Jul 28 2008
About Us
Lorraine Blake
R.A.D. Teaching Certificate, F.I.S.T.D. and Examiner Theatre Branch
Lorraine’s training began at the age of three in England and continued through her teen years in Zimbabwe. A strong R.A.D. training led her to Major Examinations and later the teaching certificate with the Academy. At dance college in South Africa, the I.S.T.D. Modern Tap and Jazz were studied and Lorraine achieved her Associate and later Licentiate (and eventually Fellowship status) teaching status with this society. It was after eleven successful years of teaching in the Toronto area that Lorraine was invited to train in London, England and join the examining faculty of the Modern Theatre Branch of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (Modern / Jazz and Tap).
Lorraine and her family have been living in the Cobble Hill area since 1998, and her mother and fellow teacher, Dulcie Oxton, assists her.
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Dulcie Oxton
Reg. R.A.D. and L.I.S.T.D.
Dulcie was brought up in England and started dancing at a young age. After a short professional season, she turned to teaching and ran schools in England, Zimbabwe and later Ontario. The forty odd years of experience that she brings to Steps Ahead, span the art of teaching, choreography, examination liaison and administration, although her first love probably remains the introductory years of classical ballet. Dulcie, along with her husband, Arnold, are pleased to have settled in the Cowichan Valley and enjoy the opportunity to co-ordinate and assist at Steps Ahead.
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Sarah Johnson
R.A.D., R.T.S., BFA
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Dance Performance from Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton, Sarah is an educated ballet and contemporary dance teacher and choreographer. Her aim as a teacher is to create an environment where students feel safe and respected by teaching them about loving and respecting themselves and their art form. As well, Sarah is passionate about introducing students to contemporary dance in a relatable and exciting manner and creating work that is both accessible and a joy to perform. Sarah is a registered teacher with The Royal Academy of Dance, and is the co-director of Nanaimo Ballet School.
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Chantelle Norris
R.A.D., R.T.S.
Chantelle has recently moved from Alberta where she was raised in the R.A.D. syllabi. Her 20 years of classical training has led her to such schools as the Alberta Ballet and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She also had the opportunity to perform as a soloist in the Banff Centre for Performing Arts summer programs.
As a teacher, Chantelle’s energetic, yet precise, method creates an enjoyable atmosphere in which students can expand on their love of dance
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