Veronica Benz is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, rehearsal director and arts administrator in Calgary. She studied contemporary dance at the University of Calgary, where in 2009 she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the faculties of Fine Arts and Kinesiology. Alongside having danced the choreography of Three Left Feet Artistic Director Allara Gooliaff, Veronica has danced the works of choreographers Neah Kalcounis, Melanie Kloetzel, Wojciech Mochniej, and Davida Monk, and Veronica is a returning member of M-body: Monk’s company.  Veronica’s own choreography has been shown at the High Performance Rodeo, Dance Explosions, the University of Calgary’s Pro Series (Dance), and for the International Fluid Festival.

Briana (Lowe) Trotter is a graduate of the Mount Royal College Theatre Arts Performance program and has an extensive resume that includes theatre, film, and dance. Her work on the stage includes many performances for young audiences. She has performed with Stage West for Kids, Storybook Theatre, Calaway Park and also with the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede. She has had the opportunity to work in Calgary’s burgeoning film industry that includes a part in Paul Gross’ acclaimed movie, Passchendale.

With her varied experiences in so many different art forms, she is able to bring new perspectives to Alberta schools, and has been doing so now for two years with Three Left Feet. Briana brings her vibrant enthusiasm and vitality to the Three Left Feet program and is thrilled to be sharing her love of dance and the arts with students all across Alberta.

Vanessa Lewis (With Three Left Feet from 2008-2010)

Vanessa is a highly dedicated performer and dance educator bringing with her over 20 years of dance experience. She has received extensive training in classical ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and Ukrainian dance. She has a BA degree in the department of Dance and Kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a BA graduate diploma from the School of Alberta Ballet. She has also successfully completed her Advanced II ISTD ballet exam, as well as holding various RAD certifications. Vanessa has performed in many productions including Dance Montage, and Mainstage as well for various dance entertainment companies in Calgary.

Vanessa has been choreographing and teaching dance to children of all ages in dance schools around Calgary for the past 10 years. She has a strong passion for dance that is clear when she is sharing her knowledge with others. She is currently pursuing her Education degree from the University of Calgary.

Brianna Boyle (With Three Left Feet from 2007-2009)

Brianna recently graduated from the University of Calgary, with her B.A. from the Department of Dance and Kinesiology;  however, her journey in dance began many years prior.  She started out in Highland Dancing, a traditional art form, in which she had a successful competitive career and placed in many S.D.T.A. exams.  As a teenager she started to investigate other forms of dance, which eventually led her to the Dance Department at the University.  The University was a hub from which she could not only explore, but  intensively study various forms/genres of dance and learn from world-renowned professors.  She has had the privilege of continuing these studies in Vancouver (Harbour Dance Center), Guinea and Cuba, where she has found a particular love for West African and Afro-Cuban dance.  Brianna has performed in many productions including, Dance Montage, Mainstage, Alberta Dance Explosions, International Dance Day and Arts Week and Young Canadians.

Through her travels and studies Brianna has found a passion for sharing her love of dance with others. She was fortunate enough to be a part of two pilot programs with the Urban Dance Projects, where she taught students ranging in age from 3 to 73 years old.  With Three Left Feet, Brianna continues to share her love of dance with students all across Alberta and is thoroughly enjoying her second season as Team Leader for the company.

This year, Brianna will graduate with a her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. She continues to keep dance near and dear to her heart through this new journey in her life. She has been dedicated in her studies to exploring the use of dance in occupational therapy (OT) and in the health care system, with hopes of one day combining her love for movement and dance with occupational therapy to help children and adults alike! To say the least, she is keeping her toes tapping and body moving - Brianna was recently responsible for choreographing and organizing a flash mob dance for 163 of her OT classmates, which took place in the middle of U of A campus. This was a main section of U of A's winning submission to a Canada-wide challenge for occupational therapy departments to see who had the most spirit! Brianna was grateful for her teaching experience with Three Left Feet to be able to pull such an event off!

Brettainy Sutherland (With Three Left Feet from 2006-2008)

Brettainy graduated from the University of Calgary dance program, and received distinction. She has achieved many accomplishments in her dance career including awards of 'Best Performer' and 'Dancing Heart' from McDonald Wilson Dance Academy, and achieved a grade of distinction in both her Advanced One and Grade Eight Award Royal of Academy of Dance Ballet Exams. Brettainy has performed in various productions including Dance Montage, DIT.Co, Alberta Dance Explosions, and Eko Dance Productions (formerly Youth Dance Unlimited). She has studied various forms of dance in Vancouver (Harbour Dance Center) and New York (Steps on Broadway).

Brettainy has continued dancing and teaching dance since her time with Three Left Feet. She has performed for the Calgary Opera and the Calgary Stampeders Outriders Cheer Team. She has received numerous awards for her commitment to teaching dance, such as the receiving the 2008 Heather Simpson Memorial Award in Dance for Ballet Teachers, and holds her associate membership with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association. Brettainy has also competed the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Summer Teacher Intensive, as well as Dance Teacher Web Conference in Las Vegas.  She also runs her own dance school: Instep School of Dance.

Meghan Drennan (With Three Left Feet from 2005-2007)

Meghan has taught dance and ESL workshops for the public and separate school boards in Calgary and Montreal for the past five years. She is classically trained in ballet and has developed a love for African movement inspired by her work with Zab Maboungou from Compagnie Danse Nyata-Nyata (Montreal). Meghan pursues her love of all dance styles by working with various West African, yoga and flamenco specialists. Her love of new places and new languages has taken her throughout Russia, Europe and most recently, Mexico. Her degree in Cultural Anthropology, her extensive travels and unflagging commitment to sharing and learning dance stems from an interest in developing self-awareness, building understanding and being inspired by challenging experiences. Meghan has been an active dance artist for Three Left Feet since 2005.

Since leaving TLF Meghan has continued to work with community based arts and environmental organizations as an administrator, designer and dancer. She plays an important role in keeping the arts vital in Calgary.

Leanne Kidd (With Three Left Feet from 2003-2006)

Leanne Kidd is a Calgarian dancer, teacher and choreographer.  She trained at The International School of Ballet (performing many leading roles with Jeunesse Classique Ballet Company), The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, School of Alberta Ballet, The American Academy of Ballet and The Banff School of Fine Arts.  In 1997, Leanne was the only Canadian accepted into England’s famed Royal Ballet School in London.  She graduated in 2000 receiving her Royal Ballet School Diploma, RAD Advanced, ISTD Cecchetti Advanced, ISTD National Advanced, Benesh Notation qualification and her R.A.D., Cecchetti and National Associates.  Since returning to Canada, Leanne has taught at numerous dance studios and schools in Vancouver and Calgary.  She staged her original full-length production of ‘Gloria’ for Jeunesse Classique (02 & 03), performed with Three Left Feet Movement Creations. in schools across Alberta (03-06), and has danced in numerous performances such as ‘Live& In Sync’ school tour with DJD, Dance Montage, Calgary Cares and 12th Avenue Dance Company.  Leanne trained in the Professional Training Program at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (04-06) and was fortunate to travel to Guinea to study West African dance in 2005.   She has taught at The International School of Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Wright Studio and is currently Resident Dance Artist at Calgary Arts Academy (K-Grade 9).

Anita Miotti (With Three Left Feet from 2003--2005)

Anita is a well-known and well-loved Calgary performing artist, choreographer, and educator.  She was thrilled to be on the Three Left Feet team, where she could share the joy of dance through West African performances like Wongai!  and be part of the residency teaching program.  Her sparkle, wisdom and wit lit up many a child's face when dancing and teaching with Three Left Feet

Anita Miotti is a choreographer and dancer/actor, born and raised in Calgary. She is the creator and artistic director of the Theatre of the Living Statue. She has choreographed and/or performed with almost every theatre company in the province, and has choreographed and/or directed at many educational institutions throughout Alberta. She has written, performed and produced a significant amount of her own work; often creating unusual and well loved physical characters. Recently, Anita choreographed Power Lunch at Lunchbox Theatre (for which she was nominated for a Betty Mitchell Award for choreography), and created a Balinese style shadow performance for his Holiness The Dalai Lama at The Saddledome.