Olivia (she/her)

Olivia has been dancing for as long as she could walk and her love of dance has motivated her quest to continue to educate, empower and inspire her students, peers and collaborators across North America.

As a dancer and performer, Olivia has trained in all areas of concert and studio dance. She has received her RAD Advanced II certification, trained at advanced levels in hip-hop, tap, jazz & lyrical jazz, theatre, modern, and contemporary. She has been the recipient of multiple provincial, national and international dance, music and voice awards during her years as a competitive performer. Olivia has also had the pleasure of performing leading roles in Cats ("Munkustrap") and Seussical ("The Cat in the Hat"). Olivia has had the opportunity to study at some of the top dance training facilities in the industry including in Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York City, and Paris.

As a choreographer, Olivia has regularly been the recipient of multiple choreography awards over the past 15 years. Her choreography was also recently featured at a global conference in Stockholm, Sweden in partnership with the work of Emmy Award Nominee Stacey Tookey. Most recently Olivia has been commissioned to choreograph Big Apple Production's spring musical "Cabaret". 

As a dance educator, Olivia has followed in the footsteps of her parents and continued to own and operate the family's dance studio in the Okanagan which is now entering its 21st season. Olivia has received her CDTA, IDTS, DEEA and YPAD certifications and commits to annual continuing professional development within the dance industry. Olivia also holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology. Her mission is to integrate her passion for dance, with her commitment to the study of mental wellness, motivation and the power of team dynamics, to further serve the dance industry.