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The people shaping what comes next.

Leadership & Faculty

Royal Wave is being built by people whose experience reaches across child development, business, operations, fitness, live performance and safety—all united by a belief in purposeful growth.

Leadership team

Different experience.
One shared purpose.

Our leadership team is responsible for turning the Royal Wave vision into a thoughtful, sustainable and supportive academy experience.

01

President & CEO

Kayla

A dedicated leader focused on helping people of all ages thrive in competitive and non-competitive environments.

With a background in psychology and child development, Kayla has worked closely with children from diverse backgrounds, including children with autism and other individual support needs. Her approach centres on creating inclusive, encouraging spaces for personal growth.

As a mother of three, she brings personal and professional experience in nurturing confidence, resilience and talent. She has also managed minor hockey teams for six years, supporting team development, strategic planning and multiple gold- and silver-medal seasons.

At Royal Wave, Kayla’s focus is the person behind the performer: helping children feel supported, capable and motivated as they move through their own journey.

  • Psychology
  • Child development
  • Inclusive support
  • Team leadership
02

Executive Vice President & COO

Jason

An operational leader with experience across aviation, luxury retail, sports and live entertainment.

Jason’s background spans project management, corporate affairs and business operations. His work has included airport operations, regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships for a low-cost airline, as well as inventory, budgeting and operational management in luxury retail.

Across sports and entertainment, he has worked in contract negotiations, vendor agreements and business development. That cross-industry perspective informs how he approaches planning, financial stewardship and the many systems that help an organization run well.

At Royal Wave, Jason brings precision and practical leadership to the academy’s operations, helping turn an ambitious vision into a thoughtful, sustainable experience for families and staff.

  • Business operations
  • Project management
  • Corporate affairs
  • Strategic planning
03

Vice President

Graeme

A performance and operations professional connecting health, fitness, live events and emergency management.

As a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach, Graeme is committed to health, wellness and responsible athletic development. His understanding of movement and physical preparation informs his approach to both programming and academy planning.

His experience at Calgary’s largest live entertainment facility includes the demands of event logistics and venue operations. Several years in emergency management across public and private sectors have also shaped his approach to risk, preparedness and operational safety.

At Royal Wave, Graeme brings these disciplines together to help create an environment where people can train, perform and progress with intention.

  • Strength & conditioning
  • Health & fitness
  • Live operations
  • Emergency management

Faculty

A teaching community
built with intention.

Faculty profiles will be introduced as instructors and specialists are confirmed. This space will grow to include dance educators, choreographers, conditioning and mobility professionals, and the people who help dancers feel known, challenged and supported.

We will share each faculty member’s role, experience, teaching perspective and areas of practice—not simply a list of names.

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