Meet Our Instructors

At Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre, we are as proud of our instructors as they are passionate about the classes they teach. Reflecting the diversity of our members, our instructors bring a wealth of experience and are dedicated to creating a wonderful experience for everyone.

Gina Komanac

SEATED YOGA

Gina holds a Certificate in Hatha Yoga Teacher Training from Sunshine Yoga (2011) and has completed 200 hours of meditation, relaxation, and limbering of the joints and glands. She teaches gentle Hatha yoga stretches, deep breathing, and meditation at various community centres, including Confederation Park. Her classes focus on back and core strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellbeing, with meditation and chime bowl exercises to calm the mind.

Anessa Norman

GENTLE FITNESS

With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Anessa brings experience from personal competition and coaching a wide range of clients. A nine-time bodybuilding competitor and Miss Bikini Alberta, she founded her own fitness business ten years ago, offering in-person and online training. Her expertise spans functional fitness, weight loss, seniors’ fitness, and group classes, focusing on sustainable, transformative results.

Sara Monadizadeh

ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS

Sara is a Calgary-based visual arts instructor and illustrator with nearly a decade of experience teaching adults and seniors. She currently teaches at City of Calgary arts centres and leads community-based programs. Her classes combine traditional techniques with playful exploration, encouraging creativity, stress relief, and social engagement.

Frances Bonner-Parker

55+ BALLET

Frances has loved ballet since age five and has taught dancers of all ages, including adults, at the Royal Academy of Dancing and the School of Russian Ballet. She is also a National Certified Coach in Artistic Swimming. Since joining Confederation Park, she has rekindled her passion for dance and now shares her experience and love of ballet with seniors.

Julian So

LINE DANCE INTERMEDIATE

Julian has 24 years of dance experience, including seven in ballroom and 17 in line dancing, and has taught line dance since 2018. She emphasizes individual growth, helping students learn challenging steps safely while enjoying the music. Dancing with Julian can improve confidence, memory, and stress relief.

Christine Tao

TAI CHI AND QIGONG

Christine is a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor with over 20 years of Tai Chi practice and a decade of teaching experience. Certified in Intermediate and Advanced Tai Chi for Health, she teaches Yang Tai Chi, Chen Tai Chi, weapon forms, and Qigong exercises. Her classes focus on safe, individualized instruction to improve balance, vitality, and inner calm in a supportive environment.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre. Find out how you can use your skills and energy to make a real difference in your community. To get started, email your completed Volunteer Application Form to members@yycseniors.com or drop it off at the office.