Our teachers
Natalie Gladu
Natalie is a very dynamic, fun woman and endowed in teaching. Having danced all her youth, she obtains her dance diploma at Montmorency college and at UQAM. Having danced with "Les Alouettes" during several years, she opens then her dance school in 2011 in Laval, who is in big growth and also owner of the second studio in Vimont in 2017 to welcome more dancers heartily opened. She teaches all styles as well as private classes for the bridegrooms and for young troupes. She also created a Dance program with G.Vanier Laval high school since 2018. Her passion and joy of life attract us all in her courses.
Marjolaine Barbeau
Marjolaine has been immersed in the world of dance for more than 25 years. She is mainly trained in jazz, contemporary and ballet. She made her competitive debut in 2001, then 10 years old. Marjo has been fortunate enough to participate in several dance competitions across Quebec, some of which are considered to be the biggest dance events in the country. Now Marjo teaches dance full time. However, she retained her thirst for learning. This is why she completes several training courses in teaching with the Broadway Dance Center (in Jazz-Contemporary and in Ballet) as well as with the Dance Teaching Network (Anatomy applied to dance, Ballet and Contemporary Dance) in order to ensure safe teaching and a solid technical basis for our young dancers. She has been part of the Enkdanse family since 2016, and now takes care of the training of dancers in the Contemporary Dance-Study program, as well as our Junior and Pre-Elite troupes.
Jade Perreault-Vaudrin
Jade has been passionate about dance since early childhood. She started out in a local school where she danced in elite ballet, jazz, and hip-hop troupes. After working as an assistant for a while, she became a teacher in 2011. She continued her career in other studios to gain more experience as a teacher, but also as a dancer. Today, she teaches in various studios and offers after-school classes in elementary schools. Still active in the world of competitions, she performed at the RepreZent competition showcase in 2023 with her hip-hop troupe. Despite her extensive background, she continues training on the RED (dance teaching network) to stay up to date. Jade will teach Jazz 7-9 years, Jazz 9-12 years, Hip Hop 10+, Hip Hop 13+, to the Dynasty, Osmose and Silk troupes as well as Contemporary and Jazz in the Dance-Study Program.
Naïda Fabre
Naïda began dancing at the age of two. Dance quickly became her passion. She specialized in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and tap, participating in competitive troupes for over ten years and completing training courses, including her DEC in dance. She has been teaching children and teenagers for eight years now. Naïda is also a full-time elementary school teacher. Teaching dance combines her two passions: teaching and dance!
Martine Castera
Martine will be returning to Enkdanse this year. However, she's no newcomer to the dance world. Martine graduated from UQAM in Dance and is a great specialist in whacking, popping, and hip hop. With her many accomplishments, she stands out in the dance world for her expertise and precision. Martine prioritizes inclusion, individuality, and authenticity in each of her classes, and it's a great honor to have her with us again this year.
Marilou Desrochers
Marilou has been passionate about dance since she was a child. In 2017, she joined the ODCC family as a dancer. She explored several styles such as contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. Her penchant for urban dance led her to further train in hip hop, dancehall, commercial dance, and more. In the summer of 2023, she participated in the Beeyond Belief commercial dance program led by Jannick Arseneau and Hannah Pierre. She will continue her urban dance training this year in Program 9 led by Andy Michel. A teacher since 2020, Marilou is a passionate, energetic, and creative teacher. Her studies in occupational therapy and her years of experience make her a qualified teacher who is aware of the various challenges children face. Marilou will teach Creative Dance classes for 3-4 year olds (Monday), Hip Hop for 8-10 year olds, Hip Hop for 6-8 year olds, Hip Hop for 9-12 year olds, Hip Hop Inter 12+, Hip Hop for 5-7 year olds, Hip Hop 8+, in addition to coaching the Krush, Kicks and Krunchies troupes.
Laurie Roy-Cyr
Laurie began dancing at the age of 8. Although her first love was jazz, she developed a keen interest in contemporary dance, particularly ballet. In 2021, she completed a DEC in contemporary dance. That same year, Laurie joined a ballet company to further her skills. Having taught horseback riding for 7 years and dance for 2, Laurie has developed her methods to foster her students' growth. In addition, for the past two years, she has taught several competitive troupes and has distinguished herself with her brilliant and original choreographic research, which has earned her several special mentions.
Lara Haikal
Lara Haikal is an emerging contemporary dance artist from Montreal. Throughout her career, she discovered herself as a contemporary artist with a penchant for urban styles, drawing inspiration from the various techniques she decided to explore and deepen, ranging from modern dance to breaking and whacking. As a self-taught artist, she has trained with several groups and completed a professional training program with the Limón company in New York. She has had the opportunity to work and train with various artists such as Alice Klock & Florian Lochner (FLOCK), Sébastien Cossette-Masse, Nicolas Zemmour, Kyra Jean Green and Randi Liberman. She has also worked closely with Gabrielle Simard and José Flores of the Montreal collective Corpus Collective for several years. She has performed on various occasions, whether as a soloist at festivals, exhibitions, or in short films and music videos. Lara is eager to share her style and love for dance. She believes dance is an accessible art form that can be a true vehicle for well-being and physical and mental health.
Myriam Ayotte
Myriam has always had a passion for the performing arts. Whether through dance, choral singing, or music, she enjoys being part of a team and performing on stage. Although her specialty is contemporary, she has also worked extensively in jazz and ballet. Urban dance, lyrical dance, and acrodance are also styles she has had the opportunity to explore. In 2023, she obtained a college diploma in contemporary dance with the Merit Award and the Agora de la Danse Award. That same year, she received a dance scholarship from the Fondation de soutien aux arts de Laval. In the summer of 2023, she participated in the intensive dance workshop at Domaine Forget in Charlevoix. Having been part of the ODCC competitive jazz troupe for six years, Myriam has developed as an artist and now shares her love of dance. Myriam teaches Contemporary classes for 9-11 year olds and Contemporary classes for 12+ year olds on Thursdays, Ballet classes for 6-9 year olds, Ballet classes for 10-12 year olds.
Laurie Bertrand
Laurie has been dancing since her young age at various dance schools in Montreal and found Enkdanse in 2016, where she auditioned to be part of the school's elite troupe. Since that time, she has participated in several competitions including IDance and Reprezent. She therefore has a good background in ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. She also gave lessons for children in a Hochelaga Maisonneuve recreation center. She will soon have a bachelor's degree in education and primary education. Dance and education make a good combination to join the group of dance teachers at Enkdanse school in 2020.
Justine Clermont
Passionate about dance since her youth, Justine is a dedicated, dynamic, and caring teacher. Her many years in competitive troupes, combined with her experience working with young people, allow her to develop classes tailored to different levels. Justine has practiced various dance styles, but has focused on jazz and contemporary. She is hardworking and professional, in addition to demonstrating tremendous creativity. It's no wonder our young students adore her so much! Immerse yourself in the world of dance with her!
Simon Hanley
He has 7 years of experience as a breakdance and popping dancer and also has a ballet base American style. He participated in a Cirque du Soleil competition, Just for Laughs, performed with his band Dead Angle Crew at Francofolies, Montreal en lumières, Jazz Festival, shot some video clips and also participated in the show “Danser pour gagner” and “Révolution” !
He taught for 4 1/2 years in many schools in Montreal and South Shore as well as Community Centers and now with us since January 2019 as a Breakdance teacher.
Véronique Pominville
Dynamic and passionate about dance, she has been teaching for over 14 years and has taken care of several troupes. Hier beginnings were mainly in hip-hop, but soon her desire to expand her horizons allowed her to complete his DEC in contemporary dance in Montmorency. Over the years, Vero has touched popping, wacking, krumping, and classical ballet. She loves to play with musicality and interpretation. Not afraid of ridicule, her classes are often tinged with humor. Vero will now be a teacher for young adults in hip-hop and contemporary with EnKdanse in September 2018.
Stéphanie Boulay
Stéphanie began her dance career with Cirque du Soleil (Midnight Sun, Montreal Jazz Festival) and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (The Nutcracker). She is now a professional performer for various dance initiatives, including the Zeugma Danse company and the show Sonore Dés_Accord, by choreographer Benjamin Hatcher.She has had the opportunity to perform in several venues and events in Quebec (Festival Quartiers Danse, Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur, Festival DansEncore, etc.), in the Maritimes and Western Canada, several times in Europe, as well as in Brazil. Stéphanie obtained training in classical ballet at the École supérieure de ballet du Québec, as well as a DEC in dance (jazz, classical ballet, flamenco and contemporary dance) at the Cégep de Sherbrooke, for which she received two awards of excellence.She then graduated with honors from the UQAM Bachelor of Dance Education program. She continues to train in various masterclasses in Quebec and New York, notably at the Broadway Dance Center. A teacher for fifteen years, Stéphanie stands out for the versatility of the styles she teaches (classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, step dance, percussive dance, and traditional dance) as well as for her luminous and creative energy. Her choreographies have won several first places and special mentions in competitions. She has taught at Option Danse Claire Comeau (Laval) and Cadence School (Sherbrooke), among others, and has been invited to give workshops for various dance schools and high school dance concentrations. Stéphanie was the artistic director of Tissés Serrés, a traditional dance, which she led to perform on Révolution (TVA, season 3). Stéphanie will teach the Inter Technique course as well as the Inter Ballet 13+ course and the complementary Pointe course.
Morgane Dubois
Morgane has been part of the Enkdanse family since childhood. Her talent and bubbly personality were quickly noticed, and she was recruited to join the studio's competitive troupes. A few years later, Morgane joined the dance-study program in Secondary 1, training several hours a week to perfect her art. Today, Morgane is a magnificent dancer, always ready to take on any challenge presented to her. She will be graduating from the dance-study program this year, and we are all very proud of her accomplishments. Morgane has been teaching at the studio since last year.
Geneviève Ayotte
Geneviève has been dancing since the age of 7. Energetic by nature, she had no trouble finding her place. Her curiosity led her to explore different styles, from jazz to contemporary, including acro, ballet, and Irish step dancing. She has also been a member of competitive troupes for 8 years and graces the stage as a soloist. She strives to perfect her technique with the help of various instructors and numerous intensive classes.
Naturally, she volunteers to coach younger dancers and successfully builds a bond of trust with the dancers and their parents. She is now ready to share her passion for dance! Geneviève will be teaching the Creative Dance class for ages 3-4 on Thursday evenings!
Lucie Bisson
Lucie is officially returning to Enkdanse for fall 2024! Before the pandemic, she taught Fitness classes as well as jazz classes. Life has brought our paths together again, and we're thrilled to have her back! She will be teaching Zumba classes and a few other Fitness classes. Our clients love our dear Lucie. Her energy is contagious, and her charisma leaves no one indifferent. Her extensive dance experience (as a teacher and also as a professional dancer) allows her to create dynamic classes suitable for everyone. Her choreographies and routines are safe, and everyone benefits. Whether you're looking to stay in shape or push your limits, Lucie has the classes for you. Get your Fitness Card directly at the studio reception during your first visit!
Lison Mongeau
Lison has been dancing in the Enkdanse family for many years. With extensive experience in acrobatic rock and roll, among other things, her energy and dynamism are quickly felt. Lison joined our team a few years ago as a receptionist. Her great professionalism and attention to detail shine through in all aspects of her work with us, and, just like in the dance classes she takes as a student, her presence is greatly appreciated by all!