Meet the 2025-2026 Executive Team
Teanne Couture
Co-President
Teanne began dancing at the age of 3 at Studio 747 in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, where she trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, and acro. In 2016, she joined Abiding Lines Dance Company as a junior member, further advancing her training. Over the years, Teanne has received accolades, including top performer awards in 2019, 2021, and 2022 at various competitions. She has also been recognized for her creativity as a student choreographer. With over 10 years of experience in acrobatics, she is a certified Acrobatic Arts Module 1 & 2 instructor. Teanne is currently pursuing a dual degree in Dance and Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, where she serves as Co-President of the University Dance Team.
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Jasmine Sun
Co-President
Jasmine Sun (she/her) was born in Toronto and raised in Calgary. She graduated from Edge Studios’ Pre-Professional Ballet Program and Zhaoli Dance School and is currently in her fourth year pursuing a dual degree in Dance (BA) and Kinesiology (BKin) at the University of Calgary. Jasmine joined UC Dance Company in her first year, served as Vice President of Finance in her second and third years, and is excited to step into the role of Co-President this year. Trained in ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, acro, hip hop, and ballroom, she is passionate about sharing her love of dance and creating a welcoming space for university students to continue pursuing their passion.
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Sofia Babuin
VP of Marketing
Sofia began her dance career at the age of 3 at Dance Collective in Burnaby, B.C. With Dance Collective she trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre. With Dance Collective, Sofia successfully completed her Advanced Foundation RAD exam and was a member of Diamond Company, which had the overall high scoring routine at multiple competitions. Currently, Sofia teaches and choreographs for the Dance Team at The Performance Studio in Calgary. Sofia is entering her fourth year of her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary and has continued her passion for dance as the VP of Marketing for the University of Calgary Dance Team.
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Taylor Ketter
VP of Events
Taylor found her passion for dance at the young age of 3 with King Edgar Dance Studio and later transitioned to North Calgary Dance Center. She fell in love with multiple genres including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and many more. In 2016, Taylor joined the Edge School for Athletes Dance Program in Calgary, Alberta, subsequently auditioning for the Edge Studios’ Pre Professional program and the competitive dance team. Competing since she was 8 she has received many accolades as a soloist and group dancer, including as a competing member for Team Canada Tap (2019) in Germany; and, today, is a teacher and choreographer with Counterpoint Dance Academy. Entering her 3rd year of university completing a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology she continues to dance while teaching and serving as VP of Events for the University of Calgary Dance Team.
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Rachel Mah
VP of Communications
Rachel Mah started dancing at the age of 4 at Premiere Dance Academy Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. She trained at Premiere for 14 years in various styles, including ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and modern, and has competed in competitions since the age of 7. Rachel also completed numerous graded and vocational RAD ballet exams, learning up to the Advanced 1 level. She also volunteered as a student teacher during her time at Premiere, helping young children with ballet and tap classes. Rachel is currently in her third year of her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. Rachel is thrilled to be serving as the VP of Communications for UofC’s dance team, UC Dance Company.
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Megan Hundseth
VP of Administration
Megan began dancing at the age of three at Axis Dance Center in Calgary, Alberta, where she trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. At seven, she joined The Dance Factory Calgary, expanding her passion to include contemporary, lyrical, and acro. During her time with The Dance Factory, Megan successfully completed her RAD Advanced 1 exam and became a member of the TDF company team. She has been recognized with multiple awards in ballet, contemporary, and jazz and became a high point soloist at multiple competitions in 2021 and 2022. Beyond dance, Megan is entering her fourth year of a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, where she also serves as Vice President of Administration.
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Email: ad.ucdancecompany@gmail.com
Rachel Germain
VP of Finance
Rachel began dancing at the age of 3 at Jacquie’s Dance Academy, which then became Impact Dance Company in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. She trained in a variety of styles, consisting of jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, acro, pointe, and musical theatre. Rachel completed her Grade 8 Ballet exam through RAD and her Advanced Tap and Jazz exams through C.D.T.A. During her Grade 12 year, Rachel taught dance at Watson Dance Club and received several awards both as a dancer and a teacher. Rachel is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary and now serves as the VP of Finance for the University of Calgary Dance Team.
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Jocelyne Tufts
VP of Operations
Jocelyne began dancing at the age of 3 and has trained with multiple studios across Saskatchewan including the Wilkie School of Dance, Giselle’s Showtyme Dance Studio, and The Dance Studio of Swift Current. Growing up, she danced competitively in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. Jocelyne has completed her ADAPT Intermediate 3 tap and jazz exams, as well as her RAD Grade 8 and Advanced 2 ballet exams. She holds teaching certifications with CDTA and Acrobatic Arts, and has recently completed the first year of her ADAPT teaching certification. Jocelyne shares her passion for dance while teaching at Infinite Creations Dance Studio in Calgary. She’s entering the 3rd year of her Bachelor of Commerce degree and can’t wait to serve UCDC as VP Operations.
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