Melissa Bandura teaches both yoga and violin in a fun environment where personal creativity is encouraged.  In her yoga, Melissa focuses on a dynamic breath, aware body and present mind for an ultimately rewarding class. Her years of studying classical violin (grade 10 RCM) and now fiddle (celtic, american, gypsy, jazz) have given her a multi-dimensional take on teaching music: using ear-training, music theory, and varied teaching methods suited to each individual student.

Shary Bartlett  teaches fine art and writing at Capilano University and Langara College.  She is an award-winning academic with a Master's degree in Canadian Studies, literature and art history from Carleton University. Shary is a creative writing graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio. Her art work is held in private collections and her writing has been published in newspapers across Canada.  Shary's focus as a teacher is on fun, the creative process and experimentation.  The atmosphere in her art classes is playful, relaxed and supportive. Students love the amazing variety and quality of materials she provides for her classes.  Please visit Shary at www.sharybartlett.com.

Allison Berry has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria - specializing in theatre and choral music.  She has been teaching adult singing classes since 1993 and has had great success in teaching those who believe they can’t sing.  Allison creates an environment in which it is truly fun to sing, and she has consistently demonstrated a sense of passion when leading her classes.  She encourages each member with an empathetic teaching style that allows each individual to develop at their own rate.  Allison also performs as a soloist and with her own professional caroling trio.

Sara Bynoe  has been dancing all her life. As far as professional training goes Sara has over a decade of yoga, body, dance and alignment education from various schools including Studio 58. She's happy to bring Dance Dance Party Party to Vancouver for all women who want to dance but hate to be told how to do it. For more information about Sara please visit her website at www.SaraBynoe.com

CLS Fitness Inc. is one of Vancouver's leading and longest running community and corporate on-site fitness providers.  We have been providing fun and innovative fitness programming to businesses, schools and community centers since 1994.  Check out our classes at various locations on line www.clstevensfitness.com

Miriam Davidson has been in demand as an educator and a performer since 2002. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University Of British Columbia. She teaches voice and beginner piano in her studio in the Fraserview area of Vancouver as well at Mt. Pleasant Community Centre and at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Miriam takes a very positive and encouraging approach to voice and piano teaching. Voice lessons for youth and adults focus building good control, tone and confidence through breath support. Students choose the style of music that they want to sing and so they get the most enjoyment out of the lessons.

Lisa Dong has been line dancing for more than 14 years. She is an enthusiastic, supportive, patient instructor who currently teaches popular line dancing classes to seniors at various locations in Vancouver, including Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House. She encourages people of all abilities to try line dancing.

Eri Ito is a Japanese instructor from Japan. She has been teaching Japanese for over 10 years in Vancouver, of which, three of those years at Mount Pleasant CC. She finds teaching a lot of fun because it gives her a chance to meet nice, interesting people with different background in class. She enjoys sharing her language and culture with people in Vancouver. Sometimes she goes back to Japan and bring modern news back here.If you are interested in more of Eri’s teaching background, please visit www.japaneseforallpeople.com  She usually offers classes here Japanese beginner 1 and 2 also once in a while we have a conversation practice meeting. Her hobbies include playing the piano, watching movies, watching basketball games, and finding good Japanese snacks.

Lori Lucas holds certifications in Classical Hatha, Yin, Prenatal, Baby & Me, and Kid's Yoga and teaches throughout the lower mainland publicly and privately.  Lori has a great passion for working with pregnant women and their families.  Lori is a Birth Doula, a member of the Doula Services Association, and a member of the Yoga Association of BC.  Lori teaches full time and holds classes downtown in Yaletown at the Roundhouse, as well as Mt.Pleasant & East Vancouver areas. For more information go to www.yogawithlorilucas.blogspot.com or email Lori at yoginilori@gmail.com. 

Steve Malliaris has taught Tai Chi to many students in Vancouver for over thirty-six years.  The class is conducted in a fun and relaxed manner, and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Janet Mcleish is an innovative, Canadian born Zumba instructor who has been teaching dance for over 8 years throughout Canada. Her eclectic style incorporates African, Latin, Modern, Jazz, Middle Eastern, Hip Hop Funk, Ballet, Contemporary, Disco, Calypso into a perfect blend and exciting aerobic workout. As a certified aerobic and Zumba instructor Janet’s education and experience of teaching many styles of classes has cumulated into enjoyable and energetic Zumba workout. Her enthusiasm and dedication to “having fun” while working out to Latin music is infectious to all her participants and upcoming attendees. Janet has taught Latin classes in Toronto and Montreal She also possesses a bachelors degree in Television & Film from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Her parent’s Caribbean heritage and French upbringing lead to the journey of exploration and desire to study and teach a fusion of different dance forms.

Monica Schoenenberger is a BCRPA registered group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years. She enjoys what she does and tries to deliver a great, challenging yet safe workout for everybody every time.

For nearly two decades, Paul Tam has dedicated himself to the art of Choy Lee Fat under the study of Master Hilbert Yiu. He started Choy Lee Fat in 1988 and achieved the black belt rank in 1992. Ranking #1 In National Black belt League on both Hand and Weapon form  for three consecutive years, 7th degree master level under the Confederation of Canadian Wushu Organizations and 6th Duan in Chinese Wushu Duan Wei System from Chinese Wushu Association. Currently, he is the head instructor of CLF Kung Fu Club and Tai Chi Instructor for many Business Corporations and Community Centres. Paul is adept in a variety of fields including hand forms, weapons, self-defense techniques, and full contact sparring as well as Chen's Style Tai Chi. Training as black-belt for more than fourteen years now, he continues his studies in both Choy Lee Fat, and Chen's Style Tai Chi. Throughout the past nineteen years, Paul has won over 40 first place and grand championships in both regional and international competitions. He also represented Canada to compete in the 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival held in Zhengzhou, China in 2004, resulting in two 1st place as well as a 2nd place finish.  In 2006, Paul has won two 1st place in "The Second World Traditional Wushu Championships" in China.

Hanna Yung teaches Line Dancing, Ballroom dancing and traditional South East Asian dances.  Her style and class regime is used to promote fun and well being through the power of dance.  Besides teaching, Hanna also likes to organize fund raising parties and traditional dance performances.  Hanna has been part of the Chinese Cultural Association in Kamloops and the Hai Phong Overseas Chinese Association in Vancouver.

Sung Yang is an experienced mindfulness teacher. He began practicing mindfulness in the late 1970s and has taught mindfulness to people from almost all walks of life including doctors, therapists and people with various mental/physical disorders. He received mindfulness trainings from numerous teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most renowned mindfulness experts. He is also serving Canadian Mental Health Association, the South Fraser branch, as a director.

Julia Zennstrom is an independent dance artist and teacher.  She graduated from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre.  Julia has performed her own choreography at Dances For a Small Stage, Twelve Minutes Max and Merge.  She also performed a solo at the 2007 Vancouver International Dance Festival.