Miss Justine

Justine Valis

Lyrical • Jazz • Contemporary • Tap • Acro

Miss Justine holds a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba. She has been teaching jazz, tap, and hip hop dance to all ages for over 10 years. She completed the Intermediate level two A.D.A.P.T. Jazz and Tap exams, has her level one coaching gymnastics certificate, and is also a fully certified Acro teacher through Acrobatic Arts. She has taught workshops and dance classes to high school students throughout the city of Winnipeg and has taught academic courses and physical education classes in elementary, junior high, and high schools in Winnipeg and in Australia. Miss Justine has also worked in local daycares. Her study of dance has taken her to many cities including New York, Los Angeles, Los Vegas, Minneapolis (U.S.A.), Mexico D.F., Sydney (Australia), and London (England). She has been a professional performer and choreographer in numerous dance shows. Justine also competed for Team Canada at the Gymastrada World events in Portugal, Austria, and in Ottawa at the national championships.

Other certifications and courses include Athletic Therapy and Zumba seminars, Group Fitness, Resistance training, and Nutrition courses. Justine Ducharme also has film and television experience. Hence, Justine brings a wealth of experience and training to her classroom!

Most recently, Miss Justine traveled to New York, N.Y. to attend workshops at the New York Teachers Seminar. In 2017, Miss Justine's tap team was selected Adjudicator's Choice at the Manitoba Dance Festival, while her contemporary students continue to stand out and place in the overalls at various competitions. Moreover, Miss Justine's dedication to the art of teaching dance continues to inspire her students to become more complete and well-rounded dancers.