Our instructors
Ginny Steeves
Ginny Steeves is a teacher, dance educator, and choreographer from Fredericton, New Brunswick, whose passion for dance began at the age of three at the Diana Webster School of Ballet. Since then, dance has remained a lifelong pursuit, both on stage and in the studio.
Her training includes Dance Fredericton, The National Ballet School, and the Professional Dance Program at Ryerson University. Ginny has performed in numerous productions and choreographed works in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, modern, and contemporary dance.
Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, as well as Dance Teacher Certification through Dance Education Canada, Ginny is deeply committed to dance education. She helped develop New Brunswick’s inaugural Dance 110 curriculum and co-founded Youth Dance Fest East, a non-profit festival that celebrates and inspires young dancers in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Jackelyn Dempster
Jacky is a highly experienced dance instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience across multiple styles, with a lifelong passion for ballet.
Trained in the prestigious Vaganova technique, she successfully completed her Advanced Level exam and studied at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet during high school. For the past 10 years, Jacky has been sharing her expertise locally, teaching dedicated students right here at Dance Fredericton, where she focuses on instilling strong technical discipline and a deep love for the art of dance.
Paige Corbyn
From her very first steps at Dance Fredericton at the age of two, dance has always been at the heart of who she is. Her passion and dedication led her to one of the most prestigious training programs in the country, Canada's National Ballet School, where she spent three transformative years deepening her technique and artistry.
Now, five years into her teaching career, she brings that wealth of experience and a genuine love of dance into every class she teaches. She feels truly fortunate to share her passion with the next generation of dancers, with a special place in her heart for ballet. Known for her fun and energetic teaching style, she creates a warm and encouraging environment where students feel inspired to grow, express themselves, and fall in love with dance - just as she did all those years ago.
Richelle Zurowski
From Salmon Arm, BC, Richelle is trained in ISTD Ballet and Modern. She holds Intermediate Ballet Examination in ISTD, as well as her Advanced 1 Modern Examination certificates. She is trained in jazz, hiphop, tap, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, and song and dance. She has always enjoyed playing a role and performing for a live audience but finds her true passion for the past ten years has been teaching dance and spreading positivity throughout the studio.
Hilary Boorman
As Secretary on the UNB Dance Team, Hilary has been classically trained in ballet for 15 years and has had the opportunity to perform in Dance Fredericton’s The Nutcracker. She has also competed with both Dance Fredericton and Studio Zénith. Through her training, Hilary has gained experience in a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. She is excited to continue growing as a dancer and sharing her love of dance with others!
Colin Ougler
Originally from Saint John, New Brunswick, Colin has trained at numerous dance institutions throughout the province. After university, Colin moved to Toronto, where he continued training in jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, heels, and jazz funk with leading teachers and choreographers in the industry.
As a competitive dancer, Colin received numerous awards, scholarships, and acknowledgments throughout Atlantic Canada and the United States, including Top Overall Solo for his own choreography. His professional performance experience includes working with Breakaway Entertainment in Broadway jazz and contemporary productions, performing at events such as Miss Canada Continental, and appearing in concept films and dance projects, including Bonded: The Film.
Colin’s teaching journey has taken him to the studio that operated World Performers Canada, where he gained experience working alongside examiners in syllabus programs such as the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT). With degrees in Kinesiology, Education, and Recreation and Sport Studies, Colin brings a strong understanding of the body to his teaching, creating a safe and encouraging environment where dancers can grow.
Teacher Code of Conduct
Dance Fredericton teachers have the requisite experience and qualifications appropriate to the levels and techniques being taught. All our teachers undertake to:
Work in an open and cooperative environment with all students and their families.
Recognize and respect uniqueness, dignity and potential of each individual student.
Act in such a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of all students.
Apply appropriate teaching aims and assessment procedures to students and ensure that students and families receive or have access to advice when necessary.
Use flexible teaching skills to create a productive learning environment.