Instructors

We Teach All Styles of Dance, All Ages, Beginner to Competitive

Our instructors have many years experience with the dance styles taught at City Dance. Learn to dance in a fun, and relaxed atmosphere with our professional dance instructors. We can lead you from a beginning dance student to being an accomplished dancer at your own pace with group dance classes, private dance lessons or both.  

Jens Goerner

Professional Dance Instructor, Choreographer and Performer Jens has over 25 years of experience teaching all dance styles and was extensively trained in Europe in Ballroom and Latin Dance and, before immigrating from Germany, Jens owned and operated many dance studios in the Munich area. He has most recently been a studio owner, instructor, choreographer and performer in Vernon and the Shuswap. Jens’s technical knowledge paired with his ability to keep lessons fun and challenging make him an extremely popular instructor!  

Heather Stranks

Professional Dance Instructor, Choreographer and Performer Heather is a gold medal level ice dancer and for over 10 years has trained with Jens and is also an accomplished ballroom, latin, swing, country and tango dance instructor. Her strength lies in her choreography skills. She loves creating routines for local groups and wedding couples as well working with Jens on their performance routines.

Ready to start dancing?

Our instructors knowledge, experience, encouragement and enthusiasm will ensure a great experience at City Dance whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer!