Nicole Routley

Director/Instructor

Nicole has been immersed in the dance world since the age of six. Jazz & Hip-Hop have always been her passion, she has completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded examinations and her vocational examinations up to and including Advanced One. She regularly trained in the styles of Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, and Stage competitively. Nicole has had the opportunity of travelling and taking classes in New York, Los Angeles, Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Parks where she danced in several parades and performances.

Nicole has completed her Certification in Acrobatic Arts, studied Kinesiology at UFV, danced with GSG Productions in Vancouver training in various styles, and was accepted into SFU for dance. Dedicated to continuing her professional development, Nicole continues to take classes in Los Angeles and New York, regularly attending dance workshops & conferences. Nicole encourages every student to reach his/her full potential by improving individual talents and abilities. She believes every student has a chance to shine regardless of their skill level.

Carolyn Currey

R.A.D. Instructor

Carolyn Currey launched her dance career directing disorganized ballet performances in the living room with her seven siblings. Costumes and storytelling were too much fun to give up, so she turned it into a career. During her training, Carolyn worked through all RAD exam levels up to Solo Seal. During her graduating year, she danced with the Oakville Ballet Company. She went on to take the RAD teacher’s training, entered successful students at all levels, and has been a guest teacher at studios across Canada and internationally. In 2007, she co-founded Soli Deo Gloria Ballet (later 1:11 Ministries), which toured across Canada and internationally. As a mixed arts team, they brought multiple productions to a wide variety of audiences, including the streets of Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics, prisons in New Zealand, and orphanages in the Philippines. Carolyn loves to mentor young dancers to become effective artists who will find their own audiences.

Kylie Buckmaster

Instructor

Kylie has trained at FreeStyle Dance Centre since the age of six. She has trained in a variety of styles such as Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Stage, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop. She has traveled to Disneyland & Los Angeles to perform and train. Kylie is currently studying at The University of The Fraser Valley and continues to teach at FreeStyle.

Courtney Johnson

Instructor

Courtney Johnson is certified as a legal administrator through the University of the Fraser Valley, certified Yoga instructor and Barred and Banned training through Naked Truth Yoga Inc. and she has extensive training in dance, which collectively has led to her career as a yoga instructor and training assistant to Naked Truth Yoga Inc. Courtney has successfully completed her ballet examinations through the Royal Academy of Dance, followed by two years of independent study at The Ailey School in New York, NY. She has greater than 20 years of experience in the art of dance and choreography. Her movement into yoga teacher training began shortly after she attended her first yoga class. She found that the integration of movement and breath work during yoga was closely linked to dance but there was something different in yoga. Through her teacher training journey she found similarities where creativity and emotional expression were evident. The connection of the mind and body along with self-awareness through yoga is why Courtney decided she wanted to deepen her understanding by dedicated daily practice, which brings her to where she is today. Courtney has spent time volunteering for a variety of causes including; the Red Cross for Tsunami relief, adjudicator writer for Rising Star Dance competition and her time to assistant teach and choreograph for multiple institutions. She has vast experience in teaching all formats of yoga and fitness classes to all ages and levels. She currently is teaching yoga and dance at various locations along with management, social media and quality control for various yoga studios. Courtney’s love for what she does reflects her honesty, compassion, kindness and creativity making her a vital part of the Naked Truth Yoga Inc. team.

Alysha Williams

R.A.D. Instructor

Alysha has been immersed in the dance world since the age of three. Ballet has always been her passion, she has completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded examinations and her vocational examinations up to and including Advanced Two. She regularly trained in the styles of Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, and Musical Theatre to become a more experienced and adaptable dancer. Alysha has had the opportunity of travelling and taking classes in New York, Los Angeles, Disney Land and Disney’s California Adventure Parks where she took part in several parades and performances.

After having graduated from the RAD with a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies: a two-year intensive study with the RAD. Alysha is a fully registered teacher able to enter and train students towards examinations and presentations. Furthermore, she has been elected an Associate of the RAD, which was issued in recognition of her success at an Advanced level (ARAD, Advanced 2). Dedicated to continuing her professional development Alysha plans to continue her dance education with the RAD in the near future. She is regularly attending dance workshops, conferences and syllabus courses to keep learning and evolving her knowledge and skills on how to teach and train students safely.

Alysha is a high energy individual who strives to create a positive environment in the classroom, while encouraging every student to reach his/her full potential by improving individual talents and abilities. She believes in teaching students not only how to dance but how to enjoy every minute of it. Being given the opportunity to dance is a gift, and her mission is to make everyone treasure their time spent in the studio and on stage.

Dawn Crawford

R.A.D. Instructor

R.A.D. Registered Teacher Modern Dance, Simon Fraser University Bachelor of Science, Trinity Western University. FreeStyle Dance Centre is proud to introduce Dawn as our most versatile instructor, with tons of experience in many dance styles. Dance performance has brought Dawn to Los Angeles, New York, and Las Vegas. Her biology and psychology degree allows a uniquely kinetic approach to her teaching at FreeStyle, where she is dedicated to her students’ fullest potential. Dawn has directed and performed in the popular “A MAZE OF GRACE” multi-media productions and currently teaches dance at Trinity Western University. She also continues to complete choreography and video contracts in Japan. With countless successes in choreography and technique, Dawn continues to be one of our most popular teachers with teachers and students alike.

Jessica Domnich

R.A.D. Instructor

Jessica Domnich (Gill) was born and raised in the Fraser Valley and this is where she began her training at the age of five. From the beginning of her training Jessica has always had a passion for ballet and as she progressed in her training she fell in love with all styles. Throughout her training Jessica had the opportunity to train and compete throughout the lower mainland and northern BC, as well as Alberta and Los Angeles and NYC. As a performer Jessica joined the Royal city youth ballet and Fraser valley academy of dance production of the Nutcracker. She was proud to have earned the prestigious roll of Clara and many other rolls where they would perform throughout the Fraser valley and Vancouver Island. Jessica is proud to have trained in Abbotsford growing up and graduated her dance training at FreeStyle Dance Centre. She was trained in all styles of dance including RAD ballet where she successfully completed all her exams including advanced one. As well as jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, tap, stage and hip hop. To enhance her training she would continue to attend workshops and conventions and also spent the summer in LA at the professional studio ‘The Edge school of performing’ where she was taught by world re known choreographers and instructors. As well as taking classes in NYC under instruction of the top dance instructors in the world. After graduation Jessica began her teacher training career promptly. She was accepted into the Royal academy of dance CBTS program. Jessica had the opportunity to attend workshops and learn under examiner Mrs. Lynette Kelly who quickly turned into her mentor and her inspiration. After her teacher training graduation she has successfully entered students in all levels from primary ballet to advanced two with exceptional results. As a certified RAD instructor Jessica is now an official mentor with the RAD. She has the responsibility of training new ballet instructors and coaching them before their graduation. Jessica is proud and honored to have this opportunity. Jessica has taught and trained dancers for over 13 years. Within this time she has also choreographed for her competitive students and won many awards. Jessica is honored to have the opportunity to teach the students of FreeStyle Dance Centre. Jessica has the ability to see something special in all her students and helps them exceed their own expectations and instill the love of dance into them. She has a true passion and love for dance and can’t wait to share this with all her students.