Gillian Howatt's performing and teaching experience is extensive. She received her training under the guidance of professional teachers from such well known companies as The National Ballet of Canada, The Kirov Ballet, The Alberta Ballet and The London Contemporary Dance Theater. She holds a teacher's certificate from The Royal Academy of Dancing, together with a Theater of Canada teaching certificate from Ryerson Polytechnical University. Gillian also attained certification from the I.S.T.D. Society in Ballet, Modern and National Dance. Gillian is please to be guiding C.P.D.A. Ltd. into its 13th successful season of dance.