TEACHING Team
MS.KARA
Director/Teacher
Kara Moore, owner of Abstract Dance Academy, grew up in Langdon and graduated from Chestermere High School. She began her dance training at the age of four, and soon began to dance competitively. Kara completed examinations in RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), as well as multiple ADAPT tap and jazz examinations. She danced at various dance studios in Calgary, and received many awards and accolades.
Kara always knew sharing dance with others was her passion, and began teaching at her home in Langdon at the age of 14. Abstract Dance Academy was established in 1995 and eventually Kara opened the studio in Chestermere where she currently resides with her family. She is dedicated to her students and to her community.
Kara has taken dancers to perform at local events, as well as multiple trips to Disneyland in California, where they attended workshops and performed in parades within the parks. Students at Abstract Dance Academy have won numerous awards at competitions throughout Alberta, and Kara has won Choreography awards on multiple occasions. Our wish at Abstract Dance Academy is to provide a loving, inclusive environment to inspire and encourage children to be their personal best. Kara looks forward to sharing her love of dance with returning and new students for years to come!
Miss. jody
Jody was born and raised in Calgary and has been dancing since the age of three. She trained and competed in a wide variety of styles including Jazz, Ballet, Musical theatre, Lyrical, Tap and more. Jody then joined The Young Canadians where she performed in the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show
She has been teaching dance in Calgary for more than 12 years in a variety of styles including, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Tap. She has toured across Canada with the Murray Hatfield Company, as well as performed with the dance company Vivo. Jody believes in a strong work ethic and explores the emotions and feelings in her works. This develops a unique expression of the individual in their dance. Jody is excited to work with the beautiful dancers of Abstract Dance.
MISS Suzy
Suzanne, or Suzy as she is known to her students, has been actively dancing and teaching in Calgary and surrounding areas with over 20 years of teaching experience. Suzy is a celebrated dancer and instructor known for her lively choreography and unique style of teaching that incorporates both the physical and personal aspects and reasons why we dance. Suzy believes that anyone can dance, no matter what their shape, size or experience. Her love of dance is rooted in her desire to connect with students and explore movement and expression. A certified yoga and reiki practitioner in addition to dance, she uses her knowledge of the body and movement in these areas to bring a holistic connection to her teaching.
Calgary born, Suzy has trained and taught with many studios in the city and abroad and is encouraged by the talents she sees locally and loves that she can share her passion for dance in and around her hometown. Suzy holds certifications in Acrobatic Arts (Module 1 & 2), ADAPT Jazz and Tap, Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility, Mental Skills Teacher Training, and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD). Suzy is also a certified Acro Dance Adjudicator. In her own dance journey, Suzy successfully completed many exams and workshops and has extensive knowledge of many syllabi including ISTD, RAD, Cecchetti and Vaganova.
Suzy is always looking to continue her growth as a teacher and dancer and has trained and traveled to many places including Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles and London. Suzy went back to University in 2018 and received her Bachelor of Education (2020) and will be teaching with the Performing & Visual Arts Program at Central Memorial High School with the Calgary Board of Education.
Mr. Jeff
Jeff started dancing Hip Hop at the age of 8. He continued with classes at Abstract, eventually dancing competitively, winning numerous awards over the years.
Jeff started teaching at Abstract in 2015 offering Chestermere’s first boys Hip Hop class, and has continued sharing his passion since then. Jeff specializes in popping, locking, isolation, and new style, and is constantly expanding his skill set. In addition to teaching, Jeff performs and battles with the YYCSunnySide group based in Calgary.
Jeff is excited to continue sharing his passion for Hip Hop with the dancers at Abstract Dance Academy.