The Studio

Established in 1993, Satin Slippers has been a cornerstone of the local dance community, providing exceptional dance education to both children and adults.

Our studio offers a diverse range of dance styles, including jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and modern dances. we believe that dance is more than just movement; it's a form of self-expression, a way to build confidence, and a means to foster a love for the arts

The Concept

Our kids' classes are designed to introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of dance, helping them develop coordination, musicality, and a strong foundation. For teenagers and adults, we offer intermediate and advanced classes that challenge and inspire dancers to reach their full potential.

The Atmosphere

Satin Slippers Dance is located in the basement of Beaverlodge Arena. Our classes are held in bright and spacious studio that are equipped with excellent sound systems. The environment in our classes is energetic, positive, welcoming and high energy. We love to dance, and you’ll feel it.

The Energy

Each and every one of our teachers is passionate about dance. It’s a passion that comes through in every dance class, bringing positive energy and excitement into every moment. You’ll leave our classes feeling buoyant and more energetic than you felt when you walked in.

Get to know us

Ms Michelle Takala-Grocholski

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Preschool combo

Miss Morgan Woltjer

Jazz & Tap

Miss Amanada Horseman

Hip Hop, lyrical, jazz

Mrs Candace Boechler

Tap

Miss Julianne Eastman

Jazz, Lyrical, Tap

Miss Payton Pfau

Ballet

Miss Sydney Trudel

Jazz & Lyrical

Miss Jesse Eastman

Tap & Jazz

Miss Rachel Clark

10 Week Jazz

Miss Hayden Walker

Ballet

Bio

Ms Michelle Takala-Grocholski

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Preschool combo

Ms Michelle began taking jazz classes at the age of 10 in Grande Prairie. When Satin Slippers opened in 1992 Michelle was one of the 51 dancers the first year.

For the next several years, Michelle studied jazz and ballet, danced in the 1995 opening and closing ceremonies for the Canada Winter Games and a production of Grease the musical.

Upon graduating high school, it was off to Edmonton where Ms Michelle studied dance at Grant MacEwan and her love of modern dance grew.

After completion of the dance program, it was back to Satin Slippers for a couple of seasons. Life than took her family to Whitecourt, Edson and Fort St John where she continued to teach. In 2007 life threw another spin on things and brought her and her family back to Beaverlodge where she took over Satin Slippers. Over the course of the last 15+ years, Ms. Michelle has had wonderful opportunity to be part of incredible projects such as Grande Prairie Idol, Broadway Live Broadway’s Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Snow White and Grande Prairie Little Theatre’s Shrek the Musical.

She is a certified Pilates and ballet instructor with the CDTA. Ms Michelle is excited to continue to share her love and passion of dance with the next generation of dancers.

Mrs Candace Boechler

Tap

Candace first started teaching tap dance at Satin Slippers in the second season and has been part of the faculty off & on since that time. Her daughter now dances at the studio. Candace’s passion for musical theatre extends over 35 years. Her experience also includes Highland dancing, Square Dancing, Acro and more. She is involved in community events throughout the Peace Country including Sunrise House, speed skating, baseball.

Fun facts: Ms Michelle & Ms Candace were both dancers in the televised Canada Winter Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies in Grande Prairie, were both in the cast of GREASE: the musical, and were involved behind-the-scenes choreographing SHREK: the musical.

Miss Amanada Horseman

Hip Hop, lyrical, jazz

I grew up dancing in the Satin Slippers studio. For 13 years my love of dance grew and grew! I have dance all styles during my years at the studio: modern, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, ballet and musical theater. My personal favorites will always be jazz, lyrical and hip hop. I'm so excited to be teaching these styles!!

I truly believe in the power of dance to help express ourselves emotionally and mentally not to mention the lifelong skills gained; including teamwork perservance, and a strong work ethic. I am incredibly proud to be part of the Satin Slippers team and to share my love of dancewith our students. My hope is for all dancers to feel strong, confident and fulfilled. For me the most important thing is to stay happy and healthy and do what we love!

Miss Julianne Eastman

Jazz, Lyrical, Tap

Miss Jules started dance at Satin Slippers in 2005 and danced at the studio until she graduated high school in 2016. She loved every style of dance she took, which included, tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, modern and hip hop.

Miss Jules is a Licensed Practical Nurse and works as a Cosmetic Nurse in Beaverlodge. She taught dance at Satin Slippers for 9 years and is looking forward to another great year

Miss Morgan Woltjer

Jazz & Tap

Hi my name is Morgan. I recently graduated from BHRS and am going to Northwestern Polytechnic in the fall for nursing. I started dance in 2011 and have participated in jazz, tap, ballet, modern, lyrical and hip hop. I am so excited to back at Satin Slippers to teach jazz this year and gift others with the love of dance!

Miss Jesse Eastman

Tap & Jazz

I started dancing at Satin Slippers when I was 4 years old. I been with ballet and tap, and by the time I graduated I had taken classes in jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip hop. After graduating I was off to Edmonton to become an X-ray and lab technician, I then came back to Beaverlodge to be closer to family.

I started teaching my first class at Satin Slippers in the fall of 2024 and am very excited to continue teaching and sharing my love of dance.

Miss Payton Pfau

Ballet

Hi, my name is Payton Pfau. I have been dancing at Satin Slippers since I was in grade 1. I really enjoy ballet, lyrical, jazz and modern dance although I did start in hip hop. I am currently a grade 12 student at BRHS and I want to study to be an elementary school teacher at NWPT in 2026. During the 2024/2025 dance season, I placed 5th and 6th overall for my lyrical solo at two different dance competitions.

I am looking forward to continuing my dance journey for my final season at Satin Slippers. This year in addition to dancing, I will continue to teach and student teach ballet classes, and I am so excited to share my love of dance with all my students.

Miss Rachel Clark

10 Week Jazz

Miss Rachel started her dance journey at 11, when she took a Jazz class at satin slippers. She instantly fell in love with the art of movement and music. She went on to take Ballet, Lyrical and Modern as well and loved every second.

Miss Rachel loves sharing the joy she has in dance with others and hopes to help younger dancers fall in love with dance just like she did.

Miss Hayden Walker

Ballet

I’m miss Hayden and I have been dancing at Satin Slippers since I was three years old! I dance in several styles such as ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by incredible teachers and dancers that have shaped me into the person I am today.

I am thrilled to be teaching ballet again this season and am looking forward to another wonderful year!