Our Instructors 

Stephanie started EDC in 2014, and is thrilled to be leading the studio’s students, staff and parent group into their 11th season in our beautiful space at 521 Gateway Road! Stephanie has been teaching dance for over 15 years, and to this day teaching remains her #1 passion within the business. She holds Registered Teacher’s Status with the Royal Academy of Dance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) from York University, and a diploma in ballet pedagogy from Canada’s National Ballet School. She is also a member of the Professional Adjudicator’s Alliance and is a certified ADAPT instructor in jazz and tap and is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Alixa Flexibility (level 1). Stephanie has won numerous awards for her choreography and her students have won many scholarships and awards at competitions across Canada. Her students have performed for Mirvish, been accepted to summer programs at Canada’s National Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Ballet Jorgen, as well as full time dance programs at Centennial College, Harbour Dance Centre, Ryerson University, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary and George Brown College.

Stephanie received her childhood dance training in Calgary and majored in dance at York University in Toronto. Stephanie is a graduate of the prestigious Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School. It was there that Stephanie honed her teaching skills under the guidance of Anuschka Roes and Teresa Randall, taking daily classes in ballet pedagogy, methodology, music, history and national dance. At NBS, Stephanie trained in both the Cecchetti and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) methods of ballet however, Stephanie’s specialization lies in the RAD syllabus where she has worked as a mentor for the RAD’s C.B.T.S. program (a certification program for aspiring ballet teachers).

While teaching has always been Stephanie’s main passion, she has also performed professionally. Her performance credits include Alliance Atlantis Films, Army of Sass, Much Music and Sarah Slean to name a few.

Stephanie is a member of the Dance Studio Owners Association’s prestigious Inner Circle, which allows her and EDC to continually innovate and stay at the top of their field, while receiving training and professional development opportunities from many of the dance industry’s top leaders and experts. Stephanie is looking forward to making season 12 the best one yet!

Alexa grew up dancing in Calgary where she participated in many classes, workshops, and competitions, receiving numerous awards. She has travelled to New York city to take master classes at Broadway Dance Centre and Steps on Broadway, and of course to see her favourite Broadway shows! Alexa has trained in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, tap and ballet.

Alexa is ADAPT jazz and tap certified teacher, holds her Acrobatic Arts level 1, Alixa Flexibility level 1 and is certified in both pilates and barre fitness. She has won numerous awards for her choreography, and brings so much life to every class she teaches!

Alexa is the assistant director of Elements and runs the EDC Assistant Teacher Program She is very excited to return to EDC for her 11th season!

Miss Carley fell in love with dance at just two years old after watching her older twin sisters twirl in ballet class, and she couldn’t wait to get into the studio herself! She trained at Premier Dance Academy and later at Studio MC (now Snap Dance Studios) after her family relocated to Cochrane, where she had the opportunity to perform in Mexico. Twice!

During high school, Carley expanded her training with classes at the iconic Broadway Dance Center in New York. In Grade 12, she was awarded a scholarship for her lyrical solo choreographed by Lisa Metz, a moment that still stands out in her dance journey.

While earning her Bachelor of Child Studies and Bachelor of Education, Carley continued to fuel her passion by dancing with the Mount Royal University Dance Team, The Cubs, and Encorps Dance Collective. She has now been teaching and choreographing for over 10 years across multiple styles, with a soft spot for tap, jazz and lyrical.

Carley’s choreography has consistently stood out at competitions, earning recognition and awards for creativity, musicality, and style. She is currently sharing her creative spark again as a choreographer and performer with Bare Dance YYC alongside Miss Bri.

She holds a Junior Acro certification through Acrobatique and is working toward her Intermediate certification with ADTA.

Carley is all about creating an upbeat and inclusive classroom where dancers feel encouraged to grow, express themselves, and most importantly, have fun. She is so excited to bring her love of rhythm and creativity to the Elements family this season!

Raegan Vanberg is a creative and dedicated dancer, choreographer and teacher who takes pride in her innovation and inclusivity. From Airdrie, Alberta Raegan has trained at various studios and taken multiple workshops to support her technical development. Raegan furthered her dance education by attending Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario for the Dance Performance Program which allowed her to greatly expand her knowledge of dance and injury prevention.

With nearly two decades of training, Raegan is well versed in various dance styles specializing in contemporary, modern styles and acro. Raegan has performed in multiple charity events and shows while continuing to expand her knowledge of dance and its different disciplines. Alongside her training, Raegan has developed her teaching techniques through years of hands on experience and guidance. Now pursuing her professional career in dance, Raegan is drawn to contemporary movements combined with Acrobatic skills as it allows her freedom to express her unique style of movement. Raegan is looking forward to her second year on the Elements team!