Instructors Biography's
Jennifer Healy
Jennifer has danced since she took her first steps. Jennifer is a highly accomplished dancer and teacher of the dance. She is a talented choreographer with a wide base of experience, dancing in shows that have toured the world. Jennifer danced with the Rhythem of the Dance and Celtic Legends, touring throughout Europe. And Gaelforce, touring South Korea.
She was chosen to appear in the Riverdance production performed for the Special Olympics in 2003. Since that time, she has been with the “Boyne” company of the Riverdance touring show, dancing and singing in the production as well as involved in the backstage audio elements of the show. With this company, she has literally been around the globe.
Jennifer is working toward completion of the demanding Irish Dance teacher’s certification exams during her intermittent hiatus from the show.
Jacquie Best-Heis
Jacquie began her dance career at the age of 10 and retired from competitive dancing after qualifying for the World Championships. Jacquie passed the rigorous teacher exams under Sue’s mentoring. Jacquie has recently opened her own school located in Arnprior Ontario and serves the lower Ottawa Valley.
Catherine Couperus
Catherine also earned her teacher’s certification under Sue’s sponsorship and guidance. Catherine has a wide berth of experience in different styles of dance and has also earned her World Championship qualification while a student of our school. Catherine is presently a teacher with her own school based in Alexandria and Vankleek Hill, Ontario.