Creators — Method of Modern Movement

A Message From the MoMM Team

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: you are enough. We’re here to celebrate movement, expression, and the power of embracing exactly who you are—right here, right now. Whether through dance, wellness, or community, we create space for authenticity, confidence, and connection.

Come as you are. Move as you feel. Grow as you go.

Janelle Ordiales Astles

CEO, Owner, Founding Director, and Co-Creator
BFA in Dance from University of Florida/ New World School of the Arts | Barre Certified |PBT Certified | Pilates Mat Completion | Former Group Fitness Instructor
Training and Background
A Cuban-American growing up in Miami, FL, Janelle began her dance training at Ronquillo's School of Dance under Edmundo Ronquillo and Alberto Alonso. She continued her studies at New World School of the Arts under Dean Daniel Lewis, the Boston Ballet Summer Intensive, and primarily at the Miami Youth Ballet with Marielena Mencia and Yanis Pikieris—her “home away from home.” She earned her BFA in Dance from NWSA/University of Florida and launched her professional career with Freddick Bratcher and Co., later joining River North Chicago Dance as an apprentice and Central Florida Ballet as a company member.
Professional Dance Career
In Central Florida, Janelle became an equity dancer at Walt Disney World, performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Celebrate the Season on the castle stage. She went on to join the original casts of two Feld Entertainment productions: Disney Live! High School Musical Summer Celebration (ensemble/Gabriella) and Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival (Princess Jasmine/Dance Captain), touring across North, Central, and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. She also toured as lead dancer with Feld Motor Sports’ Nuclear Cowboyz.
Her performance credits include the VMAs, Billboard Music Awards, ABC Christmas Day Parade, Lululemon, Netflix, Royal Caribbean, Cirque du Soleil’s One Night One Drop, and the Latin Grammys. She has shared the stage with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Coolio, P. Diddy, Ashlee Simpson, Katharine McPhee, Tracy Morgan, Olga Tañón, Armin Van Buuren, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, and Los Gigantes.
With a strong passion for choreography and teaching, Janelle worked closely with Fred Tallaksen as assistant choreographer on projects for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Fully Charged, Disney Live!, Google, Cisco, and various industrial events. During her time in Las Vegas, she performed and modeled in multiple shows, gaining recognition for her featured role as a pointe-dancing flight attendant.
Janelle and MoMM
Now based in Vancouver, BC, Janelle balances life as an entrepreneur, global dance educator, adjudicator, and model—all while raising a family. With over a decade of teaching experience, founding Method of Modern Movement Co. has been a dream realized. Through MoMM, she aims to share her passion for movement and inspire others to chase their dreams, build confidence, and enhance their well-being.

Jocelyn Ordiales Lavers

Co-Creator
BFA in Dance from Florida State University | Gyrotonic Certified | Pilates Mat and Tower Certified
Originally from Miami, FL, Jocelyn is the “baby sister” of co-creator and founder Janelle Ordiales Astles. She began ballet at an early age, training at Miami Youth Ballet, and later majored in Dance at Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During her time at FSU, she also became certified in Gyrotonic and Pilates instruction.
While studying, Jocelyn danced as a soloist with The Tallahassee Ballet, earning recognition for several featured roles—including “Snow White.” She spent her final semester abroad in Italy, studying, interning, and performing across the country.
After graduation, Jocelyn moved to New York City, where she taught Gyrotonic and Pilates while working as a freelance dancer with various choreographers.
She now resides in Coeur d’Alene, ID, where she works at a neurological chiropractic office and continues to teach Method of Modern Movement. Jocelyn is passionate about introducing her community to this unique yet natural approach to movement.

Leah Donatiello

Operations Assistant & Instructor
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - UBCO | Holistic Nutritionist | Certified Yoga Instructor | Certified MoMM Instructor
Leah grew up in North Vancouver, where dance played a central role throughout her high school years. After a 14-year break from dancing, she discovered Method of Modern Movement and has been an active part of the community ever since.
Now a MoMM-certified teacher, yoga instructor, and passionate surfer, Leah lives primarily in Lobitos, Peru. There, she leads women’s empowerment surf and yoga retreats, runs online programs, and supports MoMM’s day-to-day operations virtually.
Leah is deeply passionate about helping women embrace their authentic selves—and loves how MoMM empowers through the joy of dance.

Jade Reid

Instructor

Jade was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, where she began her pre-professional dance training at the age of five with the Vancouver Junior Professional Division (VJPD). In 2015, she was selected as one of four young dancers to perform the role of Little Girl in George Balanchine’s Mozartiana, sharing the stage with New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Sara Mearns and Daniel Ulbricht.

She later joined the Alberta Ballet School, where she trained under the direction of Ashley McNeil, Edmund Stripe, and Aram Manukyan. That same year, she performed with Alberta Ballet in their production of The Nutcracker and went on to graduate from the school in 2023.

Following graduation, Jade moved to Chicago to join A&A Ballet’s Youth Company, directed by Alexei Kremnev and Ana Reznik.

She has expanded her training through prestigious summer intensives at Alberta Ballet School, Ballet Chicago, Orlando Ballet School, and Master Ballet Academy.

As a certified MoMM instructor, Jade is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of dance with people of all ages. She’s excited to welcome you into the studio to explore, grow, and move together!