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Alana Collins (AIDT Honours) Tots,
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Adult Classes.
Alana began dancing in the Comox Valley before furthering her training in all styles at The Parksville Ballet School, training under the direction of masters like Bev Aitchison & Joe Laughlin. She was also a member of Dancestreams. Miss Collins was an original member of Rainbow Youth Theater, learning all aspects of production from Carol Coulson & Sid Williams. Alana received the bulk of her teacher training from the National Ballet School of Canada, where she studied various styles of dance. She was fortunate enough to be able to work with many amazing dancers including Peggy Baker, Frank Augustyn, and Margie Gillis. She then moved on to become VISD’s rehearsal mistress for their production of The Nutcracker, working with youth and dancers from Ballet BC. Alana spent 11 years as CYMC’s resident choreographer for several musical theatre productions, including Cabaret, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Guys & Dolls. She is the current owner/operator of Portside Academy of Performing Arts. Alana believes that nurturing our love of art through encouragement, artistry, & hard work creates success.
Sidney Storey: Musical Theater and Broadway Jazz
Hello!! My name is Sydney Storey and I recently moved here from Vancouver. I first started dance when I was 3 years old and danced competitively for 13 years. Throughout high school I became very focused and interested in Musical Theatre and dedicated most of my time to not only being in the musicals but also choreographing them.
I have trained in jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, contemporary, tap, and have been professionally trained in singing my whole life. I was apart of the Vancouver Children's Choir and also earned a role in the Goh Ballet's "Nutcracker".
I was lucky enough to attend Langley Fine Arts school for both elementary and high school. I graduated in 2021 with two performance scholarships, including one to attend AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in Los Angeles) where I was able to hone my skills further in Hollywood!
I have had many amazing teachers and experiences throughout the years and am very passionate about sharing all that I have learned with you! I absolutely adore teaching and helping my students discover themselves not only as artists but also human beings. Hoping to meet you soon:)
Estella Collins: Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Adult Classes
Estella's first performance was at the age of 2 1/2 years, at Vancouver Island School of Dance, and began Musical Theater at the age of 4, with Rainbow Youth Theatre and Co-Val Choristers. Her early years were spent at Valley Dance Center, Gemini Dance Studios, and Pat Pantuso Dancers. The bulk of her Ballet training has been at Portside Academy of Performing Arts in Port McNeill. Estella has worked with several professionals over the years, and was a member of True Colours Youth Dance Company in 2013. She is experienced in several styles of dance. Estella is excited to be on board again this year, where she will be teaching most of the studio's Jazz program.