Shauna Allyn JurczakShauna Allyn Jurczak is a Canadian dance teacher, adjudicator, and business owner, operating Maples Academy of Dance in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inspired by over 25 years of experience teaching movement, including gymnastics and dance, Shauna has dedicate her career to connecting with people of all ages, helping them expand their creativity, build confidence, explore their talents, and become strong members of their communities through a connection to the arts.

Growing up in the world of elite gymnastics before moving her focus to professional cheerleading and dance, Shauna holds degree in kinesiology, diploma in communications, and is the creator of Teaching with Excellence, a professional development program for dance educators to help grow their teaching methods in a holistic and dancer-centric manner. She is also a certified dance adjudicator through The Dance Leadership Institute.

Over the years, Shauna has combined her understanding of movement, love of performance, effective communication skills, and belief that everyone has a special sparkle inside them, to create her own unique approach to teaching and to life.

When she's not busy onstage or backstage, Shauna is a proud cat mom and auntie, who loves to indulge in the simple joys of a morning cup of coffee, the excitement of extra sequins on a costume, and dancing in her living room like everyone is watching, because life is short and you might as well put on a great show! Read More Read Less