Faculty

TDM Faculty

Ashley
Ashley is celebrating more than 10 successful years as owner of The Dance Movement. Ashley's goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for dancers of all ages and levels to train. She has assembled a qualified and caring staff to teach dance in their beautiful facility in the North London area. A variety of classes are readily available for dancers with, or without experience. Ashley believes that dance, team work and physical activity can truly enrich the lives of those involved. She can’t wait to get you moving at The Dance Movement!

Ali
Alison started dancing at the age of 6 and has spent the past 17 years training as a dancer, a coach, and a choreographer. She has competed in acro, jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and aerial arts and has enjoyed working and teaching in these styles at various dance studios in the London area. She has had the privilege of working with and learning from many teachers from the dance world, including the faculty at the National Ballet School of Canada, and other artists from across southern Ontario, New York, and Los Angeles. She loves to teach, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and her experiences with her students at TDM!

Colleen
Colleen has been a member of the TDM family since its beginning and has been involved in dance for 20 years. She has an honors degree in Childhood and Social Institutions and has also completed a graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Science. She is currently doing her Master’s in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care. She was the Office Manager for 3 years at TDM, and is now enjoying teaching in both the Club and Company programs. Colleen is excited to be with TDM for another great year and celebrate 10 wonderful seasons. Great work TDM!

Shanna
Shanna was one of the original teachers at TDM when it opened in 2007 and has been part of the TDM family ever since. As a dancer, she trained in classical ballet for many years, eventually adding jazz, lyrical, tap, and cheerleading to the mix. Shanna works full time at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and is a teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board. She did her Master of Education thesis on the Motivational Influences of Elite Dancers and uses her research findings as the foundation for her child-centered teaching philosophy. Shanna is very excited to start season ten.

Katie
Katie has been with TDM since their first day over 10 years ago! She has competed in national competitions and danced with Toronto Dance Project. She has performed in numerous shows in Toronto. She specializes in acro, but has trained in all types of dance. She loves teaching and sharing her gift of dance with the next generation. Eat, sleep, dance, repeat.

Tessa
Dance has been apart of Tessa's life for as long as she can remember. At the age of 5, she joined a competitive dance team in her hometown of Brantford ON training in jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, lyrical/contemporary and hip hop. As she got older, she realized her love for dance and working with children as she became a teaching assistant and eventually a dance teacher. Currently, Tessa is a third year Kinesiology student at Western University as well as a member of Western's INmotion Dance Team. Tessa has received teaching certification in the Acrobatic Arts program and can't wait to share her knowledge in various dance styles with her students at TDM this year!

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The Dance Movement.
1828 Blue Heron
Dr #9, London, ON N6H 0B7, Canada
1(519) 858 -2832

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