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Meet Your Flourish Team!

Amy Briggs
Owner and CEO

With 28 years of dance experience, I have taken all genres and exams offered, including dancing at Unity School of Dance. My dream is to become an entrepreneur and provide children with the same opportunities my mother gave me. I have completed my CDTA Advanced Jazz and CDTA Advanced Tap, as well as my CDTA Tap Associates and Tap Licentiate. I have also traveled to Vancouver for further dance education and completed all Graded RAD Ballet exams up to Grade 8 and Vocational RAD exams up to Advanced. With over 10 years of singing experience, I have a passion for song, dance, and musical theatre. I have taught at multiple dance studios around the province since I was 18 years old and then returned to my hometown to continue my education and start this new endeavor! 

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Elizabeth Erker
Artistic Director and Dance Educator



 

Beth is a highly experienced dancer who has trained under Sitters School of Dance in Saskatoon, SK for over 20 years. She has completed numerous exams, including all CDTA Jazz and Tap exams up to Advanced, all Graded RAD Ballet exams up to Grade 8, and Vocational RAD exams up to Advanced 2. Currently, she serves as the Jazz Coach for the U of S Dance Team and teaches Aerial Hoop and Adult Dance Classes at Saskatoon Pole & Dance Studio. Beth has performed in several musicals, including Beauty and the Beast, Fame and All Shook Up, and has been part of many dance groups and teams, such as the Saskatchewan Rush Dance Team, the Saskatchewan Rattlers Dance Team, the University of Saskatchewan Dance team, and Inspired Movement Contemporary Group. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and is interested in pursuing Physiotherapy.

Madison Wildeman 
Dance Educator

Meet Madison Wildeman, a talented 21-year-old who has always had a creative flare for all things in the arts. She danced in every genre and showed promising talent, a treat to watch for everyone around. Recently, Madison attended the Hairstyling program at Lakeland College from 2020 to 2021 and is now a licensed hairstylist. Her passion for working with people and children led her to work at Flourish Studios as a hairstylist and makeup artist! Madison has also pursued her dreams by moving to Unity full-time. Madison also has received her Acrobatic Arts Module 1 and the Acrobatic Arts Progressions and Spotting for Aerials.

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Lauren Gartner
Dance
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"My name is Lauren Gartner, and I am 22 years old. I was born and in Unity, SK, where I began my dance training at Unity School of Dance and continued at Revolution Dance. I danced for 11 years and had the opportunity to assist in many classes with younger dancers. I have trained in many different styles, such as tap, jazz, ballet, and pointe, but my primary interest and love has always been tapping. Throughout my dance career, I completed my Intermediate RAD ballet exam, as well as my CDTA Advanced tap exam. This year, I will be beginning my CDTA tap training as well. After graduating high school, I continued my education at the University of Saskatchewan. So far, I have successfully completed a 3-year Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology. This year, I will also be finishing my Bachelor of Education, with a focus on secondary education in mathematics and biology. I have many future plans and goals outside of the dance world as well."

Devyn McLean
Choreographer

Meet Devyn, a talented dancer from Unity, SK who fell in love with dance at the age of 5 She has participated in various dance forms including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyr, and more! Devyn's passion for dance led her to further her career at Dance Connection in North Battleford, where she achieved high awards and even passed her Advanced Tap exam with Honours. Currently, Devyn is pursuing her secondary education at U of S in Kinesiology with the goal of being accepted into the Chiropractic program. Her patience and attention to detail make her a great teacher, especially when working with children.

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Brianna Bakken
Choreographer

Brianna Bakken is a passionate dancer who has been dancing since the age of 5. She has trained in various styles including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Brianna has also completed her RAD Advanced One Ballet Exam, CDTA Advanced Tap Exam, and Junior Level Acro Certification with the Acro Dance Teachers Association. She loves working with younger dancers and has been teaching and assisting classes for students aged 3-16 since the age of 12. Currently, Brianna attends the Edwards School of Business in Saskatoon.

Melany Sander
Choreographer

Melany's passion for dance began at a young age in Wilkie, SK, where she trained in various genres including tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and pointe. After completing multiple RAD ballet exams and her Advanced CDTA tap exam, Melany pursued a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Calgary, AB. She now works full time as a choregrapher at Battlefords Union Hospital and has the privilege of teaching dance at Wilkie School of Dance. Melany enjoys sharing her love for dance with students of all ages and genres.

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Margaret Stephen
Choreographer

Margaret Stephen Royal Academy of Dance, Registered Teacher & Practical Teaching Supervisor

Mrs. Stephen trained in Ballet, Tap, and Highland dance in Scotland, performing in classical ballets like Les Sylphides, Giselle, Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardée, and Swan Lake. She also competed in Scottish Highland Games at various renowned locations.

She holds Highland Dance qualifications from the United Kingdom Alliance and ballet qualifications from the British Ballet Organization. After moving to Canada, she earned her teaching credentials from the Royal Academy of Dance and now supervises the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies Program.

Margaret has trained students to Advanced 2 level through RAD's Children’s Grades and Vocational Graded syllabi. She regularly attends workshops to stay updated and believes dance is a lifelong passion.

A dedicated teacher, Margaret is proud of her students’ achievements, many of whom have pursued careers in dance, performing in movies, TV, music videos, and concerts with artists like Michael Jackson, Drake, Britney Spears, and Feist.

Margaret values the broader life lessons learned in dance, such as confidence, time management, teamwork, and respect. An experienced adjudicator, teacher, and award-winning choreographer, she has contributed extensively to the dance community in Western Canada. Now semi-retired, she continues to teach, coach, mentor, and adjudicate.

Meet the staff behind the scenes

Rayann Boerrichter

Manager
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Debbie Sander

Manager &
Treasurer

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