About us

Lighthouse Academy of Dance began in response to parents' requests for good dance classes where they were assured of pure, clean moves, music and dress, and had quality teaching with experienced and qualified teachers (we also insist that our teachers are criminal record checked).

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), ISTD and free work. These are top worldwide syllabi for Graded and Vocational exams and training. All our students perform well in exams which they may take as appropriate and with the consent of the director. Classes are designed to be enjoyable and challenging, and contain set and free work.
All students usually perform in the year end recital. Other opportunities also exist throughout the year including at our Christmas Tea, in summer events, festivals...

We use the wonderful Royal Roads University dance studio (in the Recreation Centre), a facility that includes mirrors, barres, a wonderful floor, large changing rooms (male, female and family) equipped with showers, lockers... Parents can work out, too!

Easily accessible, the campus is on Sooke Road, Colwood, and the grounds boast the historic Hatley Castle and Gardens, a cafe, and amazing grounds and waterfront. Parking is free and plentiful for dance studio/rec. centre users with a pass obtainable at the reception desk. Only 12 mins from downtown Victoria!
We have a growing family of teachers who care about the individual student, as well as offering excellent tuition.

Staff includes:
Kathie Hunwick - director/founder BA (Hons), PGCE, LTCL, RAD RTS, AISTD Dip

Kathie trained at the London College of Dance and Drama and afterwards at Leeds University (UK) where she studied a variety of dance styles and gained professional and teaching qualifications in dance, music and drama.
She has performed chorus, solo and lead roles in Musicals, ballet concerts, recitals etc. and is involved in dance ministry.

Kathie is currently a Practical Teaching Supervisor for Royal Academy of Dance teaching certificate and degree programs, and enjoys teaching ballet, jazz, beginner tap and Celtic, also offering Singing. She delights in helping students realize their potential, and has created award-winning choreography. In 2008 & 2009 she enabled students to achieve the Primary Dance Shield for Eagle View Elementary at the GVPAF. in 2009-10 she is also Artist in Residence at Eagle View.
She is also embarking on a Master in Teaching Dance with the Royal Academy of Dance.

Devon Hackett - ISTD tap & modern theatre dance, and RAD ballet teacher RAD RTS, AISTD

Devon is a versatile performer and teacher, qualified in RAD ballet, ISTD tap and is currently completing her ISTD Modern Associate. She was as a founder member of Wendy Steen-Mitchell's performing group and also completed studies in Music and obtained a History degree at UVIC. Devon studied Jazz, tap and modern with Lynn Stevens and master tap teacher Sherry Black and modern theatre and tap teacher Arabella Martin. We are thrilled to welcome her in our team this year.

POSITIONS - as we expand, we are looking for qualified and enthusiastic dance teachers who would value the experience of teaching in a pure, family atmosphere. New dance styles in particular - PLEASE CALL if you are interested in joining us!
Currently seeking a part-time RAD qualified teacher.

Other occasional staff teach from time to time.