Instructors
Christine Rosenberger together with Randi Larway, Heidi Overguard and Alana Hoever joined creative forces in 2009 to offer an exciting new dance program for youth and adults in Sundre. Our instructors specialize in a number of different dance disciplines. Our students range in ages from 3 to adult, and beginning through advanced level of training. We look forward to having dancers that entertain and delight audiences throughout the community. Keep an eye out for us! We are excited to be a part of the community and offer positive, professional dance training to dancers of all ages and experience levels.
Christine Rosenberger
Christine began dancing at the age of 8 at the Deborah Judt School of Dance in Grande Prairie where she studied Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Musical Theatre. She completed her RAD Ballet exams from Grade 1–8, Pre-Elementary and Elementary as well as all levels in CDTA Jazz. In 2003, while living in Grande Cache, she started her own dance studio, “Centre Stage”, teaching Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Since starting Move Yourself Dance Christine has worked with a Calgary studio to been able to enter our MYD students into exams from Grade 2 RAD through to Advance Foundations. She is Mom to five almost fully grown children and a full-time kindergarten teacher in Penhold. Christine currently is the secretary of the Mountainview Emergency Shelter Society (MVESS). She believes in bringing the passion of dance to her students and encouraging them to grow both as dancers but individuals.
Heidi Overguard
Heidi is proud to be entering her 17th year of teaching at Move Yourself Dance, where she loves inspiring dancers to build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of movement. A Sundre local, she trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Acro before studying Photojournalism at SAIT, where she developed a passion for landscape and portrait photography. Today, she teaches and leads the studio’s Acro program as a Certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor.
Beyond the studio, Heidi is deeply committed to strengthening rural communities. She serves on the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) Board and the Assisted Living Alberta Board, and previously served on the Alberta Health Services Board, including as Chair of its Human Resources Committee. She is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Heidi and her husband, Brian, operate a cow-calf ranch near James River, where they are raising their three children, Sam, Scarlett, and Scottie Jo. She believes that sharing your passion with others is one of life’s greatest gifts, and feels to love what you do is the greatest success
Wendy Read
Wendy started dancing at age 5 with Starlite in Calgary, and continued on with MacDonald Wilson Dance Academy where she completed her exams in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. In her 20’s she continued her dance training in Tap, Jazz and Ballet with Kel Soloway in Calgary. After taking a break from dancing while raising her family, Wendy rediscovered dance again when she moved to Sundre in 2006. Last season Wendy helped choreograph the production “Anne of Green Gables and continued to grow her skills taking on the role of lead choreographer for BS Productions’ acclaimed, sold out performance of “Mary Poppins”. In her 16th season with MYD Wendy continues teaching Tap for both children and adults.
Outside of the studio Wendy enjoys spending time with her husband, two adult children and Nana on their acreage just outside of Sundre, playing Pickleball and touring around with Jaymie in their camper van.
Bailey Sommerfeld
Bailey began dancing at the age of 4 in Sundre, Alberta at Sundre Community Dance. She has been with Move Yourself Dance since our opening in 2009. She has taken Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Lyrical throughout her years of dance. Miss. Bailey took a break from dance for a year to go SAIT in 2017, in Calgary, to complete her dental assistant program and is now working at a dental clinic in Olds. In her spare time she enjoys spending time at home in Bearberry with her dog and boyfriend, gardening and spending time by any body of water.
Paige Read
Paige started dance with Sundre Dance in 2006 at the age of 5. She has been with Move Yourself Dance since its inceptions in 2009. Along with taking all disciplines of dance, Paige was an assistant in hip hop, tap and jazz over the years. She started off her teaching by taking on a Tipity Tapity Toes class in 2016, and now has expanded her teaching to all our genres.
While in high school, Paige also trained at Illfx hip hop Company in Calgary and after graduating has found a love for Heels dance. Her accolades include numerous choreo awards with MYD and last season she started working with BS Productions helping choreograph their musicals Anne of Green Gables and Mary Poppins. Outside of her busy dance teacher role, she owns and operates a very busy dog grooming business.
Rylee Rosenberger
Rylee started dancing when she was 3 years-old at Sundre Community Dance. When she turned 6 she moved to Move Yourself Dance where she continued to take Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and even Hip Hop. After taking a small break away from dance for a couple years in her childhood, Rylee returned back to Move Yourself, continuing to take dance classes until she graduated in 2020. During her years in dance, Rylee participated in many disciplines including Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz. She has also completed the RAD Ballet syllabus exams to the Intermediate level. Rylee signed up to be a skilled Assistant Dance Teacher at MYD where she learned skills from some of our seasoned instructors and for the past three years we have been so happy to have Rylee as one of our awesome MYD instructors. Rylee has enjoyed teaching Kinder Acro, Hippity Hoppity and Beginner Ballet classes. Currently, Rylee is attending Red Deer Polytechnic for the Bachelor of Education.
Cynthia Spurrier
Cynthia has an exceptional background of gymnastics training and we are excited to welcome back this Sundre local to our team. Miss. Cynthia moved to the beautiful town of Sundre in 2006. She originally coached gymnastics in Calgary at ‘Gymtastics’ for several years before moving to Sundre to coach at the Sundre Gymnastics Club. She is now a Level 2 NCCP trained Coach with 20+ years of coaching under her belt. Miss. Cynthia is a Mom is 3 awesome kids and is super excited to be back teaching Acro and dance for the 4th year with MYD!
Tyllar Rosenberger
Tyllar started dancing at the age of 3 at Move Yourself Dance, where she trained in a variety of styles including Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Throughout her
years of dance, Tyllar completed her RAD Ballet syllabus exams up to the Intermediate level. After taking a break from dance to focus on volleyball, she eventually found her way back to the studio and discovered a new love for dance through teaching. Tyllar especially enjoys teaching younger dancers and loves creating a fun and encouraging environment where little dancers can build confidence, learn new skills, and develop a love for dance. She is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance with the next generation of dancers at Move Yourself Dance!
Abby DeWitt
Abby has been dancing with MYD since she first began at the age of 5. She quickly discovered a lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and acro. She began as an assistant dance teacher in 2021 and has since transitioned to teaching her own classes. Dance has taught her the value of perseverance, creativity, and teamwork while giving her a place where she has always felt encouraged to be herself. Growing up on a farm also helped shape who she is, teaching her responsibility, compassion, and the importance of hard work from a young age. Those same qualities led her to complete her Veterinary Technician Assistant certificate, and she is excited to begin her career working with animals while continuing to teach dance. As an instructor, Miss Abby strives to create a positive environment where every dancer feels supported, celebrated, and inspired. She believes every child deserves to build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the joy of dance. Miss Abby loves being part of each dancer’s journey and is excited to continue inspiring the next generation of dancers!
Addisyn Wilson
Addisyn Wilson has been dancing practically since she could walk and definitely before she could talk. She started her first official class at Inspire Dance Studio at the age of five, moving to MYD the following year where she has been growing, training and shining ever since. She specializes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Pointe and has expanded her technique by taking Lyrical and Hip Hop making her a well rounded and expressive performer. Her spirited personality and hard work have earned her several awards including The Be Yourself and Challenge Yourself awards. Alongside her love of performing, Addisyn has discovered a passion for teaching and leading, becoming someone younger dancers look up to. When she is not at the studio you will find her at the Olds Co-op gas bar, always with a smile!
Kole Wiens
Kole started dancing at the age of two at the Carrot River School of Dance in Carrot River, Saskatchewan. Throughout her fifteen years of competitive dance, she studied ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, and modern. Kole completed Primary to Grade 8 ballet exams through the Royal Academy of Dance, as well as Primary to Advanced in both tap and jazz through the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. In her final year of competitive dance, she was awarded two national awards from the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Beyond the studio, she is studying Agriculture Management with a major in AgriCommerce at Olds College. Kole looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with her students and inspiring students to grow as dancers and individuals both in and out of the studio!