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Our Instructors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Olivia Akitt

Creative Movement, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary

We are thrilled to have Miss Olivia as our dance instructor. Starting her dance journey at age seven, Olivia has a deep passion for lyrical and ballet. She’s earned top awards at the Vivid and Showcase Dance Festivals and is passionate about mentoring young dancers. Olivia is eager to share her love for dance with our students, and we’re confident she’ll be a great addition to our program.

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Dana Smyl

Adult Art 

Art has always been a part of Ms. Dana. From a young age, Dana was constantly imagining and creating, seizing every opportunity to bring ideas to life. She spent much of her life marveling at the beauty around her, curious about what things could become.

Sharing her passion for endless possibilities is what drives her. Whether through a pencil, a paintbrush, or even a blade of grass, Dana is fascinated by the magic of creating something from nothing. Ms. Dana is eager to guide others in exploring their own imaginations and discovering where an idea can take them.

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Randi Candline

Tot & Me, Pow-Wow, Beading

Miss Randi, who hails from Bigstone Cree Nation, Treaty 8 territory, is passionate about cultural dancing and contemporary beading projects. Beading is not only a creative outlet for her but also a way to connect with her heritage and take care of herself. She deeply values sharing her creations with others, helping them to express their inner beauty and pride. Miss Randi is excited to bring her skills and cultural knowledge to our beading, Pow-Wow, and Tot & Me classes.

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Deanna Graham

Guided Paint Nights

Between hunting fossils and chasing grandchildren, Deanna donates her time volunteering at the Foundation teaching art classes and filling in where needed. Although relatively new to the art world, she continues to learn and expand her art portfolio, in order to keep ideas fresh and exciting.

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4822 50 Ave, St. Paul T0A 3A0

Canada

info@artfoundation.ca

780-645-2781

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