloetzel while experiencing the commercial dance world and learning from Brinn Nicole, Lindsley Allen, and the faculty of Pro Action Dance.

She currently teaches across the city and performs with the Rhinestone Cowgirls and is a cheerleader with the Roughnecks Drill Crew for the NLL.

A diversely trained and experienced dancer in genres such as jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary techniques, Paige spent her youth learning and competing in dance, then as part of the first graduating class of the LCI Dance Arts Academy. In 2017 Paige was awarded the opportunity to join the Hollywood Summer Tour directed by Menina Fortunato, where she trained under a variety of well-known artists and choreographers. She danced as part of Danielle Cohn's music video for “Lights Camera Action” directed by Sir Francis Michael, choreographed by Ed Moore, Carlo Atienza, and Christopher Scott. Paige’s love of choreography blossomed through the dance academy at LCI, and she created two pieces for the 2018 production of “Inertia” and a piece for the production of “New York State of Mind”. 

Paige has a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University/School for Contemporary Arts in Vancouver, and continues to further study and create as part of the pre-professional division of Decidedly Jazz Dance. 

Talia is an award-winning competitive dancer, choreographer and teacher who has grown through the Leap Studios program since 2013 when it started! 

Talia is a certified ADTA (Acro) Student Teacher, pursuiing her full accreditation now that she has graduated from student and performer to faculty. Talia implicitely understands the development of Acro from the student perspective also - she has only studied Acro at Leap, and has acquired all advanced skills through training and steady practice. Not only are her technical dance skills astonishing, but it's her creative artistry as a choreographer that captures attention, as proven by the choreography recognitions she has earned early in her burgeoning choreography career. Her specialities are Acro, Contemporary, Lyricalm, and Jazz. When she's not at the studio or practicing her skills at home, she's at the gym weightlifting or studying for school - this Fall she enters her first year at the University of Calgary in the Commerce program. 

We're thrilled to have Talia's steady and supportive leadership, enthusiasm, and pure talent at the front of classes again this season!

Born and raised amid the captivating landscapes of Monterrey, Mexico, Daniela Erewa ignited her lifelong passion for dance at a tender age. Her dance journey commenced at the esteemed "Carla Eugenia School of Dance," with a primary focus on ballet. Guided by the principles of the "Imperial Dance Society," she embarked on her career in the world of dance.

Daniela's dedication led her to participate in a range of national and international classical competitions, including the renowned "Youth American Grand Prix," where she clinched prestigious accolades and scholarships to esteemed international dance institutions such as Orlando Ballet School, Kirov School of Dance, and Rock School of Dance. Not limiting herself to classical avenues, she also excelled in commercial dance competitions like JUMP and 24 Seven, securing top honors, scholarships, and an exclusive invitation to the prestigious "Dizzy Feet" event in Los Angeles, helmed by Nigel Lythgoe and Mandy Moore.

With comprehensive training encompassing ballet, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater, Daniela's journey led her to Vancouver in the spring of 2019. There, she honed her skills with Coastal City Ballet and availed herself of the tutelage of renowned choreographers and instructors at Harbour Dance Centre. Her talents have graced the screens for Netflix, NBC, and Disney, where she collaborated with industry luminaries including producer Kenny Ortega and choreographers such as Paul Becker, Jill Meyers, and Louis Hardsky.

Originally from Calgary, Katherine Mandolidis is an artist, dance educator, and Dance Movement Therapist who completed her Master’s Degree in Dance Movement Therapy at the University of Auckland.

Katherine has been facilitating dance and movement classes for 18 years and continues to explore how music, art, and movement support well-being. Katherine is delighted to bring the love of dance and movement to various communities by focusing on nurturing creative expression, mind-body connectivity, techniques in multiple genres, and holistic wellness. Katherine is a supportive, caring, and empathetic person who thrives on connection with others.

Connor Denison is an award-winning tap dancer, choreographer and teacher and has had the honor to teach and perform at a multitude of studios, workshops, and festivals across Western Canada as faculty, guest artist, and choreographer. Growing up as a company member of Calgary’s Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble he has had the opportunity to study the history of Tap Dance, learn repertoire of the masters, as well as participate in the development of new contemporary works under the artistic direction of Tasha Lawson. Connor is also a graduate of the Tri-Tone teacher training program.

Highlighted performance credits include touring BC with the cast of “Love.Be.Best.Free” (Danny Nielsen), dancing as a lead in “Caravan” (Derick Grant and Tasha Lawson) and performing in “The Cholly Project” in Vancouver (Travis Knights).