LAURIE TINKLER
SDTA(Member), SDTA(National,Member), HIGHLAND,
AIDT Adv.(Modern), AIDT(Tap), HIGHLAND, HIGHLAND INTENSIVE PROGRAM, JAZZ, LYRICAL, TAP
The owner/director of LTSD who also is one of the main instructors.
Laurie has trained in all styles of dance and been teaching for many years, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her students. She is a constant source of encouragement to the students and helps them to succeed in their goals both in and out of the studio.
MELISSA WEAVERS
M.Sc, Artistic Faculty
Melissa Weavers hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba and started dancing at a young age with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Ms. Weavers is trained in Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical. She credits Master Teacher, choreographer, educator – Sofia Costantini and executive director of Dance Manitoba – Nicole Owens as her inspiration during her two decades of training at the RWB School.
A pivotal moment for Ms. Weavers was recognizing that dance should be experienced by everyone, as it is much more than movement, it is a visual spectacle, storytelling, a shared culture – rooted in imagination and passion. Ms. Weavers advocates for lifelong learning, inclusion and providing a welcoming environment for all dancers. Ms. Weavers looks forward to sharing her knowledge and love of dance with her students.
