Bio’s

Cynthia Miller’s passion for travel, dance, circus arts, yoga and Pilates led her to train at studios in Cuba, New York, London, Munich, Paris and Vancouver. She began teaching dance in public high schools in 1991 when she completed her Bachelor of Education Degree. She teaches a wide range of genres including salsa, jazz dance, contemporary, swing, partner acro, aerial silks, aerial hoop, Pilates and Latin dance. Her love of dance led her to complete a Master’s Degree in Dance Education in 1996. Cynthia also completed her CDTA examination in Cuban salsa and Rueda, LaBlast dance fitness teacher training with Louis Van Amstel, aerial circus safety rigging from Night Owl Circus, and Pilates teacher training for mat and reformer from Pilates Process in Vancouver. She loves teaching all forms of movement and seeing her students gain strength, flexibility, skills and confidence.

Shawn Hart’s passion for dance has always been deeply intertwined with his love for music. Beginning his ballroom dance journey at the Picard School of Dance in Maple Ridge, Shawn’s enthusiasm saw him seeking guidance from both local and international ballroom instructors. Over the years, he honed his skills across a spectrum of social, standard, and Latin dances, including jive, salsa, samba, west coast swing, lindy hop, rumba, cha cha cha, rueda, fox trot, night club two-step, country two-step, and waltz.

As an instructor, Shawn has imparted the joy of dance to hundreds throughout the Lower Mainland, teaching a diverse range of age groups. His teaching portfolio includes the VSB Continuing Education program, high school P.E. and Dance programs, Dance Express in Burnaby, and various specialty workshops focused on ballroom lifts and tricks. Committed to skill enhancement, Shawn continually refines his dance repertoire.

Further expanding his artistic endeavors, Shawn has ventured into circus arts, training in silks, partner acro, and main à main. He holds certifications as an Acrobatic Arts teacher and a La Blast instructor, showcasing his dedication to diverse dance disciplines. In addition to his dance career, Shawn is actively involved in the community, serving as a board member for Circus West, where he contributes his expertise to support the growth and development of circus arts.