Faculty
Artistic Directors
Lynn Derkitt Lynn has successfully completed her C.D.T.A. Associate Membership - Stage Division exam. She currently holds her level II Canadian Baton Twirling Federation coaching certification and her level I Gymnastics coaching certification. She is also a Canadian Baton Twirling Federation judge and badge adjudicator/course conductor. She has taught or held baton twirling clinics in such places as Montreal, Saskatoon, Assiniboia and Regina. |
Gwen Ash She began her dance training at the age of 5 at Martin School of Dance & Baton Twirling. She studied C.D.T.A. Tap, C.D.T.A. Jazz and R.A.D. Ballet. She was also a member of the Martinettes Tap & Jazz groups and successfully competed at many competitions throughout Saskatchewan. At the age of 14 she decided to focus on ballet and continued her R.A.D. training at Ritenburg Dance Studio. During and after graduating high school Gwen was the choreographer for the F.W. Johnson Collegiate Drama Department. Gwen has successfully completed her C.D.T.A. Associate Membership - Stage Division exam. |
Lynn Derkitt (nee Hollinger) is
co-owner of Steppin' On Up Dance & Twirl Inc., director of Twirlin'
On Up Regina Inc., Soul Steppers dance troupe and an elementary school
teacher. She attended the University of Regina and Universite Laval.
She has a Bachelor of Education in French and a Bachelor of Arts. 
Gwen Ash (nee Morgan) is co-owner
of Steppin’ On Up Dance & Twirl Inc. She is a stay-at-home mom to
her 3 young children and enjoys teaching dance in the evenings.Teachers
Gina Aschenbrener
Gina is a qualified choreographer and instructor. She also has over 28 years of dancing experience and well over 16 years teaching experience. She is a Member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Saskatchewan Branch, Stage Division.
Mrs. Aschenbrener has performed in various shows in Regina with Stages Modeling Agency, Galleria Mall and Lyric Light Opera. Gina constantly upgrades her teaching and dancing knowledge by attending various workshops every year. In the past, she has attended dancing conventions (teacher's courses) in Montana, USA and Calgary, AB and in Vancouver, BC.
In the past, Gina has taught at Pense Danstastics for numerous years and Saskatchewan Express Dance Studio. Gina also took pride in running her own dance studio in Regina for over 4 years. This is Gina's second year at Steppin On Up and she looks forward to another exciting year.
Mrs. Aschenbrener has adjudicated numerous dance competitions throughout Saskatchewan and Ontario. She also operates and directs The Pulse Dance Competition in Regina.
Gina and her husband own and operate Tranquil Sense, a bath and body product store. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Carli Brundige
Carli Brundige began her dance training at the age of four at Myers Dance Center and later continued her training until the age of 18 at Class Act Performing Arts Studios. She has training in the areas of tap, jazz, ballet, modern and hip hop. She has completed her Advanced 1 RAD ballet exam as well as her CDTA Intermediate jazz and Elementary tap exams.
Carli was a member of the Salsations dance group as well as the Junior and Senior Do It With Class Dance Companies. Throughout her dance training she competed and attended many workshops throughout Canada.
Carli has performed at Saskatchewan Roughrider games, Telemiracle and with the Regina Symphony Orchestra. While attending Sheldon Williams Collegiate, she choreographed and performed in the school’s annual Poco Loco dance show. Carli is currently entering her third year at the University of Regina in the Faculty of Business Administration.
Gail Jacobs
More information coming soon.
Brittany Dobranski
Dance has been a big part of Brittany’s life. She has been dancing for 11 years with Steppin’ On Up, nine of which were competitive dance. She has training in jazz, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre and tap. She has been a member of the award winning Soul Steppers dance troupe since day one. She has also assisted in different classes . Brittany is thrilled to be in her second year of teaching at Steppin’ On Up. Brittany is also a proud member of the 2008 CKRM Saskatchewan Roughriders Cheerleading Team.
Alyssa Wanner
Alyssa was born in Regina and began baton twirling at the age of five at Martin School of Dance. She twirled for eight years with the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals. During that time, she traveled all over Canada competing in group and individual events. She participated in six Provincial competitions, three Western Canadian Championships and five National Championships, capturing titles at many of these events. Alyssa holds her level 2 Canadian Baton Twirling Federation coaching certificate. She is also a certified Skills Development Program adjudicator.
She began her jazz and ballet studies at age six. For 11 years, Alyssa danced competitively in jazz and ballet, participating in numerous competitions. She has completed her Royal Academy of Dancing Pre-Primary through to her Intermediate Foundation Major examination. She also completed a number of CDTA and ADAPT jazz examinations. For three years, Alyssa danced in the Alberta Ballet’s “Nutcracker”.
Alyssa is currently enrolled at the University of Regina working toward a Bachelor in Kinesiology and a business diploma.
Erin Schroh
Erin began dancing at the age of 2. Throughout the years she continued her dance training in jazz, tap, ballet and musical theatre. During this time, she competed in both individual and group categories throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta, Montana and North Dakota. Erin also completed CDTA examinations, attaining a Grade 3 certification in tap and an Intermediate certification in jazz.
Erin’s love for dancing soon developed into an interest in teaching. She administered the dance program and instructed for the Twin Lakes Community Association for three years. In 2004, she instructed classes for our studio before moving to Saskatoon for school where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the Univesity of Saskatchewan. She is very excited to back on the faculty at Steppin' On Up Dance & Twirl.
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