TESTIMONIALS
Learn more about LivDance, Olivia, and her classes by checking out what students have to say
"Olivia has created such a safe and welcoming community at LivDance. I was extremely hesitant to try the Burlesque class because of my nerves, but as soon as I arrived, I felt right at home. Not only is the class open to all levels, but Olivia holds so much patience for all and is always happy to answer all questions about the dance and go over parts until we are confident about the moves. I am so grateful to have found such an incredible dance studio, I can't imagine going anywhere else."
- Jess, 25 years
Burlesque Student
"Liv is a talented, passionate teacher who can teach all levels and styles and keeps it fun! She has a flair for choreography and tailors classes to her students' needs."
- Meredith, 39,
Musical Theatre Student & Parent
"I have been enjoying Olivia’s dance class for a few years. Her love of musical theatre and enthusiasm for teaching inspires the students. She choreographs fun routines that challenge the class to improve and teaches to all levels of experience. A highlight of each week."
- Todd, 51,
Jazz & Musical Theatre Student
"Olivia is everything you could want in a dance teacher. She is passionate, engaging, attentive to detail and ever so encouraging when it comes to giving something a go. Olivia is excellent at breaking down techniques and I always feel like I have learnt something new after leaving her classes. Most of all, Olivia's classes are so much fun! 10/10, would absolutely recommend."
- Nicole, 29 years
Jazz, Musical Theatre & Burlesque Student
"I have been taking classes with Olivia for five years now, and she has always been my favourite teacher. You can just see it in her eyes and feel it from her energy that she's doing what she loves, and that excitement and passion is contagious. As an adult, I find most dance classes are mixed skill levels, which would be difficult for some teachers, but Olivia manages to coach each person with just the right amount of correction and encouragement. If you're a beginner, she just wants you to enjoy yourself and learn to put the performance above the steps. If you already have the basics, she pushes you to be cleaner, try harder variations and develop your musicality. I would highly recommend anyone to try a class and let her help them discover their own love of dance."
- Alana, 36 years
Contemporary, Musical Theatre & Jazz Student
"Olivia was so professional, knowledgeable and she is always willing to go out of her way to teach us. She truly cares about every one of her students and she always encourages them to reach their full potential. I feel extremely lucky I was able to be apart of such a kind and caring environment while doing something that we all loved. The special thing was, you can always see the love Olivia has for dance. Either when she was teaching us or dancing herself, you can tell how much she enjoys it and getting to experience getting taught by someone like that will have a special place in my heart. Anytime I was lucky enough to be taught by Olivia was memorable and I will continue to tell people I would gladly repeat the experience and so excitingly with her dance school other people get to experience her love and talent for dance as well."
- Jorja, 14 years
"I had not had any dance experience when I joined Livdance, and I was really surprised by the friendly, safe and encouraging environment in the studio! I have tried multiple dance studios before but never received such great and patient guidance from a teacher - Olivia is really passionate about both dancing and teaching, I also admire her creativity and all the beautiful choreography she creates and teaches us. If you dream about dancing but have doubts because you've never tried it before, LivDance is your place!"
- Natalia
Contemporary/Lyrical Student
"Olivia was my adult open contemporary dance teacher. She balanced fun classes with proper learning which is hard to find in open classes. We learnt so much as a class, had so much fun in all our classes and felt like we produced something awesome at our end-of-year show."
- Sally, 20 years,
Past Contemporary Student
"Olivia is supportive, encouraging and kind. It is obvious through her teaching style that she wants the best for all of her students. The LivDance environment is very welcoming to all students, regardless of dance experience. As a young adult with no dance experience, I was very nervous to attend my first adult dance class. However, Olivia went above and beyond to ensure that I felt welcome and wanted in the dance class and consistently does so for every student, every single week. She has created an incredible community of people in her adult dance classes, and each week I attend classes I look forward to seeing my new friends, young and old, just as much as doing the dancing- if not more!
LivDance is a rare gem in the dance community. All of the classes are a safe space to make mistakes and be your authentic self. As someone who often struggles with co-ordination, Olivia is a dream dance teacher. Instead of making me feel guilty when I mess up or misunderstand instructions, Olivia looks for ways to change her explanation, or even alter the dance itself, so that I can learn the dance just like everyone else. Olivia once said to me that her goal when teaching a dance is to get her students to each perform to the best of their own ability, and you can really feel that in the atmosphere of LivDance. Overall, LivDance is an equitable studio- where everyone gets the support they need to reach the peaks of their ability. I could not recommend it more. "