Faculty

Kelsey is a Dance Academy alumni who began her dance career at the age of three. She has been trained in all disciplines of dance and while competing at various festivals she was often chosen for special awards and placements. Additionally, Kelsey was also an eight-time provincial representative. Kelsey had been a student teacher and award-winning choreographer at the Dance Academy before moving to Prince George where she danced at Judy Russell’s Enchainment Dance Studio. Upon returning to her hometown of Prince Rupert, Kelsey started teaching again at DAPR and recently completed her CDTA Licentiate Stage Exam.

Sarah Whomes is the newest member of the DAPR team. Sarah grew up in Prince Rupert and developed a passion for dance at a young age. Growing up, you could often find her at the dance studio where she spent her time studying Jazz, Ballet, and Tap. Over the past year Sarah has worked hard to successfully complete her CDTA Associate Jazz and Acrobatic Arts Teaching exams. She is excited to share her knowledge and enthusiasm of dance with each and every one of her students.

Lauren Brown is a dedicated artist with over 25 years of experience in the performing arts. Her many credits as a performer include Fiddler on the Roof, Miss Saigon, The Sound of Music, and Joseph to name a few. She is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, highland, and musical theatre. Miss Lauren has also studied music and acting. In 2012, she became an accredited teacher with Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC) gaining her Associate in Ballet. Lauren has taught at several studios in Northern BC over the last two decades and is excited to now be working at DAPR.