Heather has been dancing since the age of three and has not stopped since that first ballet class! Growing up Heather trained in ballet (RAD, Cecchetti), tap (ISTD, BATD), jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, hip-hop and acro. Throughout her youth Heather enjoyed travelling all over Ontario as a competitive dancer, and now she enjoys teaching dance at the competitive and recreational level to all ages. Under the mentorship of Carla Tucker, Heather has had the opportunity to expand her dance training in several styles and grow in her dance education. Heather was awarded her Associate Diploma in Tap from the ISTD and is pursuing further qualifications in the ISTD Modern Theatre discipline as well.
Heather is a graduate of Sheridan College and the University of Toronto’s joint Theatre and Drama Studies program, holding a Diploma in Acting and an Honours Degree in Theatre. Since graduating Heather has continued to blend her love of theatre and dance. She has choreographed for several theatre productions within Simcoe County and beyond, including productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Poppins, Matilda, and Shrek to name a few. Heather is also a working actor for both stage and screen. Heather enjoys coaching emerging performing artists, especially those that have an interest in continuing their training at the post-secondary level or who are wishing to pursue acting professionally. Heather’s recent Montessori teacher accreditation also influences her teaching style – following each student’s unique learning journey and guiding them as they find joy in making their own discoveries and connections. Heather brings her training and experience into both the dance studio and the acting studio, striving to have every student leave with a sense of accomplishment and a respect for the performing arts.
