Meet our Amazing Team!

Jill is originally from Regina, Saskatchewan where she danced competitively in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and baton twirling for 17 years. She went on to teaching dance, baton and acrobatics in her home city and has since moved to Edmonton, Alberta where she has opened her own studio specializing in Acrobatics, dance technique and Competitive Acro - Supernova Acro Studio!  

She completed her bachelor of Education (K-5) at the University of Regina which has furthered her expertise as an acrobatic and dance teacher.  She is now committed to keeping young kids involved in the areas of the arts and sport! With 25 years of teaching experience, Jill stands by pushing students and reaching personal bests in a positive atmosphere!

Jill's credentials include: Acrobatic Arts teachers Certification Course Conductor, Acrobatic Arts Examiner, Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher M1,M2,M3, Alixa Flexibility certified teacher, Bachelor of Education, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Certified Teacher, Canadian Baton Twirling Association Level 2 Coach & Inductee of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame! 

Zoe has been dancing since the age of 3, training in many styles with a strong focus on Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Acrobatics.  She extensively trained in the Acrobatics Arts syllabus and successfully passed all levels from Primary to Pre Professional 3. 

This past fall, Zoe spent the year training at Intrepid Dance Company in Markham, Ontario to further her training and prepare her for the professional dance industry.  She was selected to dance backup for one of Canada's up and coming pop singer, Reve!  Zoe has been assisting and teaching for many years and is very eager about choreography and sharing her passion with the future generation of dancers!​

Hanna started dancing at the age of 3, and quickly realized she wanted dance in her life forever. She trained as a competitive dancer for 11 years in disciplines such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, and pointe, winning multiple competitions and top awards with her studio along the way.

Throughout her dance journey, Hanna has been fortunate enough to travel and train with numerous dancers and choreographers. She was able to travel to New York City to take classes at Broadway Dance Centre, train with dancers from the musical “Hamilton”, and learn from a Radio City Rockette.  After graduation, Hanna followed her love of acro, and traveled to Las Vegas to take part in the Joffrey Cirque Arts training program. This allowed her to train with Cirque du Soleil performers from “MJ One”, and “The Beatles LOVE”, while also learning aerial silks and hoops.

Knowing her passion was acro, she went on to receive her teaching certification through Acrobatic Arts. Hanna is thrilled to continue her journey by sharing her knowledge, love of acro, and dance with the students at Supernova!"

Anna is a passionate dance educator and performer based in Edmonton and the surrounding area. She began dancing at the age of 3 and has dedicated much of her life to training, performing, and sharing her love of movement with others. At age 11, she was accepted into Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto, where she trained for four years in the Professional Division and had the opportunity to perform with Canada’s National Ballet in professional productions.

Throughout her training, Anna has gained experience both nationally and internationally, including travelling to Poland with Team Canada Dance and competing at multiple YAGP locations, including Las Vegas and Phoenix. She competed at the YAGP Finals in Florida and received a scholarship to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Anna holds her Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 with Distinction and is certified in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (ABT NTC), completed in New York. Her training has also taken her to Greece with View Dance Challenge.

Through her work with DancED, an artist-in-residency company, she has experience working with students of all abilities and creating supportive spaces where dancers can grow in confidence and creativity. She is also a certified barre Pilates instructor and enjoys incorporating dance, fitness, and movement into her teaching.

Anna is excited to bring her love of dance and teaching to Supernova!

Liliana is a pre-professional dancer from Edmonton, Alberta. With over 15 years of dance training, she has developed a strong technical foundation, exceptional versatility, and a passion for artistic growth. 

Liliana serves as a Core Assistant for Sol Dance Convention and was selected as the Face of Fever Canada 2025. She has trained extensively through prestigious audition-based intensives and conventions across North America, including ATLAS NYC, The Intensive Toronto, The Living Room Toronto, Joffrey Ballet School, Ballet BC 44 Summer Intensive, The Dance Awards, NUVO, Dance One, and Press Play. Throughout her training, Liliana has had the opportunity to train with renowned industry professionals including; Josie Walsh, Sabrina Phillip, Renee Baldwin, Courtney Schwartz, Stacey Tookey, Talia Favia, Amanda Cleghorn, Dana Foglia, Paris Cavannah, Ricky Ubeda, Derek Piquette, Shannon Mather, Zoi Tatopoulos, Danny Lawn and many many more other leading choreographers, educators, and performers..

Her accomplishments include receiving the $10,000 Bridge Movement Scholarship and $5,000 Protégé Movement Scholarship under Stacey Tookey, being named Dancer of the Year twice at 5678 Showtime 13 and over, earning multiple BOA Winner titles at NUVO, achieving 1st Overall at World Dance Movement, and placing Top 4 Overall at Candance Nationals. She has also received scholarships from Joffrey Ballet School, AMDA, Sacred Heart University, and The University of Oklahoma, among others.

Performance highlights include performing a piece choreographed by Renee Baldwin through Joffrey Ballet School, training at ATLAS NYC with some of the industry’s most respected contemporary artists, and participating in multiple Protégé Movement programs directed by Stacey Tookey. 

Liliana continues to pursue opportunities that challenge and inspire her as both an artist and performer. She is passionate about a successful career and is committed to further developing her craft while contributing positively to every creative environment she enters.

Harman Baweja is one of Alberta’s longest-standing Hip Hop dancers and choreographers, with over 21 years of experience within the dance community. He is best known for his distinctive movement style—sharp, controlled, and heavily rooted in Animation—combined with innovative and creative choreography.

A pioneer of Animation in Alberta, Harman was the first teacher to introduce this movement style to the province in 2005. His dedication to the style has continued throughout his career, including the completion of Reality Check, a two-year intensive Animation program, further developing his technical knowledge, understanding, and approach to the art form.

Throughout his career, Harman has taught, performed, and adjudicated at dance studios, conventions, competitions, and events across Canada and internationally. His classes place a strong emphasis on technical development, musicality, and the history and foundations of Hip Hop and Animation, all within a fun, encouraging, and engaging atmosphere.

With a passion for both learning and teaching, Harman strives to create an environment where dancers are challenged, inspired, and encouraged to discover their own individuality and creativity.

Megan is originally from Edmonton, Alberta, where she began dancing at the age of 3. She has extensive training in jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and musical theatre, and has additional training from The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Leningrad State Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Virginia Beach Ballet Academy. Her professional dance career has taken her around the world, performing with Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise Lines, as well as at Tokyo DisneySea as The Little Mermaid, where she performed as an aerialist in their acrobatic show.

Megan holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education and a Master of Secondary Education from the University of Alberta, with a focus on the body and learning. She is certified in Active Isolated Stretching and is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She currently teaches Dance and Yoga at Mother Margaret Mary High School and is passionate about helping students connect movement with confidence, expression, and wellness.

​Megan is excited to bring her love of dance and teaching to Supernova, where she can support and
inspire young dancers in a positive and empowering environment.

Kellie brings more than 25 years of teaching experience and a diverse background in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Acro, and dance conditioning. Kellie is a certified Acrobatics Arts instructor, holding both Module One and Module Two certifications. She is passionate about helping dancers build strong technical foundations, develop safe and efficient acrobatic skills, and confidently prepare for

examinations.

Committed to lifelong learning, Kellie continues to train throughout Canada and the United States to ensure her students benefit from the latest teaching methods, training principles, and industry best practices. 

As a Certified Personal Trainer, Kellie integrates strength, conditioning, injury prevention, and functional movement into her teaching, helping dancers become stronger, healthier, and more resilient athletes.

Kellie holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education, giving her a unique understanding of both how students learn and what motivates them to succeed.  She recognizes that every dancer is unique and adapts her teaching to meet the individual needs of each student. By combining evidence-based training with a supportive and structured environment, she challenges her dancers to reach their highest potential while fostering confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of learning.

Kellie's greatest reward is watching her students grow not only as skilled dancers, but as confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. She is committed to helping every student achieve their personal best and believes that the lessons learned in the studio extend far beyond the stage.

Stefanie has been dancing since the age of seven and continued professionally well into adulthood. 

She is extensively trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Lyrical, and went on to teach professionally abroad in Romania. That love of dancing internationally sparked the next decade of dancing on Cruise Ships as a member of their dance production casts! 

Returning home, she became a full time dance teacher & choreographer sharing her love of dance and experiences with hundreds of students throughout the years. 

Now back from starting a family of her own, Stefanie is ecstatic to join the Supernova team and share her love of teaching with the next generation of dancers.

Thalia Centeno is a passionate dancer, actor, and singer with over 15 years of training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, and Jazz Funk.

She has travelled across Canada and the United States to train and perform, with credits including Mather Dance Company’s Trans4M, Flip the Switch in Los Angeles, Kaos in Anaheim, and Quill Collective productions in Vancouver, led by Carlo Atienza, as well as numerous local Edmonton productions with Ayden and Ethan Valdriz. 

Thalia has been invited to perform as a World Performer and received several scholarships for choreography in her dance journey. She was also awarded for her musical theatre performance as Anita in West Side Story in the 2026 season.

Currently pursuing dual degrees in Kinesiology and Education, Thalia is excited to continue her education while teaching a new generation of dancers. She looks forward to sharing her experience and passion for dance while creating a space where everyone feels they belong. Her goal is to help dancers discover themselves as performers and as people, believe in themselves, reach their full potential  while leading with kindness and humility along the way.