About Me
Hello, and welcome to my little space on the net. My name is Danielle and I am a writer and dance educator born and raised in the Pacific North West.
Ballet was my first love, and I imagine it will be my longest love. Like any good love affair, we have pushed and pulled one another to our limits. I am fortunate to have completed my early training at world renowned institutes such as The National Ballet School of Canada, and Arts Umbrella (under the direction of Artemis Gordon). I broadened my genre skills with Harbour Dance Centre's Intensive Training Program, and furthered my commercial training with The SOURCE Dance Company directed by Joanne Pesusich.
At 18 I flew the coop and danced professionally for five years before transitioning to full time teaching. Since then I have maintained my knowledge and skills by completing the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage, and most recently becoming Progressive Ballet Technique Certified.
At this time I am focusing on sharing my passion for ballet and movement with young dancers on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC.
For details on my professional work experience please request my resume.
Writing is a habit I just can't seem to break. I have been writing since before I could read and I do not plan to stop any time soon. My academic career has been centered around my voracious appetite for stories. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University with a Major in English. I further honed my skills as a member of the Nonfiction Cohort in the 2013 class of SFU's The Writer's Studio.
Most recently I published a children's book, intended for use in Primary Ballet Classrooms. You can get a copy here.
For more information on my written work reach out to me at daniellevjeal@gmail.com.
I am committed to creating opportunities for arts works and education in my community. I do so through my small businesses Exult Dance Resources and Dinner and a Show.
Exult Dance Resources creates tools and workshops for dance educators to ensure quality dance education for students, and effective syllabus development for teachers.
For more information click here.
Dinner and a Show provides custom tailored professional dance performances for events all over the beautiful Sunshine Coast. For more information or to book an event click here.
In my downtime, I read, sew, and knit. I am currently obsessed with quilting, and anything Kristin Hannah!
My most beloved role is that of Mother to my three wonderful children, and partner to my spectacular husband. Most days you can find the five of us taking long walks by the ocean, and eating far too many sweets.