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Meet The Team

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Ashlyn Truax

Intensive Instructor, Costume Co-ordinator, Office Staff

Oshawa & Port Hope

My Favorites:

Style of Dance: Acro & Jazz

Genre of Music: Country

Food: Prime Rib & Mashed Potato

Part of the Season: Seeing everyone grow and progress throughout the season and seeing the little ones hit the stage for the first time.

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Zoe Rosales

Intensive & Classic Program Instructor

Oshawa

My Favorites:

 

Style of Dance: All styles but Acro and Jazz 

Genre of Music: Pop & Alternative

Food: A classic margarita pizza

Part of the Season: Observing students' progress and skill mastery, creating new choreography, witnessing their stage performances and developing strong connections.

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Shannon Kemp

Intensive & Classic Program Instructor

Oshawa

My Favorites:

 

Style of Dance: Jazz 

Genre of Music: All Music

Favorite Food: Pasta

Part of the Season:  My favourite part of the dance season is competition and recital time. The performances, backstage and team outings.

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Sara Wood

Intensive Instructor

Oshawa

My Favourites:

 

Style of Dance: Jazz and Contemporary

Genre of Music: Anything that makes me want to          dance or tell a story

Food: Pasta and Greek food

Part of the Season: When everything clicks and both dancers and teachers get to see all their hard work come together and make something special

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Paige Murray

Intensive Instructor

Oshawa

My Favorites:

Style of Dance: Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Heels

Genre of Music: Old school 90’s, R&B, 2000’s pop & soft rock

Food: Cake! 🎂

Part of the Season: Watching my students have fun performing, growing as dancers and improving each year, season to season!

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Kendra Admondson

Intensive & Classic Program Instructor

Oshawa & Port Hope

My Favorites:

 

Style of Dance: Jazz & Musical Theatre

Genre of Music: Country

Food: Pasta

Part of the Season: My favourite part of the season is competition and recital because I love watching the dancers shine on stage and bringing my creations to life.  

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Renee Smith

Intensive & Classic Program Instructor

Oshawa

My Favorites:

Style of Dance: All, but contemporary has my heart

Genre of Music: Pop, EDM, Christian & Acoustic

Food: I’m a big foodie, so anything!

Part of the Season: Witnessing the kids evolving overtime in their dance, abilities and confidence. When they naturally say they are proud of what they achieved is the best feeling as a teacher.

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Erin Watson

Office Manager

Oshawa & Port Hope

My Favorites:

Style of Dance: Tap and Hip hop

Genre of Music: I can't pick one, but it ranges from 60's-90's, country, and some classic rock all mixed in together.

Food: Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding

Part of the Season: Showcase and Recital!

Take 5 Dance​

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Oshawa:  866 Taunton Rd West

Port Hope:  8106 Gilmour Rd

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