Staff
We are thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of world-class professionals to this year’s Calgary Dance Stampede — and the list keeps growing! From across the globe, we’ve gathered the very best dancers, inspiring instructors, experienced contest staff, and certified judges, all here to share their passion and expertise with you.
This dynamic team of professionals and “outlaws” is dedicated to making your Stampede experience truly unforgettable. And with more names being added, the excitement only continues to build!
Many of our staff are also available for private lessons. Be sure to connect with them directly to take advantage of the rare opportunity to learn from some of the most talented and sought-after professionals in the dance world — all right here at your doorstep.
Dance Professionals
Country
Mike Wagner & Satu Ketellapper
Charles Jones & Rachel Champion
Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin
David Appel
Penny Lalonde
Jeremy & Kelly Bryan
Crystal Thompson
Shannon Westhoff
Vanessa Thomson
Nicole Wardell
Eric & Stacy Marcotte
Craig Johnson
Blake Christopherson & Sandra Adams
Robert & Brigette Campos
Timmy Merz
Tasha Sumpter
Lance Berry & Melissa Jones
Jacob Ebelhar & Kalai Myrick
Jack Armstrong
Cindy Anderson
Bryan & Lisa Senn
Helen Matthews
Dave Tolksdorff & Cludia Houwers
Haley Skredsvig
Justin Kaiser
West Coast Swing
Gary McIntyre
Susan Kirklin
Philippe & Flore Berne
Jake Haning
PJ Turner
Mia Pastor
David Appel
Kyle Fitzgerald
Melodie Paletta
Michael Kielbasa
Emilia Jaskot
Jeremy Bryan
Atlas & Kyla Griffith
Andrew Opyrchal
Corey & Emma Brillantes
Jim Tigges
Joanna Swanson
Line Dance
Niels Poulsen
Daniel Trepat
Satu Ketellapper
Tara Bianco
Rick Dominguez
Wendy Johansson
Mary Rochfort
Sean Buckley
Country Swing
Jacob Reding
David Saylors
Danya Svir
Haley Skredsvig
Kyler Boeckx & Alyssa Poole
Contest Staff
UCWDC Contest Coordinator:
Dave Getty
Chief Judges:
WCS: Jim Tigges
CTST: Jeremy Bryan
NCDC: Haley Skredsvig
DJ’s:
UCWDC: Adam Varney
CTST, NCDC & Country Social: Jason Brown
WSDC: JAmes Atwill (Head DJ), Rebecca Savoca,
& Isabelle Roy
Swing Social: JAmes Atwill, Rebecca Savoca,
& Isabelle Roy
Line Dance Social: Rick Dominguez,
& Bjorn Johansson
MC’s:
Jennifer Jeffries
Mike Quail
Amanda Brubaker
Michael Kielbasa
Event Registration:
Country Dance Director – Kelly Strouse
Mary Hannah
Chad Graber
Helen Matthews
Contest Scoring:
Country Dance Director – Kelly Strouse
Randy Jeffries
Crystal Thompson
Stacy Marcotte
Joanna Swanson
Competitor Staging:
Stacy Marcotte
Kelly Bryan
Brigitte Campos
Kyla Griffith
Ballroom Operations:
Eric Marcotte – Facilitator
Steve Poncsak – Logistics
Jamie Kenny – Flooring
Campfire Ball Showcase:
Annick Paquet
Doug Davidson
Welcome Ambassadors:
Cindy Anderson – Country
Corey & Emma Brillantes – WCS
Sean Buckley – Line Dance
CDS Store:
Patti Reed
Maria Wakefield
Event Décor:
Mel Kostiuk
Maria Wakefield
Volunteer:
Kenneth Valentine
Curling After Party:
Dr. Neville Headley
Lighting & Sound:
Encore Global – Tan Quek
Earl Teigrob
Staff Hospitality:
Chrissi Armbruster
Patti Reed
Maria Wakefield
Event Videographer:
The Average Nomad – Jack Armstrong
Brandon Zukowski
Event Photographer:
Tumbao Pic – Eric Tumbao
Brandon Zukowski
Hair & Make-up:
Becky Martinez