Leslie Kuny
Owner & Artistic Director | Certified Dance Adjudicator | Award-Winning Dance Educator & Choreographer

Leslie Kuny is the Owner and Artistic Director of Absolute Motion Performance & Dance, a premier dance studio in South Surrey BC. With over 20 years of experience in the dance industry, Leslie is a highly respected educator, choreographer, and mentor, known for her dynamic approach to performance and her ability to cultivate talent in dancers of all ages.

As a certified dance adjudicator through The Dance Leadership Institute and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance, Leslie brings a discerning eye and deep knowledge of dance technique and history to her judging and mentoring roles. Her extensive career has included collaborations with organizations such as the Vancouver International Dance Festival, RJC High School, Playland Amusement Park, Collabor8!, and BellyFit International.

A proud graduate of Grant MacEwan and Simon Fraser University with a BFA in Dance, Leslie is a passionate advocate for the power of dance as both an art form and a vehicle for personal growth. She has trained and inspired hundreds of students across the Lower Mainland, instilling in them not only technical excellence but also a deep love for movement and self-expression. As an educator, Leslie rejects the outdated norms of dance education associated with shame and guilt, and instead focuses on a human-centred approach built on trust and humour with students of all ages.

Her accomplishments as an educator have been recognized by the broader community, and is the recipient of the Shine Dance Festival Mentor Award and the “Coach of the Year” award from the Surrey Now Leader. As a sought-after choreographer, she has created award-winning works that push the boundaries of artistic expression, consistently earning accolades for their innovation and emotional resonance.

With a reputation for creating a supportive, collaborative environment for both students and colleagues, Ms Kuny continues to build the next generation of dance artists. Her unique blend of artistic vision, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence allows her to build successful, competitive artists through authenticity, joy, laughter, and encouragement.

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