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DISCOVER THE JOY OF DANCE
ABOUT HIGH POINTE DANCE ACADEMY
WELCOME TO HIGH POINTES DANCE ACADEMY
UNLEASH YOUR PASSION FOR DANCE
At High Pointes Dance Academy, we are dedicated to providing the very best training in various dance forms. Our certified teachers are committed to fostering a positive and fun environment where students can grow in self-esteem, character, and confidence for life. We take pride in offering a wide range of classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our goal is to inspire and empower our students to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love for dance.
MEET OUR CERTIFIED TEACHERS
Our team of certified teachers at High Pointe Dance Academy is passionate about sharing their expertise and love for dance with our students. Each instructor brings a wealth of experience and a unique teaching style to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
BRANDY
Brandy’s love for dance began at a very young age when her parents enrolled her in dance classes while living in Peterborough, Ontario. She studied many different dance disciplines including RAD Ballet, CDTA Jazz, CDTA Tap, Modern, Hip/Hop, and Lyrical. As well, she has an extensive knowledge in sports injury prevention, anatomy, physiology and kineseology after achieving her Diploma as a Registered Massage Therapist. Brandy furthered her dance training by taking workshops and master classes in Toronto, Buffalo, New York City and Boston with some of the greatest artists in the industry including Frank Hatchett, Ebon Gage, Mia Micheals (So You Think You Can Dance), Tyce Diorio (So You Think You Can Dance), Cris Judd (Performed with Micheal Jackson), and Rhee Gold. She has performed professionally in fashion shows, the Opening Ceremonies’ for the Ontario Summer Games, Canadian National Exhibition, and Cinderella, to name a few. Brandy has also choreographed for local theatre groups including The Peterborough Theatre Guild & VOS.
Brandy has completed numerous teacher training programmes and conferences with Canadian Dance Teachers, Dance Olympus, Dance Masters of America Teacher Training, and Project Motivate.
After completing several training programmes she began teaching for various local schools in the Peterborough area, sharing her energetic and enthusiastic passion for dance. She and her students have won numerous awards for her outstanding and innovative choreography as well as their outstanding performance quality and technical ability at competitions throughout Canada & the US.
In 2002 she became the principle Artistic Director and founder of “High Pointes Dance Academy”. Her high energy, quality training and dedication is reflected in her quality programmes, instructors and facilities. Many of Brandy’s students have achieved excellent success and have continued their studies at professional institutes including Ryerson University, Randolph, Sheridan College, George Brown College, National Ballet School of Canada, Quinte Ballet School and York University. Her goal is to provide all students with an enjoyable dancing experience in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment.
Brandy has completed numerous teacher training programmes and conferences with Canadian Dance Teachers, Dance Olympus, Dance Masters of America Teacher Training, and Project Motivate.
After completing several training programmes she began teaching for various local schools in the Peterborough area, sharing her energetic and enthusiastic passion for dance. She and her students have won numerous awards for her outstanding and innovative choreography as well as their outstanding performance quality and technical ability at competitions throughout Canada & the US.
In 2002 she became the principle Artistic Director and founder of “High Pointes Dance Academy”. Her high energy, quality training and dedication is reflected in her quality programmes, instructors and facilities. Many of Brandy’s students have achieved excellent success and have continued their studies at professional institutes including Ryerson University, Randolph, Sheridan College, George Brown College, National Ballet School of Canada, Quinte Ballet School and York University. Her goal is to provide all students with an enjoyable dancing experience in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment.
DELAINEY
Delainey began her dance training at High Pointes at the age of three. Over the years, she has developed a strong foundation in Ballet, successfully completing numerous RAD examinations, as well as Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, and more. A natural performer, she began competing at the age of four and continued dancing competitively until she was eighteen, earning numerous overall placements, title awards, and special recognition from judges.
At just ten years old, Delainey began assisting in various classes at High Pointes, demonstrating both leadership and dedication. Following her high school graduation, she transitioned seamlessly into a teaching role. Her vibrant energy, creativity, and passion for dance resonate in every class she leads, making her an invaluable part of our teaching team and a true asset to our students and school community.
Delainey is currently taking a year off from her studies at the University of Toronto, where she is pursuing a double major in English and Political Science, to further her dance education at George Brown College in the Commercial Dance Program. During her time at U of T, she was a dedicated member of the Varsity Blues Pom Team for three years. She also served as Artistic Director of the Silhouettes Dance Company last year and continues to be an active member of the company this season.
In addition to her performance and teaching experience, Delainey's choreography has begun receiving accolades and recognition for its creativity, impact, and originality, further showcasing her talent and growing influence as a dance artist.
At just ten years old, Delainey began assisting in various classes at High Pointes, demonstrating both leadership and dedication. Following her high school graduation, she transitioned seamlessly into a teaching role. Her vibrant energy, creativity, and passion for dance resonate in every class she leads, making her an invaluable part of our teaching team and a true asset to our students and school community.
Delainey is currently taking a year off from her studies at the University of Toronto, where she is pursuing a double major in English and Political Science, to further her dance education at George Brown College in the Commercial Dance Program. During her time at U of T, she was a dedicated member of the Varsity Blues Pom Team for three years. She also served as Artistic Director of the Silhouettes Dance Company last year and continues to be an active member of the company this season.
In addition to her performance and teaching experience, Delainey's choreography has begun receiving accolades and recognition for its creativity, impact, and originality, further showcasing her talent and growing influence as a dance artist.
JANE
Jane Hepburn began dancing at the age of 7, studying the Cecchetti Ballet Method. She has performed in and choreographed for local school productions and has also taught the dance curriculum for several grades at Central Public school in Port Hope.
Jane has furthered her training by pursuing a cross disciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Social Science at the University of Western Ontario, including several courses in Modern Dance Technique and Dance Composition and Production. Jane has also received her certification for PBT (Progessing Ballet Technique) and she continues to update her skills as a teacher and dancer by attending workshops and master classes with the National Ballet School of Canada, Dance Masters of America and Rhee Gold’s Project Motivate.
Jane and her husband John are also the proud owners of Nessie’s British Shop in downtown Cobourg. We are thrilled to have Jane sharing her love of dance with our students.
Jane has furthered her training by pursuing a cross disciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Social Science at the University of Western Ontario, including several courses in Modern Dance Technique and Dance Composition and Production. Jane has also received her certification for PBT (Progessing Ballet Technique) and she continues to update her skills as a teacher and dancer by attending workshops and master classes with the National Ballet School of Canada, Dance Masters of America and Rhee Gold’s Project Motivate.
Jane and her husband John are also the proud owners of Nessie’s British Shop in downtown Cobourg. We are thrilled to have Jane sharing her love of dance with our students.
JOEL
As a child of a dancer, dance has always been a part of Joel’s life. He began his dance training at High Pointes Dance Academy, where his mother taught and sister also danced. Joel then attended the Professional Ballet Program at Canada’s National Ballet School. While at the National Ballet School, Joel performed many roles in the National Ballet of Canadas Nutcracker. When Joel returned to Cobourg to attend high school, he danced with the HPDA competitive team, receiving many overall and special awards.
Now Joel is a graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson University) from the Performance Dance Program. While at TMU, Joel trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Improvisation, Creative Performance, and Acting and danced in the works of Matjash Mrozewski, Irena Ponizova, Peter Chin, and Vicki St. Denys. Outside of TMU, Joel has furthered his training with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Summer Intensive, Kenny Pearl’s Winter Intensive, TransFormation Dance Summer Intensive, and Kenny Pearls Emerging Artist Intensive. During his outside training, Joel has worked with dance artists such as Kimberley Cooper, Alysa Pires, Hanna Kiel, and Andrej Petrovic from Akram Khan Company. Joel has presented his choreography twice in Choreographic Works at TMU. In his final year at TMU, Joel choreographed a full-length contemporary dance work titled To Be Determined: A Dance Project which explored the impact of climate change on earths ecosystem through movement, music, text, lighting, and projection.
Joel’s creative practice is inspired by his environment, visual art, and the need for social change. In his choreographic process, Joel frequently works with improvisation and collaboration with the dancers. Joel has also used dance film as an outlet for his choreography. His goal as a teacher is to challenge the dancers and introduce them to new techniques and styles.
Now Joel is a graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson University) from the Performance Dance Program. While at TMU, Joel trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Improvisation, Creative Performance, and Acting and danced in the works of Matjash Mrozewski, Irena Ponizova, Peter Chin, and Vicki St. Denys. Outside of TMU, Joel has furthered his training with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Summer Intensive, Kenny Pearl’s Winter Intensive, TransFormation Dance Summer Intensive, and Kenny Pearls Emerging Artist Intensive. During his outside training, Joel has worked with dance artists such as Kimberley Cooper, Alysa Pires, Hanna Kiel, and Andrej Petrovic from Akram Khan Company. Joel has presented his choreography twice in Choreographic Works at TMU. In his final year at TMU, Joel choreographed a full-length contemporary dance work titled To Be Determined: A Dance Project which explored the impact of climate change on earths ecosystem through movement, music, text, lighting, and projection.
Joel’s creative practice is inspired by his environment, visual art, and the need for social change. In his choreographic process, Joel frequently works with improvisation and collaboration with the dancers. Joel has also used dance film as an outlet for his choreography. His goal as a teacher is to challenge the dancers and introduce them to new techniques and styles.
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