Amélie Lavoie
Amélie Lavoie is a professional dancer born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. At the moment she began dancing she fell in love with the free-spirited art form & has been training extensively in a wide range of styles for what has basically been her lifetime.
Amélie has carved out a dynamic professional dance career placing her in high demand within the entertainment industry, performing in various professional shows and teaching workshops. Highlighted credits include NBC’s Zoeys Extraordinary Playlist, Nickelodeon, National Geographic: Valley of the Boom, Dana Foglia Dance: Experience, 2010 Winter Paralympics, BC Marketers, CFL Half Time, CBC Olympic Emblem Ceremony, BC Lions Half-Time show, Fusion Dance Company, Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), and BodyRock champion’s TWFRSVN (TwoFourSeven) Company. Performing with artists such as Fefe Dobson, Victoria Duffield & Shairah & The Free Agents. Patrick Roberge Productions (PRP) not only has given her performance opportunities but allowed her to collaborate with choreographer Jocelyn Peden in the creative process of many shows. Amélie has worked alongside several very respectable choreographers from Vancouver, L.A and New York, including; Mandy Moore, Kelly Konno, Megan Lawson, Devin Jamieson, & Jillian Meyers.
Amélie just can’t get enough of dance, so when she can’t perform or take a class she’s sharing her passion and exercising her creativity in choreography by teaching it! For the past fifteen years, Amélie has been teaching around the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky. She aspires to pass on everything that has stuck with her over her years of training and believes there is always room to grow in dance which is what makes it so interesting.
"Our bodies were made to move"
Adele Celustkova
Adele is a Europe-raised, Whistler-based dance artist with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in All-Style Street Dance fundamentals and choreography as well as Jazz / Contemporary fusion. She has attended and conducted various workshops, dance
seminars, camps, and competitions all over Europe and the USA. In 2010 Adele attended a summer dance internship at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, California where she studied with top industry professionals. As a World and European champion in Street Dance choreography, Adele comes from a highly competitive background where she was
awarded multiple national winning titles over the years. She is also a co-author and dance performer of the audiovisual theatrical dance project - Mighty Imagination (2007). She has been teaching kids, teens and adults, not only for preparation for championships and competitions but also to understand the importance of movement itself and everything that comes with it. In addition to her freelance work, Adele studied Physical Education (Kinesiology) and Sport Management at Palacky University in the Czech Republic, she is a Licensed Swim Instructor, Licensed Lifeguard, and Deep Tissue and Sports Massage Therapist.
“ Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” ~ Martha Graham
Arden Thorne
Arden grew up on Vancouver Island where she started dancing at the age of 4, studying a variety of genres including ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, musical theater and hip hop. Arden expanded her training outside of her home studio where she trained in multiple youth pre-professional companies, as well as travelling across North America to perform, train and compete.
Upon high school graduation, Arden continued studying dance as a member of Intensive Training Program (ITP) at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver. ITP allowed Arden to push her training to a new level, as well as perform in a variety of professional shows. Arden then transitioned her focus to obtaining her BBA, and began instructing dance in North Vancouver. Now, with over 7 years of instructing experience and a teaching certification in Acrobatic Arts, Arden has found her true passion in sharing her love for Dance with others.
Yasmine McGuiness
Yasmin McGuiness bio coming soon!
Julianna Reimer
Julianna, a Whistler local, has been immersed in the world of dance since the age of 2, training in a variety of styles at two prominent studios. At 13, she began her competitive dance journey with Mountain Movement Dance Collective, excelling in competitions across BC and the United States. Most recently, Julianna honed her expertise at Dynamite Studios Australia, where she successfully completed her Dance Teaching and Management certification.
Returning to her roots, Julianna brings a vibrant passion for teaching styles like Hip Hop, Heels, Jazz, and Jazz Funk. She is excited to share her knowledge and love for dance, inspiring everyone she has the opportunity to work with.
Sharon Ubong
Sharon Ubong bio coming soon!
Josie Bradley
Josie Bradley bio coming soon!
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Elizabeth is a passionate Pilates, stretch & dance instructor from the UK. With a professional dance background, she teaches movement that frees the mind, strengthens the body, and connects the soul. Her mission is to inspire others to use movement for self-growth and worth.
Charlotte believes in the duality of movement as both healing and challenging. Her classes emphasize self-discipline and commitment, helping students realize their potential for a bold and vibrant life. Dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle, Charlotte encourages others to engage in fitness, fostering belief in their abilities and creating strong mind-body connections.
Imogen Scott
Imogen is a dedicated Pilates instructor and fitness enthusiast with a passion for creating safe, motivating, and enjoyable environments for her clients. Since 2020, she has been teaching group and private Pilates sessions, focusing on helping individuals progress in their abilities while fostering a positive and uplifting experience. A lifelong ski lover with experience on the slopes in Australia and Japan, Imogen is eager to bring her fitness expertise and energy to a snow-filled environment.
Sara Russell
Sara has been in the group fitness world for several years, principally instructing strength & conditioning classes, Pilates fusion, and the Lagree method. Sara is certified in the Lagree method and is a NASM personal trainer. She loves the creative process of combining a variety of movements and disciplines to create dynamic, challenging, and fun classes that strengthen the mind and body and enhance functional movement and confidence.
Sara's background is in endurance sports, specifically in doing big silly missions like running across the Grand Canyon, trekking in the Himalayas, and riding her bike from Seattle to San Francisco on a whim. She lives for gloriously long days out in fresh air and pushing her mind and body to the limits, as well as a restorative sauna/cold plunge, and frolics out with her dog. Pilates and strength have been foundational in her growth as an endurance athlete and have served as an powerful impetus for fostering friendship and connection in the various communities of which she's been a part. Sara is also an elementary school teacher and loves teaching and cheering others on. Spreading and teaching movement holds a sparkly and dear place in her heart; she's thrilled to join the team at ALGN!
Sara's classes are accessible to a wide range of abilities and entry points and focus on strengthening, lengthening, stability, agility, and finding joy in movement amongst community. Her classes will get you feeling ready to move and groove up the Ascent Trail and/or to brunch!
Deniece Ang
Deniece first fell in love with Pilates in her 20’s, while she was at University studying Aviation. The mind-body connection that Pilates brings, allowed her to re-centre after stressful days of flying. After practising Pilates for 10 years, Deniece decided to obtain her certification for Mat & Reformer Pilates Instructing, through Breathe Education.
She believes that Pilates is for everyone, regardless of age, gender etc, and cannot wait to empower others through movement.
Originally from Perth, Australia, Deniece now calls Whistler home.
Bridget Caravaggio
Bridget Caravaggio brings a wealth of experience as a lifelong athlete, high-level fitness coach, and educator. With a deep passion for movement, wellness, and community, she empowers individuals to unlock their full potential. As the CEO of Unity In Motion and a seasoned group fitness instructor, Bridget’s approach is rooted in mindfulness, functionality, and connection. Her extensive background, from corporate wellness to personalized training, ensures that every session inspires growth, resilience, and balance.