Supernova Acro Studio inspires young athletes to do their best as they learn from top notch coaches. All Acro classes are taught by certified Acrobatic Arts Teachers; Jill Ford, Zoe Gervais & Marie Sandoval.
Meet Our Amazing Team!
Jill Ford
Jill is originally from Regina, Saskatchewan where she danced competitively in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and baton twirling for 17 years. She went on to teaching dance, baton and acrobatics in her home city and has since moved to Edmonton, Alberta where she has opened her own studio specializing in Acrobatics, dance technique and Competitive Acrodance - Supernova Acro Studio! She completed her bachelor of Education (K-5) at the University of Regina which has furthered her expertise as an acrobatic and dance teacher. She is now committed to keeping young kids involved in the areas of the arts and sport! With 25 years of teaching experience, Jill stands by pushing students and reaching personal bests in a positive atmosphere!
Jill's credentials include: Acrobatic Arts teachers Certification Course Conductor, Acrobatic Arts
Examiner, Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher M1,M2,M3, Alixa Flexibility certified teacher, Bachelor of Education, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Certified Teacher, Canadian Baton Twirling Association Level 2 Coach & Inductee of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame!
Jill is originally from Regina, Saskatchewan where she danced competitively in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and baton twirling for 17 years. She went on to teaching dance, baton and acrobatics in her home city and has since moved to Edmonton, Alberta where she has opened her own studio specializing in Acrobatics, dance technique and Competitive Acrodance - Supernova Acro Studio! She completed her bachelor of Education (K-5) at the University of Regina which has furthered her expertise as an acrobatic and dance teacher. She is now committed to keeping young kids involved in the areas of the arts and sport! With 25 years of teaching experience, Jill stands by pushing students and reaching personal bests in a positive atmosphere!
Jill's credentials include: Acrobatic Arts teachers Certification Course Conductor, Acrobatic Arts
Examiner, Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher M1,M2,M3, Alixa Flexibility certified teacher, Bachelor of Education, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Certified Teacher, Canadian Baton Twirling Association Level 2 Coach & Inductee of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame!
Zoe Gervais
Zoe has been dancing since the age of 3, training in many styles with a strong focus on Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. She extensively trained in the Acrobatics Arts syllabus and successfully passed all levels from Primary to Pre Professional 3.
This past fall, Zoe spent the year training at Intrepid Dance Company in Markham, Ontario to further her training and prepare her for the professional dance industry. She was selected to dance backup for one of Canada's up and coming pop singer, Reve! Zoe has been assisting and teaching for many years and is very eager about choreography and sharing her passion with the future generation of dancers!
Zoe has been dancing since the age of 3, training in many styles with a strong focus on Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Acrobatics. She extensively trained in the Acrobatics Arts syllabus and successfully passed all levels from Primary to Pre Professional 3.
This past fall, Zoe spent the year training at Intrepid Dance Company in Markham, Ontario to further her training and prepare her for the professional dance industry. She was selected to dance backup for one of Canada's up and coming pop singer, Reve! Zoe has been assisting and teaching for many years and is very eager about choreography and sharing her passion with the future generation of dancers!
Hanna Park
Hanna started dancing at the age of 3, and quickly realized she wanted dance in her life forever. She trained as a competitive dancer for 11 years in disciplines such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, and pointe, winning multiple competitions and top awards with her studio along the way.
Throughout her dance journey, Hanna has been fortunate enough to travel and train with numerous dancers and choreographers. She was able to travel to New York City to take classes at Broadway Dance Centre, train with dancers from the musical “Hamilton”, and learn from a Radio City Rockette. After graduation, Hanna followed her love of acro, and traveled to Las Vegas to take part in the Joffrey Cirque Arts training program. This allowed her to train with Cirque du Soleil performers from “MJ One”, and “The Beatles LOVE”, while also learning aerial silks and hoops.
Knowing her passion was acro, she went on to receive her teaching certification through Acrobatic Arts. Hanna is thrilled to continue her journey by sharing her knowledge, love of acro, and dance with the students at Supernova!"
Hanna started dancing at the age of 3, and quickly realized she wanted dance in her life forever. She trained as a competitive dancer for 11 years in disciplines such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, and pointe, winning multiple competitions and top awards with her studio along the way.
Throughout her dance journey, Hanna has been fortunate enough to travel and train with numerous dancers and choreographers. She was able to travel to New York City to take classes at Broadway Dance Centre, train with dancers from the musical “Hamilton”, and learn from a Radio City Rockette. After graduation, Hanna followed her love of acro, and traveled to Las Vegas to take part in the Joffrey Cirque Arts training program. This allowed her to train with Cirque du Soleil performers from “MJ One”, and “The Beatles LOVE”, while also learning aerial silks and hoops.
Knowing her passion was acro, she went on to receive her teaching certification through Acrobatic Arts. Hanna is thrilled to continue her journey by sharing her knowledge, love of acro, and dance with the students at Supernova!"
Anna Duchscherer
Anna has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She spent 4 years training at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto in the Professional Division and while in Toronto she performed with Canada's National Ballet in the Nutcracker.
Some of her other experiences include travelling to Poland with Team Canada Dance, competing in ballet and contemporary at YAGP in Las Vegas where she was invited to dance in Florida at the YAGP Finals. She also participated at YAGP in Phoenix where she received a scholarship to the University of North Carolina School of Dance and completed RAD Advanced 2! This past summer she traveled to Greece with the View Dance Challenge for their Summer Intensive. Anna is very excited to be teaching classes this year at Supernova!
Anna has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She spent 4 years training at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto in the Professional Division and while in Toronto she performed with Canada's National Ballet in the Nutcracker.
Some of her other experiences include travelling to Poland with Team Canada Dance, competing in ballet and contemporary at YAGP in Las Vegas where she was invited to dance in Florida at the YAGP Finals. She also participated at YAGP in Phoenix where she received a scholarship to the University of North Carolina School of Dance and completed RAD Advanced 2! This past summer she traveled to Greece with the View Dance Challenge for their Summer Intensive. Anna is very excited to be teaching classes this year at Supernova!
Marie Sandoval