At Absolute Motion Performance & Dance (AMPD), we created the kind of studio families often wish they had found sooner.
A space where expectations are high—but the environment is calm, supportive, and genuinely positive. Where dancers are challenged to grow, while still feeling seen, encouraged, and confident in who they are.
We believe dance education should feel intentional, not chaotic.
That communication should be clear.
That consistency matters.
And that every child deserves to be part of a studio culture that is uplifting, respectful, and drama-free.
At AMPD, we focus on developing strong, well-rounded dancers through thoughtful, progressive training—while never losing sight of what matters most: how each dancer feels when they walk into the room.
Because confidence isn’t built through pressure—it’s built through trust, encouragement, and small, meaningful wins along the way ✨
We meet each dancer where they are, helping them set goals that are both inspiring and achievable, and guiding them as they grow in both skill and self-belief.
Here, dancers don’t get lost in the crowd.
They are known.
They are supported.
They are celebrated for the unique way they move.
Absolute Motion is more than just a place to take dance classes—it’s a space where young dancers develop discipline, artistry, confidence, and a true sense of belonging.
Our Faculty
We choose our faculty with pride, and are deeply invested in them as people and educators. The health, wellness, and safety of our dancers is paramount, and we believe our clients deserve the very best experience.
Leslie is a certified adjudicator by The Dance Leadership Institute and the Professional Adjudicator’s Alliance and is an ADAPT-certified instructor. Some of Leslie’s select credits include the Vancouver International Dance Festival, Playland Amusement Park, the Saskatoon Blades WHL hockey team, Saskatoon International Airshow, RJC High School, and the White Rock Players Club.
MISS LESLIE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & OWNER
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Dance Major, ADAPT, TDLI, PAA
Leslie is an award-winning dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and studio director.
For over 20 years, Leslie has devoted herself to teaching dance and choreographing in competitive and recreation studios, elementary and high schools, and pre-professional dance training programs focusing on jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre. Her passion is to empower and educate the next generation of dancers to be their best selves. Leslie’s human-centred approach of coaching rejects the outdated norms of fear-based authoritarian learning that are so frequently associated with dance education. Through authenticity, accountability, and alignment, Leslie brings out the best in her dancers and leads them to their individual goals. Her greatest joy is working with students, both in the studio and from behind the adjudicators’ table, to assist them in uncovering who they truly are as dancers and as people.
She is a Dean’s List graduate from Grant MacEwan College’s post-secondary dance program and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Major from Simon Fraser University. During her training, Leslie worked with some of Canada’s contemporary dance leaders including Wen Wei Wang (Wen Wei Dance Vancouver/Ballet Edmonton), Barbara Bourget (kokoro dance Vancouver), Gerry Morita (Mile Zero Edmonton), Brian Webb (Brian Webb Dance Company Edmonton).
MISS KIARA
Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical
Kiara began training at age 3 in both RAD and ISTD ballet and continuing into jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary and Musical Theatre at a competitive level provincially and has received numerous awards for her dancing and choreography. Continuing her post secondary training in San Diego, Ca. Kiara majored in Musical Theatre.
She has been blessed to perform throughout Canada and the U.S. on both stage and screen in countless lead rolls. Kiara continues to adjudicate, choreograph and educate, teaching in several styles at dance studios throughout the Lower Mainland where she can continue to create, inspire and encourage dancers in their unique callings. She is so excited to continue her pursuit of sparking creativity and greatness in every precious, little individual that crosses her path
.MISS CAYTEE
Kinder Programs, Hip Hop
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