Introduction

Founder Shy Kotkas began this dream as a teen transitioning from studio to professional dance. Though her education and training assisted her, she dreamt of a way to make the transition from studio to professional more comfortable for younger dancers. After retiring from the professional world she has designed an educational facility; En L’air Academy of Dance, around the belief that children are the future and they deserve a fighting chance in the performing arts industry. En L’air Academy of Dance is focused on helping children find their passion and potential in dance and circus, making dreams reality and

incorporating regular dance training with Acro and Circus to set them apart and give them a competitive advantage in the performing arts industry. We believe that every artist can progress at his or her own pace and should have access to the resources they need to pursue long, healthy, successful careers in dance and performing arts.

 

About Us

 

Mission

En L'air is dedicated to inspiring young performing artists to find their passion in Dance and Aerial while providing them the solid base of technique, diverse experiences and life skills to set them up for successful futures in the performing arts industry or any career path.

En L'air Academy of Dance and Aerial offers classes in Aerial silks, Aerial hoop/lyra, Acrobatic Dance, Handbalancing and contortion, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. En L'air classes are a fun, exciting and welcoming learning environment where students are offered tried and tested syllabus material to ensure continued growth while respecting safe progressions.

 

TEAM

 

Our Studio

En L’air features 3 dance studios, an engineer certified rigging system, live lift systems, and large double layered mirrors to provide an elite training experience for our students. Safety is a priority at En L’air, the level of thought and care that went into designing our new space is something we are incredibly proud of.

 

Miss Shy - Owner, Founder & Instructor

Miss Shy’s Instructional Styles: Aerial Silks, Aerial Lyra, Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Tap

 

Miss Rachael - Instructor

Instructional Styles: Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Aerial Silks, Musical Theatre, Creative Tots

 

Miss Nikkie - Creative Tots Director & Instructor

Miss Nikkie’s Instructional Styles: Creative Tots, Rhythm and Gym, Jazz, Ballet

 

Miss Gabby - Jr. Instructor

Miss Gabby’s Teaching Styles: Aerial Lyra, Aerial Silks, Acro, Jazz

 

Miss Val - Instructor

Miss Val’s Teaching Styles: Ballet, Pointe

 

Miss Megan - Studio Manager & Instructor

Miss Megan’s Instructional Styles: Aerial Silks, Aerial Lyra, Straps, Acro, Jazz

 

Miss Chantelle - Cirque En L’air Artistic Director & Instructor

Miss Chantelle’s Instructional Styles: Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Aerial Silks, Creative Tots

 

Miss Kaitlyn - Instructor

Miss Kaitlyn’s Instructional Styles: Aerial Lyra, Aerial Silks

 

Miss Ella - Instructor

Miss Ella’s Instructional Styles: Contempory, Lyrical, Jazz

 

Miss Annika - Professional Division Director & Instructor

Miss Annika’s Instructional Styles: Aerial Lyra, Aerial Silks, Acro

 

Miss Raegan -Recreational Director & Instructor

Miss Raegan’s Instructional Styles: Contemporary, Lyrical, Aerial Silks, Aerial Lyra, Partner Acro

 

Miss Trinity - Instructor

Miss Trinity’s Instructional Styles: Creative Tots, Hip Hop, Aerial Silks, Aerial Lyra

 

Miss Ashley - Instructor

Miss Ashley’s Instructional Styles: Contempory, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap

Location

10672 46 Street SE, Unit 12, Calgary AB