Melissa’s students have gained acceptance to Canada’s National Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, L’Ecole Superieure de Ballet du Quebec, Arts Umbrella and Alberta Ballet School. She’s also coached Dancers for YAGP and WBAC Ballet Competitions. As a graduate of George Brown College’s Professional Dance Program, Melissa trained under some of Canada’s most renowned ballet teachers including Kevin Pugh, Che Chun, Glenn Gilmour and received additional training from the Banff Centre for the Arts, Quinte Ballet School and Joffrey Ballet School. As a professional, Melissa performed with various ballet companies including Alberta Ballet and Ballet Jörgen. Performing credits include: Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, George Balanchine Tribute, Peter and the Wolf, The Nutcracker, as well as trade shows, industrials and at the Canadian National Exhibition. Melissa holds her Associate accreditation with the Cecchetti Society of Canada. In addition, she participates in the Professional Development Program for teachers at Canada’s National Ballet School.

Her diverse background in dance has developed with the guidance of teachers and choreographers, as well as from her many experiences. Emma has had the privilege to dance for several reputable and professional choreographers during her summers at the Quinte Ballet School, while participating in dance workshops at the Broadway Dance Centre in New York, and most importantly, as a graduating dance major of Cawthra Park’s Regional Arts Program through the Peel Board of Education. Emma has performed at the Habitat for Humanities Gala Fund Raiser in Toronto and at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York in addition to various touring performances. In her free time she has taught as a returning student at Cawthra Park Secondary School and has choreographed for the Repertoire Company. Emma is delighted to combine her devotion and love of dance in teaching and eager to continue to share her passion with her students.

Mike was the was World Tap Dance Champion in the “Battle of the Feet” in both 2016 and 2018. Along with his title wins, he won a total of 12 medals in his appearances at the World Tap Dance Championships in Germany before being asked to return to teach master classes and judge at the event. The students Mike has trained have also had their share of success; winning Silver twice at the Commonwealth Dance Cup, and Gold medals at the “German National Tap Championships”, the World Dance Cup and the World Tap Championships.

Mike is the founder of Music in Motion, which aims to enhance the training of dancers while bridging the divides between studios, and working to strengthen the sense of Community through workshops and classes both in person and online. Mike was also a founding member of Everett Smith’s tap company “Bringing Tap Back” (Where he also had the chance to showcase his own choreography), and has performed with Shawn Byfield’s “Funk Factory”, and Suzy Guarino-Hall’s “Tap 24.7”, in additional to creating work for the “Detroit Tap Repertory”. Other projects have included: “The Miss America Pageant”, the “Humber River Hospital Benefit”, “Southlake Hospital Gala”, featured performances for “McDonald’s Canada”, “Geosyntec Consulting”, and “Delta Hotels International”, and a guest solo performance with the “True Jive Pluckers” and the “Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra”.

Mike began teaching dance in 2009. He then went on to spend two years dancing aboard the “Disney Dream” and “Fantasy” cruise ships, before returning home to reignite his teaching career. Most recently Mike has become a choreographer for the “Canadian National Tap Team” for the “World Tap Dance Championships” in Germany, the “Commonwealth Dance Cup” in South Africa, and the “World Dance Cup” in Spain. He is also proud to have worked as a trainer and choreographer for the “German National Dance Teams” (Tap, Jazz, Contemporary), and “Italian National Tap Team” (Tap, Jazz, Contemporary), whose members have competed Mike’s choreography at the European, and World Dance Championships.

Mike is proud to have become sought after performer, instructor, choreographer, and adjudicator throughout the GTA and beyond. Mike cherishes his time spent encouraging and inspiring his students, and imbuing them with the same love of dance and performance that has him shuffling down the street.

Sophia has received numerous overalls and special awards for both her solos and groups. She has also received dance scholarships to many workshops and conventions and was offered a spot on the World Performers Canada ballet team. Sophia currently attends Brock University and is enrolled in the Concurrent Education program. At Brock, Sophia is a dancer and choreographer for the Badgers Dance Pak varsity team. She was the Rookie of the Year and is now the President of the team. Sophia is excited to share her passion and love of dance with each student that she works with.

Over the past 18 years, Emma has competed nationally throughout Canada and the United States, completed exams in both RAD and Vaganova ballet, and participated in the On The Floor Gala for Sick Kids. More recently, she’s been discovering and exploring her true love for education and choreography.

Emma recently graduated from Brock University with her Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Child and Youth Studies. During her time at Brock, she was a dedicated member of the Edge Dance Team (formerly the Brock Dance competitive team) for which she choreographed and competed at Canada-wide university competitions. This team and the university dance world were her biggest inspirations to start her newest endeavor, NEXT GEN Dance Intensive, a brand-new, two-day summer workshop connecting young dancers with up-and-coming teachers and choreographers.

Emma believes deeply in the power of young people and is dedicated to nurturing a love of dance in her students. Her mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of dancers, helping them to achieve their fullest potential both on and off the dance floor.