Owner/Director, Instructor
Lindsay has been teaching dance since the age of 19. Growing up at Martin School of Dance & Baton, she took Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Mentoring under Maureen Johnson and Wendy Spicer, she holds certification in RAD (ballet), ADAPT (tap and jazz), Acrobatic Arts, and CDTA (tap). She loves teaching all levels and disciplines, helping her students to achieve all their goals within dance and life!
As an instructor her students have been very successful in competition, winning numerous awards and scholarships. They have also gone on to pursue their dreams after graduation wherever those lead. She has won numerous choreography awards herself, and has had the opportunity to be a guest teacher at multiple studios across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Her passion is felt by students and parents alike.
Along with teaching she has had many opportunities in her own dance career. She is a former member of the Martin Showcase Dancers. She has danced in commercials such as Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw (Phoenix Group, aired 2002/2003). Backup dancer for artists such as K-OS and Weird Al. She spent 4 years dancing and stunting with the 620 CKRM Rider Cheer Team and danced with DreaLee Dance Company (Sherwood Park).
“I am beyond grateful to be continuing as Director and Owner of Martin School of Dance & Baton. Having grown up at the studio, I am excited to carry on the traditions, values and family atmosphere the studio is known for. Thank you for trusting our studio and faculty with your students, and allowing us to help shape their lives and lead them to be the best version of themselves. Forever team MSD!”
Credentials
- Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies – Royal Academy of Dance
- Accredited and Certified Instructor – Royal Academy of Dance (ballet)
- Accredited and Certified Instructor – ADAPT Syllabus (Tap and Jazz)
- Accredited and Certified Instructor: Acrobatic Arts
- Accredited and Certified Instrustor: Acrobatic Arts Preschool Dance
- Associate Member: Canadian Dance Teachers Association (Sask Brach) – Tap Division
- Alixa Flexibililty – Module 2
- Mental Skills Teacher Training
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Statistics
- Blue Moose Media – Social Media Fundamentals