BDS Faculty and Staff

Teachers

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Miss Ashley

Miss Ashley has been teaching at Balgonie Dance Studio for over 10 years. She is well rounded in many different genres, but has a special place in her heart for Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary and Hip-Hop. Ashley has taken her ADAPT Teacher Training for professional dance teachers and has received choreography awards, group awards and high mark awards in many different styles over the years. Miss Ashley lives in Regina with her husband, Clay, and their dog, Ollie, and they are incredibly excited to welcome their first child in November this year.

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Miss Madison

Madison Chadwick is an emerging contemporary dance artist born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She began dancing at the age of 13, training in a variety of dance styles under the direction of Barbara Miller (Applause Dance Academy) and Michelle McMillan (Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan). Madison continued on in her dance training at The School of Dance’s Contemporary Dance Diploma Program (Ottawa), where she studied under the direction of Sylvie Desrosiers, learning from Canadian choreographers and collaborating with fellow students in interpretation and creative processes. After her graduation in 2023, she returned to the prairies to continue her journey in dance.

Madison has performed professionally on screen and stage in both Regina and Ottawa and is eager to engage in the world of dance in any capacity. She is currently a full-time teacher and choreographer at Collective Studios Regina and Balgonie Dance Club. As a dancer and creator Madison often finds herself turning to everyday life and experiences to influence her work. Madison’s ultimate goal is to share her unwavering passion for dance and empower others to experience the incredible healing capacity movement can have on both body and soul.

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Miss Sammie

Miss Sammie is a mother of 4 and works full-time as a Welder/Fabricator in Emerald Park. She has been a student of dance since the age of 5. She has completed many levels of ADAPT examinations, competed in all genres and performed as both a soloist and part of a duet with Miss Ashley! After graduating high school she attended the ADAPT 3 year Teachers Training School to become a certified teacher of Tap and Jazz for the ages of 4 - 18 years of age. Since completing her certification she has been teaching at Balgonie Dance Studio since 2016.

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Miss Nashia

Nashia has been dancing with the balgonie dance studio since she was 3 years old. She has been an assistant for 4 years. She loves getting to know the kids, passing on the love of dance, and being in such a fun and safe atmosphere. She is going to continue to grow her knowledge in all genres of dance as well as take courses along the way. She can’t wait to share her passion of dance to the future dancers.

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Miss Addisyn

Addisyn has been dancing at a community dance studio since she was three and has been an assistant for the past five years. She has gained experience in different styles of dance and working with younger dancers. She Just completed the IDTS Theory Course One to continue building her dance and teaching knowledge and hopes to continue the practical course later this year.

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Miss Emily

Teacher Assistants

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Miss Maddie

Miss Eastyn

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Miss Kailey

Miss Birkley

Miss Emersyn

Miss Addison

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Miss Elissa

Board Members

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Lindsay Bonnell

Kelly Kessel

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Jessica Blair

Jen Stephen

Megan Dempsey