Amanda is a dedicated dance instructor based in Calgary, Alberta, with over 10 years of  experience teaching dancers of all ages in various disciplines, including acro, jazz, lyrical,  contemporary, and musical theatre. Amanda is currently the advanced teachers certification coach for the Acro Dance Teacher’s Association (ADTA) syllabus and has  completed the junior, intermediate, and advanced certification courses. She is also  certified in Acrobatic Arts (Module 1 and 2) and holds an ADAPT jazz teaching certification.  Additionally, she has completed Level 1 of Lisa Howell’s Teacher Training and is certified in  Alixa Flexibility (Modules 1, 2, and 3). 

With a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education, majoring in Athletic Therapy,  Amanda has extensive knowledge in anatomy, injury prevention, biomechanics, and  exercise physiology. This expertise shapes her training methods, enabling her to prioritize  safe skill execution while minimizing stress on the body and maximizing training efficiency.  Amanda is passionate about teaching strength and flexibility classes and loves helping  dancers understand their body mechanics as they train specific skills and movements.