Our faculty

Amanda Davis is a Toronto-based dancer, choreographer, educator, and certified Expressive Arts Therapist with a BFA in Theatre Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University.

She has performed across Canada and Europe in contemporary dance, performance art, and experimental theatre, collaborating with a wide range of artists and companies including Alias Dance Project, Hanna Kiel (Human Body Expression), Citadel + Compagnie, James Kudelka, William Yong, Lauren Cook, and Monsta Pop, among others. Her performance highlights include appearances at the International Solo-Tanz Theatre Festival (Stuttgart), the National Arts Centre, DANCE: made in Canada/fait au Canada, SummerWorks, CONTACT Dance Festival, and the Toronto Fringe Festival.

Amanda has over 15 years of experience in dance and arts education. She has worked with the Royal Conservatory of Music in curriculum development and currently teaches on the Modern Dance faculty at George Brown College, in addition to guest teaching across post-secondary and professional training programs.

 

Alongside her artistic practice, Amanda is a certified Expressive Arts Therapist working in hospice care and private practice. Her work is grounded in the belief that creative expression is a transformative tool for learning, connection, and healing.

Ruby has been a competitive dancer since the age of seven, training in a wide range of styles including jazz, ballet, tap, acro, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop.

She is a certified Acro instructor through the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and holds certifications in ballet, jazz, and tap through the B.A.T.D. syllabus.

 

Ruby is currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students and strives to help each dancer grow in confidence, skill, and enjoyment.

Natalie is a professional dancer, award-winning choreographer, and Classical Ballet teacher specializing in the Vaganova Method. She trained under Prima Ballerina Tatiana Stepanova (Bolshoi Ballet Academy) and further refined her expertise with leading artists including Tatyana Markovska, Irina Chorna, Max Ratevosian, and Mercedes Carret.

Deeply committed to the Vaganova tradition, Natalie’s teaching emphasizes technical precision, musicality, expansive movement, and expressive artistry.

As a choreographer, she has created original works and staged excerpts from classical ballets such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Coppélia, and is also experienced in Contemporary, Character, Lyrical, and Jazz.

 

Natalie has performed as a soloist with companies including Toronto International Ballet Theatre, with repertoire spanning Le Corsaire, Coppélia, and Cinderella. Her teaching blends discipline and artistry, inspiring students to develop strong technique, confidence, and a deep love for ballet.

Mélina Patry is a Toronto-based dance artist originally from Gatineau, Québec. A graduate of the Performance Dance program at Toronto Metropolitan University (2023), she has performed and collaborated in virtual, film, and live works by artists including Louis Laberge-Côté, Daileidys Carrazana, Stephanie Lake, Alyssa Martin and Rock Bottom Movement, Bobbi Jene Smith, Or Schaiber, and Jesse Obremski.

In 2023, Mélina co-produced An Ending; A Beginning, a choreographic showcase featuring 20 original works by emerging Toronto dance artists, including three of her own creations. Her artistic practice is driven by a strong work ethic and a deep curiosity to learn from and be inspired by diverse creative voices.

With over eight years of teaching experience, Mélina brings passion and intention to her classes, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. She is dedicated to inspiring and empowering students to explore their artistry and reach their full potential in dance.

Kaitlin Kawam began dancing at the age of three in Belleville, Ontario, and has trained and competed in a wide range of styles both nationally and internationally. Now based in Toronto, she has performed in numerous productions and events, and continues to stay active in the dance community.

Kaitlin has extensive experience teaching both recreational and competitive dancers of all ages. She holds Associate-level certifications with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) in Jazz, Tap, and Ballet, and is also a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor.

She earned a Bachelor of Life Sciences from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Applied Health Science in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College, where she graduated with high distinction and received the Dr. Wade Whitten Award for Clinical Excellence. As a Certified Athletic Therapist, Kaitlin integrates her clinical knowledge with her dance background to support performance, injury prevention, and long-term health.

Kaitlin is passionate about helping dancers grow with a strong, supportive, and individualized approach to training.

Originally from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Kiana is a multidisciplinary performer, educator, and entrepreneur. She has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, acro, and burlesque. She is also a former competitive gymnast and classically trained singer, and a graduate of Randolph Academy’s Musical Theatre program in Toronto.

Known as “Kiki,” she performs with Footnotes Elite and co-founded the all-female hip hop crew House of Hunniez.

Kiana’s performance credits include the A Trip to Unicorn Island world tour with Lilly Singh, Footloose (Just for Laughs), and work alongside artists such as Rihanna, Drake, and Machel Montano. She has also appeared in numerous film and TV productions for Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and CBC, including Zombies 3, Work It, and The Next Step.

 

She is also an experienced teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator across Canada and the US, as well as the founder of Save The First Dance and UNITE Showcase.

Sarah Nelson is a Toronto-based dance artist and educator originally from Vancouver, BC. She holds a BFA in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she trained in ballet, jazz, and modern techniques.

Sarah has studied under respected instructors including Kenny Pearl (Graham technique), Kate Hilliard (improvisation), Louis Laberge-Côté (contemporary), and Allen Kaeja (partnering). She is certified in DiscoverDance’s Foundations course and Acrobatic Arts Module One, and is currently working toward ADAPT certification.

Her performance experience includes works by Hanna Kiel, Jera Wolfe, Ben Landsberg, Tori Mehaffey, Roberto Campanella, and Charles Moulton, as well as appearances at ProArte Danza’s summer intensive and Fall for Dance North. She also participated in Juntos Collective’s community outreach in Guatemala (2019) and the Dance Steward Program at dance: made in Canada (2021).

 

Sarah brings care, creativity, and curiosity to her teaching, encouraging students to explore movement and grow with confidence.

Luke is a triple-threat performer and dance educator originally from Saskatchewan and a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts. He began as a competitive dancer in Saskatoon, earning his CDTA Advanced Tap and RAD Advanced 2 Ballet certifications.

He has extensive experience as both a performer and choreographer, and regularly works as a guest teacher and workshop instructor for studios across Canada. He is also a proud member of the Quick Ball Change roster.

Luke’s theatre credits span across the country, including productions with Drayton Entertainment (Elf, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin: The Panto, Anne of Green Gables, among others), Stage West Calgary (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Theatre Aquarius (Elf the Musical), Harold Green Jewish Theatre/danCap (The Jazz Singer), Capitol Theatre (Beauty and the Beast), Breakaway Entertainment/NextStage Festival (Anatomy of a Dancer), and Theatre St. John’s (Mary Poppins).

Riley discovered her love of dance at the age of five and began competing by nine. She has trained extensively in jazz, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary, developing strong versatility and artistry as a performer.

She is a certified Jazz Instructor through B.A.T.D. and also holds certifications in RAD Ballet and ADAPT Jazz. Riley is currently training with Intrepid Dance Company to further her development and pursue a professional dance career.

 

Passionate about teaching, Riley is dedicated to sharing her love of dance with her students. She strives to create a positive, supportive environment where dancers feel encouraged to challenge themselves, express their individuality, and celebrate their growth.

Natacha Aaron is a Toronto-based choreographer, performer, and dance educator. She recently completed a national tour across England with Mapdance while earning her Master’s Degree in Performance Dance from the University of Chichester, performing works by leading contemporary choreographers including Ceyda Tanc, Ben Wright, Rhiannon Faith, and Luke Brown.

 

During the tour, she also led workshops and created choreography for colleges and youth companies. With several years of teaching experience, Natacha brings a supportive, high-energy approach and is known for connecting with dancers of all ages while fostering confidence, creativity, and passion.

Chelsea Robinson is the Owner/Director of Positive Dance Experience and is a highly-regarded dance teacher with over 20 years of experience in the field. Chelsea has served as faculty at The Toronto Cricket Club, The Granite Club, Randolph Academy, The Dance Institute, Stardust Academy, Ive Got Rhythm School of Dance and the Russian Classical Ballet Company. Chelsea's extensive educational background includes being a graduate and from Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts, and fully certified through the ADAPT Syllabus, the BATD Syllabus, the Acrobatique Syllabus, the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus, Progressing Ballet Technique, Alixa Flexibility and with Barreworks. In addition, Chelsea is also a STOTT Pilates and Body Harmonics certified Pilates Mat Instructor. Chelsea has dedicated her life to helping dancers of all ages and abilities reach their highest potential. While teaching in a variety of settings, from fitness to the recreational level to the professional stage, Chelsea has choreographed for many competitions and multiple stage performances. In addition to her teaching, Chelsea is passionate about making dance accessible and meaningful to all. She is a strong advocate for inclusivity and creating a positive experience for everyone involved in the dance world. Her commitment to her students and her passion for the art of dance are what make her an incredible teacher and mentor.