ABOUT EDA
WHY CHOOSE ELITE?
Staff
Adult professional staff with extensive training
Environment
Family friendly atmosphere with a positive and fun learning environment where your child will feel welcome and safe!
Facility
Over 11,000 sq. feet of space including a student lounge, a parent lounge, and 5 dance studios all equipped with specialty sprung dance floors
Class Size
We ensure small class sizes with a safe student to teacher ratio
Customer Service
Accessible studio manager and owner to help you with all of your needs!
Professional Affiliations
ADAPT (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers) certified staff
Registered, certified staff with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Acrobatic Arts Certified
ADTA certified staff
Meet the Diverse Faculty at Elite Dance Academy
Our faculty at Elite Dance Academy in Calgary come from a diverse and impressive background of dance experience, ranging from ballet and tap to hip-hop and musical theatre. Our faculty enjoys encouraging youth to be healthy and physically active while instilling confidence in a positive learning atmosphere.
Candice Mathewson, AISTD (dip) – Owner and Artistic Director
Ring Leader, Night Owl, Cupcake Connoisseur, Lip Sync Enthusiast, SNL Wannabe, Confidence-Booster, Do-Gooder
Chantal MaessStudio Manager
Coffee Lover, Effective Organizer. Spin Cycle Obsessed, Family Devoted, Kindness Spreader, Sports Addict, Country Music on repeat
Kylie RichterOffice Assistant
Coffee Addict, Music Maniac, Contemporary Enthusiast, Family Lover
Sheahan Keinick, FISTD, MA Dan (Hons)
Back Country Adventurer, Artist Developer, Live Music Lover, Hug Giver, Good Times Tear Shedder, Family Valuer
Anna Steele
Concert Enthusiast, Music Fanatic, Animal Adorer, Online Shopping Addict, Donut Lover
Kyla Hiebert, BA(Hons)
Mama Bear, Rock Climbing Enthusiast, Kid Magnet, Kitchen Dance Party Goer, Confidence Builder, Smile Spreader
Gretta Briceno, AAC3, BSc(Hons)
Puppy lover, (Text)book worm, Lively Latina, Crisis responder, Snooze hitter, Legs 4 days
Katarina Djurkovic
Coffee Obsessed, Shopping Addict, Music Fan, Dog Lover, Travel Enthusiast
Jade Gourlie
Comfy clothing expert, cat lover, beach volleyball enthusiast, country music obsessed
Clayton Hodgins
Coffee Lover, Lip Sync Aficionado, Sports Fanatic, Book Lover, Taco Destroyer, Silly Little Guy
Interested in Joining in the Fun?
Learn more about how you can join in the fun and register for classes at our academy.