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The Directors Brittany Black Brittany is a full member of the R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance) and completed her C.B.T.S. (Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies) with the R.A.D. in June 2008 allowing her to become a Registered Teacher with the R.A.D. In addition Brittany is a Full Member of the C.D.T.A. (Canadian Dance Teacher's Association) and has completed year 2 of the ADAPT (Associate Dance Arts for Professional Teachers) training in Jazz and Tap. In addition to her training as a dance teacher Brittany has also completed a B.A. (Hon) and B.Ed. at the University of Ottawa. Brittany is very proud of her students success including: training over high score soloist, duet/trios and groups. She has had dancers awarded for outstanding technique at competition, selected to join the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in the Nutcracker at the NAC and even had dancers successfully audition to join the full time professional programs at both the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and the National Ballet School. Brittany has also been award for her choreography at numerous competitions including: CanDance as well as a Diamond Choreographer and Solo Choreographer at American Dance Awards. Brittany students are extremely successful in R.A.D., A.D.A.P.T. and C.D.T.A. examinations which the studios holds annually. Both Brittany and Karen are very proud of the studios success being award as New Business of the Year (2007) and Business of the Year (2008). Brittany finds great joy in watching her students progress from year to year and sharing in their achievements: in class, in examinations and on stage. |
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Karen LeSage Karen began dancing at the age of 3 and started teaching in 1990. Prior to opening Footworks Dance Academy, she acted as head coach of a competitive dance team for 6 years. Karen studied jazz, tap and ballet and completed exams at the senior level in all forms. She is a full member of the C.D.T.A. and is enrolled in the ADAPT Teacher's Training School. She has taken many workshops including the Teachers Course at the prestigious Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Karen has had success as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Her philosophy is that "dancing is for everyone, and it should come from the heart!" Karen feels her successes in dance come from the amazing people she has had the opportunity to work and dance along side with. Without them her achievements would not have the same meaning. |
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Faculty Cheryl Goodwin Mrs. Goodwin has been teaching dance in the Ottawa area since 1975 and during this time played the role of both teacher and Director of the Children's Ballet Studio for 8 years. She is a Registered Teacher and Full Member of the Royal Academy of Dance, the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers, and holds the Elementary Certificate in ISTD National Branch (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing). Under her tenure, students have been very successful in examinations and competitions. Mrs. Goodwin is fully bilingual and has attended courses in Toronto, ON; Red Deer, AB; and London, England. Mrs. Goodwin successfully assisted students in the Ottawa Valley attain their Teacher's Diploma in the A.D.A.P.T. Jazz and Tap Programme, and has participated the C.B.T.S. program of the R.A.D. as a mentor. Mrs. Goodwin is currently specializing in Graded and Vocational R.A.D. Ballet having successfully entered a candidate in the Solo Seal examination (the highest level of R.A.D.) and has had candidates participate in the Genee International Ballet Competition. |
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Marie Brislinger Marie has been dancing since she was 7 years old and teaching since 2004. Over the years, she has been successful in many competitions (as a dancer and choreographer) and dance exams. She passed her Advanced exam in both Jazz and Tap A.D.A.P.T. syllabus, as well as obtaining Distinction on her R.A.D. Advanced 2 exam. She also recently completed her first year of A.D.A.P.T. teacher’s training in Jazz and Tap. Marie is currently studying in her fourth year of studies at the University of Ottawa in Economics. |
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Stephanie McGee Stephanie's passion for the performing arts began at age eight when she participated in her first jazz class. This love and enthusiasm for dance lead her to pursue further training in addition to jazz: ballet, tap, musical theatre and lyrical. Stephanie has completed exams at the senior level in both jazz and tap under the CDTA syllabus and recently began training under ADAPT. In addition Stephanie has completed her Grade 8 Award and Intermediate exams with the RAD allowing her to become a student member of the Royal Academy of Dance. Stephanie began teaching at Footworks when the studio opened in 2006. Her role at the studio has progress from a student teacher to a full faculty member helping to prepare students for RAD and ADAPT exams with great success. Stephanie will be attending Carleton University this fall in addition to taking on an additional role at the studio as a choreographer for our competitive company and pursuing her Associate Membership with the CDTA. |