At Rhythm and Motion Academy of Dance, our mission is to provide professional quality, certified dance and fitness instruction to children and adults in Kirkland Lake and surrounding communities in a positive, structured and inspiring environment. We offer individual attention and respect to each student, as well as guidance in proper dance and fitness techniques focusing on use of body as well as artistry and self-expression.
We are dedicated to being a part of our community by encouraging communication through art, health and well-being. We believe through sharing our skills and techniques and by providing a place where members of our community are welcome to learn the art of dance that we add to the depth and diversity that makes up our community. We strive to act as healthy role models for children and teens, as well as those who want to live a fit and active lifestyle.
Alison Parle, Studio Founder & Director
Miss Alison Parle is a dedicated mom, business owner, partner and dancer.
She started dancing at a young age in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan and continued dancing when she moved to Barrie, Ontario. She has completed her ballet and pointe exams under the Royal Academy of Dancing up to the Elementary Level. She has also completed her Jazz exams to the intermediate level and some tap under the Canadian Dance Teachers Association syllabus.
Throughout Alison's entire dance career, she has danced competitively at various locations in both Canada and the US receiving numerous awards including 1st place overall and special invitation to dance at international championships in Los Angeles, Orlando, and Providence. As the owner and studio director at RMAD, her choreography has won mulltple awards throughout multiple competitions.
Alison is now a mother of two girls and is a registered practical nurse. Recently, Alison completed a three-year intensive teacher training course through ADAPT and Acrobatique syllabus.
She has launched two different awards for the studio. The Lilly Boyce Award and the Reece Fillion Scholarships. Click here to read more about them, how to apply for them and how to contribute.
Alison continues to dance for the love of it and to pass on her knowledge and skills to young aspiring dancers.
R.P.N.
Trained in C.D.T.A and R.A.D (Ballet and Jazz)
Yogafit Level 1, Level 2
Zumba Basic 1
Zumba Kids
ADAPT Certified Dance Instructor
Acrobatique ACROdance Junior Instructor
Sabrina Skalecki, Instructor
Miss Sabrina Skalecki, B.A. M.S.Ed.!is a talented teacher who brings her love for dance, especially Hip Hop, to the RMAD studio!
Dancing since 2009, Miss Sabrina’s energy and passion inspire her students to move with confidence and style.
Outside of teaching dance, Miss Sabrina wears many hats! She’s an elementary teacher, a figure skater and program assistant with the Kirkland Lake Skating Club, and a game day coordinator for the Kirkland Lake Goldminers.
In 2025, she added a few letters to the end of her name as she received her Master of Science in Education from Niagara University!
At RMAD, we are always looking for ways to support our students and are happy to provide a safe and positive work environment for students who want to become teachers. Our instructors are mentored by Miss Alison and also attend the ADAPT Assistant Teacher's certification program.