Meet the Team

Claire Lint is an ADAPT TTS certified Instructor, licensed in Gilbert Tap Exams & has completed her online training with BBS Adaptive Dance, Red Rhino Dance and Discover Dance education. She has been professionally trained in the ADAPT, RAD and Al Gilbert tap syllabi and has studied in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and throughout Western Canada. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and upon completion of her post-secondary education worked on and off the stage in dance and theatre.

With over 20 years teaching experience, Miss Claire believes in fostering a love of movement while teaching students to dance.  She’s a technician at heart and values the importance of developing a solid foundation while encouraging students to explore a variety of creative processes.  Claire is passionate for sharing dance with students of all ages and abilities, and strives to engage all of her classes in a fun,  focused and inclusive environment.  

Anali Reizvikh grew up in Lethbridge, dancing with Gerry Unger at Dance Images where dance became a passion and where dance family was a safe place to land. 

She graduated from the RAD’s Certification in Ballet Teaching studies in 2006 and holds her RAD Advanced 2 certificate. Her dance training has taken her to Calgary, Vancouver, New York and Toronto. While working as a dance artist in Toronto she had the privilege of performing and training with Cadence Progressive Ballet, Gadfly and Kaeja d’Dance. She taught at City Dance Corps and guest taught at Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre. Anali co-founded in’trinzik Dance Project and the collective had the honor of winning the audience choice award at the Chimera Project’s Fresh Blood 2013. 

In 2014 she moved back to Lethbridge and is now growing up, learning and un-learning with her two kids, Alex and Nicky. They have opened her eyes on a whole new level to how important it is for students to have a village of people who believe in them, support their goals, meet them where they’re at and work to keep their spark alive. That can be the real magic of growing up in the arts, and that is the kind of teacher she strives to be.

Taylor Stroeve has over 19 years of experience dancing and has trained in a variety of styles including, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and pointe. She has received certificates in her Gilbert Tap (Grade 6), RAD Ballet (Grade 7 &Advanced 1), and the ADAPT Jazz (Advanced).

Miss Taylor currently shares her love of dance with the University of Lethbridge dance team and is overjoyed to have the opportunity to teach at Haptic Dance Arts sharing her passion with her students. Miss Taylor also has a love for animals and is proudly owned and loved by two orange cats, Tigger and Piglet. Through this love she has had an opportunity to work as a Veterinary Medical Assistant while finishing her undergraduate degree at the University of Lethbridge. She has completed her Acrobatic Arts Level 1 and has loved learning about dance education and sharing movement with children.

Amara Thrall was born and raised here in Lethbridge where her love of dance started at age two. This love grew over many years as a student learning her way through Ballet, Tap and Jazz exams as well as competitive and showcase performances. Miss Amara is PBT level 3 educated, a registered RAD Ballet teacher, ADAPT certified instructor, ADTA and Acrobatic Arts certified as well as Dance Teacher University level 1 certified.

She takes hers and her students education very seriously and continues to educate herself yearly or more to best educate, guide, and inspire her students every day.  has over 19 years of experience dancing and has trained in a variety of styles including, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and pointe. She has received certificates in her Gilbert Tap (Grade 6), RAD Ballet (Grade 7 &Advanced 1), and the ADAPT Jazz (Advanced).

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China Friesen grew up dancing from the age of 5 and immediately fell in love with the art. It was in her first year of dancing that she knew she wanted to be a dance teacher. She grew up as a competitive dancer, primarily based in Cranbrook BC, and was trained in contemporary, ADAPT jazz and tap and RAD ballet.

China began teaching classes when she was 15 years old fulfilling her childhood dream. She absolutely loves teaching and choreographing but most of all she enjoys seeing her students succeed and flourish. When China isn’t dancing she can be found running after her four young children or in the kitchen trying to master the art of baking sourdough bread. 

Audrey Hildahl began dancing at the age of three, and has since gained years of training in various dance styles. Making it into the LCI Arts Dance Academy in grade 9, Audrey has since had opportunities to dance with many well-known Canadian choreographers in houses like contemporary, hip hop, house/jazz, modern, top and down rocking, locking/popping, and more. She then joined Haptic Dance Arts in 2022 as a student to further her training in ballet and contemporary. 

With experience teaching and choreographing for the LCI Dance grade 12 show and helping to make floor routines for West Winds Gymnastics, Audrey hopes to carry on her passion and deep love for dance through teaching and continuing to train. Loving to learn and perform, she is always ready to dance and willing to try something new.

Carey Viejou has been teaching  a variety of styles of yoga in Lethbridge for the past five years. She holds certifications to teach Vinyasa yoga, Yin yoga, chair yoga and mindfulness. She has trained extensively in trauma-informed care, and implements this philosophy in all of her classes.

She prioritizes the internal wisdom of each individual student and aims to make every class accessible and inclusive. She enjoys watching students progress towards their physical mobility/movement goals as they foster a stronger mind-body connection.

When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, Carey works as a barista. She tends to be over-caffeinated and values the ability to build community wherever she lands, helping people feel seen in even the smallest ways.

Ashley Conquergood Mother of two incredible girls. Yogi. Teacher. Lover of Nature. Crystal Obsessed. 

Ashley is a dedicated and compassionate certified Yoga Instructor with experience teaching diverse populations, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Specializing in styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Nidra. 

She is committed to helping students build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness both on and off the mat. Ashley’s teaching approach integrates breathwork, alignment and mental focus to promote overall well-being and holistic health