New owners of Bravo Dance Company; mother and daughter, Karen & Nicole Katelnikoff, are excited for the new season to begin.
Bravo Dance Co. not only has an experienced and knowledgeable staff, but also instructors who support and foster growth and relationships with the dancers. Their staff is fluent in teaching and performing the following genres: Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical, Musical, Theatre, Broadway, Highland, Pom, Adult Classes, and more.
Karen took a few years of dance classes at a young age, but has mainly been following her daughter’s journey for the last 20 years. “I will always be one of her biggest cheerleaders and supporters. I have been there through all the ups and downs of not just my own child but with my dance family. Our dance families will always have a special place in our hearts, and I am looking forward to building a dance family for generations to look back on,” said Karen.
Nicole started dancing at the age of two until her graduating year. She realized she wanted to be a teacher after her many years of assisting. She fell in love with choreographing at the age of 14 and choreographed her first solo. Though she loves all styles, Tap and Contemporary hold a close place in her heart. Miss Nicole has done a lot to branch off in her dance education, travelling to Riesa, Germany to compete with Team Canada Tap, where they finished in the top two.
Another highlight in her career was being a part of the first street dance crew to perform at Rider games. You can also spot her on an episode of season two Canada’s Got Talent on CityTV.
Miss Nicole has trained in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, musical theatre, hip hop, street jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary, acro and pom. She has completed most of her ADAPT tap and jazz exams, CDTA Tap exams and RAD ballet exams. She is a certified instructor with ADAPT, Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, SCA Coaches & SCA judges.
“I cannot wait to share my love of dance and help create memories that will last a lifetime,” Nicole stated.
The dance studio is a place where students make friends, have fun, and learn an incredible art form. Bravo Dance Co. welcomes both recreational and competitive dancers as they believe everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves, learn, make friends, and experience the world of dance!
Bravo Dance is hosting an Open House on Sunday, August 21 from 2:30pm – 5:30pm at their dance studio, located at 800 Centennial Dr. N. They welcome all current and future Bravo Dance families to come meet their 2022/23 instructors and owners. They are also having a massive @presence.bybdc sale that you won’t want to miss out on.
Visit their Facebook page or their website at bravodanceco.com to learn more.
