our team
Our coaching team is made up of industry leaders with firsthand experience in every facet of the entertainment industry—film, TV, commercials, casting, tours, and more. We don’t just teach the craft; we’ve lived it. Beyond top-tier training, we’re committed to shaping careers, providing the skills, insights, and connections aspiring artists need to succeed in a competitive industry.
Jaycie
Dotin
Acting
Jaycie Dotin is a seasoned actress with a dynamic 20-year career spanning film, television, and theater. She is best known for her role as Katrine in the Emmy-nominated Netflix trilogy Ivy & Bean and as Marla McGuire in Hallmark’s #1 mystery series The Curious Caterer. With 44 IMDb credits to her name, Jaycie has appeared in hit shows like Big Sky, The Twilight Zone, Nancy Drew, The Baby-Sitters Club, Batwoman, Blockbuster, Siren, Supernatural, and more. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working alongside Hollywood icons such as Jane Lynch, Allison Janney, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, gaining invaluable insights from the industry’s finest. Having worked with these masters, Jaycie has honed her technique across many genres, with comedy—notoriously the most difficult—being her favorite.
On stage, Jaycie’s standout performance as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde: The Musical earned her a prestigious Los Angeles Ovation Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Following this recognition, she joined the Broadway National Tour of Jersey Boys: The Musical, starring as “Lorraine” and portraying 15 other dynamic female roles throughout her run.
In addition to her success on stage and screen, Jaycie has also worked behind the audition table, serving as an audition reader and table reader for top-tier casting offices such as Mayers & Brandstatter, Lally & Tilling, and Kirsten DeWolf. This experience has provided her with invaluable insights into the audition and casting process, which she now passes along to her students in their training.
Now, in the later part of her career, Jaycie has shifted her passion and expertise from the audition room to the classroom. Many of her students have gone on to sign with top talent agencies and book impressive roles. Her diverse background in stage, screen, and casting, combined with her dedication to nurturing young talent, makes her an inspiring and highly sought-after mentor for aspiring actors on a professional track.
Kristina Linden
Movement
Kristina Linden is a multi-genre choreographer, movement director, educator, and performer. Her love for the stage ignited at the age of eight when she saw Carol Channing perform in Hello Dolly. This passion paved the way for her professional career in dance and theatre, while also launching her teaching, movement directing, and choreography journey, which has since expanded to include musical theatre, film, and television. Throughout her journey, one constant remains: her desire to inspire the next generation, just as she was inspired.
A notable highlight of Kristina’s career includes being a principal dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. She has also performed as an opening act for American recording artist, Mya. Her television credits feature roles in The X-Files, Hellcats, Once Upon a Time, Riverdale, and Psych. She has also been in music videos for Canadian born Michael Buble. On stage, Kristina has graced numerous productions, including West Side Story, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Additionally, she has been a featured tap dancer at the Vancouver Spring Show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and at the Orpheum Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration.
Her training around the world has equipped her to nurture talent effectively. Kristina has trained dancers who have achieved recognition and titles at prestigious events like the Dance Awards and New York City Dance Alliance national finals. Her students are consistently working on stage and screen in television, film, and theatre. Formerly the artistic director of TapCo (Vancouver Tap Dance Society), she has now found a home at A3 District in Burnaby, British Columbia, facilitating the tap and musical theatre programs. She has also served as a faculty member at the Vancouver International Tap Festival and the Rhythm, Body, and Soul Festival in Calgary, as well as at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver. Kristina’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of performers continues to leave a lasting impact.
Tamara
Banks
Voice
Tamara Banks: A Lifelong Advocate for Arts, Education, and Mental Health
With a childhood immersed in dance, music, and the arts, Tamara Banks’ passion for creativity and self-expression has always been at the heart of her work. Whether singing, dancing, or playing piano, she grew up deeply involved in the artistic community, and this foundation has continued to shape her career.
Tamara is an experienced educator with 29 years of teaching under her belt, having worked at all school levels. Currently, she serves as the principal of Ecole Moody Middle School of the Arts in Port Moody, British Columbia, where she leads a dual-track school that integrates arts into both its French Immersion and English programs. Since becoming a school-based administrator in 2004, Tamara has cultivated an environment where students thrive creatively and academically.
Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), a Professional Development Program (PDP) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), and studies in Vocal Pedagogy at San Diego State University. Tamara furthered her academic expertise with a Master of Education (MEd) degree from Western Washington University. She also trained in the RULER Approach and the Feeling Words Curriculum at Yale University during the summers of 2014 and 2015, which laid the foundation for her ongoing work in promoting mental health and wellbeing.
As an advocate for mental health, Tamara has spent much of her career working with both adults and youth to raise awareness and provide education around emotional wellbeing. She frequently lectures on these topics, aiming to foster environments of support and understanding. Tamara's leadership, combined with her commitment to the arts and mental health, continues to inspire and empower her community.