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ADULT YOGA & DANCE
AT NORTH BEND & CARNATION | WA
IGNITE YOUR PASSION
MOVE MINDFULLY
Welcome to IGNITE Yoga where you will discover a truly special space for your wellness journey. Our welcoming community thrives on small class sizes, a comfortably heated room, and a team of caring, knowledgeable yoga instructors, making every visit a warm and inviting experience.
OUR LOCATIONS
Welcome to our studios located in the heart of North Bend and Carnation, WA.
NORTH BEND
472 East North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
(425) 292-9880
info@ignitedanceandyoga.com
CHOOSE WHAT IGNITES YOU
VINYASA YOGA
Vinyasa yoga is a fluid and dynamic practice uniting breath with movement, promoting flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Seamless transitions between poses create a harmonious, energizing flow to practitioners of all levels.
YOGA STRONG
Step into YogaSTRONG, where strength and mindfulness intertwine in a dynamic fusion class like no other. This energetic class blends 30 minutes of bodyweight strength training with 30 minutes of restorative yoga flow and deep stretching. You will not only build muscular strength and endurance but also cultivate balance, coordination, and mental focus.
YIN YOGA
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice involving long-held poses to target deep connective tissues. Enhances flexibility, mindfulness, and inner stillness, making it ideal for relaxation and stress relief.
DANCE FITNESS
Join us for a high-energy Dance Fitness class where you'll groove to the beats of Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary dance styles!
This 60-minute session is designed for all levels, offering a fun and dynamic way to move, express yourself, and get fit. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, this class is the perfect blend of rhythm, creativity, and fitness.
This 60-minute session is designed for all levels, offering a fun and dynamic way to move, express yourself, and get fit. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, this class is the perfect blend of rhythm, creativity, and fitness.
UPCOMING EVENTS - NORTH BEND STUDIOS
FLOWER & MANDALA WORKSHOP
More information coming soon.
With Auryel Van Gemert
With Auryel Van Gemert
MEET OUR TEAM
Our IGNITE instructors bring extensive experience and diverse backgrounds to the studio, offering a wealth of knowledge in their respective styles for our inclusive adult yoga and dance community. We are thrilled to have such a talented team to guide you through your wellness journey.
HEIDI DICKINSON
Adult Yoga & Dance Program Manger | Vinyasa & Yoga Strong Instructor
Heidi was born and raised in South Africa. She relocated to Seattle 17 years ago with her family. Prior to her move, she worked as a high school PE and Social Studies teacher. Teaching people to be active and healthy is Heidi’s passion. She has coached high school dance, field hockey, swim teams, and mom-and-toddler fitness classes. In the past, she used to engage in various exercises but would regularly sustain injuries due to her competitive nature and lack of body awareness. Consequently, she took a few months off to focus solely on yoga. After attending her first power class, she became addicted to the physically challenging and restorative nature of this practice.
Heidi completed her 200hr Teacher Training with Shakti Vinyasa (Baron Baptiste Inspired Vinyasa yoga), recognized by the worldwide Yoga Alliance in 2014. She has since then added Yin Yoga and Myofascial release classes to her practice and teaching.
She is also a certified Girl Gone Strong Women Coaching Specialist. (GSS-1).
Heidi was born and raised in South Africa. She relocated to Seattle 17 years ago with her family. Prior to her move, she worked as a high school PE and Social Studies teacher. Teaching people to be active and healthy is Heidi’s passion. She has coached high school dance, field hockey, swim teams, and mom-and-toddler fitness classes. In the past, she used to engage in various exercises but would regularly sustain injuries due to her competitive nature and lack of body awareness. Consequently, she took a few months off to focus solely on yoga. After attending her first power class, she became addicted to the physically challenging and restorative nature of this practice.
Heidi completed her 200hr Teacher Training with Shakti Vinyasa (Baron Baptiste Inspired Vinyasa yoga), recognized by the worldwide Yoga Alliance in 2014. She has since then added Yin Yoga and Myofascial release classes to her practice and teaching.
She is also a certified Girl Gone Strong Women Coaching Specialist. (GSS-1).
KRISTA KLINE
Vinyasa | Yin Yoga | Sound Healing Instructor
Krista began dancing at age 6. Her passion grew as she continued training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, modern, and hip hop. At age 18 she was traveling the world as a professional dancer on board the cruise ships of Holland America Line. Krista’s passion for dance lead her to exploring the mind and body benefits of yoga. She has studied under master teachers Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Jenny Hayo, and Anne Phyfe Palmer at 8 Limbs Yoga Center and completed her 200 hour certification recognized by the worldwide Yoga Alliance in 2014. Since completing her certification, Krista continues to seek out and train with master teachers Schuyler Grant, Noah Maze, and Scott Schwenk out of Los Angeles, California. Krista’s classes are rooted in alignment and breath work. She aims to help students to create space in their minds and bodies to feel strong, open and empowered in their lives. Her unique and intelligent sequencing is intended to encourage “mindfulness through movement”. She loves connecting with students of all ages through weekly class offerings, workshops and retreats.
Krista began dancing at age 6. Her passion grew as she continued training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, modern, and hip hop. At age 18 she was traveling the world as a professional dancer on board the cruise ships of Holland America Line. Krista’s passion for dance lead her to exploring the mind and body benefits of yoga. She has studied under master teachers Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Jenny Hayo, and Anne Phyfe Palmer at 8 Limbs Yoga Center and completed her 200 hour certification recognized by the worldwide Yoga Alliance in 2014. Since completing her certification, Krista continues to seek out and train with master teachers Schuyler Grant, Noah Maze, and Scott Schwenk out of Los Angeles, California. Krista’s classes are rooted in alignment and breath work. She aims to help students to create space in their minds and bodies to feel strong, open and empowered in their lives. Her unique and intelligent sequencing is intended to encourage “mindfulness through movement”. She loves connecting with students of all ages through weekly class offerings, workshops and retreats.
PAMELA ALLEN
Vinyasa Yoga | Aerial Yoga Instructor | Dance & Barre Instructor
Pamela Allen is a highly accomplished dancer, teacher, and choreographer hailing from the Pacific Northwest. With a teaching career spanning over 25 years, Pamela has become a respected figure in the dance community. She has conducted workshops and conventions across the United States, sharing her expertise in dance choreography, technique, and dance program development. Pamela has also been invited as a guest speaker in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.
In 2015, Pamela co-founded the non-profit organization Portland Tap Alliance, which played a crucial role in reviving the renowned Portland Tap Dance Festival. In collaboration with other artistic non-profit organizations, the Alliance worked towards promoting the arts.
Pamela's tap choreography has received recognition at the esteemed Industry Dance Awards, earning nominations in consecutive years (2022 and 2023). She was honored to win the "Best Tap Performance" award in 2022.
Beyond dance, Pamela's passion for the visual arts has led her to explore the world of yoga. For over 20 years, she has been an avid student of yoga, starting with Bikram yoga and later exploring various yoga disciplines. In 2018, Pamela became a certified Yoga Trapeze instructor through YogaBody Yoga Teachers College, the leading inversion and suspension trainer globally. She also holds a 200-hour YTT certification from House Of Om Bali, Indonesia, and is Progressing Ballet Technique certified through PBT Banksia, Australia. Her dedication to ballet training continues through Barre training with American Sports and Fitness.
Currently residing in North Bend, Washington, Pamela cherishes any opportunity to spend time outdoors.
Pamela Allen is a highly accomplished dancer, teacher, and choreographer hailing from the Pacific Northwest. With a teaching career spanning over 25 years, Pamela has become a respected figure in the dance community. She has conducted workshops and conventions across the United States, sharing her expertise in dance choreography, technique, and dance program development. Pamela has also been invited as a guest speaker in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.
In 2015, Pamela co-founded the non-profit organization Portland Tap Alliance, which played a crucial role in reviving the renowned Portland Tap Dance Festival. In collaboration with other artistic non-profit organizations, the Alliance worked towards promoting the arts.
Pamela's tap choreography has received recognition at the esteemed Industry Dance Awards, earning nominations in consecutive years (2022 and 2023). She was honored to win the "Best Tap Performance" award in 2022.
Beyond dance, Pamela's passion for the visual arts has led her to explore the world of yoga. For over 20 years, she has been an avid student of yoga, starting with Bikram yoga and later exploring various yoga disciplines. In 2018, Pamela became a certified Yoga Trapeze instructor through YogaBody Yoga Teachers College, the leading inversion and suspension trainer globally. She also holds a 200-hour YTT certification from House Of Om Bali, Indonesia, and is Progressing Ballet Technique certified through PBT Banksia, Australia. Her dedication to ballet training continues through Barre training with American Sports and Fitness.
Currently residing in North Bend, Washington, Pamela cherishes any opportunity to spend time outdoors.
ANGIE ABABURKO
Dance & Barre Fusion Instructor
I grew up in Port Angeles, Washington, and began studying ballet at a very young age. I have grown up around dance and fitness my whole life and with pursuing my career as a dance teacher I struggled to find time to continue my strength and stretching practices. Learning Barre has allowed me to introduce accessible fitness to not only myself but my dancers and their parents. I love getting to see the growth in each individual and be apart of others lives. I hope to see you in class soon. Thank you
I grew up in Port Angeles, Washington, and began studying ballet at a very young age. I have grown up around dance and fitness my whole life and with pursuing my career as a dance teacher I struggled to find time to continue my strength and stretching practices. Learning Barre has allowed me to introduce accessible fitness to not only myself but my dancers and their parents. I love getting to see the growth in each individual and be apart of others lives. I hope to see you in class soon. Thank you
BEN CHARTRAND
Vinyasa Instructor
Ben has been teaching Yoga for over 7 years, and regularly practices Meditation, Pranayama and several different yoga styles. He received a 200 hour certification locally and a 300 hour Certification in Bali learning Elemental Yoga. He has also been formally trained in Restorative Yoga by its inventor and founder, Judith Lasater.
As a Vinyasa/Power teacher he tries to teach an all levels class with lots of opportunities for any individual student to modify or intensify their own practice. He enjoys offering and teaching arm balances and inversions as a tool of self empowerment. His classes also include an element of Meditation and self reflection, connecting to Mother Nature on a deep level, and also to enhance the Mind-Body connection.
Ben has been teaching Yoga for over 7 years, and regularly practices Meditation, Pranayama and several different yoga styles. He received a 200 hour certification locally and a 300 hour Certification in Bali learning Elemental Yoga. He has also been formally trained in Restorative Yoga by its inventor and founder, Judith Lasater.
As a Vinyasa/Power teacher he tries to teach an all levels class with lots of opportunities for any individual student to modify or intensify their own practice. He enjoys offering and teaching arm balances and inversions as a tool of self empowerment. His classes also include an element of Meditation and self reflection, connecting to Mother Nature on a deep level, and also to enhance the Mind-Body connection.
JEN GOOD
Vinyasa | Yin Yoga Instructor
Jen’s current love of yoga was slow to develop. As a personal trainer, she knew she had to add some stretching to her fitness routine and decided to give yoga a try. By regularly attending yoga classes it was not long before Jen could feel the wonderful difference it was making in her body, but she was not skipping to class yet. Then one day after class she realized something shifted, she felt light, happy, energized, and could no longer remember what was irritating her before class. That was when Jen discovered the “mind” part of yoga and truly became hooked.
After years of regular practice Jen decided she wanted to increase her understanding of yoga and share her newfound passion of yoga with others. In 2015 Jen earned her RYT 200 hour certification. Jen’s vinyasa classes move slow, focus on body alignment, and calming the mind. Yoga has firmed Jen’s belief that when you are truly ready and willing to be open to change amazing things can happen.
Jen’s current love of yoga was slow to develop. As a personal trainer, she knew she had to add some stretching to her fitness routine and decided to give yoga a try. By regularly attending yoga classes it was not long before Jen could feel the wonderful difference it was making in her body, but she was not skipping to class yet. Then one day after class she realized something shifted, she felt light, happy, energized, and could no longer remember what was irritating her before class. That was when Jen discovered the “mind” part of yoga and truly became hooked.
After years of regular practice Jen decided she wanted to increase her understanding of yoga and share her newfound passion of yoga with others. In 2015 Jen earned her RYT 200 hour certification. Jen’s vinyasa classes move slow, focus on body alignment, and calming the mind. Yoga has firmed Jen’s belief that when you are truly ready and willing to be open to change amazing things can happen.
LAURA MELKONIAN
Vinyasa | Hatha | Yin Instructor
Jen’s current love of yoga was slow to develop. As a personal trainer, she knew she had to add some stretching to her fitness routine and decided to give yoga a try. By regularly attending yoga classes it was not long before Jen could feel the wonderful difference it was making in her body, but she was not skipping to class yet. Then one day after class she realized something shifted, she felt light, happy, energized, and could no longer remember what was irritating her before class. That was when Jen discovered the “mind” part of yoga and truly became hooked.
After years of regular practice Jen decided she wanted to increase her understanding of yoga and share her newfound passion of yoga with others. In 2015 Jen earned her RYT 200 hour certification. Jen’s vinyasa classes move slow, focus on body alignment, and calming the mind. Yoga has firmed Jen’s belief that when you are truly ready and willing to be open to change amazing things can happen.
Jen’s current love of yoga was slow to develop. As a personal trainer, she knew she had to add some stretching to her fitness routine and decided to give yoga a try. By regularly attending yoga classes it was not long before Jen could feel the wonderful difference it was making in her body, but she was not skipping to class yet. Then one day after class she realized something shifted, she felt light, happy, energized, and could no longer remember what was irritating her before class. That was when Jen discovered the “mind” part of yoga and truly became hooked.
After years of regular practice Jen decided she wanted to increase her understanding of yoga and share her newfound passion of yoga with others. In 2015 Jen earned her RYT 200 hour certification. Jen’s vinyasa classes move slow, focus on body alignment, and calming the mind. Yoga has firmed Jen’s belief that when you are truly ready and willing to be open to change amazing things can happen.
MADISON DELL
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
JESS JESSUM
Vinyasa & Power Yoga Instructor
RENEE KLEIN
Therapeutic Viniyoga Instructor
After years of ballet, fitness and other forms of movement, Renee discovered the life-changing practice of yoga.
She invites you to explore this magnificent practice where bodies, minds, hearts and spirits can be enriched and healed. She teaches in a manner accessible to all—the yoga newcomer and the advanced student.
Renee's initial training was in the therapeutic Viniyoga lineage with Anne Basco. Additional studies have included numerous curriculums with notable yogis such as Gary Kraftsow, Angela Farmer, Richard Miller, and Mikunda Stiles.
Subsequently she earned her Yoga Therapist credentials (E-RYT 500) through Ananda Seva Mission. She also earned the prestigious yoga credentials of C-IAYT, certified with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and is a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor through the American Sports & Fitness Association.
She is indebted to all these yogis and organizations, but mostly she is indebted to her students, from whom she continues to learn and grow.
Previously, Renee worked in executive leadership positions in major businesses and was CEO of two nonprofit organizations.
After years of ballet, fitness and other forms of movement, Renee discovered the life-changing practice of yoga.
She invites you to explore this magnificent practice where bodies, minds, hearts and spirits can be enriched and healed. She teaches in a manner accessible to all—the yoga newcomer and the advanced student.
Renee's initial training was in the therapeutic Viniyoga lineage with Anne Basco. Additional studies have included numerous curriculums with notable yogis such as Gary Kraftsow, Angela Farmer, Richard Miller, and Mikunda Stiles.
Subsequently she earned her Yoga Therapist credentials (E-RYT 500) through Ananda Seva Mission. She also earned the prestigious yoga credentials of C-IAYT, certified with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and is a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor through the American Sports & Fitness Association.
She is indebted to all these yogis and organizations, but mostly she is indebted to her students, from whom she continues to learn and grow.
Previously, Renee worked in executive leadership positions in major businesses and was CEO of two nonprofit organizations.
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