Lisa Rootsaert- Instructor

Lisa Rootsaert is a well-known choreographer/instructor for various dance organizations across Western Canada. Lisa currently celebrated her 25th Anniversary season as Artistic Director with the Camrose Academy of Dance as well as continues to be an active senior instructor/choreographer with the Academy. Disciplined in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, acro, contemporary and modern, Lisa has traveled extensively with much success across Canada, the United States with her dance career as a performer, teacher, choreographer, adjudicator and now festival director/owner of Dance Roots Inc. Sizzle and Inferno Dance Festivals.

As an amateur dancer, Lisa trained at the well renowned Allan Cozzubbo Academy of Dance in Calgary, Alberta and extended her learning at various dance training centers in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, and Western Canada. As a choreographer, Lisa has received numerous accolades, choreography awards and championships from highly respected dance educators, adjudicators, dance organizations and competitions.

Ms. Rootsaert has qualifications and training in Al Gilbert, RAD, ISTD, BATD, Acrobatic Arts, and continues to take classes and expand her knowledge with dance masters around the world each season to provide new technique and create innovative and evolving choreography. Lisa is also a member of the PAA (Professional Adjudicators Association).

Lisa has worked extensively with professional dance companies such as the Alberta Ballet, Jorgen Ballet and Victoria Ballet Company auditioning amateur dancers, training, and preparing them to share the stage with these companies.

Dancers under Lisa’s training have moved on and grown into exceptional professional dancers, choreographers, and performers across North America. Lisa has participated in various performing arts, television, modeling, stage, opening ceremonies, and adjudicating events.

Lisa is a passionate dancer, instructor and choreographer and hopes to instill in her students the enthusiasm, joy, and love she has for the amazing art that is dance.