Welcome to the BodySong ED Community
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 403-923-3865
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 403-923-3865
Supporting people of all ages/abilities in developing healthy expressional tools that greatly improve quality of life. We do this by connecting individual and group clients with professional performing arts therapists and leaders, who create and lead enjoyable, engaging music and movement experiences.
about the founder
Hello and welcome! My name is Karen, but I am widely known as Miss Karebear or Karebelle. I have been teaching, leading, mentoring, facilitating, programming, performing, and choreographing—particularly in lyrical, ballet, musical theatre, and street styles—for over 20 years. I also hold an ALFCA certification and have led group fitness classes in alignment with my passion for expressive arts. As both a participant and spectator, I am fascinated by the beautiful connection between the arts and the mind-body-spirit dynamic.
This passion ultimately led me to pursue a Graduate Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy at Aeoterra, NZ, where I am combining all of these elements as a Movement Therapist. I’ve also had the great pleasure of traveling to teach and perform across continents and oceans, including in Mexico, Ecuador, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, and the USA.
As the director of BodySong, I draw on my extensive experience in the expressive arts to connect artists and clients, mentor emerging leaders, and provide tried-and-true tools and techniques that enhance artist visibility and the ability to share their knowledge and talents.
We support people of all ages/abilities in developing healthy holistic expression tools to help improve quality of life. We do this by connecting individual and group clients with professional performing arts therapists and leaders, who create and lead enjoyable, engaging music and movement experiences.
OUR team of professionals in alberta and ontario Canada
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Calgary: A versatile vocalist/ harpist/mover and coach rooted in the vibrant city of Calgary, Canada. With a unique blend of talents and experiences, Eily has become
a beacon of transformation for individuals around the globe. With a passion to support mental
health, she founded the Home Shall Be Here project in 2019, which toured concerts and music
workshops to 14 communities across western Canada. In 2020, she designed creative and
participatory methods for mental wellness at cSPACE King Edward Arts Hub in Calgary as a
member of Alberta Social Innovation Connect’s Community Catalyst Program.
PineappleHoops- Dancer, MC and Circus Performer
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Calgary and California: A seasoned professional Hula Hooper, teacher, and entertainer, boasting over 11 years of expertise in working with hoops and captivating kids of every age group. Her dedication lies in exploring the realm of play through movement flow arts and music. In her classes, she effortlessly gets everyone moving and shaking, leaving a wide grin on their faces. Ms. Dani is thrilled to share her passion for movement, art, and music with the BrightPath Families!
Jorge / Seu, Musician, Radio Host
Eily/Miss Rainbow- Harpist, Nature Songstress, Social Innovator
Jorge / Seu, Musician, Radio Host
Toronto: A Mexican singer-songwriter, music teacher and radio host who currently lives in the city of Toronto, Canada. He has been performing around and outside Canada for the past 5 years, at festivals, private events, and concerts. He also performs in different countries like Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Canada, reviving the "bolero" genre with contemporary arrangements like reggae, funk, soul, dub, and gipsy jazz.
Mr Jorge has also been teaching music and music theory to kids of all ages, and most recently joined www.BodySongarts.com team. He flexes his communication skills as Radio Host of "Radio Panóptico cultural magazine" within Radio UAQ 89.5fm since 2014. See his most recent project is the single "La luna y yo”: (Video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0TON9EDO64
Sonia - Bollywood, African, Flute
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Jorge / Seu, Musician, Radio Host
Calgary: Bonjour! A flavourful blend of Indian, Vietnamese, Caribbean, and French heritage. Raised in Paris and now residing in Calgary, I've embraced diversity through travels across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over two decades of experience in dance and music education, including being a Bollywood dance and fitness instructor, playing the flute and ukulele, I blend scientific insight with intuitive teaching methods. My background in biochemistry enhances my understanding of music and movement's impact on emotions and health. In my classes, children embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration through interactive activities and joyful movement. They gain confidence, creativity, and a global perspective while appreciating the beauty of diversity. Join me in unlocking the endless possibilities of rhythm and melody. Let's nurture your child's curiosity, ignite their passion for exploration, and celebrate the richness of our world through dance and music.
Nicole - Dance, Ukulele
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Toronto: An emerging dance artist from Ontario, where she began in various dance forms including ballet, contemporary/modern, jazz, and tap. She has recently graduated from York University’s Dance Program in the performance and choreography stream of the BFA dance degree and has started teaching dance to kids since graduation. Nicole has performed and choreographed for many shows during her time at York, and was a part of the York Dance Ensemble. Nicole loves to create collaborative and explorative dance works, values an inclusive and fun environment while creating, and is looking forward to passing on her experiences to young movers!
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Mike- Musician, Grade School Educator
Calgary, Mr. Mike is a preschool music teacher with 10 years of experience performing and teaching music for kids. He plays guitar and creates high-energy classes that get kids jumping, singing, and dancing. His sessions are filled with fun, creativity, and lots of excitement—so much that the kids leave joyful and even a bit sweaty. Their laughter and enthusiasm show just how much they love learning with Mr. Mike.
Jess/ Miss Soleil- Hoop Dance, Circus
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Calgary: Circus entertainer, namely in hula hooping amongst manipulating other props. Soleil has spent the better part of the last 13 years exploring the intricate modalities of hoop dance. She has attended multiple circus trainings and events both as a teacher and as a learner, with international artists. She performs with several groups including a fire performance troupe, aGogo and loves sharing her whimsy and passion for this art with children of all ages.
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Calgary. Meet Colleen or better known in the entertainment world as Colleenicorn! Colleen holds a BFA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Lethbridge (2009), and took multiple classes in teaching education while attending as well. She has directed plays and worked on shows in Lethbridge and Calgary, with Front Row Center Players, Workshop Theatre and Storybook Theatre. Colleen has also been training in prop manipulation within the circus community since 2009, and is proficient with hoop dance, levi wand, staff spinning and silk fans. She is always game to try new things and looks forward to her repertoire increasing over time! You may have seen her when performing with Le Cirque De La Nuit, Indigo Circus (as Belinda Bubbles, her bubble magic alter-ego) and her own dance troupe collective, aGoGo. Colleen started taking Belly-dance has truly enjoyed pushing her body/mind to learn new movements. Colleenicorn is excited to be able to allow kids a safe space to explore the realms of theatre, make believe, movement, circus arts and singing.
Melissa - Dance/Movement Leader
Tanya - Vocal Coach, Musician, Party Fairy
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Ontario: Trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Musical Theatre for seventeen years, Melissa is no stranger to this beautiful art called dance. She is currently a dance teacher and leads a wide variety of styles to a diverse group of ages. Melissa has also choreographed musical productions and has worked alongside talented production directors, musicians and visual artists. Her passion for dance coupled with her devotion to continuously learning drives her to share this art form with the world.
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Native Calgarian Lori Goods fell in love with music and dance at an early age and
hasn’t stopped tapping her toes since! She trained extensively in various dance styles for
many years, her dancing feet taking her all over the world as a dance student eager to learn
new, exciting dance styles and as a performer. Lori has a background in music, particularly
rhythm exploration in the body, piano and voice and also teaches classes in musical
theatre and drama to children.
Teaching is Lori’s true passion, and for over two decades she had the privilege of
working extensively with Calgary youth, as a dance, drama and musical theatre instructor,
as an Early Childhood Educator and now as an Elementary School teacher with the Calgary
Board of Education.
Lori is thrilled to be joining the team at BodySong and can’t wait to meet her new
students, get moving and grooving and have some fun!
Maddy - Dancer, Filmmaker, Kids Yoga
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Maddy - Dancer, Filmmaker, Kids Yoga
Calgary: Dance artist, educator,
anthropologist, performer, choreographer, and dance filmmaker. She recently graduated
from the University of Calgary (U of C), completing both a BFA in Dance and a BA in Social and Cultural Anthropology with distinction.
Aside from her training at U of C, she has pursued formal dance training at McDonald Wilson
Dance Academy and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip
Hop, West African and Contemporary. Currently, Maddy is pursuing the Professional
Training Program (PTP) at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks where she has been gaining extensive
training in multiple styles such as Jazz, West African, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Latin, Jazz
improvisation and Afro-Cuban.
Maddy - Dancer, Filmmaker, Kids Yoga
Lori Goods - Dance Facilitator/Grade 2 Teacher
Maddy - Dancer, Filmmaker, Kids Yoga
Calgary, Mariah Empey is a BodySong instructor whom enjoys sharing her passion for music and dance and working with kids. She has an extensive background in music and started training at age five, then teaching at the young age of eighteen. Her students of hers achieved honours on exams. Mariah studied through the Royal Conservaory of Music and the Suzuki Association o f America, achieving honors on her grade 10 RCM violin exam. She has performed with various orchestras and bands including the Symphony of the Kootenays and Calgary Civic Symphony. Mariah's passion for music was also influenced by a love of folk music and she belonged to an international folk dance club for several years. Mariah's main goal as an instructor is to inspire kids to find their own passion for music and dance while learning and growing as individuals.