Our Story
Founded by two lifelong friends with a shared passion for dance, the Highland Shores School of Dance is unlike any other. Kaylee and Jamie met in highland dance class and after years of competing against each other and travelling the world for dancing, they both attended the University of Guelph before embarking on an adventure to Scotland. Finally, they have come together on the East Coast to fulfill their lifelong dream of opening their own dance studio. At Highland Shores, we strive to foster a community that puts friendship, adventure and resilience at the forefront of everything we do.
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Jamie Conrick
Co-Founder, Highland Instructor
Kaylee MacLellan
Co-Founder, Highland Instructor
Jamie Conrick
Jamie completed her teacher certification with the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance and is an adjudicator with the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. Alongside dance instructing, Jamie is also a registered physiotherapist with extensive experience in working with dancers. Jamie is a strong believer in the importance of promoting healthy dancing habits and injury prevention.
Jamie has competed at the highest level across Canada, USA, Scotland and Australia, and has achieved outstanding results, including Champion of Champions Champion, Ontario Closed Champion and being 2nd runner up at the Canadian Championships and 5th runner up at the Juvenile World Championships. Jamie hopes to share her love for highland dancing with all her students and ensure that our dancers are training safely and with longevity in mind.
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Jamie teaches out of our Halifax location on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. Check out Our Class Schedule and Register Online with Jamie!
Kaylee MacLellan
Kaylee is a certified Highland Dance instructor with the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance, as well as a registered Elementary, Junior, and High School teacher. This multi-faceted expertise allows her to bring a unique perspective and approach to her teaching.
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Kaylee's passion for highland dancing stems from many years competing across Canada and Internationally. One of Kaylee's strengths lies in her ability to recognize and nurture the diverse learning styles of her students. Kaylee understands that each individual is unique, and she strives to adapt her teaching methods to suit the specific needs of each of her dancers.
Kaylee also has a firm belief in fostering a growth mindset in her students. She encourages them to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and constantly strive for improvement in order to reach their full potential.
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Kaylee teaches out of our Eastern Passage location on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Check out Our Class Schedule and Register Online with Kaylee!
