Our Team
Teamwork and collaboration start at the top at Loco Dance Company. Our team of teachers and staff work together to create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where ideas, creativity and self – expression thrive.
LDC understands the impact that we can have on each child walking through our doors. Being that smiling face or helping hand makes all the difference in feeling connected and supported.
In addition to our affiliation with industry leading dance organizations, many of our LDC faculty have completed education in teaching and early childhood education. Through mindful teaching practices and progression, LDC not only provides exceptional dance training, but nurtures creativity, exploration, critical thinking, curiosity and more. Dance skills and life skills come hand in hand at Loco Dance Company.
Samarra Abu Samra
Brittany van den Heuvel
B.A. (Hons.) Dance, B.Ed., A.D.A.P.T., AAC1, AAC2, AcroDance Preschool, N/D/E/O., P.A.A., Alixa Flexibility,
Melissa Shannon
B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed. Primary/Junior, O.C.T.
Janice Lynn
Life Member, Examiner, and Fellow B.A.T.D. Acrobatic Arts Module 1, 2 and PreSchool, PAA, ADTA, TDC
Kathleen Kunne
TTP Dip (NBS), RTS RAD, ISTD (Folk) Associate
Mercedes Bernardez Carret
Jen Carter
Guest Choreographer
Jamie Hodgins
Guest Instructor
Jose Carret
Jordana Cohen
Guest Instructor
Sydney Bury
Jessica Looper
Lisa Ward
Kayla Palmer
Guest Instructor
Kelly Manjak
Teaching Assistants
Charlotte Ross,
Emma Teska,
Isla Johnson,
Mila Irvine,
Lindsey Ross,
Mira Abudaqa,
Tasia Murray,
Tristyn Murray