Coaches
Our coaches are specialists, trained and/or certified through the Coaching Association of Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and CBTF, and are committed to fostering growth in all of our athletes. As professionals, they continue to hone their skills by participating in extensive ongoing training, always growing their teaching techniques to better suit the needs of today’s athletes. Our club is also affiliated with both The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation and the Canadian
Susan Franklyn
Head Coach, Club Director
-Twirled since she was ten years old, with over 30 years of teaching experience.
-She has travelled over the world for baton, and has coaches all ages!
-Was most recently in Liverpool with Team Canada.
Lynsay Johnston
Pre-Comp Competitive Coach
-She works hard to ensure everyone is safe and working hard on the skills they need to succeed.
-Whether working with the recreational kids or coaching our younger competitive athletes,
Sarah Dawson
Pre-Comp Competitive Coach
-Details coming soon!
Siraya Franklyn
Recreational Pre Comp Coach & Athlete
- details coming soon.
Amelia Amaral
Recreational Coach
- details coming soon.
Annabelle Porter
Pre-Event Coach
- details coming soon.
Melanie De Melo
Dance Instructor
Melanie De Melo is a
multidisciplinary dance artist with experience teaching ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance to children and youth at competitive dance studios across the GTA.
Her classes focus on technique, movement and creative exploration, encouraging self-expression and confidence.
She holds her Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 Certification and a BSc in Biochemistry.