Troyanda Society of Ukrainian Culture & Heritage
Azaria Murray ~ Adult Instructor
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Kaitlynn Reichert ~ Instructor
Completed Tier 1, Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance
Hi, I’m Miss Kaitlynn!
I’ve been part of Troyanda for the past 17 years! I started dancing at age 4 and continued until I was 19. My love for teaching began when I was just 12 years old, student teaching alongside Miss Kailey. I completed the Tier 1 Shumka Instructor Workshop and taught Troyanda’s spring dance sessions.
I spent the past year in Edmonton attending NAIT in the X-ray program, and I’m so excited to be back home and in the studio this season! I’m looking forward to working with some of our younger dancers and sharing my love of dance with them.
Ms. Kailey Guenette ~ Artistic Director & Lead Instructor
Certified Instructor Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance Tier 1 & 2
R.A.D.-RTS | Progressing Ballet Technique Certified | RAUD
Acrobatic Arts AAC1 | CDTA Jazz Associate Member | Autism Movement Therapy®
Ms. Kailey has been a member of Troyanda for 25 years, first as a dancer, then an instructor and now as Troyanda's Artistic Director. As a dancer Kailey trained under highly regarded instructors Ken Kachmar, Vincent Rees, and Paul Olijnyk. Kailey's dedication to dance led her to participate in numerous intensive summer programs across Western Canada and the U.S., where she had the privilege of learning from a diverse and talented array of teachers. In addition to her extensive background in Ukrainian dance, Kailey has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary dance styles.
Her passion for Ukrainian dance has taken her to Ukraine multiple times, where she has studied Ukrainian dance and culture through Cobblestone Freeway's Ukrainian Dance Instructor's Tour. This experience allowed her to learn from and perform with some of Ukraine's most renowned ensembles. She had the great privilege of mentoring under Paul Olijnyk and Katrina Dumo, an experience that has significantly influenced her instructional and choreographic style.
Kailey remains committed to her professional development by attending various dance instructor workshops and training programs across Canada and the U.S. She is a certified instructor of Shumka's Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance and a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. She completed the RAUD Beginner & Junior Curriculum and holds several other teaching qualifications.
For over a decade, Ms. Kailey has helped shape the dancers of Troyanda, building strong technique, encouraging teamwork, and sharing her love for Ukrainian dance. We’re proud to have one of our own former dancers now leading the group. Her dedication and passion continue to drive Troyanda forward, and we’re grateful for the energy and heart she brings to everything she does.
Summer Tomiak ~ Instructor
Certified Instructor Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance Tier 1 | RAUD
Hi, my name is Summer Tomiak. I’ve been dancing with Troyanda since I was 6 years old, and over the years, I’ve developed a deep passion for Ukrainian dance. I began junior instructing with Ms. Kailey when I was 12, and that’s when my love for teaching really grew. I am so excited to be teaching our younger dancers again this season. I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northwestern Polytechnic and am excited to have secured a great position at GPRH. A couple of fun facts about me: I live with two of my best friends (who are sisters), I have a cat named Benjamin, and one day I hope to live in Iceland.