"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, Burlesque Student
"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 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, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Burlesque Student
"I have been enjoying Olivia’s dance class since 2020. 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, Jazz & Musical Theatre Student
"I have been taking classes with Olivia for eight 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, Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical, & Musical Theatre Student
"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. Olivia once said to me that her goal when teaching a dance is to get her students to 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. "