BRIAN KRUSE
Tap
Musical Theatre

Brian is a passionate teacher, who enjoys nothing more than sharing his love of Tap and Musical Theatre with his students.  Brian has taught master classes for the last 6 years in the United States and Canada.  Brian also has worked as director, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, and Dancer.  Some of Brian's more memorable roles include, Harold Hill in "The Music Man", The King in "The King and I", and Old Deuteronomy in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical, "CATS".

JENNIFER SOO
Ballet

Jen has had extensive training as a ballet dancer and has been focusing on ballet through teaching for the last 13 years.  A local instructor for the last 6 years, Jen Previously worked in the Lower Mainland with the Squamish Youth Ambassador program, Still Dancing Studio, Garibaldi School of Dance and Howe Sound Secondary School. She has also worked with various Vancouver theatre companies and holds a Certificate in Performing Arts Management from Capilano College.

STACEY WEBBER
Jazz
Hip Hop

Stacey is an accomplished all round dancer with extensive studies in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical & Musical Theatre. She holds numerous certificates and awards from past exams and competitions.  Stacey has been teaching Jazz, Tap, Lyrical Jazz, Hip Hop and Preschool Ballet for the past 8 years.  She has also worked with the Campbell River skating club to help skaters with movement and presentation, as well as choreographing many award winning festival numbers. Stacey's fun and energetic personality make it enjoyable for people of all ages to enjoy the art of dance.

JENNIFER RILEY
Vocal Classes
Musical Theatre Program

Since 1998, Jennifer Riley has been the choral director at GP Vanier Secondary School in the Comox Valley. She currently teaches Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, musical theatre and modern music at Vanier.

In September of 1999, Riley created Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble. Riley works to instill good vocal technique, love of singing, and an appreciation and understanding of a variety of choral literature in her ensemble. Riley has directed a number of community and church choirs over the past ten years, including the Campbell River Singers, Celebration Singers and the Trinity Church Choir. She has been a clinician for local choral festivals and workshops and has taught private voice lessons for nine years. Riley has musically directed several productions with Rainbow Youth Theatre, a local summer theatre program. She has been the vocal coach and musical director for shows like "Annie", "West Side Story", "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Urinetown".

Riley graduated from Brandon University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Music, specializing in choral music, and a Bachelor of Education.