Catherine McRae AISTD, ACDTA
Owner/Instructor
Catherine is a highly qualified professional dancer and instructor. She attended a 3 year Post-Secondary Dance Teacher Training Program which she completed in just 2 years. Graduating with Honors in all her professional level Exams, she is now a fully registered Associate Member with the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA). Catherine most recently received a certificate from The National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto for attending their latest Teacher Training seminar.
Catherine is actively involved in the communities of Conception Bay North and Trinity Bay bringing the studio's performing groups to dance at various venues and events throughout the year. Each December she produces the "Christmas Spectacular" for the Bay Roberts Festival of Lights. This event incorporates all areas of Performing Arts and is 100% volunteer. All proceeds from this production are donated to local charities.
Believing strongly in continuing her training Catherine regularly participates in classes, workshops and performances, and has had the opportunity to study under some of North America's most renowned Master Teachers and Choreographers.
Her Qualifications include:
- ISTD Associate Modern Theatre
- ISTD Associate Tap
- CDTA Associate Ballroom, Latin American
- Certificate from The National Ballet School of Canada "Moved to Dance" Teacher Training Seminar, Toronto.
- Certificate from Broadway Dance Centre International Dance Teachers Seminar at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, NYC.
- ISTD Advanced 2 Tap
- ISTD Advanced 1 Modern
- CDTA Silver Dancing Standard in Ballroom & Latin American
- ISTD course for New Grades Syllabus {Primary Class, Grades 5&6} in Modern & Tap
Tana Simmons
Office Administration
Tana, or 'Ms. Catherine's Mom' too many, has been actively involved in the world of dance for over 24 years. As the full time Office Administration at Catherine's Dance Studio she is responsible for costumer service, accounting and general office management. Tana's love of dance has followed her daughter through many years of classes and performances onto the inception of Catherine's Dance Studio in 2002. She is a proud supporter of each and every student, and is a warm and welcome face to see when you arrive at the studio.
During our Studio Productions, Tana takes on the challenging role of 'Stage Manager', putting all of the lighting and sound cues into her capable hands.
Studio Office Hours:
Tuesdays 3:00-9:00pm
Wednesdays 2:30-9:00pm
Thursdays 3:00-9:00pm
Fridays 3:30-9:30pm
Saturdays 9:00am-4:30pm
The Studio Office is Closed on Sundays & Mondays
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