Kareen Kotwa-Senechal (Director)

Kareen brings enthusiasm and dedication to her studio that is reflected in the quality of her dance instructors, programs and facility. She is skilled in many forms of dance including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Tap. Due to family relocations, she was privileged to receive her training at many distinguished studios throughout Ontario.

Kareen has been teaching for over 12 years and is a graduate of Dance Masters of America, Teacher's Training School in Buffalo and the Dance Arts Program at Cambrian College in Sudbury. She is a certified member of Canadian Dance Masters of America (Chapter#38), Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America. Kareen continues to attend the annual DMA, teacher's training program as a post-graduate. She also frequents workshops throughout Canada and the U.S. to learn from famous instructors and choreographers including Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Frank Hatchett, Dee Caspry and many more. She is a certified Examiner, regionally and nationally, for the Canadian Dance Masters of America. Kareen has also studied under Irene Dowd, the renowned neuro-muscular specialist for Canada's National Ballet School & The Julliard School, to learn Irene's unique approach to injury prevention for dancers.

Kareen has the ability to bring out the best in her dancers and encourages them to reach their fullest potential. She is committed to creating a strong dance education for her students. Her notable choreography and excellent technical training of her students has been recognized and rewarded by numerous prestigious awards. Kareen is delighted to share her life-long passion with the next generation of dancers and teachers at Dance Vision.

Kelly Smith (Teacher)

Kelly began her dance training in her hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  She has been dancing for 22 years and her performance credits include:  Cinderella, Barnum, The Pied Piper and Suite Sarah.  Kelly has studied under many well known dance professionals such as, Barbara Piotrowski, Ron Tassone, Nicolas Petro, Jermaine Brown, Frank Hatchett and Joe Lanteri….just to name a few.  She has trained in the disciplines of Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern and Tap.

Kelly's education includes a B.F.A. in dance from Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as, a graduate of The Dance Master's of America Teacher's Training School In Buffalo. Her education throughout the years has made her grow into the teacher she is today. She has been teaching dance for 10 years and continues to further her knowledge, education, and growth while attending Dance Master of America, Teacher Training School every summer.  Kelly has won numerous choreography and over-all competitive awards for solo and competitive dance teams.  As a dedicated teacher, she can always be found encouraging her students not only in dance but in life lessons, as well. 

Kelly is currently living in Toronto with her husband, son and daughter. She is honoured and proud to be part of the Dance Vision faculty and happy to share her love of dance with others.