Jennifer Partland
M.B.A.T.D., D.M.A., R.A.D. R.T.S., P.A.E.C., ACROBATIC ARTS- MODUEL 1, CERTIFICATION IN PBT
Jennifer is an accomplished Teacher and Choreographer who has taken the dance world by storm. During her years of training, Jennifer has had the opportunity to compete at a regional and national level across Canada and the United States. She has won countless scholarships, special awards and overalls including the opportunity to dance on the Showstopper nationally televised dance finals in Myrtle Beach. She has also had the privilege of dancing for and meeting Karin Kain who presented Jennifer with a special performance award. With an overwhelming love of the art and many years experience, she felt ready to step into the professional world.
Jennifer brings with her many years of experience in dance, specializing in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Street Dance, Stretch/ Technique and Open. She has been teaching for over 14 yrs across Ontario. Jennifer is a member of Maple Leaf Dance Masters of America Ch. #43 certified in Acrobatics and Ballet. The British Association of Teachers in Dance certified in Jazz and Tap. The Performing Arts Educators of Canada in Acrobatics. The Performing Arts Educators of Canada in acrobatics. The Royal Academy of Dance, presented with Advanced 1 certificate and her Teaching Diploma in Ballet. Jennifer was fortunate enough to travel to New York City, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, and Florida to learn from prestigious choreographers including Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, Keith *Tyce* Dorio, Nick Lazzarini (winner of So You Think You Can Dance), Nico Archebault (winner of SYTYCD Canada), Travis Wall and many many more. Jennifer also had the privilege to study and train at the National Ballet School in Toronto for 3 yrs, learning from the best teachers in their fields.
Jennifer has been honoured for her talents with many choreography awards and creative concept awards. Her students have been recognized at the regional, national and professional levels with numerous overalls and titles. Past and present students have succeeded in RAD ballet exams and have been accepted to the Quinte Ballet School and the National Ballet School. As a teacher and choreographer, Jennifer strives to instil a passion and love for dance in all students, teaching them poise, grace, technique, self-awareness and most importantly the ability to believe in themselves.