Stacy-Lee has over 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and mentoring children using the art of dance. She is a natural dancer and choreographer who enhanced her competence through training received from the Tony Wilson School of Modern Dance, Praise Academy of Dance, and the Edna Manley School of Dance. 

She specializes in teaching modern and contemporary techniques but also enjoys Jazz, creative folk, and reggae choreography.

Noted accomplishments include:

Racquel has been involved with the performing arts since the age of six and dancing has been an integral part of her preparatory and secondary education. 

She joined the Ycats team at the senior level where she developed her technical and creative skills and has performed in over ten theatre productions.   

Racquel is a principal dancer at Ycats and teaches students at the Intermediate and senior levels. She believes in the holistic development of the dancers and pride herself on being a good mentor for the teens. 

Raquel also enjoys the creative arts and specializes in photography and social media management.

Tanya is a graduate of the Edna Manley School of Dance and a former member of the Cathy Levy Players and the Tivoli Dance Troupe.

She is a freelance instructor who specializes in teaching dance at the primary school level and has been engaged in the JCDC Festival Competition as a performer and choreographer for over 20 years. She has been a consistent recipient of gold medals and national awards for her entries in the competition.

At Ycats, Tanya is a principal dancer who enjoys energetic and exciting choreography and is dedicated to teaching the junior and intermediate dancers.

Tanya is passionate about the creative folk form, popular dance, and dancehall choreography, especially when she is the performer.

Maria commenced her dance experience at age 10, through ministry at her church, and participated in several dance initiatives during her teenage years. She joined the Ycats team at the Intermediate level and was determined to build her technical, creative and collaboration skills.

Maria is now principal dancer at Ycats where she supports the development of intermediate level dancers. She believes that even with the technical demands, dance should always be enjoyed.

Maria is passionate about her own development as a dancer and enjoys exploring the different genres of dance as a way of enriching her experience.

Ashley Bromfield – Member of the National Dance Theatre Company and trained in Royal Academy of Dance techniques. Ashley provides support with foundational ballet training.  

Jovaughn “Stepz” McConnell – Talented self-taught hip-hop dancer, instructor and choreographer who provides support with our hip-hop and reggae works.