Our Instructors and Coaches
Brittany Ward
Brittany, the director and owner of Morada Dance Movement, has always had a deep love for music and dance, with a special connection to Caribbean and Latin rhythms from a young age. She officially began her dance journey in Edmonton's Latin scene in 2013 and has been passionate about it ever since. Brittany has competed and performed across North America and continues to seek out training and classes whenever possible. In 2018, she began choreographing and directing performance teams, and in 2021, she started teaching Kizomba with her partner Mo. Opening her own dance studio is a dream come true, and she is thrilled to share her passion with the city of Edmonton!
Brittany will always continue to share the stage with as many dancers as possible so you will be sure to find her on a team or two this year!
Avideh and Shane
Shane and Avideh are married and have been obsessed with salsa (and with each other) for the past 13 years. They have competed all over North America and are extremely successful at what they do taking home multiple world titles in Amateur Salsa. Their humble attitudes only add to their kind personalities, always lending a helping hand wherever possible. We cannot be more thankful to have them as part of Morada Dance Movement.
You will catch them coaching one of our Partner Salsa Teams and teaching some of our Salsa Technique Classes. They both actively participate on some of Morada Dance Movement’s performance and competition teams.
Caylie
Caylie is a passionate dancer with over two decades of experience in Ukrainian dance. She has had the opportunity to perform across Canada and in various international destinations, including Brazil, Thailand, and Ukraine.
Ten years ago, Caylie discovered her love for Latin dance, which opened a new chapter in her dance career. Eager to embrace this vibrant style, she joined several Latin dance schools in Edmonton, where she immersed herself in learning from the city's talented instructors and performers. Her versatility as a dancer quickly expanded, and she began exploring both salsa and bachata. Over the years, Caylie has performed and competed with Morada’s esteemed teams, previously known as the Ladies Bachata Project and Salsa Project, where she continued to refine her technique and performance skills.
In addition to her involvement in local dance communities, Caylie is also an avid traveler. She frequently visits new cities to participate in Latin Dance Congresses, where she has the chance to learn from world-renowned international instructors. Whether performing on stage or engaging in spontaneous social dancing, Caylie’s enthusiasm for dance knows no bounds, and she is always seeking ways to grow and share her love for dance with others.
Mo
Mo's journey with Kizomba began over 5 years ago, and his passion for the dance has only grown since. Known for his exceptional musicality, Mo brings a unique energy to every class. Recently, he’s expanded his love for music by stepping into the DJ booth, adding yet another layer to his Kizomba expertise.
Mo has been teaching for over 2 years, during which time he has trained with top international instructors from both Europe and North America. His Kizomba adventure began in British Columbia in 2018, and in 2021, he moved to Alberta, where he has been dedicated to teaching and growing the local Kizomba community.
Mo’s enthusiasm for Kizomba is contagious. He loves connecting with people on the dance floor and in the classroom, often using creative analogies to explain dance techniques. His approach is both technical and deeply connected to the heart of Kizomba, making his classes a fun and valuable experience.
We are thrilled to have Mo teaching our Kizomba and UrbanKiz classes. Whether you’re new to Kizomba or a seasoned dancer, training with Mo is sure to elevate your dancing, especially when it comes to social dancing.
Solange
Solange Rego was born in beautiful Maputo, Mozambique. She is a University of Saskatchewan graduate of Sociology.
She is the proud owner of Caramel’s Sugar Studio (A studio specializing in body sugaring and other forms of esthetics), and a Life License Advisor.
Solange has been dancing for as long as she can remember. Her love of dance started in her native country of Mozambique and she has since advanced her training in various dance genres such as traditional, contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, afro dances and latin genres. She also qualified to compete in the 2017 World Latin Dance Cup in Orlando.
Solange has continued her training and advancement in North America with world class instructors such as Ricardo and Paula from Afrolatin Connection, Mestre Petchu with whom she earned her teaching certificates and she continues always to seek more education and remains an eternal student.
Kelly
Born in Pennsylvania, Kelly got the travel bug young and hasn't stopped moving since. California, British Columbia, Germany, New York... Alberta Kelly has studied, worked and danced all over the world. Her love for the arts permiates through every aspect of her life, even as a Senior Policy Anaylst for the prevention of family violence in Alberta.
Starting in ballet, jazz and gymnastics, Kelly has been a competitive dancer but has loved learning new styles wherever she moves; Bollywood, fusion, burlesque. Kelly truly believes music lines the fabric of her soul, and her true love is for storytelling through movement and music.
In 2015, Kelly stepped into a Cuban Cultural Club in Bremen, Germany and took her first salsa class. 10 years later, she is infatuated with the culture and music and has been honing her skills in bachata, salsa, afro cuban, zouk and cha cha. Kelly loves the Edmonton Latin dance community and is thrilled to be taking her next dance chapter with Morada!
