Joylyn teaches drama, physical theatre, puppetry, mime, movement, and yoga workshops to students of all ages in both English and French.

Joylyn also coaches theatrical movement for performers in theatre, drag, dance, mask, and puppetry.

Student Testimonials

  • Joylyn's enthusiastic, bubbly, joyful creative, imaginative energy is infectious! Can't help but be inspired and moved by that.

    — Christine Allen

  • I hit the jackpot when I was introduced to Joylyn's extraordinary dance classes. These Dance Break sessions shifted my energy and perspective, and left me filled me with laughter and joy.  Joylyn brought a deep intelligence and sensitivity to the classes, which along with a light touch, helped forge a sense of community among the physically separated participants. The effects of these classes lasted for several days and definitely helped to release the anxiety and unease of isolation and uncertainty I felt with the Covid pandemic.

    — Katherine Moss

  • Joylyn brings joy into my life with their Dance Break initiative. They create such a safe, inclusive and liberating space. I always feel mentally and physically better when I attend, and I love the opportunity to let go of inhibition.

    — Hannah Stehr-So

  • Joylyn’s voice is so beautiful and soothing. I feel nourished as I am stretching in my pose and listening to Joylyn’s magnificent voice! Also, I like how Joylyn asks us to imagine light and energy flowing through us during our poses because it adds a spiritual dimension to the class! Joylyn really cares about their students’ needs, which we really appreciate! Joylyn is a radiant and lovely soul, and I feel so grateful to experience their incredible classes! I truly recommend everyone take any one of Joylyn’s classes because they will create a lasting impact on your heart!

    — Emmy Ibrahimovic

  • I'm grateful for the opportunity to have taken Joylyn's workshop—they ignited my capacity to be present and creative with my body and imagination.  Jumping into play, character and embodiment can feel strange if you don't have a background in theatre. However, Joylyn's style of  facilitation helped me to feel relaxed and ready to embrace the experience fully. Thank you, Joylyn!

    — Maya Graves-Bacchus

Joylyn Secunda leading the Strathcona Community Centre senior’s puppetry group in their performance for the Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts showcase at the Roundhouse Theatre.