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Jacqueline Cook-Barber
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Artistic Director/Owner/Full member certification
JCB Danceworks Canadian Dance Teachers Association
Jacqueline began her dance training at
the age of 4 in all disciplines, jazz, tap and ballet.
As her skills developed she joined the competition company
and throughout her high school years participated in
competitions throughout Ontario as both a group dancer
and soloist.
After graduation, Jacqueline studied ballet and modern
dance at York University. She later joined a United
Nations sponsored dance company and performed for the
Canadian Armed Forces. She traveled to Europe and the
Middle East in a Variety Show as both a dancer and internationally
renowned choreographer and added experience in International
Trade Shows and Exhibitions, Cabaret Shows, and corporate
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Her true passion, however, has always been as a teacher and
choreographer. Her first opportunity to build her own studio
began when she opened JCB Danceworks 18 years ago at the Richvale
Community Centre. Starting with only a handful of students,
her reputation spread as did the studio and the demand for her
services. JCB Danceworks moved to it’s present location
12 years ago and has garnered a reputation as one of the top
studios in York Region. Jacqueline has maintained her
dance education and has acquired her full membership with
the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Her award winning
choreography has made her one of the most sought after teachers
in Ontario. Her teaching philosophy is simple, "Give
children a safe and supportive environment to learn and they
will find the dancer within |
Tonya Frederiks-Steenson
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Member Royal Academy of Dance and Canadian Dance Teachers
Association
Tonya began her dance training at the age of 3. She
progressed rapidly and was accepted to the National
Ballet of Canada at age 10. Tonya was a soloist from
a very young age and began teaching all disciplines
at age 11. Some of her students have gone on to professional
careers.
Tonya danced professionally for several years, including
shows at Harbour Front and other venues, fashion shows,
trade shows and a season as an Argo Sun Dancer. After
coming to a crossroad she decided her heart was in teaching
and decided to turn down future professional opportunities.
Tonya joined JCB Danceworks at age 19. Her unique choreography
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has won numerous awards and her teaching style exemplifies her
love and passion for dance. She prides herself on identifying
the need of each individual student and their ability to make
sure they perform their best. “My goal as a teacher is
to be able to promote the joy of dance as my teachers have done
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Billie Hesser
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Miss Hesser has trained for over 16 years in all dance
disciplines, Jazz, Tap, Tap, Ballet and Lyrical. She
was an exceptional competitive dancer for many years.
Billie is a graduate student of the Unionville High
School Arts Program where she majored in dance both
Modern and Ballet. She is a member of the Canadian Dance
Teachers Association and has taught extensively in the
area of dancer training in the preparation for dance
exams.
Billie is a highly creative teacher with a gift for
choreography both recreationally and competitively.
Her ability to relate to the students is unmatched.
She has a passion for teaching and it is evident in
her work and the enthusiasm she generates in her students.
Billie is currently attending York University
and carries a full teaching load. Billie is a big part
of the creative team and has been instrumental in the
success of the competitive team |
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Jennifer Every
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Jennifer is a long time member of the JCB Dancework’s
family, both as a student and staff member. Her qualifications
include being a certified member of the Canadian Dance
Teachers Association as well as the completion of her
Elementary Dance Examination.
Jennifer is presently attending York University Concurrent
Education with a double major in Dance. Her qualifications
and extensive training make her an asset to JCB. Each
year her students show outstanding progress as well
as having had an exciting dance season. |
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Kelly Yanuziello
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For the past 17 years, Miss Yanuziello has been a vital
member of the JCB Danceworks team, both as a student
and as a teacher. Kelly holds a diploma from Centennial
College and is a qualified Child and Youth Worker. She
is currently working on completing a Post-secondary
Degree (Child and Youth Care) from Ryerson University.
During her many years at JCB, Kelly was a member of
the Competition Company and performed as a soloist.
Kelly is dedicated to teaching children and has been
an integral part of the teaching staff for a number
of years. She is certified by the Canadian Dance Teachers
Association.
Kelly continues to further develop her considerable
dance skills specializing in Hip Hop and Tap, by taking
extra classes in Toronto and New York. Kelly brings
her own unique style of dance through her creative choreography
to JCB Danceworks. |
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Ryan Foley
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We welcome to J.C.B. renowned teacher and choreographer
Ryan Foley.
He brings a new flare to J.C.B. and our students will
benefit from his expertise and creativity. |
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Rhonda Weber |
Faye Rauw
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Faye Rauw hails from Humboldt, Saskatchewan; she has
traveled extensively around the world dancing professionally,
teaching workshops, performing for various dance companies
as well as performing for Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.
She is one of Canada’s high demand dance judges,
teachers and choreographers, traveling as far as Australia
to judge their National Dance Championships. Faye has
had the pleasure of working with the likes of Marlon
Wayans, Charo, Ben Vereen as well as Rob Marshall and
Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Oscar & Golden Globe
winning movie, “CHICAGO“. Her acting credits
have been seen on “MONK”, Walt Disney’s
“The Sixth Man” along with various commercials
and Canadian feature films. Faye has choreographed for
the NBA, AHL, KING DAVID The Musical, the stage tour
for CANADIAN THUNDER, the Canadian product launch for
Brittney Spears fragrance, CURIOUS, the recording artist
Kristine W. and was recently involved choreographing
for the Steve Nash Charity Classic. She is currently
an ambassador
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for Lululemon, teaches at the Randolph Academy for the Performing
Arts and most recently started an entertainment company, Dance
Elements. Her passion to perform makes Faye an inspiration to
work with. |
Gay Bishop |
Ashley Storms |
Sari Wolfe
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Sari has been with the Danceworks family for all 18
years. It is her exceptional organization and hospitality
that keeps the studio ticking. She is always available
to both students and parents manning the front desk
where she’s available for any question that may
come up. Her supervision of the students while they
are taking classes makes JCB a safe and friendly environment.
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Suzanne Gorman
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Suzanne has been involved with JCB for over 10 years
both as a dancer’s mom and as a staff member.
It is with her extraordinary skills that she co-ordinates
over 1000 costumes to outfit our dancers at the year
end recital as well as for the Competitive Company.
Suzanne can be found around the studio year round outfitting
our dancers in their JCB dance wear as well as supporting
many of the administrative duties. Her professional
approach makes her an asset to the JCB staff
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