Faculty

Lauren Sutherland

Studio Owner
Acrobatic Arts M2, B.A.T.D, Alixa Flexibility M1

Miss Lauren started dancing at a young age in a wide variety of disciplines such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acro & Lyrical. She danced competitively travelling Nationally and Internationally and won many awards on the big stage. 

Miss Lauren has trained numerous dancers throughout South Western Ontario, many who have gone on to have careers in the Dance Industry. Her choreography has been recognized and won both National and International titles. Miss Lauren has trained under many different Syllabus’s including B.A.T.D, A.D.A.P.T, R.A.D, Alixa Flexibility M1 and is fully certified in All Acrobatic Arts Modules. She looks forward to bringing her love of dance to our small town!

Olivia Johnston

Instructor
B.A.T.D, Acrobatic Arts M1

Miss Olivia has danced since a small age in many different disciplines including Acro, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary & Tap. 

She has done many exams in all different styles and has competed competitively with them as well. Miss Olivia has won many awards for her beautiful technique and cannot wait to share her talent with her students.

Miss Oliva is a recent graduate as a Radiologist from Fanshawe College. 

Natasha Coultes

Instructor 
Pound Certified, Zumba Certified
Registered Massage Therapist

Miss Tasha started out dancing competitively at a young age in Acro, Hip hop and 
Jazz where she won numerous awards. She later decided to follow a new path and took up the sport of Competitive Cheerleading where she was a 2 time National Solo Title Holder. 

Miss Tasha is now a Registered Massage Therapist . She is also certified in Pound Fitness, Zumba and plans to continue pursuing more fitness certifications.

Alannah Hickey

Instructor 
Acrobatic Arts M1, RECE

Alannah begin her dancing journey at a young of 3, taking classes in Acro, Ballet and Hip Hop. Growing up with 2 older sisters that Competitively danced, it only seemed fitting for Alannah to follow suit.  Alannah's first competitive dance routine was actually choreographed by our own Miss Lauren.  

Alannah has always had passion with working with kids which lead to her study and graduating as a Registered Early Childhood Educator. She now works in the schoolboard in kindergarten classes. Alannah has recently completed and been certified for her Acrobatic Arts M1.

Sarah Jobes

Competitive Instructor
R.A.D, Acrobatic Arts M1

Sarah Jobes began her dancing journey at the age of 5, where she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary and won awards for her dancing. In high school, Sarah attended Eastwood Collegiate Institute for their Integrated Arts Program, majoring in dance and drama. The dance program there exposed her to more ballet training, improvisation, choreography, and modern. She also studied anatomy and injury prevention.
She began assisting dance classes at a young age, taught her first class at the age of sixteen and has loved teaching ever since.

She is very excited to be apart of the Dance Factory team and share her love of dance with everyone!

Kiani Blacquiere

Instructor
R.A.D 

Kiani was born to love dance, starting ballet at age 2 and competitive dance at age 6. Kiani grew up in South Africa and danced at Dance with Soul Ballet School. Kiana and her family just recently moved to Canada. Kiana has received many soloist and group dance awards at competitions across South Africa. She is very excited to share her passion for ballet with all our TDF dancers!