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Performing Arts Educators of Canada

A Benchmark for Excellence in Performing Arts Education

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    • PAEC Summer Dance Camp At Camp Timberlane
    • Dynamic | Fall Workshop
    • Momentum | Acro Workshop
    • Practicum I Syllabus Day
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    • Teacher Training Program
    • Early Dance (EDE) Certification
      • Early Dance Education (EDE) / Dance Assistant Junior Teacher Program – Newcastle
      • Early Dance Education (EDE) and Junior Teacher Program – Milton
    • Progression Day Workshop
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About

We are celebrating over 20 years serving the arts community!

Performing Arts Educators of Canada is an association established in 2000 by a network of Canadian dance professionals. PAEC is an association that offers certification for teachers in various dance disciplines and the ability for their students to be examined under the usage of qualitative syllabi. We believe in developing strong programming in the performing arts, and pride ourselves on high standards of ethical and professional conduct in the arts community.


Aims and Objectives

  • To encourage a high standard of dance instruction.
  • To provide progressive syllabi to its members and maintain an environment encouraging growth in all performing art forms.
  • To provide resources, programming and networking opportunities for its members, their students and other dance professionals.
  • To encourage ethical and professional conduct of its members within the arts community.

Learn about the benefits of membership

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Board of Directors

  • President: Theresa Domingues
  • Vice-President: Amanda Lytle
  • Secretary: Barbara Keenliside
  • Treasurer: Derene Venturini
  • Past-President: Kerri Mezzomo

Divisional Chairs

  • Acro: Leah Anna Sanguinetti
  • Ballet: Lisa Brkich
  • Early Dance Education: Barbara Keenliside
  • Jazz: Loni Kenny
  • Modern: Christine Brkich
  • Tap: Shannon Bond
  • Urban: Kristen Klopko

Member at Large

  • Rebecca Baker
  • Denise Quinn
  • Laura Ramsay
  • Robyn Tedesco

Advisors to the Board

  • Ruth Ostrower

Examining Board

  • Examining Chair: Kerri Mezzomo

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