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MEET THE TEAM
Our team is a great blend of experience coming together with passion and dedication to provide a quality instruction and a fun enviroment for dancers of all ages.
Julie Barban
RAD registered teacher, SCBVM - affiliate member, certified PBT, Comdance - affiliate member
Originally from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Julie started dance at the age of 4. She competed and took yearly BATD exams in ballet, tap and jazz until she moved to Toronto in 1987 to continue her dance training at Ryerson. A few years later, Kennetha O’Heany of Dancespace took Julie under her wing to begin her RAD teacher training. After a 4-year stint of living in Calgary Alberta, Julie and her young family made their way to Haliburton. After 3 years, Julie opened Heritage Ballet, a small family-oriented dance studio where students were given the opportunity to participate in RAD ballet exams, compete at dance competitions and participate in year-end recitals. In 2004, Julie began to produce Haliburton’s own “Nutcracker” production which quickly became a Haliburton Christmas tradition. Up until Covid, Julie had been an active teacher in the Artists in School program. Julie has been very fortunate to have had many local choreography opportunities, Highlands Summer Festival, Highlands Little Theatre, Highland’s Opera, R. Murray Schafer’s productions in Haliburton Forest, 5 pieces with Dusk Dances as a local choreographer, and a collaboration with Michael Fay and Bethany Houghton in “Spirit of the Great White Pines” for SPARC. Julie also enjoys sharing her passion for ballet and its history with her students through travel. These dance trips include going to ballet and dance performances (including folk dance) and taking classes. Past dance trips have gone to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Kostroma Russia, Milan, Bergamo and Rome Italy, Paris France, Copenhagen Denmark, Budapest Hungary, Vienna Austria, Prague Czech Republic, and New York City! Julie is thrilled to be part of the Skyline family!
Wilson Klodt Wong
Wilson Klodt Wong is not only a seasoned performer but also a passionate dance instructor with a wealth of
experience in the performing arts. His extensive career on stage and screen has equipped him with a deep
understanding of movement and expression, which he now imparts to aspiring dancers of all levels.
Wilson's journey into the world of dance began alongside his successful acting career. He has honed his craft through various productions and performances, mastering a diverse range of dance styles and techniques. His notable stage credits include “Monkus” the lead in “Journey to the West” which premiered in New York at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Iron Road, - a groundbreaking bilingual (Cantonese and English) Canadian opera, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. He has also been the Dance Captain in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Stratford Festival) and Fight Captain for “Peter Pan” (RPPI) alongside Kurt
Browning. Wilson's career has taken him across the globe, touring Canada multiple times and performing overseas.
In addition to his extensive stage credits, Wilson has demonstrated his choreographic talent through notable productions, including choreography for “Guys and Dolls” and “Oklahoma”. His innovative choreographic style blends classical techniques with contemporary flair, captivating audiences and enriching theatrical
experiences.
In addition to his stage career, Wilson has contributed to the film and television industry, where his
understanding of movement has enriched his on-screen performances.
As a dance instructor, Wilson is dedicated to nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence in his students.
Drawing from his extensive stage experience, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic
expression to his classes. Wilson believes in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where
dancers can explore their potential and discover the joy of movement.
Wilson specializes in teaching a variety of dance styles, including: Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary,
Musical Theatre Dance, Ballroom, Salsa, Tap, Cultural Dance (e.g., traditional Asian dance forms).
His multifaceted background allows him to offer comprehensive instruction tailored to each student's abilities and interests.
Lisa Irvine
(Tiny Stars, Stars, Musical Theatre)
Lisa Irvine is the Kinder teacher for Skyline Dance Studio. She loves working with children, watching them learn and grow.
She is also an Educational Assistant, working mainly at Stuart Baker and Archie Stouffer Elementary Schools.
Lisa ran a daycare for 8 years, looking after children from 4 months to 8 years of age.
She took dance in highschool, participated in musicals, and was a student producer. She enjoys helping others reach their full potential.
Lisa has three children of her own as well as several pets. She enjoys dancing, baking and being with her friends and family.
Lisa is excited to be teaching ages 2-5 years at Skyline!
Dani Carlton
With over 30 years of dance training and a decade performing professionally, Dani brings an extraordinary blend of artistry, athleticism, and somatic wisdom to every class she teaches. Her background spans ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, salsa, cabaret, technique, and performance, interwoven with kinesiology, aerobics, yoga, pilates, and even martial arts—making her a uniquely well-rounded and embodied teacher.
Dani’s teaching experience is just as expansive: from international classes in Thailand and Australia to performances and instruction within women's retreats, school programs, and professional companies. She doesn’t just teach dance—she teaches dancers how to embody themselves on stage. Her mission is to guide students toward discovering their unique stage presence, unlocking the character and confidence that makes them unforgettable performers.
Dani is deeply committed to nurturing a lifelong love of dance, while elevating each dancer’s technical foundation, emotional expression, and personal connection to movement.
Lexy Feinstein
Lexy is making a comeback!!! - She grew up in the competitive dance world, having danced from age 5 to 17, with the bulk of her "dance life" having trained for about 25 hours per week. She is formally certified in the Acrobatic Arts, and is thoroughly connected to the meld of full body athleticism and musicality and creativity of dance. She is formally trained in acro, jazz, hip hop, tap and ballet, and competed on a National and Provincial level throughout her time winning top awards. Dance has always been a huge part of her upbringing and her genuine passions, yet she decided to take a break to focus on academics and then her career and upon recently - motherhood.
For the past 10 years, her excitement has been in holistic full body health, fitness, strength and overall wellness, having focused much of her adult life on healing dancer injuries and rebuilding her body through heavy weight lifting, powerlifting, yoga and holistic nutrition. She brings an acute awareness to body mechanics, overall mind/body connectedness and the ever so importance of general health and wellness through optimal nutrition and herbalism.
Lexy has also spent much of her young career working with children - both teaching in dance studios, private art tutoring and high energy camps, while attuning to her nurturing connections as a nanny throughout her 8 years of University education.
She is a person full of excitement, rejuvenation and passion towards acrobatic arts, mental and physical health through dance and the joy of reminding all students she works with that they are fully capable of becoming the best versions of themself, and they are fully supported when stepping into the dance studio.
Carrie Walker
A proud Haliburton local, Carrie brings over 13 years of pre-competitive dance experience to the classroom. While she trained at different studios throughout her dance journey, she proudly graduated from Skyline Dance Studio in 2023. Since then, she has worked behind the scenes as an administrator and stepped in as a reliable supply teacher. From beginning as an assistant in classes to now becoming certified as a developing dance instructor and continually pursuing additional certifications, Carrie has fostered her love of dance and teaching throughout her dance career. Carrie’s strong roots in the community, combined with her passion for dance and commitment to her students, make her a valuable addition to the Skyline team.
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