FACULTY 

Bianca Brady 

​Owner/Artistic Director

Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Stretch & Strength, Jumps & Turns


​Bianca fell in love with dance at the age of four, beginning her training in Stony Plain. At age twelve she transitioned to Shelley’s Dance Company in Edmonton where she had the opportunity to further her dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary and musical theatre while participating in numerous competitions. As a dancer she competed throughout Alberta and the United States earning many prestigious awards, most notably Dancer of the Year in 2005. She also received many training scholarships which allowed her to expand her dance knowledge and experience by attending workshops across Alberta, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Other highlights in her dance career include travelling to Riesa Germany as part of the Western Canadian Dance team to compete in the World Championships as well as participating in many local charity events such as Soaring with Song, The Haiti Benefit Concert, and Kinesis.

Bianca became an instructor in 2009, and has received numerous awards for her innovative choreography. In 2011 Bianca was finally able to pursue her lifelong dream of owning and directing her own dance studio. Under the direction of Bianca and her husband Dayne, Bianca's Dance Company's Elite Competition Team has traveled across North America, winning numerous awards, trophies and scholarships. They traveled to Las Vegas in July 2012 to attend the Dance Power Championships, Whistler BC in July 2015 to attend 5678 Showtime Nationals and the prestigious Dance World Cup, and the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas in August 2013 to perform their show "Around the World". Her students have gone on to receive countless overall high score awards, trophies, scholarships, and the opportunity to train in Paris France, and Barcelona Spain.

Bianca is passionate about growing and expanding her dance knowledge and continues to take classes and workshops, most recently training at Mather Dance Company in California under the director of Shannon Mather. As well as attending the Dance Teacher Summit in Long Beach California. Bianca looks forward to providing students with a quality dance education by instilling the love, dedication and passion she has for the art of dance.

Dayne McGuire-Lavallee
Ballet, Stretch and Strength, Jumps and Turns 

Dayne began his dance training at the age of six focusing on jazz, tap, and ballet. As he got older he began exploring more disciplines of dance studying lyrical, modern, hip hop and musical theater. As a dancer he competed across Alberta and British Columbia earning the American Dance Award's Male Dancer of the Year title in 2006. He began to focus and place a emphasis on the art of ballet, successfully completing multiple R.A.D. examinations with distinction. He trained briefly with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and spent two summers at the Banff Centre For the Arts in their Summer Professional Dance Program. The prestigious program included four weeks of intensive residency work followed by performances co-commission with The National Ballet of Canada. Dayne's notable performances include the Alberta Ballet's Nutcracker at the Edmonton Jubilee Auditorium along with charity events such as Soaring with Song, The Haiti Benefit Concert, and Kinesis.
He began his teaching career in 2011 when his wife opened Bianca's Dance Company. Since then Dayne has been able to share his passion for teaching instructing ballet as well as jazz technique, and stretch and strength. Although Dayne has a passion for the arts he also holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. He believes both his degree and passion for engineering are the perfect compliment and aide to his dance instruction. Dayne believes that hard work, knowledge, and discipline are the key to success and is excited to help each student reach their full potential. ​

Stacey Gray     

Acro 


With over 20 years of dance training and teaching experience, Stacey Gray brings a dynamic and diverse background. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Stacey has trained extensively in jazz, tap, classical ballet, hip hop, highland dancing, and acrobatics. She began teaching in Australia and has spent years sharing her passion for dance through energetic classes, strong technical training, and creating a positive environment for dancers of all ages to grow and thrive.

Stacey is a certified instructor with both Acrobatic Arts and Alixa Flexibility, specializing in acrobatics, flexibility, and performance development.

Her professional performance career has included stage productions, corporate entertainment, professional sports dance teams, and international cruise productions. Her theatre credits include Pinocchio, Snow White, Gypsy, and Chicago. After relocating to Melbourne, Stacey danced and choreographed for the Australian Cher tribute production starring Candi Stratton before joining P&O Cruises Australia and Princess Cruises as a Dancer and Dance Captain aboard multiple international cruise ships.

Since relocating to Edmonton in 2009, Stacey has continued to teach and choreograph throughout the Edmonton dance community, working with dancers of all ages and levels. She has also worked as a dancer, choreographer, and assistant coach for the Edmonton Oilers Octane. Stacey is passionate about developing confident, versatile performers while fostering a positive, disciplined, and inspiring training environment.

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Jaeyden Callies  

Ballet 


Jaedyn began dancing at the age of three and trained primarily at Shelley’s Dance Company under Shelley and Kelci Tookey. She has trained extensively in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and other dance styles while earning numerous competitive awards throughout her career.


Jaedyn is a Certified Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher (RAD RTS) and a Certified Dance Teacher (CDT). She has completed RAD examinations with distinction, progressed through the Cecchetti method, and trained with renowned choreographers including Stacey Tookey, Liz Tookey, Chantel Aguirre, Blake McGrath, Mark Meismer, Dana Foglia, Denise Wall, Jason Parsons, Phil Wright and more.


Her training includes programs such as The Dance Awards and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer Intensive, and she has represented Canada at Dance Worlds in Poland. Alongside performing, Jaedyn is passionate about mentoring the next generation of dancers, combining technical excellence with a supportive and inspiring teaching approach.

Chelsea Rubis

Hip Hop, Contemporary


Chelsea started dancing at the age of 5 at her hometown studio. At the age of 14, she started to dance more intensively with Biancas Dance Company in Edmonton. There she was trained in hip hop, ballet, acro, jazz and contemporary. After graduation, Chelsea took on the role of hip hop teacher at BDC and began to expand her knowledge by training in different cities such as LA and Barcelona. Currently Chelsea trains with Cool Giraffes, a hip hop team directed by Thomas Boivin, where she and the team were recently finalists on Canada’s Got Talent. She has also performed at many events such as the Edmonton Stingers halftime show and the Calgary Stampede with singer Mouraine. Chelsea has a love and passion for dance that she will continue fuel and share with those around her.

Kierra Siedlecki

Petite Elite Stretch & Strength, Acro, Jazz, Ballet


Kierra began dancing at the age of two at Dance at Crystal’s before joining Bianca’s Dance Company at the age of seven, where she trained extensively and competed for over ten years until graduating in 2024. Throughout her competitive career, she studied Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Acro while earning numerous overall awards, special recognitions, and scholarships. Her journey has taken her across Canada and the United States, with scholarship opportunities allowing her to further her education in Paris, Barcelona, Hawaii, New York, Greece, and beyond. Committed to expanding her knowledge and continuing her growth as an artist, Kierra has trained with and performed choreography by many respected industry professionals, including Shannon Mather, Diego Pasillas, Ray Leeper, Mark Meismer, Nick Meola, Ricky Ubeda, Briar Nolet, and the cast of The Next Step. She has also attended intensives with Gerard McIssac and Rebecca Davies, performed as an Artists in Action dancer, and served as a demonstrator for both the Acrobatic Arts Teacher Certification Course and the Ward School of Dance Intensive.

Throughout her career, Kierra has been recognized with titles including NUVO Standout Dancer, Most Promising Artist (13 & Over), Hollywood Summer Tour Winner, and Senior Dancer of the Year. Kierra discovered her passion for teaching at the age of thirteen as a student teacher before beginning to lead her own classes at seventeen. Since then, she has enjoyed guiding dancers as they develop their skills, artistry, and confidence, with her routines receiving special awards including “Future Star” and “Magic Minis” for their technique, musicality, and performance quality at a young age. She strives to create an encouraging space where dancers can explore their potential while developing a strong foundation and appreciation for the art form.

Today, Kierra continues to train and compete Hip Hop with The Stu while pursuing her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Alberta, with the goal of becoming a personal trainer/wellness coach specializing in dancers and female athletes. Her background as both a performer and an athlete provides a unique perspective in her teaching, allowing her to emphasize strength, conditioning, and injury prevention alongside artistic development. Kierra hopes to inspire dancers to set goals, embrace challenges, and enjoy the journey of becoming confident and well-rounded performers.

Hayley Gale

Sparkle & Shine Program Director

Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap


Dance has been a lifelong passion for Miss Hayley, who began dancing at just three years old. Throughout her dance journey, she has competed extensively, earning numerous titles and scholarships, and completed ballet and tap examinations with Honours. She has furthered her training through workshops in New York and Las Vegas, performed on the Disney stage, and proudly represented Canada at the World Tap Championships in Germany, where her team earned a Bronze Medal. Hayley began teaching dance at just 16 years old and has since taught and choreographed numerous routines. Alongside her dance career, she earned her Education degree from the University of Winnipeg and has been an educator for the past 10 years. She is passionate about combining her love of dance and education to create a positive and encouraging environment where dancers can build confidence, develop their skills, and most importantly, love dancing. She is thrilled to share her experience and passion with the dancers at Bianca’s Dance Company and help each one Sparkle & Shine!