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Parent & Dancer
18MONTHS - 3 YEARS

Parent & Dancer

Introduce your little one to the joy of dance in our Parent & Dancer program, specially designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years and taught using the Discover Dance Syllabus. These classes provide a warm, nurturing environment where toddlers can explore movement, rhythm, and creativity while developing early motor skills and coordination.

At this stage, a parent or guardian is required to participate in the room, helping your dancer feel supported as they learn, explore, and build confidence. Midway through class, we enjoy a short nut-free snack and socialization break, giving little ones (and grown-ups!) time to connect and recharge.

PDE Is Magic

They foster a community of acceptance, love and dance magic!

N. CARARAH

PDE Is SO Friendly

They have so much variety, they are so welcoming and friendly. I love their classes and they have the best instructors!

S. GRAFF

PDE is Place Where Everyone Belongs

It is such an amazing studio. Gives kids and adults of all abilities a sense of belonging and value.

K. FRAME

PDE is Life Changing

My daughter is a dancer with PDE… most importantly her self confidence. The encouragement was life changing.

H. GHODS

PDE is Inclusive & Warm

Ms. Chelsea runs the most inclusive and warm environment… Everyone from the front desk staff, greeters, administrators, and teachers are incredible and welcoming.

E. WIESKOPF

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PDE Parent & Dancer Faculty

Chelsea <strong>Robinson</strong>

Chelsea Robinson

OWNER + DIRECTOR

Chelsea is the proud Owner + Director at Positive Dance Experience. As a dance and fitness instructor for over 15 years, Chelsea enthusiastically shares her passion for all aspects of the performing arts with her students and fellow colleagues.

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Chelsea Robinson

OWNER + DIRECTOR

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.
Amanda <strong>Davis</strong>

Amanda Davis

LEAD DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Amanda Davis is a dance instructor at Positive Dance Experience. A Toronto based dancer, choreographer and educator with a BFA in Theatre Performance Dance from Ryerson University (2010).

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Amanda Davis

LEAD DANCE INSTRUCTOR

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.

Hailey <strong>Strutt</strong>

Hailey Strutt

INSTRUCTOR

By day, Haley works in the tech industry, but her true passion lies in movement and helping others feel strong, confident, and energized. With a background in dance and a lifelong love of fitness, she was naturally drawn to barre as a way to combine grace, strength, and community.

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Hailey Strutt

INSTRUCTOR

By day, Haley works in the tech industry, but her true passion lies in movement and helping others feel strong, confident, and energized. With a background in dance and a lifelong love of fitness, she was naturally drawn to barre as a way to combine grace, strength, and community.

 

Whether you’re stepping into class for the first time or you’re a barre regular, Haley is dedicated to helping you challenge yourself, move with intention, and have fun along the way.

Natalie <strong>Chochian</strong>

Natalie Chochian

INSTRUCTOR

Natalie is a professional dancer, award-winning choreographer, and Classical Ballet teacher specializing in the Vaganova Method.

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Natalie Chochian

INSTRUCTOR

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.

Ava <strong>Ponton</strong>

Ava Ponton

STUDENT TEACHER

I have been dancing for 13 years recreationally and 6 years competitively. I have received training in a variety of styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and musical theatre.

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Ava Ponton

STUDENT TEACHER

I have been dancing for 13 years recreationally and 6 years competitively. I have received training in a variety of styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and musical theatre. I first began assisting in 2022 for a ballet 1 class. Currently, I am enrolled in the ADAPT Assistant Teachers Program.