Practicum 2023 – Ballet Syllabus Day

A graduate from Ryerson University’s B.F.A. Dance Performance Program, Christine Brkich co-founded InMotion Dance Company and School. Later, Christine went on to develop Two Sisters Dance Projects, a co-artistic partnership with her sister, Lisa Brkich. Christine has enjoyed over 25 years of teaching dance to all age levels of varying disciplines. After completing her M.F.A. in Choreography at York University, Christine enjoys giving master technique classes in various dance disciplines as well as Choreographic Workshop classes to a variety of ages.  Christine has instructed the York University additional qualification (AQ) courses for school teachers’ professional development.  She is an Associate Member of The Russian Ballet Society, and an examiner for the Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC) in both the Ballet and Modern dance divisions, while holding the position of Chair of the Modern Dance division and also is a committee member and teacher of the PAEC Teacher Training Program.

As a graduate of Ryerson University’s B.F.A Dance Program, Lisa has been choreographing and teaching for over 30 years. As a graduate of the York University M.F.A. program in Choreography, Lisa’s choreography was seen in collaboration with award winning film director Sibel Guvenc of Kybele Films in the production of One Step Apart premiering at the On Art Film Festival in Poland in 2019, along with End Of The Rope in collaboration with Christine Brkich, premiering at the 38th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in April 2020. 

Lisa teaches dance in the Regional Arts Program of Saint Thomas Aquinas Secondary School and is grateful to have collaborated with educators across Ontario when facilitating the Dance Additional Qualification courses at York University for 2 seasons. Lisa is a Full member of PAEC in the Ballet and Modern divisions and brings a wealth of knowledge, education, and artistry to her workshop classes.

Amanda Lytle

Amanda is a graduate of the York University B.F.A. Dance Program as well as the National Ballet School of Canada’s Teacher Training Program, receiving an N.B.S. Diploma with Distinction. Amanda obtained her RAD teaching qualifications and is a registered Full member of PAEC in Ballet and Jazz, and an Associate member in the Modern/Contemporary division. Amanda has completed her PBT – Progressing Ballet Technique membership and has enrolled as an Examiner-In-Training in the disciplines of Ballet and Jazz with PAEC. She is an active member at large on the PAEC Executive Committee as well as sits on the Ballet, Jazz and Modern Committees. Amanda is currently teaching at Somerville Dance Academy where she enjoys sharing her love of ballet with her students.