The people behind the studio.

Our teachers combine classical training with ongoing professional development and a genuine love of helping dancers grow.

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Anna Kroupina

Founder & Artistic Director

Anna has been dancing since the age of three and teaching for more than 15 years.

Originally from Russia, Anna trained extensively in classical ballet from a young age and performed with several youth ballet companies before moving to Canada in 2007. After settling in Pemberton, she founded Pemberton Dance Studio in 2015 with a vision of creating a welcoming community where dancers feel supported, challenged and inspired.

Anna combines her strong classical foundation with ongoing professional development in ballet, acro and dancer wellness.

Above all, Anna believes exceptional teaching is built on lifelong learning and is passionate about helping every dancer grow not only in technique, but in confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of dance.

Certifications

  • International Dance Teaching Standards (IDTS) accredited teacher

  • Affiliate Member, Society of Russian Ballet

  • Registered ADTA AcroDance Instructor

  • Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certified

  • Alixa Flexibility certified

  • Ballet Blog Teacher Training

  • Acrobatic Arts Preschool & Module 1 & 2

  • AcroFLEX certified

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Faculty

Meet Miss Holly

Miss Holly is entering her third season with Pemberton Dance Studio and is a valued member of our teaching team. She brings experience across a variety of styles, including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acro, along with a genuine passion for helping dancers grow. Known for her warm, patient and encouraging teaching style, Miss Holly creates an environment where students feel comfortable to challenge themselves, build confidence and enjoy the learning process. She believes every dancer has unique strengths and strives to help each child reach their potential while fostering a lifelong love of dance.

This season, Miss Holly is excited to share her passion with our Preschool, Jazz and Contemporary dancers and looks forward to another wonderful year in the studio.