Miss Lisa was born and raised in Nelson BC where she studied ballet and jazz. After graduating from high school, she moved to Calgary to expand her dance repertoire with the Alberta Ballet School. She then relocated to Victoria to dance with the Victoria Arts Collaborative before moving back to Nelson to begin her teaching career. As Miss Lisa embarks on her 35th year of dance experience, she continues to perform and take classes with a focus on ballet. As a dance teacher, she brings her infectious energy and passion for dance to inspire and motivate her students. She fosters a creative and positive environment, believing that learning is a reciprocal journey.

Ashley is a certified Pilates and Barre instructor based in Nelson, with a rich and diverse background in dance. From a young age, Ashley immersed herself in the world of dance, competing in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop throughout high school and at the university level. Her dedication and love for dance have only grown over the years. With a Bachelor's of Education, Ashley is excited to combine her expertise in both dance and education to teach movement to all ages. This fall, she is ecstatic to join Preforma Dance Co as a new dance instructor. Ashley feels privileged to connect with the amazing Nelson community through dance, a true passion of hers. Ashley is committed to helping her students become the dancers and movers they aspire to be. She aims to build strength and confidence from within and foster a team that feels like family and is fun. Her dynamic teaching style and deep understanding of movement inspire students to reach their full potential, creating a supportive and empowering environment for all.

Maddie began dancing at the age of 3 at Steps Dance Centre in Trail BC where she danced on the competitive team training in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Acro. At 16, Maddie began choreographing for herself and her fellow dancers, and pursued her passion by enrolling in Concordia University's Dance and Choreography program in Montreal, where she continued to hone her skills in Contemporary, Modern, Improvisation and Choreography. After an injury led her to step away from Concordia, she rediscovered her love for dance through teaching and choreography. For the past four years, Maddie has taught and choreographed across British Columbia, specializing in Contemporary, Tap, Acro, Creative Dance, and Improvisation techniques. Now a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor, Maddie is particularly passionate about the strength and fitness of dancers and helping them develop as both artists and athletes. She continues to take classes whenever possible and is dedicated to honing her teaching skills, refining her creative process, and developing innovative choreography. Maddie aims to inspire the students at Performa with her deep love for dance, instilling in them the same passion and dedication that has driven her throughout her career.