Teaching Team

Terri Heckmann, TCRG

Owner & Director

Terri brings over 25 years of experience, training dancers for local competitions and performances, as well as Regional, North American, and World Championship competitors. She has taught workshops throughout Europe and Mexico. She inspires dancers of all ages to love Irish dance while building skill and confidence.

Terri is a current and past-term Recording Secretary for the Western Canadian Irish Dance Teachers Association and is an active member of the following professional organizations and has been cleared by the following:

  1. Western Canadian Irish Dance Teachers Association (WCIDTA)
  2. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) – Registered Teacher
  3. Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA)
  4. Child Protection Courses Completed with Commit to Kids
  5. Up to date Vulnerable Sector Check via the RCMP

Keara Heckmann

Assistant Instructor – All Levels

Keara has danced competitively locally and internationally and assists at all levels. She brings over 20 years of experience, cross-training knowledge, and a passion for nurturing dancers’ growth and confidence.

Danielle Main, RPF, MSFM

Assistant Instructor – Beginner & Experienced Adult Classes

Danielle combines dedication, discipline, and adult dancer experience. She travels weekly from Vancouver Island and is committed to guiding adult students with patience, skill, and encouragement.

Keara and Danielle at Western Canada’s Regional Oireacthas. They both qualified for the North American Championships, in Orlando Florida in July 2026, and once again, Keara qualified to dance at the 2026 World Irish Dance Championships, in Chicago, April 2026