Our teachers
Natalie Gladu
Natalie is a very dynamic, fun woman and endowed in teaching. Having danced all her youth, she obtains her dance diploma at Montmorency college and at UQAM. Having danced with "Les Alouettes" during several years, she opens then her dance school in 2011 in Laval, who is in big growth and also owner of the second studio in Vimont in 2017 to welcome more dancers heartily opened. She teaches all styles as well as private classes for the bridegrooms and for young troupes. She also created a Dance program with G.Vanier Laval high school since 2018. Her passion and joy of life attract us all in her courses.
Julie Marseille
Cheerful and graceful, she began dancing at the age of 5 years in pre-ballet and developed a passion throughout her life. Graduated from the Cecchetti Society of Canada as a dancer and professor at the Intermediate classical ballet level. Also danced ballet full time at School of Dance in Ottawa in 1999. She has a total of 35 years of experience in classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, flamenco and salsa. She has more than 10 years experience as a professor in various dance and recreation schools in ballet and jazz. Now professor of ballet, lyrical and jazz with EnKdanse.
Marjolaine Barbeau
Marjolaine has been immersed in the world of dance for more than 25 years. She is mainly trained in jazz, contemporary and ballet. She made her competitive debut in 2001, then 10 years old. Marjo has been fortunate enough to participate in several dance competitions across Quebec, some of which are considered to be the biggest dance events in the country. Now Marjo teaches dance full time. However, she retained her thirst for learning. This is why she completes several training courses in teaching with the Broadway Dance Center (in Jazz-Contemporary and in Ballet) as well as with the Dance Teaching Network (Anatomy applied to dance, Ballet and Contemporary Dance) in order to ensure safe teaching and a solid technical basis for our young dancers. She has been part of the Enkdanse family since 2016, and now takes care of the training of dancers in the Contemporary Dance-Study program, as well as our Junior and Pre-Elite troupes.
Katia I.-Villette
Katia has always been passionate about dance. From an early age she learned jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary and classical ballet. She teaches young people from the age of 15 years up to 24 years. She then devotes her time to her family and her teaching and osteopathic career until her passion for dance wakes up again thanks to EnKdanse! Katia has taught contemporary to teenagers and adults since January 2017.
Sandrine Béchard
She started dancing at the age of 3 and has not stopped since. She discovered the school EnKdanse at the age of 15 where she danced with the troupe jazz and hip hop. Later on, Sandrine became a creative dance assistant that soon become a dance teacher who has been very popular with children since 2015.
After graduating in childhood education, she imparts her way of teaching young people in dance with gentleness and professionalism in creative and jazz dance. She always enjoys applying her notions of childhood educator in her classes so that they have fun!
Victoria Sandoval
She started dancing at the age of 3 years up to 10 years at the school Suzie Paquette. After taking a break, she returned to live her passion at EnKdanse at the age of 14, also participating in competitions in all styles and also started as a creative dance assistant. Her passion remains contemporary dance and Victoria is now happy to pass on her passion as a teacher for the young ones.
Lucie Bisson
Lucie began her ballet training at the age of 5 in Montreal. Later she takes classes and Simonson jazz intensive courses with several renowned teachers, including Ms. Simonson. The following years are devoted to jazz, funky and broadway various recognized institutions in Quebec, Toronto and New York. She has been a freelance dancer in several shows, tours and festivals as well as in many galas and TV shows alongside several artists. She was also choreographer / dancer for Nathalie Simard's tour. Later, her passion for dance directs her to teaching. In parallel she makes a training at Concordia and obtains certification in Aerobic and Fitness Education. There is now 7 years old she receives her Zumba instructor certification which she has been teaching since. In addition she was part of Latin dance troupes and participated in salsa competitions at Montreal and Toronto. For the last 25 years she has shared her passion for dance with hundreds of students in through teaching and choreography and continues to do so with as much energy and passion.
Simon Henley
He has 7 years of experience as a breakdance and popping dancer and also has a ballet base American style. He participated in a Cirque du Soleil competition, Just for Laughs, performed with his band Dead Angle Crew at Francofolies, Montreal en lumières, Jazz Festival, shot some video clips and also participated in the show “Danser pour gagner” and “Révolution” !
He taught for 4 1/2 years in many schools in Montreal and South Shore as well as Community Centers and now with us since January 2019 as a Breakdance teacher.
Chantal Carrier
Chantal graduated at School of Dance in Ottawa. Since then, she has worked for production companies such as Les productions Pluméria, Les Productions Karat, Productions Alain Roy and many others. In 2015, she founded her own choreographic and interactive animation company. Chantal Carrier productions perform for corporate events throughout Quebec. Passionate about the natural movement of each individual, Chantal teaches a technique that is based on the understanding of the body, psychology and somatic. His saying: to dance with ease, fluidity but especially, with pleasure! Now teacher with us since 2019 for the Elite Troupe.
Jesse Matteau
Jesse is a professional dancer who has trained in prestigious studios such as Broadway Dance Center in New York. With his talent and personality, he became known and was able to collaborate with international choreographers. Jesse trained in hip hop, contemporary, street jazz/jazz funk and a variety of other urban styles. He also trained in ballet, latin dance, singing and musical comedy.
His passion for dance brought him to dance in several major events such as: Lip Sync Battle, Live from the Universe of Celine Dion and Mon Beau Programme with Véronique Cloutier, Gala Celebration, Music Plus, Just For Laughs, Evenko and many others. He is now a hip hop and jazz teacher for Elite troupe with EnKdanse since September 2017.
Véronique Pominville
Dynamic and passionate about dance, she has been teaching for over 14 years and has taken care of several troupes. Hier beginnings were mainly in hip-hop, but soon her desire to expand her horizons allowed her to complete his DEC in contemporary dance in Montmorency. Over the years, Vero has touched popping, wacking, krumping, and classical ballet. She loves to play with musicality and interpretation. Not afraid of ridicule, her classes are often tinged with humor. Vero will now be a teacher for young adults in hip-hop and contemporary with EnKdanse in September 2018.
Jessica Bélec
Jessica has had the pleasure of dancing since she was 3 years old. She had the chance to touch different styles such as jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Hip hop teacher for 5 years, she puts a pose to the transmission of her passion to found her family. Dancing with EnKdanse for over 10 years, she is back in September 2020 as a hip hop teacher.
Sarah-Michelle Petit
For Sarah, dancing is a need like air. It radiates a desire to live as well as a desire to perform. As a young film student, Sarah was fortunate to master many styles of dance, including contemporary dance, hip-hop, jazz, ballet and musical theater. Her dance career began six years ago and never seems to end.
Laurie Bertrand
Laurie has been dancing since her young age at various dance schools in Montreal and found Enkdanse in 2016, where she auditioned to be part of the school's elite troupe. Since that time, she has participated in several competitions including IDance and Reprezent. She therefore has a good background in ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. She also gave lessons for children in a Hochelaga Maisonneuve recreation center. She will soon have a bachelor's degree in education and primary education. Dance and education make a good combination to join the group of dance teachers at Enkdanse school in 2020.