Miss Jen | She/Her

GMB Director

Dance & Conditioning Instructor

B.F.A. Dance, L.I.S.T.D & R.A.D, R.T.S.

I grew up loving dance and studied several genres! 

At my home studio in Cambridge, Ontario, guided by Ms. Dianne Long, I was devoted to daily class, pursuing exams, assisting my teachers, and creating routines for local performances. I choreographed and directed several school shows and local events in high school. In my final year, I performed under Vitek Winzca with The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble in Kiev, Ukraine.  

I received numerous performance awards from York University during my studies and received a scholarship to train under David Earle, Suzette Sherman, and Kenny Pearl at DanceTheatre David Earle.

I spent 12 years on the West Coast, dancing professionally with Judith Marcuse, Jennifer Mascall, and my small collective, Give Me Brilliance. In addition, I had the extraordinary experience of co-owning and co-directing my school on the North Shore from 2013 - 2020.

I am passionate about passing on my love of movement to students at every stage.

Since 2011, GMB Dance has evolved from a contemporary dance and performance art collective in Vancouver, BC, to an in-studio and online resource for dance students and educators operating in Hantsport, Nova Scotia.

As a school, its goals are to:

1. Foster a love of dance by providing healthy and supportive instruction for technically proficient, expressive artists of all ages and levels of experience.

2. Guide dance educators new to the role or looking for ways to refresh their position into better career health.

As an educator, my goal is to develop critical thinkers equipped with a practical skill-set by providing engaging lessons and opportunities for building experiences. 

I want students to leave my care with a rich understanding of the material and the confidence to continue to grow, engaging in this world with kindness, compassion, and professionalism.

I am committed to keeping my education current and up to date. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from York University, a Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance, and am a Registered RAD Teacher. I am also certified to teach Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Acrobatique and Acrobatic Arts, am a Full Teaching Member with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), and an ongoing student with the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO).