Who we are

With over 16 years of diverse dance training and a lifelong passion for the art form, Cassidy brings a dynamic presence to our studio. She has been inspiring students at Celtic Element for the past two years, teaching step, and highland. Cassidy also has training in tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and modern dance.

Before joining our team, she spent six years teaching adance in her community and also served as Dance Coordinator—an experience that deepened her skills in choreography, leadership, and mentorship. Her performance background includes time with the Amethyst Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia, where they embraced the rich traditions of cultural dance.

Dedicated, energetic, and always student-focused, Cassidy creates a supportive and challenging environment where dancers are encouraged to grow, express themselves, and find their unique voice through movement.

Originally from Baie Sainte-Marie, Nova Scotia, Jessika proudly carries deep Acadian roots that have shaped her vibrant identity as both an artist and cultural ambassador.

With over 35 years of experience, Jessika is a passionate and versatile performer, educator, and cultural advocate. She began her formal training at George Brown College, where she studied dance intensively, and went on to Concordia University for Contempôrary dance in Montreal. Trained in a variety of styles—including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and step dancing—Jessika is a true triple threat. She strongly believes that ballet is the foundation of all dance, and emphasizes the importance of solid technique in every dancer's training.

Her professional journey includes performing with the renowned folklorique troupe Reel and Macadam, celebrating Acadian and Quebecois culture through traditional dance. She also toured extensively across Canada and the United States with the acclaimed musical production DRUM!, captivating audiences with her powerful stage presence.

Jessika has taught dance for over 20 years at  Cindy Comeau School of Dance, where she has inspired generations of young dancers with her enthusiasm and dedication. She especially loves teaching children and sharing her passion for dance with her nieces, who are proudly continuing the family’s dance legacy. 

Outside of the dance world, Jessika works as agente de développement scolaire et communautaire for the CSAP, where she helps foster cultural pride and artistic expression among Acadian youth.

When she’s not working or dancing, Jessika treasures time spent with her family. In the summer months, she can often be found at motocross tracks every other weekend, cheering on and supporting her loved ones in another high-energy, adrenaline-filled world she loves to be part of.

Rhonda has been teaching and practising yoga in the Kripalu tradition for over 10 years with a background in dance and fitness. 

She is a graduate of the 200 Hour Atlantic Yoga Teacher Training program, 15 hour Meditation and Pranayama Certification with Maureen Rae, a Level 2 Usui Reiki practitioner and was a certified personal training coach for over ten years. 

She currently works in facilities management, caring for dementia patients, creating collages as a professional artist and owning and operating Canada's first gallery showing collage and assemblage exclusively - Cuts and Paste Gallery. 

So, a meditative yoga practise has become important to Rhonda in helping to strike a balance, find strength as well as length and to find a deep breath in the chaos. It is her hope to also pass these benefits on to those who practise with her.