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We are Calgary’s only dance studio, yoga, and fitness centre and are located in the North West in Creekside Shopping Centre. At Soul Connexion, we are personally invested in each of our students and their growth. Movement That's Good For the Soul New to Soul Connexion? BOOK A TRIAL CLASS Ready to Register? Annual Registration NOW OPEN for 2025/2026 Dance Season: SPRING CLASSES & SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS NOW OPEN! SPRING REGISTRATION SUMMER CAMPS/PROGRAMS ANNUAL REGISTRATION Our Founder, Cara Moeller Poppitt wrote a book about confidence . In Big Freakin’ Change, Cara shares a powerful new approach that’s changing the way women see confidence: Readiness isn’t a prerequisite for success—it’s a feeling that comes after action. You don’t need confidence to start—you need courage . Confidence follows. This book will help you move past self-doubt, take bold steps toward your dreams, and empower our daughters to do the same .. Have you heard? Every book you purchase from April 17 - June 17 gets you an entry to win $2025 in dance tuition for the 2025/2026 season! Learn More About Big Freakin' Change Calgary’s most inspiring studio that lets you come alive, connect inside, and feel the vibe. Are you looking for a program that will inspire your child? Soul Connexion was established over 16 years ago with a mission to inspire growth. We believe dance is more than steps - it's skills for life. We build students up and teach them life skills that go beyond the studio walls. Come experience our dance, yoga, fitness, and fine arts club classes for children and adults. Our quality instruction, inspiring teachers, and beautiful facility serve communities in Northwest Calgary. We are conveniently located in Creekside shopping centre in Evanston. Learn More About Us Why Families Choose Soul Connexion Our positive and inspiring studio is one of the reasons why more people are choosing our studio. Experience a non-intimidating environment that encourages people to come as they are and feel like a star. We believe that movement is good for the soul. Our personal approach to instruction fosters self-confidence in our students and puts their goals in motion. Come move with us and experience the connection. "At Soul Connexion, Miss Cara, the Soul Sisters at the front desk and all of the dance teachers foster an inviting and inclusive atmosphere that promotes community and acceptance amongst the dancers and families. " - Kelly Revol "Soul Connexion makes you feel like one of the family. The instructors genuinely care about and love each and every one of their students, treating them like absolute royalty. " - Sarah Harrington "My daughter has gained skill, friendships, and confidence. Everyone at Soul Connexion has an inclusive, kind, and fun attitude while working hard." - Wendy Nevokshonoff Learn More About Our Team Here Featured In Soul Connexion is like no other dance studio…it truly is a family, of the same soul. The teachers inspire and care, as if each dancer was their own! Thank-you for instilling confidence in my children, and a deep love for dance! Tila R.

Soul Connexion's CREW Annual Dancer Performing Team CREW Our New Performance Team for Annual Dancers! Connect. Rise. Express. Wow. We’re thrilled to introduce CREW, a brand-new opportunity for our annual recreational dancers in the 2025/2026 season ! CREW is more than just a performance group — it’s a space where young dancers build confidence, creativity, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime. Is your dancer ready for more time in the spotlight? CREW is where passion meets purpose. It’s designed for dancers who want to take their love of dance to the next level — by performing at exciting community events, growing alongside a supportive team, and expressing themselves in fun, inspiring ways. Who Can Join? Ages 6 and up (Pre-Primary level and above) Must be registered in at least one annual dance class of any style Open to all annual recreational dancers (Groups may be formed based on age, level, or style depending on enrollment) What to Expect Thirteen 1.5-hour Sunday rehearsals from October to May featuring: High-energy hip hop choreography Self-development activities to build confidence, teamwork & leadership Performance Opportunities Appear at two special community events (past performances include the Children’s Hospital, senior centers, malls, and more!) Shine in a featured performance at our Year-End Recital Why Join Crew? More stage time and performance experience A fun, positive team environment Builds life skills that extend beyond the studio — confidence, resilience, and friendships Every dancer is celebrated, supported, and inspired to rise Registration Details $525 – includes all classes, performances, and a team shirt. Choose to pay in full or by 10-month contract (pay last month upon registration). Limited Spots Available – Register Today! Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to dance, perform, and grow with CREW! REGISTER HERE

Soul Connexion's Ballet Exam Overview Ballet Exam Overview Develop Your Ballet Technique About Our Ballet Exams Ballet Exams are very rewarding as it helps dancers work towards a goal to receive personalized feedback. Dancers will be awarded a personalized certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance in the level completed to celebrate their hard work and dedication. You will continue to train in your current classes practicing the ballet syllabus two times per week, reviewing material on the RAD app, and are required to attend exam preparation classes on the following weekends: Requirem ents Dancers must be registered in 2+ classes (Ballet and Ballet Tech) to ensure they are practicing the ballet syllabus two times per week. Performance and Extra Rehearsals Competitive dancers aged 6+ will have opportunities to perform a snippet of their ballet syllabus in the Year End Showcase. Expectations Dancers are expected to review their material weekly on the RAD mobile app and are required to attend all exam preparation classes on weekends. Additional privates at an extra cost may be required due to missed rehearsals or if you are not ready to take the exam. To keep a strong mindset, dancers are required to come to class in proper ballet dance attire & hair each week. Questions? If you are ready to begin your Ballet Exam journey, simply email us at office@soulconnexion.ca for more details on what you need to get started.

Annual Dance 2025-2026 Registration ✔ 10-Months of fun ✔ 10 styles of dance offered ✔ Classes for ages 2+ Review our Master Schedules and Master List (organized by age) below then proceed to fill in our registration form to secure your spot. One month of tuition and costumes will be charged at the time of registration. Monthly payments will begin on September 1, 2025. Package savings only apply to 55-minute classes. 2025-2026 Annual Registration NOW OPEN Click Here for Class for Ages 2-6 Click Here for Class for Boys Only Click Here for Class for Ages 6-8 Click Here for Class for Ages 8-10 Click Here for Class for Ages 10-12 Click Here for Class for Ages 13-15 Click Here for Class for Ages 14-16 Click Here for Class for Ages 16+ Fine Arts Club Classes for Ages 2-5 Master List (According to Ages) Registration Form 1-Month of tuition and costumes charged at the time of registration. Monthly payments begin September 1, 2025

Winter Dance Registration Starting January 2022 8-Weeks to 6-Months of fun & active dance, yoga, and fitness classes 8 styles to choose from Classes for ages 3+ Review out classes open for registration below. For 6-Month Programs, all dance tuition and the recital costume is processed at the time of registration. REGISTER TODAY! Call us at (403) 567-0070 and let us register you for your convenience! Register online HERE ! Classes According to Style Tiny Toes & Ballet Kinder Combo Boys Classes Jazz & Ballet Hip Hop & Musical Theatre DanceNastics and Tap Fine Arts Club Classes COME DANCE WITH US! Adult Classes

< Back Camila Serrano Dance Teacher Camila Serrano I have been dancing for 14 years, becoming well versed in many styles such as ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical,musical theatre, tap, and hip hop. I was a competitive dancer for 5 years; throughout those years of competitive dancing I was able to work with well known professionals in the dance industry and choreographers from all around Canada. The highlight of my dance career was having the opportunity to perform in the Alberta Ballet’s Nutcracker for 3 years and in my last year getting to help train and inspire the Nutcrackers youngest dancers. At the Alberta Ballet I trained in two different ballet techniques: cecchetti and RAD. With the Alberta Ballet, I successfully completed my intermediate foundation ballet exam and my advanced 1 RAD ballet exam. All my hardwork came with a reward when I graduated from the Alberta ballet's open division program. My teaching experience began with choreographing for my Junior High’s dance team and student teaching with the Alberta Ballet. Which allowed me to discover my passion for sharing my knowledge of dance with the younger generations. Nevertheless I still enjoy taking dance classes and attending professional development courses to keep inspiring my students. I am currently also attending the University of Calgary as a fulltime student hoping to earn my bachelors degree in Kinesiology combined with commerce. Q & A with Camila What inspires you? My mom is my biggest inspiration. Her unwavering work ethic and passion for her profession inspired me to pursue my passion of teaching dance. What song moves you? I am extremely fond of classical music. I feel as though there is no limit to the creative and choreographic possibilities with classical music. My favourite piece at the moment is Trois Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent Et Douloureux By Erik Satie. What do you love about your job? I love being able to share my knowledge that I have cultivated over my many years of dance with my students. But, ultimately I love to see my students succeed and achieve their maximum potential. Describe Soul Connexion in one word: Versatile.

Our Team At Soul Connexion, we understand that dance can be an important part of a child’s life, and a large part of that positive and uplifting experience is the example set by a qualified teacher. Each instructor is certified with the tools to deliver high-quality lessons and the passion to pass the love of dance on to their students. We love hearing parents rave about how kind and inspiring our teachers are! Cara Poppitt Founder/Artistic Director Read More Alissa Lee Dance Teacher Read More Caelin Coed Dance Teacher Read More Chelsea Lawrence Dance Teacher Read More Denise Nerier Social Media Manager/Dance Teacher Read More Gabrielle Springett Dance Teacher Read More Jedidiah Akinloye Dance Teacher Read More Leah Conley Dance Teacher Read More Mikaela Widdup Dance Teacher Read More Shayne Santiago Dance Teacher Read More Alena Widdup Dance Teacher Read More Allison Benson Dance Teacher Read More Camila Serrano Dance Teacher Read More Christine Mooney Dance Teacher Read More Emma Rees Dance Teacher Read More Gina Aschenbrener Program Coordinator Read More Jenna Relf Dance Teacher Read More Maggie Martin Dance Teacher Read More Pamela Backus Yoga Teacher Read More Tamia Corea Dance Teacher Read More Alex Hejna Dance Teacher Read More Amanda Lancaster Dance Teacher Read More Chantal Lalonde Dance Teacher Read More Danae Gibbons Office Manager Read More Eric Van Dance Teacher Read More Jasmine Lehmann Dance Teacher / Competitive Team Lead Read More Kate Probert Dance Teacher Read More Meagan Swindlehurst Dance Teacher Read More Santhiago Avila Dance Teacher Read More Taylor McNeill Operations Manager Read More

< Back Amanda Lancaster Dance Teacher Amanda Lancaster A.R.A.D. Amanda began dancing in Fort St. John when she was 4 years old. Her extensive training includes Ballet (R.A.D.), Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics (all C.T.D.A.), Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Variety, and Musical Theatre. She has performed in a number of Ballets and Musicals including The Nutcracker, Chicago, and Cabaret, she has done some on screen work including a music video for Marianas Trench. She has studied at schools such as Kelowna Ballet, Vancouver Tap Society, Fusion Dance Company, Debbie Reynolds in L.A., Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver, Jason Thomas Dance in Cornwall, England, and Trapeze Las Vegas. Amanda especially loves sharing her passion for dance through teaching and choreography. Her purpose lies within helping students find a connection to mind, body, and soul, through dance. She began assisting in classes at age 13 and by 15 years old she was teaching and running her own dance program in a neighbouring community. Amanda has taught at a variety of studios in Northern BC, the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, England and Calgary. Amanda is looking forward to working with the students and is excited to be part of the team at Soul Connexion. Q & A with Amanda What inspires you? Watching others grow and achieve their goals What song moves you? Try Everything by Shakira What do you love about your job? Connecting with students Describe Soul Connexion in one word Expressive

< Back Emma Rees Dance Teacher Emma Rees Hello Soul Connexion friends and families! My name is Emma Rees and I love sharing my passion for dance. I am a recent high-school graduate and am taking open studies at Mount Royal University this upcoming fall. I have completed all three years of the Soul Connexion Apprentice program and I am very passionate about teaching and growing connections with my students. Dance has been a huge part of my life since I was three years old. It is so meaningful to me that I can continue to be in the dance environment and teach what I have learned from all of my years being involved at Soul Connexion. Q & A with Emma What inspires you? Something that inspires me is the beauty and kindness in people. When people are kind just purely because that's the person they are, it makes me feel motivated to be the very best version of myself forever and always What song moves you? A song that moves me is “Brightside” by the Lumineers. The song is essentially about being the best side or the brightest side of any day no matter how bad things may get What do you love about your job? Something I love about my job is connecting with my students. It brings me so much happiness when I can be someone people look forward to seeing at dance, and it makes me feel good to know that I can bring joy to so many people Describe Soul Connexion in one word If I had to describe Soul Connexion in one word I would choose “authentic”. By choosing “authentic” or “authenticity” I mean that our studio is genuine and the community we have built is true to our personalities, values and souls. I am so excited to continue being a part of Soul Connexion!

< Back Eric Van Dance Teacher Eric Van Hello! My name is Eric Van and I’m a 19 year old dancer, barber and choreographer based out of Calgary. I’ve been in the dance community for 6 years now and over the years, I’ve fallen in love with various Hip Hop styles. I started with Jazz & Contemporary training in high school and carried onto a few years training under illFX educations competitive program. The thing I appreciated most was the education side and learning where these specific styles came from. Throughout COVID-19 until now, I've been branching out more into the Hip Hop community by taking classes from a wide range of teachers in Alberta to build my own style; which really pulls the techniques from isolation, R&B styles and hard hitting Hip Hop . I think a thing that inspires me the most right now is the team Im in called the MASSES ran by Patrick Fernandez, I've been training under Patrick for years now and he has introduced me to a number of other talented choreographers that have taught me different ways how to teach a class and how to connect with the team. Connection and trust are very deep values I carry with me and apply to my every day life from barbering to teaching dance. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share that this year with such an inclusive studio like Soul Connexion. Q & A with Eric What inspires you? The dance scene here in Calgary compared to places like Vancouver and Toronto is very small. The growth of our community is what inspires me, everyday I see it grow as dancers are trying new styles, taking more classes, listening to different genres of music. While we do this we are all connected by our love for dance and the more love that we show, the more people will hear about our movements What song moves you? Jimmy Cooks By Drake (feat. 21 Savage) What do you love about your job? Sharing the knowledge and history of dance that I'm constantly learning. Always will be a student to the game Describe Soul Connexion in one word Inclusive

< Back Maggie Martin Dance Teacher Maggie Martin My name is Maggie Martin. I am primarily a hiphop instructor, among teaching some other styles such as Heels technique and dabbling in contemporary. I did not have the normal trajectory of most dancers who start as soon as they can walk. However, I’m proof that if you have passion and drive you can create the life that lights your soul on fire. For me it’s not only dancing but teaching! I started dancing by learning all the foundations of ballet, jazz, contemporary and hiphop. From there my love for hiphop grew. I’ve taught from ages 6-60, even though a lady never tells her age. I have had the privilege to work with Mint Entertainment’s Dance Company the last 2 years. Dance with the EXPO performance group at UV Soul, and choreograph for dance shows and pep rally’s at Crescent Heights High school. Those have all played a massive part in my freestyle abilities, the growth of my teaching & dance skills. I feel I was put on this earth to inspire, motivate and empower my fellow dancers. My goal is to impact my dancers by surrounding them with a positive and safe place to move their bodies and truly find themselves in the process. Q & A with Maggie : What inspires you - Seeing other people’s highest potential and being able to bring out their best qualities! What song moves you - S acrifices By J Cole What do you love about your job - Obviously I love to dance, but being a dance teacher is so much more than teaching steps. What I love most is the connection and influence that comes with teaching, especially leading youth. Although I may only see them once a week, my passion is to leave them with life long positive mindsets. I love seeing someone’s confidence grow within themselves as we build a strong foundation for them! Describe Soul Connexion in one word: Auspicious

< Back Meagan Swindlehurst Dance Teacher Meagan Swindlehurst Miss Meagan began her dancing journey at the age of 4 and has trained in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, African, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics and Celtic. Throughout her dancing career, she has danced, trained, and competed across Canada and the United States. Her passion for dance shone through in productions including "Cinderella", "The Little Mermaid”, and "The Nutcracker”, as well as in her choreography within “The Beauty and the Beast”. Meagan has also trained with Storybook Theatre, acting as a main character in the comic opera, ”The Pirates of Penzance”, as well as with the Calaway Park Performers, where she danced, performed, and sang each day. She can also be seen in Gord Bamford’s music video, “Dive Bar”. Meagan’s upbeat personality and young, innovative choreography has won her awards and praise from many choreographers and teachers around the country. She aims to build strong connections with her students where they can work together to move dance training into lifelong skills and knowledge. Meagan holds her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, her first year of ADAPT teacher training, and is excited to add Acrobatic Arts to her tool belt this summer! Currently Miss Meagan not only teaches dance, but also works at a preschool for kids with disabilities as a teaching and therapy assistant, and is enthusiastic about the excitements Soul Connexion will bring! Q & A with Meagan What inspires you? Helping as many people grow as I can, in as many ways as I can. It helps me grow and evolve! What song moves you? For keeping me motivated and confident I love Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen or The Bull by Kip Moore! For moving for my soul I love The Summit by Avi Kaplan or Power Over Me by Dermot Kennedy What do you love about your job? How many people I get to work with! Every day I get to hear so many different ideas, perspectives, and love getting to connect with them Describe Soul Connexion in one word Exciting!!