Meet The Team
Kathleen Daviau
Milton Owner/Instructor
Kathleen started dancing at the age of three and grew up training in a variety of dance styles, performing at a competitive level.
With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has had the opportunity to work with dancers of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Teaching has become just as meaningful to her as dancing itself, and she loves watching students grow—not only as dancers, but in their confidence.
Kathleen believes dance is about so much more than learning choreography. It’s about confidence, connection, expression, and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Kathleen’s classes are designed to be welcoming, fun, and encouraging while still challenging you to grow. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, her goal is to create a space where you can let go, push yourself, have fun, and discover what you’re truly capable of.
She says her favourite part of teaching is seeing that moment when a student realizes, “I can do this.”
Marissa Lauren
Burlington Owner/Instructor
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Marissa Lauren is a Canadian based dancer and choreographer. With her extensive years of training, Marissa has performed, instructed, and choreographed throughout Ontario, Canada including Hamilton, Niagara, Mississauga, and Toronto/North York.
At the young age of 23, Marissa began her journey owning Our Haven Dance Studios and Havens Heels Company in downtown Burlington. She has now expanded that from Oakville across to Stoney Creek and everywhere in between. Marissa has been able to broaden her repertoire as she was hired as the head choreographer for many different Burlesque/Cabaret Shows across Ontario. She is passionate and empowers her students in finding their confidence to truly express themselves in a judgement free environment.
Marissa enjoys helping others navigate through life with a positive mindset and choosing joy every dance step of the way. Using her love and technique of dance, combined with her infectious laughter, Marissa finds happiness in motivating & inspiring others to become the best versions of themselves.