MEET OUR TEAM

Join our dance community and learn from certified instructors who bring expertise from the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Royal Academy of Dance, and Acrobatic & Aerial Arts syllabus.

  • As Palmerston’s first professional dance academy, IMDA is dedicated to developing, teaching, and promoting the art of dance with the unwavering support of the growing Minto community. With over half a decade of experience delivering exceptional dance training, our students gain self-confidence, discipline, and outstanding performance skills. They proudly demonstrate their expertise and training by captivating audiences at community events, showcases, and sold-out productions every season.

  • We provide comprehensive programs tailored for all levels, from beginners to semi-professionals. Our professionally designed classes are catered to match each student’s level and specific needs. Our instructors are highly skilled dancers with professional training in various dance genres. With an unwavering passion for dance and teaching, our teachers consistently inspire and nurture our expanding student community in our academy every season.

  • At Illustrated Movement, we are committed to providing everyone with a safe and positive environment. Our studios feature sprung flooring, full-length mirrors, sound systems, double barres, and aerial apparatus, ensuring a top-notch experience for dancers. Our dedicated and highly skilled instructors are passionate about delivering cutting-edge dance education to the vibrant communities of Palmerston and Minto.

  • TURNER NORMAN

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    Educator, Choreographer, Artistic Director & Owner of Illustrated Movement Dance Academy

    M.A. York University, B.F.A. Honours Dance, York University, School of TDT, PTP program, Russian International Ballet; Bolshoi Ballet C.D.T.A Jazz, C.D.T.A Tap, Acrobatic Arts, Aerial Arts, Alixa Flexibility Mod. 1-3

    Originally from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, where he began his dance training under Jacquie Huck. After a successful performing and teaching career in Saskatchewan…

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  • MISS Lindsay

    DANCE TEACHER/ ACROBATICS DIRECTOR

    Associate Teaching certificates in Stage and Acro from the B.A.T.D. and Acrobatic Arts Module Two.

    Lindsay danced with the Toronto Rock Dance Team for three consecutive seasons and also danced with the Toronto Nationals’ Dance Team in the Toronto Nationals’ inaugural season. Lindsay also had a dance roll in the Jassi Sidhu music video for Margay Margay and has appeared in a Euphoria Smoothies commercial. With over 17 years of teaching experience, Lindsay is thrilled to be a part of the Illustrated Movement Dance Academy faculty.

  • Miss Saira

    DANCE TEACHER

    A Graduate of Illustrated Movement Dance Academy, Saira is now a teacher in training. She was accepted into the University of York’s Honours dance program and continues her studies and professional work in dance here at the academy and in Toronto.