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Lindsay Wilson / Principal/Director C.D.T.A. Scholarship Committee I.D.T.ALindsay Wilson was born and raised in Maple Ridge, BC. She has been married for 7 years and has a 4 year old boy named Wesley!
For over the last 25 years she has gained her extensive Dance training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern Stage/Singing, and Hip Hop.She is certified by the Candian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) in both Tap & Jazz. Lindsay has taught for 13 years at numerous dance studios throughout the lower mainland and has been the “Dance Choreographer” for Westcoast Contortion for 11 years. She has attended many Dance Workshops in the Lower Mainland as well as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Japan and Toronto. She has participated in many Dance competitions as a dancer for which she has achieved many high score awards. Lindsay has also received many Choreography awards for “Fast as u Can” 2008 and “Knight Rider” 2010. Lindsay has danced professionally with the Vancouver Grizzlies Extreme Dance Team and Fusion Dance Company at annual events such as, Cirque Pop and “Fire in the Night” at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver and in several other events such as The Apec Conference, Dragon Boat Festival, Skills Canada, Colin James and Michael Buble. Most recently, Lindsay performed as a part of the entertainment for The Vancouver Winter Olympic Bid for the Winter Games in 2010. During 1999 and 2002, Lindsay worked for Princess Cruise Lines as Cruise Staff Personnel as well as a professional dancer on the Royal Princess for the World Tour. From there she went on to work on the Sea Princess in the Mexican Riviera. Her cruise ship experience allowed her to travel & dance in many parts of the World. Recently Lindsay was part of the entertainment staff for the Winter Olympic Games 2010. As a Choreographer and Dance Instructor Lindsay brings with her unique styles of dance, an abundance of energy, enthusiasm and charisma, and wishes to share this with your children.
Bridgette Lawton / Contortionist, Acrobat, Dancer, Soloist, Acrobatic and ContortionBridgette started her career in Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Acrobatics at the early age of 3 yrs old. During this time Bridgette also entered in the Commercial and Film Industry through Agent Garry Derksen from “Real Kids Talent Agency. Bridgette has been performing professionally for 5 years with Westcoast Contortion and Acrobatics, performing in Film, Corporate, Private and Industrial events. Bridgette continues to excel through hard work and dedication in her chosen craft of Contortion, Acrobatics and Ariel Silks. Bridgette’s list of credits to name a few, favorites are: filming of Super Natural, 969, Principles in Motion- Industrial Animators DVD, Case 39, Thomas Lynch Fashion Events, Camrose Casion Opening, as Vegas with Champagne Girl show, Cirque Du Soleil’s VIP Party, BBMW Grand opening and Hitachi’s Destination’s show. Bridgette has been fortunate enough to train with the top coaches from around the world such as, Otgo Waller and Angelique Erenchimeg. We are more than happy to have Bridgette share her special talent and love of Contortion and Acrobatics to the students at Coastal Edge.
Jamie’s passion for performing arts began at a young age, starting with ballet when she was only 5 years old. At age 12, Jamie started training to become a contortionist and acrobat with Anne Lawton (Pacific Contortion and Acrobatics Alliance Ltd.). At 16 she started Aerial Silk training through Vancouver Circus School. Falling in love with fabric, Jamie started training extensively & dedicating all of her time to the art of Aerial Silk. She has been performing professionally now for 6 years with Westcoast Contortion and Acrobatics. Her very first show being at “The Storyeum” 2005 New Years party. Since then, she has performed at many corporate & private events around North America. Including, BC Fashion Week, Kohlar Canada Convention, Stony Nakoda Casino Opening, Dooms Night @ Pacific Coliseum and Sid Dickens Private Christmas Party and many more. She was also part of Vancouver 2010 Olympics, performing at Holland Park opening ceremonies, Mizuno Thermo-wear Convention, as well as at Robson Square. Aerial Silk training with Kristi Toguchi out of both Las Vegas, & Vancouver since 2006 has brought Jamie to a professional status. She Performed, along side her coach/mentor Kristi, at Chances Casino in Squamish, BC February 2010. Jamie has also traveled to Las Vegas to receive contortion training by Otgo Waller, Angelique Erdemchimem & Enkhee Tumendelger. Jamie is a member of BCRPA as a Personal Trainer, as well as an AFSA associate member (Acrobatics Federation of South Africa) Jamie’s cooperative nature & ability to work well with others makes her a favourite with coaching staff & promoters. Jamie is super excited to share her passion for Contortion & Aerial Silk with her students at Coastal Edge Dance Centre!
Amanda Hazelton A.I.S.T.D.
Miss. Amanda is a former member of the National Ballet School of Canada. Amanda has trained with and danced with severl highly acclaimed dance schools and companies throughout North America in both Ballet and Modern diciplines. Amanda is a graduate from the National Ballet of Canada’s teacher training program, cecchetti division, with honours. Amanda has done choreography for companies and studios throughout Canada and has successfully competed in international dance competitions where her work has been acknowledged with numerous awards. We are happy to have Miss Amanda as our Ballet Teacher here at Coastal Edge Dance Centre.