Shannon Pouznar

Director, Instructor

Jazz, Tap, Mommy & Me

Advanced Associate III AIDT Modern

Advanced Associate III AIDT Tap

Shannon is an accomplished and energetic teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience in Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Modern, and Kinderdance. Her training includes an Advanced Associate degree from AIDT in both Jazz and Tap, as well as training with Dance Educators of America, Dance Olympus, Dance Gala Danse, and Dupree International.

In addition to teaching, Shannon has also been the Stage Adjudicator for the North Island Festival of the Arts.

Shannon's dedication to her students and teaching abilities, has given her the opportunity to study dance and train with Major Hollywood faculties in Vancouver, Calgary, Phoenix, Toronto, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. These opportunities have permitted Shannon to study under such high profile names as Giordano, Hatchet, Gilbert, and Le Tang.

Shannon began her dance career in Campbell River at Danette's Academy of Dance. Her years of dance training and performance skills have resulted in Shannon being the recipient of numerous local, national and international awards, which include North Island Festival of Arts, Dance Gala Danse National Finals, Dupree International, LDI Models, and Miss Canada Pageant. As well as dance training Shannon has additional experience in Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing, Modeling, and Children's work.

Her exam students have been the recipients of numerous bursaries from the AIDT in Modern as well as top marks in both Tap & Modern.

Shannon has a tremendous amount of experience both in teaching as well as performing and entertaining. Shannon's student's benefit greatly from her energetic style and dedication, bringing out the best in her students by strengthening technique, style, and self-confidence.