The Studio

Dance Through Life is a studio specially designed to help Calgary adults dance their way to fun and health, throughout their lives.  Hate the gym?  Bored of the treadmill?  Well, Dance Through Life is committed to bring dance and fitness classes to adults in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere.  Whether you have never danced before or danced extensively, this is the studio for you!  I warmly welcome you to come and try some classes - I look forward to seeing you!

Background

Paula Callihoo is the Owner, Operator and one of the instructors at “Dance Through Life”.  Paula’s dance career started at the age of 5 when she started Highland Dancing under the direction of Dawn Tronnes.  Paula Highland danced for a total of 15 years and spent many of those years as a competitive dancer winning many titles including an Alberta Championship.  Throughout the years, Paula also trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Irish at different studios in Calgary.  In 1996, Paula moved to Edmonton where she started dancing with The Strathcona School of Dance with a Canadian Step-Dancing Group.  She was hooked instantly and continued dancing in Edmonton and Calgary.  Paula has performed at many events including being part of a Natalie MacMaster Concert.  In 2000 Paula decided to start teaching Step-Dancing to adults and her passion for dance has lead her to a dream come true.  Paula always felt  there was a need in Calgary for a dance studio that caters specifically to adults.  She feels it is never too late to start dancing.

Paula also become a certified “Zumba” Fitness Instructor in May 2009 and looks forward to help bring this fantastic, fun form of dance fitness to Calgary.