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Epic Dance is one of the leading dance studios within the city of Saskatoon.
At our studio, we aim to encourage a love of dance that will spread throughout our community, and be a place where children and adults can learn to love dance. Established in 2012, we provide a positive environment which is welcoming for all.

About Epic Dance Complex

Located within the city of Saskatoon, Epic Dance Complex is a comprehensive dance facility for anyone who wants to pursue a career in dance and everyone who wants to experience the magic of movement.

Our studio is about providing high level dance training for all ages. We want to provide an amazing dance foundation for our dancers whether they want to pursue dance as a career or not.

We greatly value the lessons our students learn through dance. Resilience, goal setting, self-motivation, self-confidence and teamwork are all things that will benefit our dancers throughout their lives.

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OUR VISION

By teaching in a manner that upholds equality, diversity, duty of care and professional conduct and practice, I will provide a positive atmosphere to enhance the overall development of my students. Along with improving coordination skills and developing muscular awareness, the dance classes I teach give children the freedom to express themselves through movement.

OUR MISSION

As a dance teacher, my mission is to promote dance in the development of the whole person.  Through nurturing confident learners and instilling self-confidence and self-discipline, my dancers will be confident of their abilities and strive for excellence as they increase awareness of their physical being.  

With this framework, I will create an environment that fosters a love of dance.

OUR VALUES

Community: Epic Dance Complex believes in building a strong sense of community within the studio which creates a supportive and inclusive environment for students, parents, and teachers alike. This community leads to a positive and enriching experience for everyone involved and fosters a sense of belonging that extends beyond the dance studio.

Resilience: Dance can be a physically and emotionally demanding art form, and developing resilience helps students overcome challenges and setbacks. Epic Dance Complex teachers encourage students to persevere and work through difficulties helping them build confidence and develop a growth mindset that will benefit them well both in dance and in life.

Continuous Development: The world of dance is constantly evolving, and Epic Dance Complex encourages students and staff to engage in continuous learning and development to help them stay current and adapt to changes. This includes taking classes, attending workshops, or participating in performances and competitions.

More Than Skills for Dance: While dance is the primary focus of the studio, it’s important that students are developing more than just dance skills. Dancers are also developing important life skills such as discipline, teamwork, communication, and self-expression. Epic Dance Complex fosters these skills to help students succeed both in dance and in other areas of their lives.

Family Affair: Finally, creating a family-friendly atmosphere can help parents feel more engaged and involved in their child’s dance education. Epic Dance Complex includes opportunities for parents to observe classes, participate in events and studio parties, and connect with other families within the studio. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment, the studio will become a second home for both students and their families.

Our Teacher

Miss Desirae Graham (ARAD)

Owner and Director

Desirae has been dancing since she could walk! She began her formal dance training at the age of four. Desirae studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and musical theatre. During her training, she completed her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet exams from Grade 1 to Advanced 2, her Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) Tap exams from Primary to Advanced as well as her Grade Eight Al Gilbert Tap. In her continuing education as a teacher, Desirae completed Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) Jazz exams from Grade 1 to Advanced.

Desirae has completed the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) Teacher Training School 3 year program and is a certified ADAPT Tap and Jazz teacher. Desirae completed her CDTA Licentiate (Member) Tap Exam in June 2010. Desirae is a RAD Registered Teacher having completed the RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies 2 year program in November 2015. Desirae completed her CDTA Licentiate (Member) Teacher Jazz Exam in June 2018.

Desirae is a Premiere Professional Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA) Teacher completing certification in the Junior and Intermediate levels and is currently working towards completing her ADTA Advanced Teacher Certification. She is a Certified Acro Dance Adjudicator through ADTA. Additionally, Desirae has trained in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility (Module 1), Sugar Foot Therapy Teacher Training, Mental Skills Teacher Training Workshop and Relative Motion.