​​COMMUNITY  - DEDICATION  - TEAMWORK   

Step It Up Class Assistants Program:

Step It Up Dance firmly believes in the power of mentoring and supporting your fellow dancer. In 2020, we implemented the assistant program which draws on dancer’s ages 12 and up that are interested in assisting our dance instructors teaching younger dance level’s. This is a volunteer program where the class assistants not only assists with the weekly classes, they help with picture day, competitions and are an important part of recital, helping everyone feel happy and safe in a different venue.

We are proud to mention that this also has inspired a few of our assistants to engage in exams, building a foundation of learning at a young age to gain credentials in the dance world.

Thank you to our returning assistants and welcome to our new assistants.

​Miss Becky
​Instructor

Becky is a graduate from Clavet School and a nursing student at Saskpolytech. She has been dancing with Step It Up since its inception and is thrilled to be part of the teaching team. She has completed her first set of ADAPT JR 3 Tap and JR 3 Jazz Exams with Step It Up and continues to look for opportunities to learn. She attended the Alberta Dance Teacher Convention where she participated in the Student Teacher Training program as well the Acro dance for Preschoolers seminar presented by Acrobatic Arts.  She has successfully completed courses in both Hip Hop Fundamentals with John Barella and Moves and Groves with Reggie. O. through the Rhee Gold Program and continues to look for professional development opportunies whenever possible. 

She has assisted at Step It Up Dance for several years before she started teaching her own classes. Miss Becky loves to teach because she loves watching the kids grow and improve. She loves dance as a fun means of self expression and is excited to share her love of dance with younger students.

“Dance has taught me to be part of a team and in the process, I have made some amazing friends.”
​- Miss Becky
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Miss Sharleen
​Instructor

​Sharleen began her dance career at the age of 3 at Lanigan Dance Dynamics. Throughout her years, she worked hard to complete numerous ADAPT jazz exams, RAD and ADAPT ballet exams, as well as all CDTA tap exams up until her teachers. She began teaching dance when she was 13 and fell in love with being able to share her passion.

Sharleen is a Registered Nurse and lives in Clavet with her husband and her two little boys. She is so excited to return to teaching at Step It up and bring her love for dance to all the students.

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Step It Up Student Teacher Program:

​​We are proud to offer the opportunity to grow to some of our most senior Step It Up Students. These young teachers have proven themselves as leaders in the studio and are ready to take on a bigger role in our dance family. They are familiar with the culture and values in our studio as well as knowledgeable in the areas they are assigned to instruct. All of our student teachers are required to be 16 years of age, have their first aid and criminal record check.  They are also required to participate in the application process like any other job giving them real world practice for their future.  

Miss Rachael
​Student Teacher

Miss Rachael has been dancing since she was small and has . participated in all genres offered at Step It Up Dance. She has completed her Adapt PreIntermediate 2 Tap and Jazz exam, PAEC Ballet Elementary 2,  Level 6 Acrobatic Arts exam as well as the Acrobatic Assistant Course. This is Rachael's second year teaching a class on her own and she cannot wait to teach primary acro! Outside of dance Rachael is on the Student Leadership Council at Clavet Composite School, plays on the school Flag Football team, will be trying out for the Senior Girls Basketball team and is on her 6th year with the Saskatoon 4H Beef Club. Rachael’s favourite part about dance is making friendships that last a lifetime, sharing her passion for the sport she loves and teaching the youngest dancers new skills each week.

Miss Tya
​Student Teacher

​Miss Tya has been assisting at Step It Up for 5 years and has been dancing herself since she was 3 years old. Her favorite part about assisting is helping younger students to understand, and to share her love of dance. Outside of dance, Tya enjoys 4H which she currently is presiding as President of the 4H Clavet Multiple Club.​

​Miss April
​Student Teacher

Miss April started dancing when she was 4 and was instantly hooked! She has participated in all genres of dance and is excited to add Hip Hop to that list this year!  She has completed her ADAPT Pre Intermediate 2 tap and Jazz Exams as well as her PAEC Elementary 2 Ballet Exam. She has been assisting at Step It Up since 2021 and can’t wait to return as an assistant as well as a Student Teacher. Her favorite part about assisting is getting to help younger kids grow in their dance journey while doing something she loves! Outside of dance April enjoys volleyball, reading and hanging out with friends.

Miss Isabelle
​Student Teacher

​​Miss Izzy has been a part of Step It Up since she was 4 years old. Her passion for dance has thrived through years of training in Ballet, and Jazz. Now, expanding her skills that she has learnt through Lyrical, Tap and Acro. She enjoyed her role as an assistant teacher last season. Miss Izzy is excited to share her love for dance into helping younger students discover their own rhythm and watching them grow.

​​Geri Cey
Instructor & Artistic Director

ADAPT, PAEC Ballet, AAC2, BAC, PBT, ACA, CDLA,LID, PAA, CDTA Pre-Associate Ballet, RWID

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Geri Cey is a founding executive member and the Artistic Director of Step It Up Dance. A hometown native of Clavet, Saskatchewan, Geri is an award-winning dancer, choreographer, and adjudicator who began her training at age four. She holds extensive certifications, including ADAPT (Tap/Jazz), Acrobatic Arts (Module 2, Mentor, Contortion, Hand Balancing), PAEC Ballet, PBT, and Rhythm Works Integrated Dance.  She also holds certifications in Adjudication through Acrobatic Arts, The Dance Leadership Institute and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance.

With decades of teaching experience, Geri has mentored students to numerous accolades, including top competition awards and a performance spot on Telemiracle. Her dedication to affordable, inclusive, and professional dance instruction earned her a nomination for the Saskatchewan Arts Leadership Award in 2022. Geri is thrilled to continue sharing her love for dance with her hometown community.
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