About Us
Founder, The Ballet Lounge
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE BALLET LOUNGE
Ballet Lounge: Vancouver's leading adult ballet fitness studio. Fun, fitness, confidence, and friendship through dance!
We offer Progressive Courses for Beginners and Returning Dancers. Every program includes ballet/dance technique classes and fitness/dance conditioning.
We're Vancouver's exclusive Adult Ballet Studio, offering expert instruction for real results. More than a studio, we're a supportive family 💖
Founded in 2016 by Suzy Kaitman, a dancer and fitness specialist, we've enriched countless lives. Awards include Westender's GOLD for Best Dance Fitness Class in 2017 and Georgia Straight's Runner-Up for Best Dance Studio in 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019.
Our Founder Suzy Kaitman, is recognized as IMPACT Magazine's Top Fitness Instructor in 2019, 2021, and 2023, and Georgia Straight's Runner-Up for Best Dance Teacher in 2023!
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE BALLET LOUNGE
Ballet Lounge: Vancouver's top adult ballet fitness studio. Fun, fitness, confidence, and friendship through dance!
We offer Progressive Courses for Beginners and Returning Dancers. Every program includes ballet/dance technique classes and fitness/dance conditioning.
We're Vancouver's exclusive Adult Ballet Studio, offering expert instruction for real results. More than a studio, we're a supportive family 💖
Founded in 2016 by Suzy Kaitman, a dancer and fitness specialist, we've enriched countless lives. Awards include Westender's GOLD for Best Dance Fitness Class in 2017 and Georgia Straight's Runner-Up for Best Dance Studio in 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019.
Our Founder Suzy Kaitman, is recognized as IMPACT Magazine's Top Fitness Instructor in 2019, 2021, and 2023, and Georgia Straight's Runner-Up for Best Dance Teacher in 2023!
Natalie Neid
We are all Queens! I live to empower the mind, body and soul through conversation and movement. As an artist that specializes in more than just dance, I use the face as a canvas, converse through song and kick some ballet booty in dance + fitness. When you get in my class you don’t just sweat, you sparkle! I have been dancing professionally for over 25 years and my journey with dance has given me sufficient experience in many different genres of the trade.
Dance has taken me all over Canada and America, allowing me to be trained by the top choreographers of our time. I am Group Fitness certified and love to create a class atmosphere like its the early 90’s electric circus dance floor. A class with high energy, rad music and that feeling you get after an amazing workout! Remember if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
Anushka Kashyap
Hey Everybody! Anushka here! I hail all the way from Hong Kong (woo!). I've been dancing for over 25 years and I've completed the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Modern Dance Examinations up until Imperial Level. I am also certified as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). I've performed at many events internationally: the Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade, the Rugby Sevens, the Youth Arts Festival’s Annual Musical Theatre productions Sweeney Todd as well as Disco Inferno.
From there I took my dancin' shoes and moved to Vancouver to study at UBC. I was a part of Unlimited Hip Hop Dance Crew’s Nu Era for 3 years performing at numerous events in the lower mainland. Ever since, I've been involved in Harbour Dance Centre's Sexy Street group Onyxx, danced Heels with Stilettoettes, Hip Hop with Culturally Defined and I am super pumped to be apart of The Ballet Lounge Crew (let's GeT tHiS PaRtY StArTEd, YAY)! Some Fun Facts: I am also signed with Premiere Talent Management to pursue other avenues of the Arts, cause I'm that Creative Soul that never stops searching for challenge. I'm also a PoP StAr in the making (tehehe) and I've just released an EP this past Summer. Check out my music at
anushkakashyap.com
Sarina Kwan
Sarina is an artistic dancer and a world researcher of contemporary dance. From a young age, she always wanted to become a ballerina and started training at the age of 2. By the age of 16, Sarina discovered her passion for contemporary dance and was inspired by international contemporary teachers who created solos for her. These collaborations further inspired her to become a choreographer herself.
She enjoys creating improv-dance videos using different music and environments. Sarina graduated from a 5-year professional training program at Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet. Through her dance training and career, she has travelled to international dance schools in New York, California, Japan and Berlin. Sarina is excited to share her passion with the awesome Ballet Lounge Community
Jenna Johnstone
Hi Everyone! I have been dancing since the age of 4; professionally trained in Jazz, Tap and Ballet. While I was in University, I had a blast on the Competitive Tap & Jazz Team! I also had the pleasure to teach Beginner Tap at Brock University. As my passion grew, I completed my Examinations through the Canadian Dance Teachers Association to become a Certified Jazz Teacher.
While working towards becoming a Dance Movement Therapist, I studied Laban’s Movement Analysis. I then applied my skills to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. I love working with older adults in Long–Term Care! I have created seated Dance-Inspired Fitness Programs for individuals living with Dementia.
In 2018, I was ready to offer our community more. I pursued my long-time goal of becoming a Group Fitness Instructor through CanFitPro. I then started teaching at Ballet Lounge until Miss Rona-19 hit. I am thrilled to be back on the Schedule, and I can’t wait to Sparkle with You!
Catch me teaching Jazz as well as all the amazing BL Conditioning Classes! Fun Fact: Jenna received training in NYC by the Radiocity Rockettes during a Summer Intensive and got to perform Rockette choreography in an off-off-Broadway theatre. This September will be her 5th Year Anniversary at Ballet Lounge since moving from Ontario! She is a total Ballet Lounge OG!“If the shoe fits, dance”
Sheila Geiselman
Welcome to the Ballet Lounge, I’m your Customer Care Queen, Sheila G. If you're curious about dancing for the first time ever or longing to dance again after a break, I’ll be there to give you the confidence you need to step on to the dance floor. Even though dance has been part of my life forever, I had to take several breaks throughout the years.
I found The Ballet Lounge six years ago, during a break.
Once I walked into the studio, I was able to jeté back into action and slay my chassé. The Ballet Lounge holds a special place in my heart as Ballet was destined for me. My grandmother had always dreamed for her daughters to become ballerinas. When they couldn’t dance, I fulfilled the dream. And now, I hope to help you fulfill your dance dreams. No matter if you have never taken a single step on a dance floor or if it’s been a few years since you laced up your slippers, everyone is destined to dance, you just have to take the first step by coming in and saying hi, see you soon!
Franches Schiavon
While growing up Franches had no idea that one day she’d be able to do ballet or any kind of dance. With a mind more square than a Rubik’s Cube she could not put one step after another without stumbling. After more than 6 years of dancing at Ballet Lounge Franches still laughs at herself everyday. Though still with a square mind, and taking more than 2 years to understand how to do a pas de bourrée, Franches is still amazed to be dancing and learning.
Shakiyah Mone’
Hey! I’m Shakiyah Mone’! Welcome to the Ballet Lounge-it’s my favorite place on Earth!And trust me, I’ve been all around the world. I’m an American who has been living in Canada for 3 years, dancing with these beautiful Queens for 2, working with them for 1, and loving dance forever! When I’m not at the Lounge, I’m working on my Podcast, Behind the Gloss and dreaming about dancing. Dance allows me to be free and teaches me how to love my body.
The BL team doesn't just teach me how to dance, they teach me how to be confident. I want everyone to experience the love and support I get from the Ballet Lounge. Because when you sign up to dance here, you’re signing up for a lifetime of faithful friends, inspiring teachers, and the secret to unlocking the beautiful ballerina inside you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s Dance!
Nayelli Rodriguez Lopez
Movement and enjoyment are my all-time words. I am a people-oriented person with 5+ years of experience in sales and administrative positions. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration and am currently studying an MBA.
I have been in the fitness world for over a decade, practicing different sports such as Hawain dance, pilates, yoga, boxing, spinning, tennis, and more. I love running and doing outdoor sports. I have participated in half marathons, triathlons, and cycling races.
I am ready to keep exploring new ways to move my body and stay healthy physically and mentally.
Let’s move and have fun!
We help Adults gain confidence through the joy of Dance!
We understand that learning to dance as an adult can be intimidating. We can assure that you have come to the right place 🙂 It's never too late to learn or tep back into the studio.
Improve Self Confidence
Improve Posture, Balance & Flexibility
Increase Energy & Strength
Make new Friends!
We help Adults gain confidence through the joy of Dance!
We understand that learning to dance as an adult can be intimidating. We can assure that you have come to the right place :) It's never too late to learn or tep back into the studio.
Improve Self Confidence
Improve Posture, Balance & Flexibility
Benefit your clients get when they work with you
Benefit your clients get when they work with you
What Clients Say About Us
“I love the concept of the music in the Ballet Fit® classes! I absolutely adore that the community within this Dance Studio is positive and accepting. Adult Ballet Beginners are embraced and encouraged as they learn and grow.”
Mary. B,
Vancouver, BC
“Everyone at this Adult Ballet Studio are so friendly, and the teachers have a high level of expertise. They pay attention to all the details, and they give us great corrections in order to improve. Most importantly, they are so much fun to work with!!”
Kazuko. A,
Vancouver, BC
“Adult Ballet Classes give me a total workout with side benefits of coordination, brain exercise and grace. To be up for the challenge of pointe work and a conditioning class, shows me how far I’ve come. I’m curious to see how much stronger and balanced I can get!”
Alysoun. M,
Vancouver, BC