TDM Faculty

Ashley and Michele
Ashley and Michele are celebrating 10 successful years as co-owners of The Dance Movement.   Their goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for dancers of all ages and levels to train.  They have assembled a qualified and caring staff to teach dance in their beautiful facility in the North London area.  A variety of classes is readily available for dancers with or without experience.  Ashley and Michele believe that dance, team work and physical activity can truly enrich the lives of those involved.  They 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!

Deana
Deana. Wife, mother, dancer and massage therapist.  Deana is so thrilled to be joining the TDM team this season.  Teaching dance has been such a wonderful part of her life and she is excited to be sharing her knowledge with TDM’s youngest competitive dancers.  A huge warm welcome to Deana as we head into a new season at the studio!

Josh
Josh is excited to share his experience in dance with the TDM team.  Josh’s background covers classical training all the way to street competitions.  Josh is a London native but began his teaching career in Toronto at Randolph Academy.  Since that time he has taught and performed all over the world.
 “Dancers are athletes and athletes should be strong, More push-ups!”

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.

Ashley
Ashley is a 20 year old student studying to become a nurse. She has been dancing since the age of 4 and competed in many styles with tap being her specialty and favourite! She is looking forward to meeting everyone and kicking off the 10th season!

Hailey
Hailey has graduated the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) syllabi in both jazz and ballet and has recently completed her CDTA Associate Ballet qualifications. Hailey has worked with recreational and competitive dancers of a wide range of ages with many of her students/routines earning special and high scoring awards from various competitions in Ontario. Recently, her choreography has received overall awards such as the “Out of the Box” accolade at Shooting Stars Competition, and the overall choreographic choice for the mini division at Shine Dance Competition. She is currently studying at the University of Western Ontario for Medical Sciences and will be an executive member and teacher on her university dance team, Dance Force this coming year.

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!

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!

Heather
Heather is thrilled to be a part of TDM’s faculty for a second year. She has danced since the ripe age of four taking competitive Highland dance classes, moving into other dance styles in her teenage years. Dance has taken her all over the globe. Her favourite experience is being a part of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Heather is a graduate of Western University and was a Captain on one of Western’s dance teams. Feel free to give her a smile and wave in the office. I hear she also likes jokes.

Michelle
Michelle has been a member of the TDM family since season one. She started as a dancer at the young age of 4 years old and has continued on as a teacher for the last five years. Michelle previously graduated from Fanshawe college, with a diploma in Child and Youth Work. She is currently working as an Educational Assistant in the London District Catholic School Board. Michelle is continuing her education at Western in psychology this year. She is very excited to get back into the studio and start season ten!

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