About Kootenay DanceXtreme Inc.
Kootenay DanceXtreme Inc. is a dance school that promotes confidence, discipline, technique and knowledge of dance at an elite level. We offer a wide array of styles, such as:
Our classes are for dancers of all ages and levels, from age three to adult. We have 10-Week Programs such as Adult Ballet and our Mommy & Me which is designed for ages 12 to 36 months, as well as a Full Year Recreational Program for ages 3 & up. We also offer full year Adult classes in the styles of Tap, Heels and a combo Jazz/ Hip Hop . If your child wants more of a challenge and has the desire to compete, we offer competitive programs such as Rising Stars, Performance Team, Fresh Groove Hip Hop & Showteam. All Full Year Programs are given the opportunity to perform in our year end production at the end of each season.
Education First
We at Kootenay DanceXtreme believe in providing a high quality dance education to all ages and levels. Our mission is to train and mentor our dancers to enhance their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and artisitc skills. Any new dance student who joins will be a part of our dance family where they will develop enduring friendships and nurture a passion for the arts. From funky and fresh to skilled and serious, we have a class for you!
Dance Apparel Store
The Kootenay DanceXtreme dance apparel store plays a pivotal role in the development of our dancers. Our apparel store is located at our Kimberley location at 115 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC V1A 2G6 and offers a wide variety of dance shoes & tights & features top brand name items and apparel from Capezio, Danskin, So Danca, and Mondor distributors. We believe in giving our customers a selection of the best, most reliable and well-known dance apparel to choose from. Our inventory covers our customers’ needs from ages two to adult. Having the proper dance shoes and accessories for class is essential for every dancer to further their development and training.
Master Classes
Kootenay DanceXtreme also holds master classes which are taught by professional dancers, educators, and choreographers working in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and abroad. Holding master classes throughout the year gives our dancers the ability to learn from established professionals who are working today. Our website and newsletters are updated with information regarding what artists we are bringing in to hold master classes. Hosting these classes is a great way to re-energize students and give them an extra boost of confidence.
DIRECTORS
Shawna Sloan
Shawna Sloan has been a professional dancer and teacher for over 30 years. Her award winning & innovative choreography has earned her critical acclaim at numerous competitions throughout the world. Some of her dance credits include national “Pepsi” commercials for Britney Spears, “Billboard Awards”, “MTV Video Music Awards”, “Paulina Rubio World Tour”, & “Jane’s Addiction World Tour”. Her stage credit includes a European tour of the musical production of “Grease” where she served as the dance captain. She also served as the assistant choreographer for the Brittany Spears World Tour. She has also performed for mega recording artists such as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, 702, and Eminem. Shawna continues to be highly sought after for her ability to inspire, motivate, and educate abroad by adjudicating for multiple competitions and festivals throughout Canada.
Buddy Mynatt
Buddy Mynatt is an experienced veteran of the professional dance industry. He has worked for and toured the world with artists such as Prince, Christina Aguilera, and Chayanne. He has also appeared on shows such as “The Grammy’s”, “American Music Awards”, “Saturday Night Live”, “The David Letterman Show”, “Good Morning America”, “MTV Video Music Awards, and “The Jay Leno Show” to name a few. His film credits includes the movie “Guess Who” starring Ashton Kutcher & Bernie Mac. Buddy served as the assistant choreographer and performed in “The Wayne Brady Show” in Las Vegas. He continues to dance professionally, teach and adjudicate throughout Canada, the USA and abroad.