Teachers
Bethany Hillyer
Director
Musical Theatre, Advanced Jazz & Hip-Hop Instructor
Bethany started dancing at the age of 7, receiving training in jazz, lyrical, tap and ballet. She attended competitions in Lethbridge and Calgary, which is where she gained experience and her love of the stage. In later years, she attended classes for hip-hop, salsa, swing and belly dance, incorporating these styles into her Zumba classes, which she has been teaching for six years. She is currently in the Tone It Belly Dance Group in Medicine Hat.
Bethany has worked with children for over twenty years between various preschools and has completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Development. She loves learning and has also attended the University of Alberta to study Russian and Italian.
Outside of Dance life, Bethany enjoys adventures with her husband and five children.
Sara Nieboer
Director
Early Childhood Dance, Ballet & Lyrical Instructor
Sara started dancing at the age of 5, receiving training in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and pointe. She started her dance training in Bow Island, and in high school trained in both Bow Island and Taber. She danced competitively for many years, including one year with the University of Lethbridge Dance Team. In later years she took classes in belly dance, yoga and social dance. She currently enjoys doing various dance classes online to learn new skills and techniques.
Sara taught dance classes in Bow Island from 2014 to 2016. She uses her knowledge of anatomy gained from her massage therapy practice to ensure proper movement in dance class.
Outside of dance life, Sara pretends to be outdoorsy with her husband and son.