Our Coaches
MISS Alyssa Crispin Head COach MIss Alyssa's Bio
Alyssa first fell in love with the sport of baton twirling at the age of 8, where she picked up a baton for the first time and never looked back. Taking recreational classes at the Indus Rec. Centre after her previous dance teacher had moved away, she eagerly came to class always wanting to learn something new. During this first year of twirling she performed in the Calgary Stampede Pre-Parade where she also received the “Practice Award” taking home her first trophy. Within her second year of the recreational classes, she was able to watch a competition in Airdire, Alberta and instantly knew this is something that she wanted to be a part of. Going Competitive at the age of 11, Alyssa advanced quickly through the beginner levels of competitive baton. She holds multiple provincial, national and international titles, including being a bronze medalist for team Canada in 3-baton and artistic pair and continues to compete with more than a decade of experience, as well as coach and mentor younger athletes who share the love for the sport. Miss Alyssa is very passionate in learning and education and holds a diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology. In 2014, she became the Alberta Athletes Representative, a position still held today. She has also completed her L1 and L2 coaches training, and M3 judges training under the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation. Looking for a new challenge, Alyssa founded Remix Baton Club to which she is incredibly dedicated to and the world of baton.
MISS Brooke Snelgrove Junior COACH MISS BROOKE'S BIO
Brooke has been twirling for 9 years and is continuing to twirl at a competitive level as a university student. She started baton at a recreational level then entered pre-competitive events continuing into the Novice level of twirling.
Brooke has competed in Solo, Duet, 2-Baton, Team and her favorite event, Solo Dance Twirl. She has placed at the provincial and national level, including coming home with a silver and 2 bronze medals from Canadian Nationals 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brooke has overcome competing with both illnesses and injuries but has always stayed dedicated to the sport, whether it be coaching, competing or just a friendly face around the gym. She is well known for making friends in baton throughout the province and country with athletes of all ages and skill levels and her never give up attitude! Brooke will be coaching with Remix Baton part-time as she studies for her degrees in Sociology and Education at the University of Lethbridge. She wants everyone to be proud of the little things that come along with baton and to always be a positive role model. |
MISS Michelle Dueck baton and dance coach MIss MIchelle's Bio
Michelle began baton twirling around the age of 7 after years of begging her mom to put her in dance classes. After two years of recreational classes, she saw the competitive girls preparing for competition and knew immediately she wanted to join that world. Michelle competed for a few years on and off through to high school, where she studied Dance in the PVA program at Central Memorial High School. After school, she began teaching Pole Fitness both here in Calgary and in Vancouver. Michelle continues to take classes in all genres of dance and wanted to return to baton to share her love for the sport with the upcoming generation. She is certified as an L1 coach, and hopes to help everyone excel this season!
MISS Tessa Zucht BATON AND DANCE INSTRUCTOR MISS TESSA'S BIO
Tessa started baton twirling when she was 7 years old and has continued ever since.
She is a provincial and national titleholder from previous years to the present. She also competed at Twirl Mania, an international competition and finished in 5th place. Tessa has competed in the sport off and on over the years but her love for it never changed. She has decided to pursue coaching in the hope to spread the scope of baton twirling and share how amazing it truly is. Tessa first started baton in Airdrie Alberta, with a highly competitive team and became very competitive her self. Not in the matter of winning but beating her personal bests, this is the drive she wants to encourage younger athletes to have not just baton but everything they do in life. Tessa has taken this drive further and will be attending Mount Royal University in the fall. and as always, returned to the one thing she loves - baton twirling. |
MISS Kendra Anderson ACROBATICS COACH miss kendra's bio
Kendra first started gymnastics at 8 years old and worked her way through the recreational gymnastics badge program. She then became a member of the Stampede City Gymnastics Performance Team for 8 years and after becoming the most senior member of the team, retired to coach the younger group.
Kendra has been coaching gymnastics for 2 years previously, as well as completing her diploma in Chemical Laboratory technology at SAIT and her degree in Environmental Science at Royal Roads University in Victoria. While she is no longer doing gymnastics formally, you can always catch her cartwheeling at weddings, "hand-standing" in precarious locations, and tumbling on beaches. Kendra enjoys time spent teaching little ones and showing kids gymnastics can be for everyone. 
MISS Jessica Feenstra baton INSTRUCTOR MISS JESSICA'S BIO
Jessica has been twirling for 11 years and continues to twirl competitively while being a college student. She started baton recreationally and in this time has achieved many things, including, performing in the Calgary Stampede Parade and becoming Remix Baton Club's very first BI athlete at 2019 Provincials in Olds, Alberta. Jessica has competed in Solo, Duet, Pair, 2-Baton, Team and Solo Dance Twirl. She has been placed provincially and nationally, including coming in 5th place and 1st place at Canadian Nationals 2019 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jessica has always stayed dedicated to the sport and has always had a deep passion for baton, as an athlete and now as a coach, she loves meeting people in the sport that also share this passion. Jessica will be coaching with Remix Baton part-time as she studies for her diploma in Child and Youth Care at Lethbridge College. She wants to help anyone and everyone grow with their baton in hand and help them to achieve their goals. She wants to be a positive influence and role model and inspire everyone to live in the moment.
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Remix is very fortunate to have talented and dedicated coaches to help our athletes reach their goals.
Our Board Members
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Chair - Rhena Crispin
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Treasurer - Alex Thomsen
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Secretary - Tara Sanderson
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