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Lily and Charlene bring a combined 22+ years of experience teaching dance and movement.
Both began their professional journeys as performers, navigating the challenges of injuries, overuse, mental and performance anxiety, and the pressures of a demanding career. Early on, they discovered that traditional training alone didn’t provide the tools to truly support the body and mind- until they found a brain-based approach.
They first met as young teenagers in ballet school, and over the years, performed professionally and internationally. Through their own journeys-recovering from injuries, returning to dance after life changes (including motherhood for Lily!), and learning to fall more in love with the art- they realized just how amazing the body is when we work with the nervous system instead of against it.
Their training and performance experience spans ballet (their first love), contemporary, jazz, musical theatre, and aerial shows, giving them a rich, versatile understanding of movement across styles.
Now, Lily and Charlene are on a mission to give the dance community the tools they wish they had, helping dancers at every level move smarter, recover faster, and connect in a more embodied way to their art.
They both work 1:1 with clients, and have seen firsthand that dancers achieve better results, more enjoyment, and sustainable progress when guided with a brain-based, individualized approach.
Together, Charlene and Lily create programs that challenge traditional dance training, offering transformative tools backed by science and experience.
I booked an appointment with her years ago when she began her practice on the advice of a friend who said I would feel more energized and focussed. She was right. I have been working with Lily ever since. She tailors your sessions to both your needs and your goals. The pay off, both physically and mentally are incredible.
Kimberly Purtell, Lighting Designer
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Lily is an incredible pilates instructor.
Lily is an amazing teacher.
I've done a few of her classes online and found she was attentive, thorough, and professional.
It is refreshing to be able to do a class with a teacher who truly cares how your progress is while making it educational and motivating. Each session left me feeling strong and inspired.
Lili Maria,
Yoga Instructor
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I highly recommend Lily,
if you want to be supported and challenged in your movement practice. You are sure to be guided in the best possible ways to improve, while respecting your body and your needs. Lily has a lot of experience and shares it generously and in a professional way. She is creative and finds new ways of sharing her knowledge.
Sarah-Maude Laliberte,
Pro Dancer
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I am a registered massage therapist
and Lily was able to help me correct my pains and instabilities from repetitive holding patterns while treating. She gave me fantastic cues that I have been able to apply to my practice to self correct when I feel myself slipping into old habits. My time with Lily was invaluable and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Tara Van,
RMT and Musician
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