Impulse Faculty

	Lindsay Jenkins, BSc. KIN, P.A.E.C. - Studio Director  Lindsay began her dance training at 4 years old, and she couldn't imagine a life without dancing!  She started with ballet, but quickly expanded her training to include jazz, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, song & dance, and pointe.  She received her early training at Newmarket School of Dance and Theatre Arts and later at A.M. Dance Force under the direction of Merlene Samuel-Cephas and Arlene Murchison-Doggart.  Lindsay also studied piano under the Royal Conservatory of Music and was a member of various bands and choirs throughout her secondary school education.  She has taught dance and fitness classes for many years to both children and adults, at both the recreational and competitive level. Lindsay successfully passed numerous ballet and jazz examinations under the C.D.T.A syllabus (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) and holds her associate membership with P.A.E.C (Performing Arts Educator of Canada).  At age 11, Lindsay became a member of her dance studio's competitive team and fell in love with performing! She was blessed with opportunities to travel across Ontario and the U.S., attending various dance competitions such as Rhythm Dance, Dancefest and Showstopper Dance Championships. As a competitive dance teacher, her choreography has won awards and high marks at various competitions.  She is currently a member of the Impact Movement Performance Group and performs at various promotional and charity events throughout Kitchener-Waterloo.  Lindsay recently co-directed the Impact Movement's Performance Showcase which was a huge success and is still receiving rave reviews. Lindsay has a life-long passion for dance and is thrilled to be opening Impulse Performance Arts Inc! As a Studio Director, she hopes to share her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with aspiring dancers and performers!
	Elizbeth Piesz, RAD RTS - Studio Director Elizabeth has been dancing since the age of 3 and has intensive training in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Modern. For three years she competed in dance across Canada and the United States. Elizabeth has received numerous awards for her achievements as a dancer, and has been able to work with renowned teachers and choreographers like Chun Che, Stephen Findlay, Siona Jackson, Kathleen Rea and Annie Woods, just to name a few. Elizabeth is a fully registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), and is a graduate of George Brown College in their Performance Studies Program run by Ballet Jorgen. Since graduating from college, Elizabeth has preformed in Spain and Greece with the “Dance Dance Canada Show Team”, teaching dance at community centers. She has been the Artistic Director of Ballet and Lyrical for Minto Dance Academy for the past 3 years.    Her creativity and passion for the arts is demonstrated through her work and love of dance. As a Studio Director, Elizabeth will be sharing her extensive knowledge and contagious enthusiasm with dancers of all ages at Impulse Performance Arts!
Picture coming soon	Paula Ruddy - Teacher  Paula discovered her life long passion for dance at the age of three and has never looked back. Raised in Brampton, she began her training in ballet but quickly discovered a love for tap, and jazz.  Her training allowed her to attend an Arts program in high school, where she continued her focus in dance. Since then, her dance career has included local and international competitions in both Canada and the United States.  Paula has completed exam work with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and  the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance.  She has been fortunate enough to train with many well known studios in Brampton and Mississauga.  More recently, she has continued her education as a competitive adult dancer here in Hamilton, and attends workshops when she can. As an instructor, Paula has had the delight of teaching all ages and has found each age group to bring something exciting and different to the classroom. She has been fortunate enough to prepare students for examinations, competitions and recital opportunities. Paula strives to bring out the best in her students teaching confidence, determination, grace and teamwork.  She is excited to share her love and passion for dance with the entire Impulse Performance Arts family.
	Lacey Sevier - Teacher   Bio coming soon!
	Danielle Cotey - Guest Teacher   Impulse is happy to have Danielle as a guest teacher!  Her high-energy, loud, exciting classes are much-loved by our Impulse dancers!