Instructors

Kirsty

Owner and Lead Instructor

I am a woman who loves to dance but hates to exercise. Being a bit of a late bloomer in the dance world, I began ballet classes in grade 12 (as an alternative to physiotherapy for a joint problem…that should tell you how I feel about working out!) Within a few years I became fully involved in the disciplines of Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre. Over the next several years my repertoire grew to include Modern, Hip Hop and Irish Dance. I spent a wild summer studying dance in Brazil, known for its passionate rhythms and booty-shakin’ and fell in love with the Latin flavoured styles.

My love of dance matched with a strong desire to teach brought me to explore opportunities to grow as an Instructor. A highlight was studying the “Art of Teaching” with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. After several years of working in the dance industry, I took a hiatus with the hopes that one day I would be able to merge my love of dance, my desire to encourage and build esteem in children and my passion for teaching. This dream took a unique twist following the birth of our daughter which brought me into the circle of mothers everywhere: wonderful, extraordinary and sleep-deprived mothers!! Much to my delight, Salsa Babies had paved the glorious Salsa-trod pathway for me in this regard. Seven months after the birth of Charlotte, Snowsellberryhead Productions was born!

Katriona

Instructor

Katriona and her husband Dave have two wonderful boys, James and Robbie. When James was a baby, she signed up for the first ever Cradle 'n Core class and fell in love with Snowsellberryhead Studios! The classes were a perfect blend of two of Katriona's favourite things, fitness and babies. Katriona loves being physically active and has been involved in triathlon for nine years and "running" (aka walking and jogging at a nice slow pace) for six years. After her second son, Robbie, was born Katriona looked forward to participating in the SBHS classes once more! Her older son James thrives in the ExploraDance classes and she and Robbie thoroughly enjoy the Cradle 'n Core, Shop 'n Stroll and Salsa Babies classes.

Katriona is thrilled to be joining the Snowsellberryhead team. She understands the importance of a positive, supportive and loving environment for new moms. In her experience, she knows how important it is to have a circle of women to rely on. She also knows first hand how hard it is for moms to take time for themselves. Physical activity is something that Katriona values and wants to pass on her love of being active on to her sons.

Katriona is actively involved in the Saskatchewan Triathlon Association Corporation and is a Cancer Epidemiologist for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. In her spare time she really enjoys cooking and experimenting with gluten free baking.

Please come out and join her in a Cradle 'n Core class or drop in for Shop 'n Stroll for a great workout and an opportunity to visit with some other amazing moms!