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Dreams In Motion Performing and Fine Arts School
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Debbie Donaldson—Artistic Director & Dance Instructor Debbie has been teaching dance for 25 years starting her own dance studio—Debbie’s Dance Academy in 1985. She holds an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and is Certified with Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Debbie is also the President of Gananoque Community Musical Theatre. |
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Jacey Donaldson Kellar—Dance/Artscovery Instructor Jacey began dancing when she was 3 years old. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and a Masters in Science Degree in Childhood Education from SUNY Potsdam. She is a certified Pilates instructor through Body Harmonics and a certified fitness instructor through CanFit Pro. Currently on Maternity Leave |
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Jennifer Butchart—Administrative Director Jennifer is a graduate of the Arts Administration program at Confederation College. She has worked in the Advancement Offices for private schools and universities in the Toronto area. The arts have been a part of Jennifer’s entire life—she has taken classes in dance, theatre and vocal music. |
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Jay Sargent—Guitar/Banjo Instructor Jay has been teaching children and adults guitar and banjo since 1982. He currently resides in Lansdowne and runs Jailin Ranch. Jay has worked for Cataraqui School of Music and Renaissance Music as a teacher. |
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Gary Barratt -- Drum Instructor |
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Leah Adams -- Piano Instructor Leah has been a school classroom and music teacher for over 30 years. She has directed many children’s choirs, and has accompanied the Gananoque Youth Choristers. She is a founding member and accompanist of the choral group Melodia Monday. |
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Dawn Kirkby—Acrobatics Instructor Dawn began gymnastics when she was 10 years old. She competed and won many awards while attending The Trillium Gymnastics Club for 7 years. Since then she has been involved in a lot of activities such as dance, soccer, running and yoga. Dawn has a zest for health and wellness and is always looking to expand that knowledge. Dawn is also a Registered Massage Therapist. Currently on Maternity Leave |
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Deanna Micallef—Puppetry Instructor Deanna has worked with puppets since she was seventeen. Deanna has performed throughout the years for churches and community groups. She has just finished her first production “Second Chance” and is working on a new production “The Locket of Bristol”. |
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Clifford Wedge—Drama Instructor Clifford is a retired school teacher with a zest for the dramatic. He has taught at Dreams In Motion camp program for several years and has recently developed the Camp Chillax March Break Program. |
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Diane Stapley—Vocal Instructor and Musical Director Diane is celebrating her 45th year as a Theatre/Television/Film professional. |
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Anna Russell—Music Instructor Anna has loved singing and playing various instruments since she was a young girl. She took music through her elementary and high school years and then went on to Queen's University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music. After that Anna attended Nipissing University where she did a Bachelor of Education with a teachable in Instrumental Music. She is qualified to teach students of all ages and likes to do anything related to music and the arts. |
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Katrina Cross—Dance Instructor Katrina has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She has competed in ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary. She hopes to inspire dancers to have passion for the art form. |
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David Day—Art Instructor David Day born and raised in the Gananoque area. I have had over 25 years of artist works. I have worked for Marvel Comis, DC Comics, Batman, Spiderman, XMen, Harry Potter, Star Wars for Topps cards. I was taught by Canadian Comic Book Hall o Famer Gene Day. |
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Brett Desrosiers—Drama Instructor Brett is a graduate of Theatre from both Algonquin College and the University of Ottawa (Specialization Degree). She has directed shows for Stigma Busters Productions, Desdechado Productions, and the NAC Hothouse Series, all up in Ottawa. Not only does she enjoy guiding a production but also enjoys hamming it up with Murder Mysteries. She has been a member of both Eddie May Murder Mysteries in Ottawa and Murder on the Funny Side in Cornwall. She started a company, Galloping Coconuts Productions and the first show will be at this year’s Ottawa Fringe Festival. She has worked with various companies ranging between comedies and serious dramas. |
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Stephanie Donaldson—Dance/Pilates Instructor Stephanie has been dancing her entire life. She has an RN Degree from St. Lawrence College and works at KGH. She is a certified Pilates instructor. |
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Mark Hunt—Theatre Production Mark is head carpenter at Thousand Islands Playhouse, where he worked for over 15 years. He spends his winters at Queen’s Drama Department, where he runs the scene shop and is head of sound. Over the past 20 years, he has acted, designed, and done just about every tech job you can imagine (except costumes!) at theatres throughout Ontario. |
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Karen Ginter—Dance Instructor Karen is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts with a certificate in Performing Arts. She has been training certificates in Cecchetti Ballet and ADAPT Jazz and has done numerous performances in dance and musical theatre. |
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Kristen Burns—Administrative Assistant Kristen is a Honour Roll graduate of the General Office Administration Program at St. Lawrence College. She did her placement at the Brockville General Hospital with the Executive Assistants to the Senior Leadership Team. She has worked as a Personal Support Worker for the past 5 years but has decided to start a new career path in life. Accounting has always been a passion of hers and her long term goal is to become a certified accountant. |
