Our incredible Principal and Artistic Director is a force in the dance world, bringing passion, infectious energy and experience to every class.

A native of St. John's, Newfoundland, dancer, choreographer and dance educator, Jill Dreaddy discovered her passion for dance at the age of 5. As a young dancer, Jill was eager to explore the world of dance outside of her own province and studied at Quintee Ballet School, Belleville, Ontario. She continues to travel throughout Canada and the U.S. for open classes, workshops, and courses.

As an educator, Jill is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers, emphasizing a student-centered teaching philosophy rooted in inclusivity, empowerment, and artistic exploration. Her approach focuses on fostering a supportive environment where dancers of all backgrounds and abilities feel encouraged to express themselves, take creative risks, and grow both technically and personally.

In Jill's classes, students can expect a blend of rigorous technical training and creative choreography, all designed to challenge and inspire. Jill is not just a teacher, but a mentor and an inspiration to her students, encouraging them to reach their fullest potential both in dance and in life. With a passion for dance that is as infectious as it is profound, Jill Dreaddy continues to leave a lasting impact on the dance world, one student at a time.

Jill's knowledge of dance and its many forms, accompanied by her extensive experience, have taught her that ANYONE CAN DANCE!

Photo: Jane Brokenshire Photography

Brianna is a qualified and experienced dance educator specializing in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, and Acrobatic Arts. She holds a Diploma from Canada’s National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program and maintains Registered Teaching Status with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She is also an Associate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and certified in Module One of Acrobatic Arts.

Brianna has taught and choreographed across recreational, competitive, and examination settings at several established institutions, including Canada’s National Ballet School. She has extensive experience preparing students for RAD ballet examinations from Pre-Primary to Advanced 1 and creating choreography for solos, small groups, and large ensembles.

Her teaching approach is rooted in technical precision, age-appropriate progression, adaptability and building confidence within. Brianna is committed to maintaining a structured, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning environment for dancers of all levels. Whether in a studio or on stage, Brianna creates a supportive and structured environment where dancers feel challenged, inspired, and empowered.

Heidi’s dance journey began at age six at Jill Dreaddy Danceco, sparking a lifelong passion. In 2012, she moved to Toronto for professional training and graduated from George Brown Dance. A pioneer of heels dance in Newfoundland and Labrador, she launched "Army of Sass – St. John’s" in 2015, later rebranding as "The Arch Method" in 2020. Heidi has taught nationwide, trained in Heels, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Jazz Funk, and worked with top artists like Carla Catherwood. She’s represented heels dance at international summits and continues to refine her craft across North America

Anastasiia is a passionate dancer, performer, and instructor originally from Ukraine, whose movement journey began in the world of professional rhythmic gymnastics. After seven years of competitive training, she transitioned into dance—starting with the elegance of Ballroom and Latin styles before discovering her true passion in Hip Hop and Contemporary.

With a vibrant teaching career that spans Ukraine, Poland, and now Canada, Anastasiia brings energy, creativity, and heart to every class. Anastasia continues to inspire both children and adults here at JDD, sharing her deep love for dance and empowering others to express themselves through movement.

Engaged in classical choreography since childhood, Oksana discovered the enigmatic world of Oriental dance in 2003 and fell in love. She studied the technique, styles, and nature of classical and folkloric Oriental dance in depth, learning roots and origins together with modern trends of Belly dance. This helped her develop her own aesthetic way of introducing this ancient art form.

As a dancer, Oksana was a soloist for the folk dance collective 'Ishtar" led by Amira Abdi. Winner and laureate of many Ukrainian and International Dance Competitions. She has studied from worldwide renown choreographers such as Hanna, Amira Abdi, Mahmoud Reda, Rakiya Hassan, Amani, Farida Fahmi, Magdi El Lacey, Khaled Mahmoud, Zeina, Orit Maftsir, Nesrin, Tito, Lisa Laziza, Farouk Mustafa, Aida Nour, Kazzafi, Shahlo, Leila Giovanna. From 2005-2022 she was lead teacher of Oriental dance at Amira Abdi Dance Studio in the Ukraine and art director and leading teacher of Big Jump Dance Club, in Kyiv for 8 years.

"I love to see women blossom in dance. I love when they realise their femininity, uniqueness and strength. Woman in dance are the energy of creation and harmony itself"

Come join her in this journey! 

Delilah is a dynamic and multitalented dancer and performer with extensive training through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), holding certifications up to Grade 6 in both Tap and Modern Theatre. A versatile competitive dancer, she excels across multiple genres—including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Street Jazz—and has proudly represented Canada on the international stage, earning a top-six world ranking at the World Dance Cup in Portugal.

Her dedication to excellence has earned her invitations to prestigious programs such as the Victoria Academy of Ballet and the Walt Disney Lightning Elite Dance Troupe. Delilah’s stage presence and charisma also led to her being crowned Junior Miss Newfoundland and Labrador. She continues to shine as a member of the NL Rogues Basketball dance team, the Roguettes, and as a cheerleader with the Astros.

This summer, Delilah embraced a new chapter in her dance journey, stepping into a teaching role as a summer camp counsellor at JDD—sharing her passion and inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Kabs is an Afro dance performer and teacher from the Congo whose vibrant style has electrified the St. John’s dance scene. After moving to the city and training in Hip Hop at Jill Dreaddy Danceco, he quickly became a driving force in introducing Afro and Amapiano dance to the community. Known for his infectious energy and joyful movement, Kabs creates an atmosphere that’s as fun as it is fierce. His classes are high-energy, sweat-inducing, and guaranteed to leave you smiling from ear to ear.

Photo: Jane Brokenshire Photography

From l to r: Abigayle, Savanna, Allison, Alexa, Claire, Cally, Kaitlyn, Carly and Lucy