About Clarion Creations
The Clarion Highland Dance Studio was founded in 2005 in South Delta. In 2016 we moved to North Vancouver to open a studio on the North Shore. Students at the studio learn traditional and choreographed dances using Highland dance technique as well as choreographic movements from a range of dance styles. Clarion means “Loud and clear” and lends itself nicely to the creative and expressive energy that is found in the Clarion Highland Dance Studio. Teachers at Clarion Creations currently offer Highland dance classes to students ages 5 to adult.
During the pandemic we moved to online classes, and took a little break while Genevieve was on maternity leave. We are excited to be slowly adding classes. We will offering classed in Vancouver at the Scottish Cultural Centre starting in September and hope to add North Vancouver classes in January pending finding a location.
At the Clarion Highland Dance Studio we offer quality Highland dance instruction to students of all ages and levels. Our goals are to meet the needs of each student and instil a love for music and dance through our teaching. We believe in offering students the opportunity to learn to dance in a creative and positive environment, and we are committed to giving our students the motivation, technique, discipline and performing experiences they need to become great artists. In classes students are encouraged to be creative and resourceful to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Through dance lessons, we hope not only to teach dance, but also musical knowledge and life skills including positive body image, performance experiences, and great practice skills.
The Clarion Highland Dance studio is a supportive community of dancers and families. We focus on building community and friendship in our community. We believe Highland dance should be accessible for as many dancers as possible. We offer costumes for loan in order to keep the cost of Highland dancing minimal. For more information on our fees and registration, please email us at info@clarioncreations.ca
During the pandemic we moved to online classes, and took a little break while Genevieve was on maternity leave. We are excited to be slowly adding classes. We will offering classed in Vancouver at the Scottish Cultural Centre starting in September and hope to add North Vancouver classes in January pending finding a location.
At the Clarion Highland Dance Studio we offer quality Highland dance instruction to students of all ages and levels. Our goals are to meet the needs of each student and instil a love for music and dance through our teaching. We believe in offering students the opportunity to learn to dance in a creative and positive environment, and we are committed to giving our students the motivation, technique, discipline and performing experiences they need to become great artists. In classes students are encouraged to be creative and resourceful to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Through dance lessons, we hope not only to teach dance, but also musical knowledge and life skills including positive body image, performance experiences, and great practice skills.
The Clarion Highland Dance studio is a supportive community of dancers and families. We focus on building community and friendship in our community. We believe Highland dance should be accessible for as many dancers as possible. We offer costumes for loan in order to keep the cost of Highland dancing minimal. For more information on our fees and registration, please email us at info@clarioncreations.ca
Welcome to the Clarion Highland Dance Studio
Let the Creativity Flow
Let the Creativity Flow
About the instructorS
Genevieve Dunkley, B.Mus, B.Ed, B.A.T.D.
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Genevieve Dunkley has been Highland dancing since the age of five. Genevieve started taking lessons with Marilyn Merry in Tsawwassen, BC. From early on, it was apparent that Genevieve had a passion for dance and Scottish music. Genevieve loves performing and also competed from a young age well into her twenties. Some places Gen has performed include Whidbey Island Naval Base, San Diego Air Museum, and Rideau Hall all through military employment. In 2005 Genevieve started her studio in Tsawwassen after Mrs. Merry retired. Genevieve continues to perform and choreograph Highland dances for Scottish events in the community.
Genevieve graduated from UBC in 2003 with a music degree in trumpet performance, and 2007 with an education degree focusing on fine arts and media. Gen also enjoys teaching music and band in North Vancouver and playing trumpet in the local military band, and Eb soprano cornet in the Little Mountain Brass Band.
Genevieve brings her love of music and creativity into all areas of the dance studio. Genevieve is excited to return to teaching after a childcare leave looking after her two young children.
Genevieve graduated from UBC in 2003 with a music degree in trumpet performance, and 2007 with an education degree focusing on fine arts and media. Gen also enjoys teaching music and band in North Vancouver and playing trumpet in the local military band, and Eb soprano cornet in the Little Mountain Brass Band.
Genevieve brings her love of music and creativity into all areas of the dance studio. Genevieve is excited to return to teaching after a childcare leave looking after her two young children.
Erin Bernard, Associate Teacher
Erin Bernard has been dancing since she was five, when she began taking lessons in Scottish country dance. Erin started Highland dance lessons at the age of 13, when Genevieve moved Clarion Highland Dance Studio to North Vancouver. Erin loves to perform and currently competes in Highland dance.
Erin is a student at SFU, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Resource and Environmental management with a concentration in Planning. Erin is also currently studying to become an SDTA member for Highland dance.
Erin is passionate about Scottish dance and culture, and loves working with children and sharing her love of dance with others. Erin will be helping out on the North Shore with classes in January
Erin Bernard has been dancing since she was five, when she began taking lessons in Scottish country dance. Erin started Highland dance lessons at the age of 13, when Genevieve moved Clarion Highland Dance Studio to North Vancouver. Erin loves to perform and currently competes in Highland dance.
Erin is a student at SFU, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Resource and Environmental management with a concentration in Planning. Erin is also currently studying to become an SDTA member for Highland dance.
Erin is passionate about Scottish dance and culture, and loves working with children and sharing her love of dance with others. Erin will be helping out on the North Shore with classes in January