MEET OUR TEAM

Abbie Li is the founder, director, and head choreographer of Chasse Dance School. She founded Chasse in 2022 at just 13 years old with a vision of creating a welcoming environment where every dancer could grow in confidence, skill, and character.

After training in ballet and Chinese dance from a young age, Abbie discovered competitive dance during the pandemic and quickly developed a passion for choreography, performance, and coaching. Since founding Chasse, she has choreographed more than 100 routines, taught 500+ hours of dance instruction, and led dancers to competitive success, choreography awards, and community performances.

Outside the studio, Abbie is a high school student, entrepreneur, and coach. She is also a Canadian U20 National Champion in Track & Field, a certified swim instructor, ski instructor, and Acrobatic Arts instructor, as well as being certified in Standard First Aid & CPR and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development.

Abbie believes that every dancer deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and love the art of dance. Her goal is to help each student build not only strong technique, but also confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories.

Bree Yang is Chasse Dance School's Ballet & Technique Instructor. She began dancing at the age of four and has trained extensively in classical ballet through both the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus and the Vaganova (Russian) method, achieving RAD Intermediate Foundation with Distinction.

Alongside her ballet training, Bree has studied contemporary, modern, character, repertoire, hip-hop, and dance conditioning. She has further developed her artistry through pre-professional training and summer intensives, including Ballet Austin, gaining experience with a wide range of teaching methods and techniques.

As a current pre-professional dancer, Bree is passionate about helping students build strong technical foundations while developing confidence, artistry, and a lifelong appreciation for dance. She is dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment where every dancer can reach their full potential.

Miya Li is a Performance Program Instructor and Summer Camp Counsellor at Chasse Dance School. She began dancing at the age of four and has trained in ballet, Chinese dance, jazz, acro, tap, contemporary, and gymnastics.

As a competitive dancer, Miya has earned numerous awards, including 1st Place Duet, 2nd Place Solo, the People's Choice Award, and a Judges' Special Award recognizing her artistry and performance quality. She is also a two-time recipient of the Miss Chasse Dance Award, celebrating her leadership, dedication, and positive impact within the studio.

Beyond performing, Miya enjoys mentoring younger dancers. She previously led a school dance team and has served as an assistant instructor at Chasse, helping younger dancers build confidence, technique, and a love for performing.

Miya is passionate about creating a fun, encouraging environment where every dancer feels supported and inspired to grow, both on and off the stage.