Kimberly Harrison
Dance Instructor, Competitve Program Director

Classes
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Preschool Dance
Disciplines Taught: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Preschool Dance
Dance Education: Extensive training through The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Harbour Dance Centre, The Scotia Bank Dance Centre, Connection Performing Arts Centre, Westlake Dance Centre, HDC Summer Intensives, GSP Conventions, Street Groove Conventions and Jump Dance Conventions. Graduate of Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training Program (ITP). Company dancer with The Source Dance Company, Exult Dance Company and La Chaleur.
Professional performing resume: Jazzy B “Nakhro” Music Video, BC Lions Opening Ceremonies and Halftime Performances, Relate: The Documentary, Relate: The Showcase, Reporting Live, Transitions, Olympics Anniversary, Environment Canada, The Underground Circus, DanceSport BC, The Vancouver International Salsa Festival, The Family Compact, XSENS, Vancouver Career College, Beauty Council Show Off, The Urban Alchemy, Vancity Project, 604 Delite, For the Luv of It.
Why I love teaching: Introducing the gift of dance, helping dancers reach their fullest potential and watching them fall in love with the art form are among some of my greatest passions in life.
How dance has changed my outlook on life: Dance is the most vulnerable and honest form of art, as well as an amazing therapeutic tool.
Best advice you’ve ever been given or advice you share with students: Breathe and just let go.
Favourite dance video on Youtube or favourite choreographer: Tara-Jean Popowich, I always feel so grounded after completing her classes.
First dance performance piece: Performing original choreography for my family.