Daniel has been involved in the Arts his entire life as a Musician, Educator, Filmmaker and Administrator.  As a violinist, Daniel has performed in most of the major Concert halls of the world, such as Carnegie Hall (New York), Royal Albert Hall ( London), Musikverein(Vienna), Berlin Philharmonic Grand Hall( Berlin), and Queen Elizabeth Hall (London). Solo performances have taken him to Spain, Canada, the USA, France and India. He has made broadcasts for BBC radio, Canada and Russian radio and TV. He has directed various ensembles from the violin, performing a wide range of concertos.  In addition to recording albums with Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Diana Kroll and Michael Bublé, Daniel has worked on hundreds of soundtracks, including films such as Lord of the Rings, Black Panther, Dunkirk and Guardians of the Galaxy.

In addition to his impressive educational and filmmaking accomplishments, Daniel has been on the board of various arts organizations throughout the UK and Canada. He was co-founder and artistic director of the Southdowns Summer Music International Festival in Sussex, UK. Daniel was also the Festival Director of Prisma Music Festival, in BC, Canada.   We are thrilled to have Daniel on our team at Arts Revelstoke as our new Artistic and Executive Director.

With a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in communications, journalism and adventure studies, Nora is an expert at connecting with audiences. She's worked as a guide, journalist, copywriter and freelance writer. Nora moved to Revelstoke in 2021 for its proximity to adventure activities but stayed for the vibrant community. As an art enthusiast, she appreciates the huge role Arts Revelstoke plays in building the diverse, cultural arts community she has come to know and love. She's excited to join the team and use her skills to tell Arts Revelstoke's story.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Kenley Knock graduated from the University of Calgary with her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a specialization in Ballet through the School of Alberta Ballet. May 2010 she was awarded her Associate’s certificate from the Cecchetti Society of Canada and her Associate Diploma in December 2013; studying pedagogy under many teachers. Teaching in Calgary, Saskatoon and B.C. has given Kenley experience working with children of all levels, instilling confidence and passion in each and every one of her students.

In 2014 Kenley received both her 200hr Yoga Teaching Certificate and her Children’s Yoga Teaching Certificate and loves to use yoga to balance the body and keep dancers healthy. She has travelled the world performing and doing what she loves. Through her teaching, Kenley hopes to encourage everyone to achieve their goals and to always pursue their dreams.

Kenley Knock moved to Revelstoke 5 years ago and is a new business owner with THE STUDIO Dance & Wellness. Partnered with Jacqui Gardiner these women are beyond thrilled to bring a local dance studio to their home and hope to bring more arts to community. Kenley is so very excited to be a part of the Arts Revelstoke team as the Community Dance Connector and promises to share her passion with the community as a whole; making efforts to reach as many people as possible through dance.

Lisa has lived in Revelstoke for nearly 30 years, raising a family, working in Indigenous Education in the local school district for many years, and connecting with the land. As a Métis woman she sees herself where the Métis have always been – a bridge between peoples. She works to promote Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as well as developing relationships with folks from diverse backgrounds and cultures so that they are reflected in programming, entertainment, and events in our community.

With an education in audio engineering and production, Jace has been involved in mixing, recording, and performing for over 10 years.

When moving to Revelstoke in 2021, Jace took the executive director position with Stoke FM, which granted insight into the non-profit society ecosystem. This allowed him to gain further knowledge in leadership, organizational structure, and grant writing. In 2022, Jace became an A/V tech for Arts Revelstoke, where he was able to further hone his skills as a live sound and lighting technician.

Jace teaches ukelele to all ages at Fable Book Parlour, where he demonstrates that musical ability is created from passion and the drive within. He dedicates his effort to making platforms accessible for contemporary artists, helping to establish value for new talent, and connecting a collaborative arts scene in Revelstoke.

Sage grew up in Revelstoke and has decided to make it home again since finishing her degree in Management and Accounting.  Upon her return she started her own bookkeeping business with the intention of supporting local businesses. In her free time, you’ll see her on the trails running, mountain biking, or dirt biking with her dog, Osa.