Our Current Roster:

Yvonne Racine
Yvonne has an extensive background in business and in personal
development. From business founder, quality management consultant,
personal development facilitator and new thought minister to coach. Yvonne
brings insight and joy to her work as coach, facilitator and speaker for Life
Beyond Belief. She is also available for one on one coaching. www.yvonneracine.com or info@yvonneracine.com

Michele Miller
For the last 4 years, Michele had lead Edmonton Musical Theatre as its Artistic Director. She’s a native New Yorker, getting her B.F.A. in Drama conferred magna cum laude, from Hofstra University in New York. Upon graduation, Michele dove head first into the New York theatre scene and after her first audition, landed the lead in a Broadway musical.  That show wascalled Runaways produced by Joseph Papp and ran for a year (next door to A Chorus Line).  A few years later, she was cast in the Broadway Tour of "Fiddler on the Roof" directed by Jerome Robbins and starring Herschel Bernardi. Married to Edmontonian Film/TV producer Josh Miller, with whom she raises their three grown children, she has also performed at the Citadel Theatre and Mayfield dinner theatre.  Most recently, Michele has been teaching a musical theatre workshop for young adults with Down syndrome which has proven to be one of the most rewarding and unique teaching experiences of her life, so far! m.m.miller@shaw.ca

Margot Sostice
"...The world is my paint pallet. I have found that art has always been at the core of anything I do. My interests are wide, ranging from sculpting & carving to painting and drawing." www.barnswallowcorner.ca & barnswallow@xplornet.com 

Candace Kalwajtys
"...I have been a dancer for over 10 years training in different styles such as Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop." 

Debbie Levey
"...I am a specialty performer; Magic, Balloon animals, Interactive Theatre, Stand up Comedy etc." www.magicmomentsbydebbie.com & magicmomentsbydebbie@shaw.ca

Terry Thrasher
"...As a songwriter and performer, I bring our history alive through chromatic harmonica and tenor guitar. I love Canadiana!" 

Lorraine Shulba
"...I am a painter and illustrator. I have been working with my art professionally for 12 years. My fine art is usually landscapes, and I enjoy working in oils. I have worked on murals, commissions, personal works and illustrated children's books. I enjoy helping others through my work, and enjoy creating with all mediums." www.lshulba.com & lshulba@shaw.ca 

Mariah Butler
"...I have been creating rustic home & garden decor items as well as teaching workshops for over 12 years. I am currently enrolled in a masters of Pastoral Counseling and Art Therapy at the University of Alberta."www.returntorustic.com  & rustic13@telus.net 

Mary Hicks
"Customizing Art Connections" "Communication for Harmony" - voice work & singing. maryhicks@telus.net 

Denise Van Domselaa
"...I am an Expressive Arts Practitioner whose passion is mid-wifing people as they birth themselves through the creative process. This uses all the Expressive Arts: drawing, painting, dancing, drumming, writing, etc. My personal favorite media of movement are multi-media frame-able works and dancing." healingwithimages@hotmail.com

Tom Roschkov
"...I paint pictures and play music! Don't tell anyone, but I'm also a great cook!"  Find out more about Tom at www.brassmonkeyproductions.com & roschkov@telus.net 

Dwayne Hrynkiw
Percussionist extraordinaire!

Karen Dorish
Imaginative Storyteller and much, much, more!

Lucille Lavender
Yoga for all ages - Prenatal, Postnatal, Kids, Adults and Seniors. To connect movement and breath, to stretch and relax. lavende@telus.net 

Dianna Lenarduzzi (Funnell)
"...I work with color using acrylic gel medium. Most of my paintings are inspired by rocks and gemstones." www.myspace.com/anacondafelix

Erin Pankratz-Smith
"...I am a mosaic artist with a home-based tile business. I love helping people find their inner creativity." www.oddlyenoughmosaics.com & oddlyenoughmosaics@shaw.ca 

Stuart Adams
"...a writer and storyteller who has a Christmas book - 'Seven Sleeps Until Christmas'. Also plays harmonica, and leads children in musical self-expression."sacom@telusplanet.net 

Cindy Aubin
"...since 2005, through my company 'Musical Munchkins', I provide a musical experience for children that are playschool or kindergarten age. The children sing songs, dance, play instruments and learn about different percussions instruments." cindyaubin@hotmail.com

Mahkoos Merrier
"...Facilitator, Counsellor, and Elder; sharing knowledge and wisdom, cross cultural workshops, spirit readings, and beautiful watercolors. Mahkoos Consulting - Universal teachings to spiritual philosophy of life." (780) 297-1067

Steven (& Stella) Johnson
"...a lifelong guitarist/musician, trained in composition, performance & the recording arts, Steven teaches guitar & bass from his home studio. When he's not busy working, he's out in nature improvising on his 12 string guitar with his daughter Stella. Stella is a young harmonica player who also loves to dance and play keyboards, often on stage with her dad." www.stevenjohnson.ca & steven@stevenjohnson.ca

Keri Lynn Zwicker
"...a Celtic singer and Harpist available for public and private performances and instruction." www.harpchickcanada.com & harpchick@hotmail.com

Srutika Garfinkle
"...the owner of Dance Percussion Studio; offers facilitated weekly drum circles for adults; Hand Drum, Keyboard and Xylophone instruction for children and adults; ethnic dance and drumming for parents and children and programs for children with disabilities. Her mission is to promote unity through dance and percussion - they are natural and spontaneous - everyone can share in that."dancepercussionstudio@gmail.com

Elizabeth Stolte
"...music and movement for children." cestolte@shaw.ca

Ainsley Hillyard
"...is a professional Dance Artist based in Edmonton. Through her work with Good Women Dance Collective and Mile Zero, Ainsley teaches, performs and creates in the medium of contemporary dance. www.goodwomen.ca & ainsleyhillard@live.ca

Julio c. Munhoz
"...is a film and video director and screenwriter with a strong passion for music. He has directed documentaries and short films, and has experience in communication and translation." www.chronopia.ca & julio@chronopia.ca

Jan Taylor
"... is a freelance theatre artist. Currently she is the Artistic Director for Kompany Family Theatre, a professional theatre company devoted to quality theatre for children and families in the Edmonton area. Jan is also a playwright, director, actor/singer, producer, storyteller and theatre educator." taboo@telusplanet.net

Joe Lewis
"...has worked as an art facilitator with a background in painting, performing arts, voice, mime and movement. He uses his skills as an early child educator, working with children from 2-15 years of age." joein@shaw.ca

Maria Dunn
"...shares her love of the accordion and singing with Arts for Tots. Nominated for a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award (Solo Artist of the Year), Edmonton songwriter Maria Dunn tells compelling stories of the resilience and grace of real people, past and present. The Peddler features songs largely inspired by her love of Celtic music. (Produced by Shannon Johnson, with arrangements by Maria and 2007 Juno Award winners, The McDades).  Maria’s 2004 release We Were Good People is a concept CD of songs inspired by the vibrant people’s history of Western Canada." www.mariadunn.com

Elaine Wannechko
"...is a professional working inter-disciplinary artist, working in photography, video, installation, simple printing techniques and performance, etc. Also a free-lance designer & photographer." www.flickr.com/photos/elainegail/ & ewannechko@hotmail.com

Judith Garcia
"...is a multi-talented artist; a performer on the stage for 40 years, and 32 years of teaching Dance in Edmonton and area. Skilled in Dance (Flamenco Classical Spanish Dance , Classical Ballet, Bellydance, and Choreography), Voice (Opera), Acting, Painting, Sculpture, Singer/songwriter, Costume Design & Construction, Set Design, Prop master and Wig master to name a few."www.Flamencoenvivo.com & ojgarcia@telusplanet.net

Sahhara
"...Fine Artist specializing in Portraits and Intuitive Portraits. General creativity and exploration with paints, pencils etc. with children." www.sahhara.com & heat11@telus.net

Martin Kerr
"...Singer - Songwriter. Written, produced and released 2 pop albums and 2 children's albums. Worked as an ESL teacher and Montessori teacher in China."www.martinkerrmusic.com  & martinrosskerr@gmail.com

Carmella Haykowsky
"...artist, art facilitator and yoga instructor; a variety of creativity including drawing, painting (acrylic, oil, mixed media), print making, yoga and musical activities." carmehay@yahoo.ca

Janaya Ellis
"...operates Love Empire Entertainment and is a (multi-instrumentalist) musician and singer/songwriter, nominated for a 2009 Juno award, and winner of the CRMA's Best Reggae Band in Canada award. Janaya was also Global TV's Woman of Vision 2007, and recently recognized as one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40. www.souljahfyah.com & www.sonicbids.com/souljahfyah & souljahfyah@gmail.com