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ARTISTIC TEAM
& FACULTY
Miss Molly
Co-Owner/Co-Director/Instructor
ADAPT Certified, CDTA-L Jazz
Miss Molly Boyetchko (McNulty), has been teaching in the Northwest for 15 years, sharing her passion and joy of dance with her students in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary styles.
Molly began dancing at age 3 in Quesnel B.C., studying at the Quesnel Ballet Studio, under the instruction of Linda Campbell. Here she trained and prepared for her RAD Syllabus Exams, which she took up to the Pre-Elementary Level. As she grew into her teens, she began traveling to Prince George to train and take exams with Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio. She studied under the very talented, Judy Russell and her mother, Bunny Murray. Molly trained in Ballet until the age of 12, when she then expanded into Jazz, Hip Hop, and Irish dance. She competed locally each season and earned a spot in the Stage Category at the 2004 BC Performing Arts Provincials.
After graduating high school Molly spent time travelling abroad in Australia, lived in Vancouver and trained at Harbour Dance Centre, and studied Photojournalism at Loyalist College in Ontario.
In Ontario she found herself dropping in to the Quinte Ballet School to take Modern, Ballet and Jazz. Dance also became her top choice for photography and journalism assignments.
After Graduating with a Diploma in Photojournalism, she accepted a job offer in Terrace B.C. at the Terrace Standard as the Sports Reporter. Here she met Sophia Palahicky, owner of Sophia’s Dance Studio (2000-2012). At age 22 Molly began teaching dance. Sophia eventually moved away, and Molly decided to take on the monumental task of taking over the dance studio, changing it to Free Elements Dance!
Miss Molly is a certified ADAPT Syllabus Teacher. Molly is also certified in CDTA Jazz, she plans to complete Balanced Body Pilates training in 2021, and her Progressive Ballet Technique Teacher Training in the near future.
Today her goals are to inspire her students to be confident, creative, and passionate young dance artists, while connecting the community of Terrace through dance.
Miss Jess
Co-Owner/Co-Director
ADAPT Certified, CDTA-L Ballet Jazz & Modern, Vancouver Community College Dance Diploma, Arts Umbrella Graduate
Miss Jess was born and raised in Terrace, British Columbia. Before starting her dance career in 2004 with Sophia's Dance Studio (now Free Elements), she was a provincial level gymnast with the Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club. After graduating from Caledonia Sr Secondary School, she started her professional dance training in 2009 with the Arts Umbrella Professional Dance Program in Vancouver, BC under the artistic direction of Artemis Gordon. Jessica holds a Diploma in Dance attained from Vancouver Community College in which she graduated in 2012. Jessica is a Certified Canadian Teacher’s Association (CDTA) Jazz, Modern, and Ballet Teacher. In July 2020, Miss Jess received her Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) 3 year Certificate, learning from Canadian dance legends, Brian and Faye Foley at their ADAPT Teacher Training School in Toronto. As a Certified ADAPT Teacher Miss Jess is certified to prepare her students for ADAPT – Jazz Exams.
Miss Jess has taught and choreographed for the following dance schools, Essence of Dance Inc., Surrey, BC, Arts Umbrella, Vancouver, BC, iDance, Vancouver BC, Harbour Dance Studios, Nanaimo, BC, Wesbrook Community Centre, UBC, Danzmode, Burnaby, BC, North Shore Academy of Dancing, North Vancouver, BC, and Dance Co-Marlowe Windsor, Vancouver BC and Elements Dance Academy, Terrace BC.
Currently, Miss Jess is living in Chilliwack BC starting her mother-hood journey, but remains Co-owner/Co-Director of Elements Dance Academy, visiting once or twice a year to choreograph and teach workshop masterclasses at the studio. I am wishing everyone a wonderful 2024-2025 season!
Miss Haley
Co-Director of Company & General Programs/Instructor
CDTA-A Ballet, PBT Certified
Miss Haley started dancing at Sophia’s Dance Studio (now Elements Dance Academy) in 2003 at the age of 5 and was hooked from the start. Over the years she competed at the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, BC Annual Dance Competition, and Prince George Dance Festival, and attended ADAPT workshops in Prince Rupert every November. Haley also has some early grade certificates from CDTA exams. In 2015, Haley attended Canada’s Ballet Jörgen Summer Intensive in Toronto. In the fall of 2016 after high school graduation, Haley travelled back to Toronto to dance at George Brown College (a partner of CBJ). There she completed a Dance Performance Preparations Certificate Program.
Haley started assisting dance classes in 2013 and taught her first dance classes in 2016. Everytime Haley was back in Terrace, she was teaching or volunteering with the studio. She taught general Jazz and Ballet classes in the 2017/2018 season and has been back since the fall of 2019. In 2020 Haley started teaching Company classes and in 2022 became a Co-Director of the General and Company Programs. In 2023, Haley quit her "regular" job and started full time teaching and doing studio administration.
Haley is so excited for the 2024/2025 dance season!
Miss Emily
Co-Director of Company & General Programs/Instructor
ADAPT Jazz & Tap Certified, Acrobatic Arts Lv 1
Emily began dancing at the age of 4 at Elements Dance Academy (formerly Sophia’s Dance Studio). She was an eager participant in the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, Prince George Dance Competition, and BC Annual Dance Competition for many years. Annually, she took part in the Associated Dance Arts of Professional Teachers (ADAPT) workshops in Prince Rupert and learnt from the incredibly talented and knowledgeable Brian and Faye Foley. She also obtained a couple of early grade CDTA exam certificates.
Emily has worked as an assistant teacher at Elements Dance Academy since 2013 and began choreographing and instructing in 2016. In July 2020 Emily completed her ADAPT Syllabus Teacher’s Training School certification for jazz/tap. In 2020, Emily started teaching Company classes and in 2022 became a Co-Director of the General and Company Programs. Emily has also completed her Level 1 Acrobatic Arts training in the summer of 2024. She graduated from UNBC with a Bachelor of Education in 2023 and has many years of experience working with students of all ages.
Emily is looking forward to this upcoming season!
Miss Emma
Instructor
Miss Emma started dancing at the age of four years old beginning in 2008 at Elements Dance Academy (formerly Free Elements Dance Studio). There she was instructed and inspired to pursue dancing throughout her elementary and high school years; starting as a recreational dancer, and later auditioning for Elements' first Company Dance team. During this time, Emma competed at a number of competitions such as the BC Annual Dance Competition, Northwest Music Festival, Prince George Dance Festival, and the Peak Nanaimo Dance Competition with many solos and group dances. She has completed a number of Jazz, Ballet, and Medal examinations under the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. The support from her teachers and family allowed Emma to develop a versatile study of dance, however her favourite styles of dance are Hip-hop, Jazz, and Modern. She loves to challenge her students through creative choreography and movements as she was challenged as a young dancer also.
Miss Emma will be entering her fourth year of teaching both recreational and company dance classes. She looks forward to seeing her students and can’t wait for the 2024/25 dance season to begin!
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Miss Lauren
Instructor
Miss Lauren joined dance when she was 8 years old, she danced for 9 years prior to her graduation and was lucky enough to dance for a 10th year after graduation. She joined the Company Team in the 2017/2018 season up until the 2021/2022 dance season. During the dance seasons in November, she would always try to go to the ADAPT workshop in Prince Rupert with Mr. and Mrs. Foley, as it was great learning opportunity. She has also taken her CTDA Jazz and Ballet exam. During competitions, she got to try a bunch of different styles of dance, but she would have to say her favourite styles were contemporary and modern. Miss Lauren is extremely excited and honoured to be a dance teacher again this season. She is excited to grow and mature as a teacher, as well as getting the opportunity to learn even more along the way. The part that Miss Lauren is most looking forward to is getting to watch all the dancers grow, as well as further her knowledge.
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Miss Kira
Instructor
​Kira has always had a significant love and passion for dance. She began dancing at the age of three and after that, begged her mom to sign her up for classes.
At the age of 8, she started classes at Elements Dance Academy (formerly Free Elements Dance Studio). Kira instantly took a liking to ballet and that has always been her favourite style. She has also enjoyed taking tap classes since 2016, and has now evolved into teaching. In 2017, Elements Dance created the Company Team and she was ecstatic. Kira jumped at the opportunity to adapt and grow in classes with older dancers, as well as competing many solos and group dances at Prince George Dance Competition, Pacific Northwest Music Festival and BC Annual Dance Competition. In 2021 and 2022, Kira was fortunate enough to be selected to compete in the BC Provincials for Performing Arts in the ballet category.
This summer she also had the opportunity to dance and train with Kylie Thompson in Toronto. Kira has taken Jazz, Ballet and Medal exams with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and when she is old enough, she hopes to become a certified teacher.
Kira adores working with kids and has thoroughly enjoyed assisting classes since the age of 13. This will be Kira's fourth year teaching and she is so excited for this season and cannot wait to see what it brings!
Miss Claire
Instructor
​Miss Claire's love for dance started at Elements Dance Academy (formerly Free Elements Dance Studio) at the age of 4. She has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hiphop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro, and more. Over the years she competed at the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, BC Annual Dance Competition, and Prince George Dance Festival. Claire also attended ADAPT workshops in Prince Rupert every November until COVID hit in 2020. In 2022 she started attending Triple Threat/ Power Convention every year in Vancouver B.C.
After the pandemic Claire started being an assistant teacher for General Jazz. The year after she assisted in Hiphop and Acro which lead to her being the main teacher for Acro in 2023. Claire is super excited to continue teaching Acro for the 2024/2025 dance season!
Miss Shae
Instructor
Miss Shae started dance in 2013 when she was only three years old. In 2015 Shae starting dancing at Elements Dance Academy (formerly Free Elements Dance Studio) where her love for dance grew. When Elements Dance added a Company team Shae knew she wanted more dance and tried out right away! Over the years Shae attended Pacific Northwest Music Festival, BC Annual Dance Competition, and Prince George Dance Festival. Prior to 2020 Shae attended ADAPT workshops every November in Prince Rupert and starting in 2022 she attended Power Dance Convention in Vancouver,
Miss Shae started as a teacher's assistant in 2020 when she was 10. Over the years she has TAed Ballet with Miss Haley and Jazz with Miss Emily. Shae so excited to become a teacher for the 2024/2025 season!
Miss Jordyn
Instructor
Miss Jordyn’s love for dance started at the age of 3 and began dancing with Sofia’s Dance Studio when she was 4. Through the years, this studio evolved into Elements Dance Academy. Jordyn has trained in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Acro, and Contemporary.
Jordyn attended several ADAPT workshops in Prince Rupert. In 2022 she started attending the Triple Threat Dance Conventions that were held in Vancouver. They opened a new level of creativity for Jordyn, which she brought into her dance style. In 2024, Jordyn attended The Haven Summer Intensive held by Method Dance Society. This workshop was an opportunity for pre-professional and professional dancers to experience new contemporary training styles and environments and impacted how Jordyn freely expressed herself on the dance floor.
Over the years, Jordyn has competed at the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, BC Annual Dance Competition, and the Prince George Dance Festival in group, duet, and solo pieces on the Company Team. Jordyn completed her bronze medal exam and multiple Jazz and Ballet CDTA exams. She qualified for BC Provincials in the 2024 and 2025 competitions. In the 2023/24 Company team season, Miss Jordyn was Awarded the Kylie Hesketh Memorial Scholarship as well as The Artistic Achievement Award.
After the pandemic, Jordyn started as a teacher’s assistant for pre jr ballet, which lead to helping with Jazz, Hip Hop, and Acro. With Miss Jordyn’s new love of working with inspiring dancers, she began choreographing and teaching each her own classes.
This year, Miss Jordyn is choreographing solos and is thrilled to teach Jazz, Hip hop, and Tap classes! She looks forward to influencing and supporting new little dancers to love dance as much as she does.
Miss Mya
Instructor
Miss Mya has always been passionate about dance starting at the age of 3, dancing at The Dance Academy Of Prince Rupert (DAPR) in Rythm and Dance in 2010 and continued dancing to the age of 5. She then moved to Terrace in 2012 and joined Elements Dance Academy(former Free Elements Dance Company) in 2016. She started dancing competitively a year after starting with Free Elements. Mya has competed many groups, solos and duos in The BC Annual Dance Competition, The Pacific Northwest Music Festival, and the Prince George Dance Festival. Miss Mya has also completed grades 1-6 CDTA exams, attended ADAPT workshops in Prince Rupert 2017 to 2019, participated in Ballet Jörgen’s local performance, “Anne Of Green Gables” in 2020, and she also attended the Triple Threat Dance convention in Vancouver in 2022. Mya began teacher assisting for hiphop and jazz classes in 2021 and became a teacher in 2023, continuing to now teach hiphop and jazz. Mya is very excited and looking forward to the 2025/2026 dance season!
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Miss Kennedy
Instructor
Biography Coming Soon!
Miss Kaylee
Instructor
Kaylee is excited to be returning to Elements Dance as an alumni and instructor for this season! Kaylee was born and raised in Terrace before attending UBCO in Kelowna to achieve her Bachelor of Health and Exercise Sciences. She is passionate about healthy lifestyles and safe exercise practices, and is very eager to utilize her knowledge in the dance space.
Kaylee danced with Elements Dance from 2006-2019, specifically enjoying ballet and modern styles. As she grew older, Kaylee joined the competitive team, participating in the Prince George Dance Competition, BC Annual Dance Competition in Prince Rupert, the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, and Peak Dance Competition in Nanaimo.
Kaylee has dedicated her free time to furthering her dance knowledge and learning from some esteemed teachers and choreographers. She has travelled to Vancouver to attend a student summer intensive from Arts Umbrella Ballet, and has gotten choreography done from Harbour Dance Centre instructors. Growing up, she always attended the ADAPT workshops, held out of Prince Rupert taught by the admirable Brian and Faye Foley. During her post-secondary education, Kaylee was also a participant and instructor for the Unite Dance Club at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. This club’s purpose is to provide dance classes for varying levels, including beginners to further expand the options for people who love dance. Kaylee ran weekly drop-in classes for peers and helped organize the year end showcase in the 2024-2025 season, as well as choreographing a contemporary piece for the show.
Kaylee is looking forward to working with her dancers this season and sharing her love of dance!