DANCE INSTRUCTORS
Mona El Ghzal
Hi my name is Mona. I am a breakdancer born and raised in London and now apart of the LA Breakers Crew. I was taught by my mentor Mahdi whom I met through a community-based charity called Step into Dance. I have been participating and been invited to solo and crew battles (internationally) and performed in theatre pieces in the UK from a young age. Breaking (and hiphop) is the art form I use to express and liberate myself. Breaking is a great way to enjoy music, art, community and physical activity.
Natasha graduated from SFU in 2017 with a BSc Kinesiology (Active Health & Rehabilitation concentration) and extended minor in Psychology. Before university, Natasha danced pre-professionally and has continued to attend workshops and intensives to continue their professional development in the dance space. Natasha works full time as part of a sensorimotor therapy for neurodivergent and disabled children, youth, and adults, using a developmental social pragmatic approach focused on relationship-building, communication, emotional regulation, and physical literacy.
Natasha's goals as an instructor are to create a space where participants feel safe to explore movement and availability, and to encourage participants to have sensitivity and patience toward their own learning. While we do talk about technique and theory in class, we also heavily emphasize the development of motor pathways, sequencing, and body awareness.
Instagram: @tashagoes
Ralson Caoc
Program: Zumba - Tuesdays 5:30-6:20pm
As a huge fan and student of Hip-hop and Latin music, Ralson's experience in dance has been mainly from free styling and dancing urban styles found in clubs and street battles. He started taking formal training classes when moving to Vancouver from New York City in April 2011. Being a motivated Zumba® Instructor, Ralson brings energy and grooves to create a space of fun and self-expression in his classes.
Instagram: @theraullyral
Teri Ejere
Program:
Teri Ejere is a Nigerian-born dancer, performer and instructor with extensive experience in Afrobeats and West African dance. She has taught classes and workshops across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland and brings a strong background in performance, movement and community engagement. As an instructor, her goal is to make Afrobeats accessible, energetic and fun while helping students build confidence, musicality and a genuine connection to the culture behind the movement. Her classes combine approachable instruction, cultural context and the freedom for students to develop their own style.
Instagram: @callmeteri