Founded by Amélie Lavoie in 2022, ALGN was created as a space where people could move, connect, and feel at home in their bodies.

What began as a studio focused on adult drop-in dance classes has grown into a community movement space in the heart of Whistler Village, offering dance, Pilates, stretch, mobility, special events, and more. Over the years, ALGN has welcomed thousands of people through its doors for classes, workshops, private bookings, performances, studio rentals, community events, and celebrations.

At its core, ALGN has always been about creating opportunities for people to come together through movement. Whether you're stepping into your very first class, returning to a longtime practice, or simply looking for a place to connect with others, you'll find a welcoming community and a space designed to move with you.

We believe movement should be accessible, enjoyable, and shared. That's why ALGN continues to evolve alongside the needs of our community, creating experiences that inspire people to move, connect, and have fun.

OUR STORY

ALGN is shaped by a diverse team of instructors, artists, and movement professionals from around the world.

As a seasonal mountain town, our team is always evolving. Some instructors are longtime locals, while others join us from different corners of the globe, bringing new perspectives, styles, and experiences into the studio. Together, they help create the welcoming, creative, and community-focused environment that makes ALGN what it is.

While the faces in the studio may change over time, our commitment to movement, connection, and creating meaningful experiences remains the same.

You can learn more about our current instructors through MindBody and within each class description when booking.

OUR TEAM

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Amélie Lavoie is a professional dancer born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. At the moment she began dancing she fell in love with the free-spirited art form & has been training extensively in a wide range of styles for what has basically been her lifetime.

Amélie has carved out a dynamic professional dance career placing her in high demand within the entertainment industry, performing in various professional shows and teaching workshops. Highlighted credits include NBC’s Zoeys Extraordinary Playlist, Nickelodeon, National Geographic: Valley of the Boom, Dana Foglia Dance: Experience, 2010 Winter Paralympics, BC Marketers, CFL Half Time, CBC Olympic Emblem Ceremony, BC Lions Half-Time show, Fusion Dance Company, Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), and BodyRock champion’s TWFRSVN (TwoFourSeven) Company. Performing with artists such as Fefe Dobson, Victoria Duffield & Shairah & The Free Agents. Patrick Roberge Productions (PRP) not only has given her performance opportunities but allowed her to collaborate with choreographer Jocelyn Peden in the creative process of many shows. Amélie has worked alongside several very respectable choreographers from Vancouver, L.A and New York, including; Mandy Moore, Kelly Konno, Megan Lawson, Devin Jamieson, & Jillian Meyers.

Amélie just can’t get enough of dance, so when she can’t perform or take a class she’s sharing her passion and exercising her creativity in choreography by teaching it! For the past fifteen years, Amélie has been teaching around the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky. She aspires to pass on everything that has stuck with her over her years of training and believes there is always room to grow in dance which is what makes it so interesting.

"Our bodies were made to move"

Amélie Lavoie

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Absolutely. Many of our participants are visitors to Whistler. Drop-in passes are available and all experience levels are welcome.

  • Not at all. We offer classes for a range of experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced movers. If you're unsure where to start, visit our Classes page for level descriptions or reach out to us, we're always happy to help.

  • Comfortable clothing you can move in is always a good place to start. Footwear requirements vary by class and can be found in each class description on our Classes page and in MindBody when booking.

  • Most of our classes are designed for adults and mature teenagers (16+). If you have questions about a specific class or participation, please contact us.

  • Nope! Mats and equipment are provided for Pilates, stretch, and mobility classes. If there is ever anything specific required for a class, it will be noted in the class description.

  • Each class listing includes a recommended experience level and description. When in doubt, start with the lower level option. Our instructors are always happy to provide guidance and progressions along the way. Pilates, stretch, mobility, and barre classes are open level and include modifications and progressions to support a variety of experience levels and abilities.

  • ALGN is located in the heart of Whistler Village. Paid underground parking is available throughout the village, and Day Lots 1–5 are often the best value. We are also conveniently located near the Village bus loop.

  • Yes! We offer private classes, bachelorette parties, wedding dance lessons, team-building experiences, studio rentals, and more. Visit our Private Bookings & Studio Rentals page to learn more.

  • Classes cancelled 12 or more hours before the scheduled start time will have the class credit returned to the account. Cancellations within 12 hours of class start time are considered late cancellations and will not be returned or credited. For full details, please visit our Pricing & Memberships page.