MacKenzie School of Dance
Encouraging every child to put their best foot forward!
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The MacKenzie School of Dance has been offering quality dance education
in the Alberni Valley for nearly 50 years. Small classes and lots of
individual attention are hallmarks of the school, resulting not only in
outstanding technique but also in a tight-knit supportive dance
community. Classes are offered for children & adults age 3 &
up. Whether a dancer is interested in dance for recreation or is
serious about pursuing dance as a career, every child receives the same
quality instruction emphasizing not only good technique and artistry,
but the joy of achievement through hard work, perseverence, integrity,
and the pursuit of excellence.
Patricia MacKenzie, Director- Associate Diploma Cecchetti Canada (ADCC-CICB);Fellow Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance
(F.S.D.T.A.); S.O.B.H.D. Judges Panel
Patricia
(“Pattie”) MacKenzie has devoted her life to the teaching of dance and
the mentoring of young people. She has been teaching in her school in
Port Alberni for over 40 years, producing numerous champion dancers, a
multitude of enthusiastic and qualified teachers and legions of dance
lovers. Her name is synonymous with highland dance in the Alberni
Valley. She has been a part of the Dancestreams Youth Dance Company
since 1992, initially as Assistant to founder Bev Aitchison, and from
1996 as the Artistic Director. During her tenure, the Company has
toured internationally, been granted a Creation Residency at the Banff
Centre for the Arts, and many dancers have progressed to professional
careers as dancers, teachers and administrators. She has worked closely
with and rehearsed the works of renowned choreographers from across
Canada and the USA. Her enthusiasm and encouragement have propelled
young dancers to successful careers both in and out of the arts. As a
Scottish Official Board Judge, she adjudicates at competitions and
championships world-wide, and she continues to pursue more knowledge by
attending teachers’ workshops, master classes and seminars throughout
Canada & USA.
