Carrie Robins
1-780-882-3721 | carrie@carrierobins.com
www.CarrieRobins.com
Areas of Expertise
Ballet | Lyrical | Modern | Contemporary |Jazz
My Why…
I am a proud dance educator and adjudicating feels like an extension of that role; A wonderful opportunity to reach out and inspire young dancers.
Lead Dancer in musicals ‘Grease’ and ‘Buddy Holly Story
Artistic Director and Choreographer of the 2018 Alberta Summer Games Opening Ceremonies
Currently enrolled in a Masters of Arts in Dance Education with the Royal Academy of Dance and Bath University
Career Highlights
Meet Carrie
Key Message
“When I look out into our dance community, I hope that together we will create a place where we feel safe and supported; a place where you have value simply because you are here; a place where hard work is key and where we choose to grow and hold ourselves accountable to our own personal excellence.”
Bio
Ms. Robins has been a member of the Alberta dance community for many years. As a dancer she competed extensively as well as performed in several musicals such as Grease and The Buddy Holly Story. She was also a performer in AXIIS- a modern dance company and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1995 Canada Winter Games. Ms. Robins’ love of dance then led her into a career of teaching and choreography. She completed all her requirements to become a fully registered and certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance as well as with ADAPT. She has also studied SugarFoot and Perfect Form Physiotherapy Dance Teacher Training. Ms. Robins’ has been teaching all forms of dance for over 20 years with great positivity and passion for this art form. She seeks to develop dancers mind, body, and spirit. She is presently Dance Director of The Academy Dance Program in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Recently Ms. Robins has been accepted into the Royal Academy of Dance and Bath University’s Masters in Arts Education program.
Past students of Ms. Robins have been accepted into The National Ballet School, The Alberta Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet School, The Young Americans, Arts Umbrella, Intensive Training Program at Harbour Dance Center, Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester, and The Rockettes Summer Intensive.
Ms. Robins adjudicates extensively throughout Canada and is always excited to have the opportunity to work with young dancers!