Everyone is welcome at

the dance compound

We will always have a place for you here.

Our mission at The Dance Compound is to provide students of all levels with more than just dance classes, but a unique community-feel and inclusive experience in which the student can grow both mentally and physically as a dancer. Our highly trained and certified instructors have a wealth of experience in teaching and performing various styles and disciplines.

Here at The Dance Compound, we have a passion for the art of dance and for helping everyone discover their inner dancer.

Are you ready to get up and move? Contact us today to learn more about our studio.

OUR TEAM

  • Kelsea, Studio Director

    Kelsea Fitzpatrick

    STUDIO DIRECTOR

    Dance, performance and choreography is a lifelong passion of Kelsea’s. Her extensive dance background consists of 25+ years of local and international dance training and teaching. In addition to dance, Kelsea found a deep connection to the world of STEM education during the completion of her B.Sc. Chemical Engineering. You’ll often find her using science and physics as teaching tools during her dance classes.

    Kelsea’s vision, musicality, training methods and innovative movement patterns have made her a sought-after instructor, mentor and choreographer in the Calgary dance community.

    When she’s not at the studio, you’ll find her being Mom to two energetic kiddos, walking her dogs, or teaching fitness classes in the community.

  • Eugenio Hipolito

    Guess who’s back?! Mr E!

    Mr E has been a part of the Performing Arts his entire life. Having been inspired by many genres of music, he began exploring the arts through many schools and extracurricular activities.

    Being a well-rounded performer, whether by being an accomplished Singer- songwriter, or a professional dancer, Eugenio has had the opportunity of performing & touring abroad such places as, Ottawa, Mexico, Jamaica, California, Disneyland & Asia.

    Eugenio is also the proud owner, and founder of Eproductions Co Inc. where he is a dedicated Photographer & Videographer.

  • Billie Stout

    Billie grew up dancing in Calgary, where she trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and acro. She continues to train and take dance classes, as she believes in lifelong learning and strives to explore new ways of teaching.

    Billie recently graduated with a B.A. English from the University of Calgary and is currently enrolled in the Education Program at St. Mary’s University.

    Billie has a hunger for learning, and wants to instil that love of learning in her students. Billie’s focus for her classes is to ensure all her dancers have fun and feeling accomplished.

  • Leandra Fraulin

    Leandra has been teaching dance since the age of 15 when she started as a student teacher. She is a technically trained Jazz dancer (ADAPT syllabus) with extensive experience in Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. She has danced both competitively and recreationally within Calgary.

    In all of her classes, Leandra likes to encourage all of her dancers to use larger-than-life movements, explore breath-work through their dancing, and to use all of their counts (you will hear her say that often)!

  • Shelby Snow

    Shelby has been dancing since the age of 5 in tap, jazz and ballet. She currently holds certifications in Acrobatic Arts (Module 1, AcroDance Preschool), is affiliate member of CDTA and Rambert Grades. Shelby is going into her fifth year of her dance teaching career. This path has allowed her to choreograph for multiple dance teams, schools, and musicals throughout Calgary.

    Shelby has continued her passion for dance through participating in performance groups around Calgary, such as En Corps Dance Collective and the musical 'The Gardener’.

    Outside of the dance world, Shelby holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, and is going into her first year of her Bachelor of Education program at the University of Calgary.

  • Emily Neuheimer

    Emily specializes in Restorative, Yin, Entrainment and Classical Hatha Yoga styles. She teaches with a strong emphasis on safety, breathing and a great meditative flow. She often blends her yoga teachings with qigong exercises. Take one class with Emily, and we promise you’ll be hooked!

    Background: Trained at Prana Yoga College, is a member of the Yoga Alliance, E-RYT500 and YACEP.

  • Caity Boulette

    Coming Soon…!

  • Charlotte Robinson

    Coming soon..!