DIANNE BRUSSELL
Music Theatre Instructor
Inspired by musical theater, Diane Brussell has been dancing, studying, teaching dance most of her life; Ballet, tap, Jazz, Modern, Afro Haitian, as well as two Classical Indian forms BHaratannatyam and Mohiniatham.
She performed in, choreographed for, and produced countless community musical theater productions and dance recitals on the Monterey Peninsula in California, NYC and through her own dance studio in BC, Canada.
Diane Brussell MA, RCC has a lifetime of experience singing, dancing, performing, staging productions and utilizing musical theatre as a healing modality.
In addition to her dancing expertise, she is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC, Canada and has an MA in Body-Centered Psychotherapy.
Diane has worked with individuals, couples and groups attending to self-expression, self-advocacy, boundaries, relationships, trauma, anxiety and depression, towards an integrative embodiment in a myriad of ways and locations for 35 years.
It is her honor to share her love of dance and music, offering classes and choreography that is fun, inclusive and enlivening.
CLASSES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Musical Theatre (Ages 13 and up)
Come sing and dance together! We will begin each class with dance and vocal warm-ups and proceed to learn song and dance numbers.
Both classic musicals, as well as original songs for an original musical about personal and collective growth, will be taught and choreographed.
Be in the chorus!
Dance with Me (Ages 2-3)
Come join us for this creative movement class for 2-3 year olds! Have fun dancing with your little ones as they develop the concept of moving to the beat and stomping their feet. This class focuses on helping young children connect to their family members and nurture their creativity. Classes include the use of props such as beach balls, hula hoops, and more!
Adult Ballet
Point and stretch with us! In this class, adults will be able to learn the intermediate ballet skill level including: terminology, body alignment, barre work, center floor work, and combinations.