About Carlson's School of Dance

Carlson's Teachers

  • Ricki-Lee Allison

    Co-Owner & Director

    Ricki-Lee started dance at the age of 5 with Margaret Carlson's Pre-Primary Ballet class. She has trained in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Miss Ricki has 20 years of experience teaching in various communities on Vancouver Island, creating dance classes for all students...

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  • Bonnie Nicholas

    I.S.T.D. | R.A.D

    A Carlson’s alumna, Bonnie achieved her Intermediate Vocational Certificate in RAD and her Advanced 1 level in ISTD Modern Jazz while a student at Carlson’s. Summer Schools, Festival competitions, Musical Society Shows and Dance Conventions rounded out her dance years. While...

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  • Lindsay Randall

    Beginning her dance training with ballet at the age of 4, Lindsay’s background includes Ballet and Jazz at Carlson’s (culminating in her RAD Intermediate Vocational Certificate in Ballet) and Highland Dance with Kathy White School. She participated for many years at the Cowichan...

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  • Kim Robb

    Co-Owner

    Kim, a registered teacher with the RAD and an associate teacher for Tap with the AITD, trained at the Carousel School of Dance in Jersey C.I. and at the Doreen Bird College of Theatre Dance in London. She graduated as an Associate in ballet, modern and national dance with the ISTD. Kim came from...

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  • Carlow Rush

    Students of all ages love Carlow's upbeat, positive energy as he shares his knowlege.  Carlow may look familiar as one of the faces on NBC's World of Dance with the duo Funkanometry and the group, Gigabots.  He has most recently been seen on this season of America's Got Talent.Check...

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  • Jessica Scott

    Jessica Scott grew up dancing at Carlson's and we are so excited to have her teaching.  During the day you will find her teaching for School District 79 or with her amazing son.  After school hours you can find her in the studio teaching and taking classes.  Her passion for dance...

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  • Calista Phillips

    We can't wait to have Calista back at Carlson's for another season!Having trained at numerous studios on the island, Calista's students will benefit from her all her experiences, kind heart, and love of dance.Calista began dancing at a young age and hasn’t looked back. She quickly fell in...

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  • Rachel Halbot

    Rachel Halbot is a dedicated and versatile dancer from Vancouver Island who has been immersed in the world of dance since the age of five. Over the years, she has developed strong technical training and artistic expression across a wide range of dance styles, including jazz, contemporary,...

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  • Kahari Lezama

    We are so excited to welcome Kahari back for another fantastic year. As a young dancer, Kahari took lessons at Carlson’s and when he moved to Vancouver he continued to further his training. Kahari has been on NBC's World of Dance Season 3 & 4 and Canada's Got Talent Season 2. He has...

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