Meet The Team!

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Heather Burlant

Heather Burlant is an accomplished dancer who has over 30 years of experience on the stage and 10 years of experience running a studio classroom. All of this experience is fully displayed during Heather’s Advance Musical Theatre and Advanced Tap Classes. Aside from guiding dancers technically, Heather seeks to inspire her dancers to understand how dance and its community can open doors of opportunity.

“I started dancing as a way to have fun, but the sport quickly taught me how to be passionate, knowledgeable, and an expressive communicator. I want to pass this experience along to the next generation of dancers, to ensure that these young people always have a way to express themselves”.

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Morgan Dubay

Morgan Dubay is a jazz artist, performer, and choreographer. Originally from New England, Morgan earned her B.A. in Psychology and Dance from Salve Regina University, where she studied under jazz scholar Lindsay Guarino. Upon graduation, Morgan recieved the 2024 Salve Dance Award for inspiring those around her with her passion for dance; especially for jazz. In 2024, she relocated to Calgary, Alberta, where she furthered her training at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks as part of their Professional Training Program. Morgan has presented work at Bridging the Gap: jazz dance and music festival in 2024, Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project in 2024 and the Dance YYC Showcase in 2025. Consistently drawn to the art form, Morgan teaches at Regional Center for the Arts in their Dance Program. She is committed to carrying jazz dance forward, infusing it with her own perspective while continuously honoring its rich legacy. Through movement, she strives to connect, empower, and inspire, sharing her unique voice with all audiences.

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Joanna Bogardus

Joanna Bogardus is a musician with a passion for nurturing children’s musicianship and creativity. With eight years of experience as an elementary school tutor and two decades of directing children’s music at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, she believes in the transformative power of music education. Since 2018, she has, also, taken on the role of Senior Choir Director at

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Joanna began her journey in dance at the age of five which laid the foundation for her love of dance and performance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Connecticut, where she concentrated on piano and choral performance. Joanna inspires youth and adults alike with her dedication to music and the patience and joy she brings while encouraging others to find their creative voice through music, song and dance.