About

Harmony Arts Program was created to foster the interest of Moose Jaw's children who have a passion for the performing arts.  It is led by Jan Denbigh who has directed and supported many shows through the school sector and past organizations. She works hard with the support of other community members to bring a high quality show to the people of Moose Jaw. If you are interested in joining the team, please feel free to reach out!                      
​Harmony Arts Program is driven to showcase the local talent of our young people! ​

Our Team Leaders

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JanLaree Denbigh is a mother of two and was involved in Community Theatre as a child. When her daughter discovered her love of theatre, the passion came back for Jan! She's been working with students in Moose Jaw since 2013. Frozen Jr was the fifth musical she produced at the local Mae Wilson Theatre through Harmony Arts and is greatly excited to see the upcoming Alice in Wonderland JR hit the stage this March!
Through her work in Moose Jaw, she has reached hundreds of local youth, providing opportunity and growth for young inspired actors - through Harmony's programming, customized theatre contracts with Prairie South Schools, and as light design & sound tech as the manager of Peacock Auditorium.
In the past she supported RuBarb Productions as a volunteer assistant to director where she was mentored by Evie Sawatzky. Jan is excited to encourage and enlighten the young generations with the beauty and joy of live theatre.
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Dekoda Nelson is an emerging artist who has always loved being a part of any aspect of theatre. Starting her vocal and dance journey at a young age, she has experience in jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, contemporary and multiple other dance styles. After her family moved to Saskatchewan she discovered her love of musical theatre through RuBarb Productions and “Suessical Jr.” along with Rubarb's many other shows. When RuBarb Productions closed, Dekoda moved from Assiniboia to Moose Jaw to attend Peacock Collegiate for the opportunity to have a school theatre program. After High School Dekoda attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts, helping her narrow in her studies and learn new techniques. While in college she had the opportunity to write and direct a ten minute play “If Not Now, When?” sparking her interest in directing and creating beyond being under the stage lights. Now she wants to give back to the community and help more kids to find love and play in storytelling.
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 Growing up in a rural community, Hannah spent her childhood dreaming of the stage from afar. Those early dreams carried her   into college, where she performed in large-scale productions and discovered a true appreciation for the art of creating theatre.   In time, she stepped away from formal arts studies when the competitive environment of music school no longer felt right.   Instead, she followed her curiosity into psychology and public policy—fields that, paired with her passion for healthy, supportive
 children’s programming, led to many meaningful years of non-profit work in and around Moose Jaw.
 All the while, Hannah continued teaching music, a constant thread that kept her connected to creativity and eventually   rekindled her love for the magic of the stage.
​ Now, she’s thrilled to join Harmony Arts, excited to learn, contribute, and share her ideas while helping create inspiring  experiences for young performers.
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​Welcome Sierra Downey as our Wednesday evening hip hop dance instructor! Sierra began dancing at age three in a small community just outside Moose Jaw, training in jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, pointe, and contemporary. Over the years, she performed in many musical-theatre productions and actively participated in the Moose Jaw Music Festival for four years, building experience both on stage and in competition. Her training journey includes many years at Dance Images, followed by her senior year at Born 2 Be, and she has completed her exams through the ADAPT syllabus. Sierra has also attended Dance Jam workshops in Regina — experiencing a high-energy, inspiring environment taught by top instructors from across Canada. As a teacher, Sierra’s goal is to help every student feel seen, confident, and proud of themselves. She believes dance should be a place where kids can express who they are — and she can’t wait to share that joy with her classes. Having worked with Sierra in the past through RuBarb Productions, and knowing what a wonderful gem she is, we're really grateful to have her join the Harmony Arts staff.
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Ha’Keena Maneso is a dancer, singer and actor originally from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She is thrilled to be working with Harmony Arts! Ha’Keena studied Musical Theatre at St. Lawrence College in Brockville, ON and graduated with distinction in 2023. Ha’Keena has been working in the musical theatre industry ever since. Selected credits include: Globe Theatre - Bring It On! (Nautica), Drayton Entertainment - Shrek The Musical (Gingy), Ovation Theatre - Into The Woods (Little Red), Charlottetown Theatre Festival - Anne of Green Gables (Tillie Boulter), Jersey Boys, YES Theatre - Groundhog Day The Musical, Theatre Aquarius - Pollyanna (Fannie), Stephenville Theatre Festival - 9 to 5 (Kathy), St. Lawrence College - Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta), Pippin (Leading Player), Apothecary (Lady), Cats (Bombalurina). Ha’Keena wants to thank Jan for trusting her to join the Alice In Wonderland team! She would also like to thank her friends and family for their love and support; she would not be here without you!

Documents of Support to HAP Parents

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CONTACT US

Artistic Director: Jan Denbigh 
Email: [email protected]
Call or Text: 306-681-7839 
68 Stadacona St. W. 
​Moose Jaw, SK
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