Teacher Biography
Alana Beyer
BFA, BEd, AISTD, RYT 200
BFA, BEd, AISTD, RYT 200
Alana Beyer
Dance
program coordinator
&
Yoga for mindfulness
Program coordinator
program coordinator
&
Yoga for mindfulness
Program coordinator
Alana Beyer is the Dance Program and Yoga for Mindfulness Program coordinator at Oak Bay High School. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Education with distinction from the University of Victoria. Ms. Alana is extensively trained in Cechetti Ballet, ISTD Tap, ISTD Modern, SDTA Highland/National/Irish Jig/Sailor's Hornpipe, among a variety of other dance styles, including Musical Theatre, Lyrical and Jazz making her a most versatile teacher. She has studied Theatre in Education with Julianna Saxton and achieved an Advanced Performance Certificate with distinction from Trinity College London (2005).
Ms. Alana's love of dance started from a young age; she began studying dance under the exceptional tutelage of Linda Klassen, Donna Wilkins & Bev Aitchison at Parksville Ballet School. Ms. Alana considers herself a life-long learner who continually seeks opportunities to grow her craft. As such, some of her qualifications include the following:
* International Dance Teaching Standards, Certification (2017)
* RYT 240-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Ajna Yoga (2018)
* MBSR-based Mindfulness for Educators Course with Lisa Baylis & Stephanie Curran (8-week program, 2018)
* 40-hour Yin Yoga Certification and Teacher Training with Nicole Schulz of Yoga from the Heart (2019)
* MBSR-based Mindfulness for Educators Course with Lisa Baylis & Stephanie Curran (year-long program, 2020/2021)
* "The Present" CIC Mindfulness Course with Chris Reck (8-week program, 2021)
Ms. Alana is a devoted and caring teacher to all her students. She is passionate about learning, teaching, creative expression and self-care. While setting standards high, Ms. Alana provides a safe and nurturing environment where postivity, inclusivity and joy can flourish.
Ms. Alana's love of dance started from a young age; she began studying dance under the exceptional tutelage of Linda Klassen, Donna Wilkins & Bev Aitchison at Parksville Ballet School. Ms. Alana considers herself a life-long learner who continually seeks opportunities to grow her craft. As such, some of her qualifications include the following:
* International Dance Teaching Standards, Certification (2017)
* RYT 240-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Ajna Yoga (2018)
* MBSR-based Mindfulness for Educators Course with Lisa Baylis & Stephanie Curran (8-week program, 2018)
* 40-hour Yin Yoga Certification and Teacher Training with Nicole Schulz of Yoga from the Heart (2019)
* MBSR-based Mindfulness for Educators Course with Lisa Baylis & Stephanie Curran (year-long program, 2020/2021)
* "The Present" CIC Mindfulness Course with Chris Reck (8-week program, 2021)
Ms. Alana is a devoted and caring teacher to all her students. She is passionate about learning, teaching, creative expression and self-care. While setting standards high, Ms. Alana provides a safe and nurturing environment where postivity, inclusivity and joy can flourish.
