Miss Jayme
Owner/Head Instructor
B.A. PHYS. ED.
CPR-C Certified
A.D.E.A.
C.D.T.A. in Training
Choreographer/Dance Instructor
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Tap
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Jazz
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Ballet
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Precision
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Modern/Contemporary
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Musical Theatre
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Music & Movement
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Hip Hop
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Ballroom
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Private Classes
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School Residency Programming
Miss Jayme has been dancing for over 25 years and has been a dance teacher/choreographer for the past 15 years. She has extensive dance training in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern and Ballroom, taking her training in Wainwright, Camrose and Edmonton.
She has taken classes from some of the best Dancers and Choreographers in the business including Bradley Rapier, Michael Ward, Ferdinand Tocol, Eddie Garcia, Jordan Allarie and Alex Pesusich.
Miss Jayme has received numerous awards not only as a Dancer but also academically, including the "Alexandrea Rutherford Scholarship," the "Governor General's Academic Bronze Medal" and she was a three time recipient of the "Jason Lang Scholarship" for her second, third, and fourth year of studies at the University of Alberta Augustana.
While attending University Miss Jayme also taught Zumba Fitness Classes at the Augustana Fitness Centre and has been a returning instructor at the U of A Augustana as a guest presenter, instructing for their Dance PAC course and Health and Wellness classes. She has also taught Zumba Fitness classes for the Wainwright High School, Wainwright Elementary School,
Dr. Folkins School and the Edgerton Public School.
"We learn so much more than steps, technique and combinations in dance. We also learn important life skills including working with others." ~Miss Jayme
Miss Jayme believes in the importance of creating a sense of community and bringing out the best in all of her students no matter their age or skill level.
Miss Jyleesa
Instructor
A.D.E.A
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Ballet
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Pointe
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Lyrical
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Jazz
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Hip Hop
Miss Jyleesa was born and raised in Wainwright, Alberta. She started dancing competitively when she was 6yrs old and started teaching when she was just 14, teaching creative ballet, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop
After Miss Jyleesa graduated highschool she continued her dancing career while taking instructing seminars throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
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In 2018, Miss Jyleesa joined Miss Jayme at JFD and this will be her 6th season with the studio! Miss Jyleesa also works at the Blessed Sacrament School as an Education Assistant.
JFD is very proud to have Miss Jyleesa as part of the team. Her hard work, dedication and love of dance always shines through in her dancers
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Miss LeeAnn
Instructor
A.D.E.A
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Tinker Bell Ballet
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Toddler Tap
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Jazz
Miss Lee Ann grew up in a small town in Northern Ontario. She moved to Wainwright in 2015.
Miss LeeAnn has been dancing since the age of 4 and has danced competitively for many years starting when she was 8 years old. She has been teaching dance for over 11 years and has been instructing with JFD for 5 years.
Besides teaching dance, Miss Lee Ann is also the Owner/Operator of a Barbershop (Canex Barbershop) on the Military base in Wainwright and has been a Barber/Hairstylist for 20 years.
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Whether it's teaching our Tinker-bells, Toddlers, or Jazz classes, Miss LeeAnn inspires her students through imagination, creativity and hard work. JFD is proud to have her as part of the team.
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Florence Foxwell
Artistic Director
A.D.E.A
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Musical Theatre
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Music Editing
Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Director
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Florence has been with us since we opened our doors nines years ago.
She works tirelessly behinds the scenes including music editing,
writing scripts, directing our musical theatre classes, making costumes,
helping organize Recital and much more.
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She has produced and directed two very successful Musical Productions for
the town of Edgerton. Edgerton's Homecoming Celebration in 2005 in
conjunction with the Alberta 2005 Centennial Celebration, and for
the towns own 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2017.
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She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter with almost 25 years experience
in the music industry.
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She is an ADEA member as well as a member of:
AMIA (Alberta Music Industry Association)
SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada)
SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences)
We are so thankful to have Florence as part of our team. Her artistry and
creativity is a huge asset to our Academy.
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