Ms. Kelly sought out dance at a young age. With over 25 years of experience she has completed exams through the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.), Canadian Dance Teachers Association (C.D.T.A.) as well as successful completion of NCCP Artistic Gymnastics Foundations, introduction and theory courses. She is a member of the Professional Curriculum for Acrobatic Arts and is a certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PDT) teacher. Kelly loves teaching many forms of movement and her choreography has won many overall titles. Outside of dance, Kelly holds a diploma in Graphic Design and Advertising at Conestoga College. She is thrilled to be teaching and choreographing for Dance Adventure again this season and can't wait to see her students grow in their love for dance.

Ms Meaghan has been a part of the Dance Adventure family since it's opening in 1999, first as a student and more recently as a teacher of both competitive and recreational students. Meaghan danced competitively for 15 years and had the opportunity to dance twice at Walt Disney's the Magic Kingdom as part of the Dance Adventure team. Meaghan has received training in many of the core disciplines of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre and lyrical but has a special love for the sounds and rhythms of tap dancing. Ms Meaghan & Ms Kelly Reitzel run the Dance Adventure Rhythm Experience (DARE) program, which offers specialized dance classes for children and teens across developmental and physical spectrums.

Ms Kelly brings experience as a long-time competitive dancer and teacher of tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical/contemporary, and hip hop. She is proud to have been a part of the Dance Adventure family since its opening. As a teacher, Kelly creates a supportive and fun environment for learning within the recreational and competitive programs. She was instrumental in the creation of the Dance Adventure Rhythm Experience (DARE) program which aims to make dance accessible for children and youth across developmental and physical spectrums.

Growing up at the studio, Ms. Naya trained in many styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and acro. Through her years, she has gained a passion for dancing, and her love for the art led her to become a two time National Elite Team dancer, where she was given the opportunity to dance at Disney. Ms. Naya has been awarded numerous overalls as a soloist, along with many special awards for her performances. As a teacher, Ms. Naya wants to encourage a fun atmosphere where her students can strive for their absolute best; she honestly believes that if you set your mind towards a goal, anything is possible.

Ms Adrianna has trained at Dance Adventure for 15 years in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and tap. She has been competing for 8 years winning numerous awards and overalls. Her passion for dance has kept her close to the studio, and she is excited to continue to help and encourage the younger dancers improve their skills.

Ms Tracy was a competitive gymnast and helped to facilitate many international gymnastics competitions. She graduated from Seneca College's National Coaching Program and continued her involvement in the sport as a competitive coach in K-W, Toronto, and Ottawa. She has her diploma in Adult Education and works as a Client Engagement Manager at a learning software company in Waterloo; but her real passion is gymnastics. Ms Tracy is very excited about working with the Acro students and challenging them to improve their skills.

Mr Ben is an accomplished gymnast and was a member of the Canadian National Men's Gymnastics Team with specialties in both the floor and pommel horse; Mr. Ben participated in many national and international competitions. Ben graduated from Conestoga College with a diploma in Computer Engineering Technology. Mr Ben toured the world as a member of Project Dunk, an acrobatic basketball show that performed on Canada's Got Talent and were the first group of its kind to perform for the Saudi royal family. He is looking forward to challenging Dance Adventure's acro students.

Mr Braden is an accomplished gymnast, acrobat, and a former Ukrainian dancer. He tells everyone he's a super-hero: by day, he is a professional engineer; by night he is a dance dad & "that studio guy". Mr Braden was a founding member of Slam Dunk Entertainment, producing acrobatic basketball shows for the Toronto Raptors (halftime) and various NBA and NCAA teams. He toured world as a member of the Slam Jam Air Team and Project Dunk, the latter of which was invited to perform on Canada's Got Talent and were the first group of its kind to perform for the Saudi Royal Family. Mr Braden is excited to continue working behind the scenes to support our Dance Adventure families.