TINA LEGER

Jazz, Stage, Lyrical

Tina Leger is an accredited instructor, choreographer and dance educator with over 20+ years of experience. Hailing from Vancouver, BC she has extensive training in both competitive dance and gymnastics, studying all dance genres in addition to Polynesian, Acting, and Vocal Training. She has credits spanning TV/Film and Live Productions (BC Lions Dance Team, Disney, Pacific Nation Exhibition, Rogers’ Santa Claus Parade, The X-Files, PRP Inc, Grey Cup); worked in Musical Theatre productions (Grease, Alice in Wonderland, Oliver, The Nutcracker); and 20+ years in the competitive dance scene as an MC, show host, assistant, and adjudicator. Tina has choreographed for dancers and performers across BC, including Miss Teen BC, and continues to share her knowledge across the province via masterclasses and other class. Notably, she led Team Canada 2019 to medal at the IDO World Dance Championships in Poland.

As a dancer, Tina trained across Canada and the United States (Millenium, The Edge, LA Dance Force) attending classes, conventions and workshops, and received certificates from the RAD, and is currently working on further examinations and courses through the CDTA to accompany her other accreditations. As an educator, Tina is an avid member of the BCDE (British Columbia Dance Educators) and continues to further her knowledge by utilizing programs like Acrobatic Arts and Alixa Flexibility, and attends the Dance Teachers Summit (Break the Floor Productions) yearly to learn new tools to train her students. Her dedication to technical training has continued to prepare her students for their professional careers. Tina’s students can be found dancing in a variety of productions (Disney, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines); auditioning and dancing for prestigious dance companies and shows (Alvin Ailey, Ballet BC, Arts Umbrella, Axis Dance Company, Batsheva Dance Company, Moulin Rouge, Cirque du Soleil, Rockettes, Platform); and appearing in TV and film productions (World of Dance, X-Factor, So You Think You Can Dance, Monster High, Descendants, Freaky Friday).

In addition, Tina loves working with figure skaters both in dry land practices and artistic training. She also spends time working with War Amps and Autism BC to create more inclusive and accessible dance education. She is also an active member of the Artistic Dance Educators (ADE) organization. Today, Tina resides in Vancouver, BC with her husband and 2 children, continuing to teach students of all ages.

Passionate about building positive and healthy environments for dancers, Tina decided to take her knowledge and philosophies on the road and begin adjudicating across Canada. For the past 3 years, Tina has worked with various competitions including Dance Power and Phoenix Dance Competitions. Her main focus is to inspire young dancers and to support their growth through healthy, constructive feedback and competition atmospheres.

“Miss Tina hasn’t just been a teacher for me but a role model too. Tina provides her students with the opportunity to express their self on stage. There is no better feeling than competing in one of her amazing routines and seeing her smiling face in the wings cheering you on. She is my biggest supporter and got me to where I am today. I don’t know where I would be without her and I am forever grateful!

-Danica McGaffney (Dancer)

“Tina has not only been a mentor and a teacher for me but she has also been one of my biggest supporters. I would not be the person or dancer I am today without her. She was the first person to believe in me and I am forever grateful for her.”

–Nasiv Sall (Dancer)