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Meet Our Director

My name is Keeley Cavanagh

I’ve called Cloverdale home my whole life, and dance has been part of my journey since the very beginning. At just two years old, after countless requests for music, my mom enrolled me in my very first ballet class at the local recreation centre. From there, I quickly fell in love with tap, jazz, and musical theatre — and I never looked back.

My passion for teaching began early, with my little brother as my very first student. By the age of 10, I had started a dance club at my school and was always finding ways to bring dance into every part of my life.

After many years as a competitive dancer, I went on to study at Simon Fraser University, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Media and Education. During that time, I continued to teach at Dance Xpressions, choreograph for my former high school’s dance team, and further my training in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Vancouver.

In 2014, I was thrilled to purchase Dance Xpressions — a dream come true that allowed me to combine my love for dance, teaching, and community. Today, I’m proud to own a studio in my hometown where I can share the joy of dance with the next generation of young dancers.

For me, Dance Xpressions isn’t just a studio — it’s a place where children can grow in confidence, creativity, and self-expression, all while discovering a lifelong love of movement.

Meet our Team

RAD Ballet, Jazz & Lyrical

Alyssa Parry

Alyssa Parry holds the distinguished R.A.D. Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies and has provided guidance and leadership in the Royal Academy of Dance ballet program for various dance schools in the lower mainland and abroad. She has choreographed award-winning pieces, provided coaching for international competitions, and led preparations for all levels of R.A.D. examinations in the Academy.

Her formal training began with Deborah Cameron, Flora Pigeau, and at the Goh Ballet Academy, which included performing on tour throughout her home province of BC. Alyssa trained in many dance genres and has had many opportunities including performing in Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, performing as the soloist dancer with the contemporary company Amaze of Grace, performing at Lalapalooza with Green Day, working as a scholarship trainee with The Edge performing arts studio in Los Angeles, as well as working as a dancer and singer for Carnival and Norwegian Cruise lines.

Ms. Parry continues to guest teach, adjudicate, and choreograph throughout BC.

Office Manager

Melissa Rutledge

Melissa handles our administrative services and works part time in our office.

RAD Ballet and Tap

Morgan McQueen

Morgan is a versatile and accomplished dancer who began training at the age of three. She has excelled in Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Lyrical, and her dance journey includes highlights such as performing in John Tucker Must Die, dancing with the BC Lions Felions (3 years), the Vancouver Giants’ Jackettes (14 years), performing on Carnival Cruise Lines, and co-founding the hip hop crew "Stylistix". She was also a member of Vancouver’s "Make Your Mark" crew.

In 2005, Morgan represented Canada on the National Tap Team at the World Tap Championships in Germany, earning success in both solo and group categories.

Though skilled in many styles, Morgan’s passion for ballet remained strong. After completing her RAD graded and vocational exams, she pursued advanced training across Canada and the U.S. She is now a certified Royal Academy of Dance teacher with deep expertise in the RAD syllabus from Pre-Primary to Advanced levels. For over 20 years, Morgan has inspired students through her teaching, helping many earn scholarships, bursaries, and professional opportunities in dance.

Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary

Lauren Last

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Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet and Conditioning

Anastasia Goulet

Anastasia Goulet began dancing at age 2 and trained in competitive jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, and both RAD and Cecchetti Ballet. She completed several RAD exams and earned numerous awards for her passion, performance, and expression.

From a young age, Anastasia knew she wanted to pursue teaching and choreography. She now teaches dance and group fitness across the Lower Mainland and choreographs for local and international competitions in Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre. She also leads classes in dance conditioning and stretch & strength.

Anastasia holds certifications in First Aid, CPR, Personal Training, PBT 1, and is progressing with IDTS and NDEO training. She is committed to ongoing learning and strives to create an environment where students feel confident, inspired, and proud of their growth in both the art and discipline of dance.

Ballet. Technique and Contemporary

Jayla Pasceri

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Acting, Voice & Improv

Griffin Foley

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Acro, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap

Abby Metcalfe

Abby began her dance journey at the age of 6. She grew up dancing competitively at Dance Xpressions in Cloverdale where she trained in Jazz, Hiphop, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro, Contemporary and completed her RAD ballet up to Advanced 1. Over the years, she received many awards and scholarships recognizing her passion and dedication to dance.

Abby took on leadership roles in her high school dance company where she received outstanding choreography and dancer awards. Abby has had the opportunity to train in Los Angeles at studios such as Millenium Dance Complex and The Edge. She has danced with Harbour Dance Centres Intensive Training Program (ITP) directed by Moe Brody. Here she trained for 10 months under a variety of professionals in the dance industry. She is currently part of Platform on Camera’s “The Collective” with Christian Lagasse and Breanna English looking to work in the T.V. and film industry here in the Vancouver area.

Additionally Abby has been a part of several Dance video projects and live performances. She will continue to dance professionally while inspiring and instructing other dancers.