PL3Y TEAM
Melanie LevenBerg
WHISTLER, BC
CEO / Founder
Melanie is a Physical Education teacher, TEDx presenter, author of Teaching Dance for Understanding and an international keynote speaker.
Applying best practices in positive thinking, personal development, fitness, health and physical education, Melanie creates PL3Y physical literacy programs to inspire kids to get active as they claim their Bubble of Awesome(™) and live the 3 Rules of PLAY: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself.(™)
A certified trainer and fitness instructor, holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, a B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education and B.A. Hrs in Kinesiology.
Melanie has worked throughout the world with clients of all ages in government, not-for-profit, and private sectors to develop engaging and inspiring movement experiences that boost mental health and build social-emotional skills.
Mélanie est francophone du nord de l’Ontario et offre aussi ses ateliers et présentations en français.
Elise Gilbert
Collingwood, ON
Operations Manager
Online Master Trainer for DANCEPL3Y Kids and DANCEPL3Y Preschool
Elise is an Ontario Certified Teacher who grew up in Collingwood, Ontario. As a child, dance quickly became her outlet and happy place. It showed her the positive impact that physical activity could have on one’s overall health, and gave her a way to express herself.
She discovered DANCEPL3Y while attending teacher’s college, and soon after became a certified instructor, because the message behind PL3Y programs aligned perfectly with her personal philosophies around dance and mental health.
Elise’s goal is to give children a different experience with dance and movement, by exposing them to different styles in a safe space where they feel comfortable to be themselves.
CHRISTINA AARON
KELOWNA, BC
YOGAPL3Y Program Director, 200hr e-RYT, YACEP & Children’s Yoga Instructor
Christina is obsessed with helping children & youth gain the confidence and ability to be the very best versions of their own unique selves. She believes that there is no better way to instil the skills and tools necessary to have the courage to be your best self than through the practice of yoga.
Christina is passionate about sharing yoga with children in a fun & playful way and she is grateful for the opportunity to teach others how to do the same.
She completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with world renowned yoga teacher Nicki Doane in 2014, and continues to study with her annually.
AMANDA GROBBECKER
YELLOWKNIFE, NT
Online Master Trainer for YOGAPL3Y Kids and YOGAPL3Y Preschool
Over the past five years Amanda has brought a number of active fitness programs to the Northwest Territories for both kids and adults. In this short time, Amanda has been awarded the Innovation Award from the NWT Recreation and parks Association for her work. She has been to 27 of the 33 communities in the NWT delivering these active programs. (Not to worry – she plans to get to the remaining 6 yet!)
Amanda is excited to bring DANCEPL3Y to the North and keep supporting the communities in providing active, healthier lifestyles!
MATT LEUNG
CALGARY, AB
Assessment Specialist, Master Trainer for DANCEPL3Y Kids, DANCEPL3Y Preschool, DANCEPL3Y Adult/Teens; Region Manager: PL3Y Education Calgary
Matt is a “Professional Child” who has spent over 10 years working with children and youth in the recreation sector. Since 2012, Matt has brought his love of PLAY to Group Fitness and Personal Training programs and has facilitated events, trainings, and workshops across North America. He is an active volunteer with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, a certified HIGH FIVE Trainer, a Play Ambassador for the US Play Coalition, and sits on the steering committee for YYCPlays - a committee of professionals invested in building Calgary’s capacity for play.
As an Assessment Specialist for PL3Y HQ, Matt is responsible for the quality control of all DANCEPL3Y Programs through instructor video assessments and feedback.
