Karen Marie Iwanski
Karen Marie Iwanski has committed her life to the love of dance and fitness. Karen is the owner of Karen Marie Dance & Fitness with over 40 + years of experience and instruction. She began her dance career in Toronto and continued after travelling and moving to Calgary. She has performed extensively in both dance and theatre productions throughout her dancing, acting, and singing life.
Karen is formally trained in Ballet, Tap and Jazz and has spent many years studying many types of dance including the art of Flamenco – studying in Spain. She not only teaches many types of dance but is a Personal Trainer and obtained her degree in Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. She also holds certifications in many types of fitness classes in land and water. Karen has taught in dance and fitness studios in Toronto, Calgary and Hamburg Germany, teaching from 3 year olds to Seniors.
She has spent over 40 years as a choreographer, dancer and performer for many local dance and theatre companies in Toronto and Calgary including Morpheus Theatre, Front Row Centre Players, Silver Stars Musical Review Society, and Cappucino Musical Theatre, to name a few.
Karen has also performed many different styles of dance at different venues around Calgary and surrounding area. Karen is honoured to have performed at Lougheed House, Gerlitz Ranch, The Roadhouse, Enmax, and for many large corporate events. Karen can make your event Shine.
Karen believes in the empowerment and joy dance brings to our lives.
Never stop dancing – Come Dance with Me
Live Classes
All Live Classes will be taught at: Evergreen Community Studios
1709 – 8 Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 0S9
Latin Rhythms/Stretch Class
Join Karen M. Iwanski for this Dance/Fitness combo class. The first 30 minutes is dancing to the fun, flirty, energetic music of upbeat Latin Music. The second 30 minutes is a soft muscle lengthening stretch class that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair. No experience is necessary. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Wear comfortable clothes to dance and stretch in.
Come Move & Stretch with Me
Required: Character Shoes or Dance Shoes. Comfortable clothing and a mat.
Age: 18+ No partner required.
Date: Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Wednesday May 14, 2025 (6weeks) $120.00
Drop-Ins welcome for $25.00
Ballet Class
6oin Karen M. Iwanski for a beautiful, traditional, Ballet Class, taught in a safe and comfortable manner. Although this class is geared towards those with previous dance experience, new dancers with less experience are always welcome. Ballet incorporates technique, precision, and flowing movements to tell a story for true creative expression.
Come Dance with Me
Required: Ballet Shoes, Dance Shoes, Slippers, or Socks with Dots. Comfortable Clothing.
Ages: 18+
Dates: Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Wednesday May 14, 2025 (6 weeks) $120.00
Drop-Ins Welcome for $25.00.
Time: 7:00pm – 7:55pm Maple Studio
Beginner/Beginner Plus Tap Class
Join Karen M. Iwanski for Beginner/Beginner Plus Tap Class. This Broadway style class is Fun, Fun, Fun! It is all about learning tap technique and adding dance moves to fun combinations. This class is suitable for Brand New Beginners or those with some Tap dance experience.
Come Tap with Me
Required: Comfortable Clothes. Tap or Character shoes.
Age: 18+
Date: Thursday April 10, 2025 – Thursday May 15, 2025. (6 weeks) $120.00
Drop-Ins Welcome for $25.00.
Time: 6:00pm – 6:55pm Maple Studio
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Class
2oin Karen M. Iwanski for an Intermediate/Advanced Mixed Level Tap Dance Class. This class is for those with a strong dance background who want a challenge! This class is suitable for dancers with a tap dance, Irish dance or Canadian Step Dance background. Dancers will be challenged with various combinations and artistic routines.
Come Tap with Me
Required: Tap shoes and comfortable clothes.
Age: 18+
Date: Thursday April 10, 2025 – Thursday May 15, 2025. (6 weeks) $120.00
Drop-Ins Welcome for $25.00.
Time: 7:00pm – 7:55pm Elm Studio
Online Zoom Classes
Pure Strength On-Line Zoom Class
Join Karen M. Iwanski for Pure Strength on Zoom. This is a one hour fitness based weights class. All you need is some space, dumbells, a mat, and Zoom. Karen is an AFLCA certified strength training coach and has a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education form the University of Toronto. Karen can guide you properly and safely through a Pure Strength Class.
Come Train with Me
Required: Comfortable Clothes, Sports Shoes.
Ages: 18+
Date: Monday April 7, 2025 – Monday May 10, 2025 (6 weeks) $72.00
Drop-Ins welcome for $14.00.
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Pure Stretch On-Line Zoom Class
oin Karen M. Iwanski for a Full Body Stretch on Zoom. She will start with a warm up and progress stretching logically through the muscle groups. This will help prevent injury and elongate your muscles. Perfect for your muscles, joints, organs, body, and mind.
Come Stretch with Me
Required: Comfortable Clothing and a mat.
Age: 18+
Date: Monday April 7, 2025 – Monday May 10, 2025 (6 weeks) $72.00
Drop-Ins Welcome for $14.00.
Time: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Special Events / Performances
Book Karen Marie Iwanski and associates for your next Corporate Event or Private Party. She and her associates will arrive with a unique, tailor made, entertainment dance experience just for you. Whether the event is a Birthday Party, a large corporate event, or stampede party of any size, she will make your event special and unforgettable. She can provide many types of dances such as Line Dancing, Charleston, Disco, and Swing, to name a few. Karen and associates will come to your event in Full Themed Costumes as well. Whether your party is themed for Western, Latin, Disco, or Rock, etc.; she and her associates use an interactive approach so everyone can dance. If you have a Great idea for an event, or thinking of an event – let Karen help you.
