Advanced Diploma, Music Theatre Performance | Acrobatic Arts Certified (Module 2) | Progressing Ballet Technique | MUV Method Level 1 With over 30 years of dance experience, Mandy London is the proud Owner and Artistic Director of Ancaster Dance Arts. Since opening the studio, her vision has been to create a welcoming, inspiring community where every dancer feels valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. Mandy earned her Advanced Diploma in Music Theatre Performance from St. Clair College and has been teaching since 2012. Throughout her career, she has developed a passion not only for technical excellence but also for helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of dance. As an educator, Mandy is committed to continual professional development and believes that exceptional dance education starts with exceptional teachers. She regularly pursues advanced training to ensure her students receive the highest quality instruction in safe, effective, and age-appropriate techniques. Her certifications include Acrobatic Arts Module 2, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility Module 2, and MUV Method Level 1. She has also trained extensively in Acro, Ballet (RAD & CDTA), ISTD Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, as well as gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. Mandy's performance career has taken her from the theatre stage to professional sporting events. Her credits include productions of Cinderella, High School Musical, The Wiz, and Grease, as well as choreographing and performing original works in Stratford's SpringWorks Festival, choreographing for the Miss Club Italia Pageant, performing as a Pan Am Volleyball dancer, and cheering in the Ontario Hockey League. As a choreographer and mentor, Mandy's greatest joy comes from watching her students grow—not only as dancers but as confident, kind, and hardworking individuals. She believes that strong technical training should always be paired with encouragement, creativity, and genuine care. Whether teaching a toddler's first dance class or coaching competitive dancers, Mandy strives to create an environment where every student feels inspired to achieve their personal best while developing a lifelong love of dance. At Ancaster Dance Arts, Mandy's goal is simple: to provide exceptional dance education in a positive, inclusive environment where every dancer has the opportunity to thrive.

BFA Dance- Ryerson, PBT, Quinte Ballet School  Kayla is a passionate and highly accomplished dance educator with over 17 years of teaching experience in ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, ballroom, and Latin dance. She is dedicated to inspiring dancers of all ages while helping them build confidence, artistry, and strong technical foundations. Kayla earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and received extensive classical ballet training at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada. During her time at university, she co-captained the Ryerson Rhythm Dance Pak, where she choreographed award-winning competitive jazz and contemporary routines. Her training and performance experience also includes R.S Divas, The Bermuda Civic Ballet, The Quinte Ballet School of Canada, and Dance Vision in Las Vegas. Throughout her career, she has performed in numerous productions and events, including WE Day Waterloo, Flora and Zephyr, Coppélia, Giselle, The Nutcracker, and many more. Kayla is a Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Certified Instructor and is committed to continuing her professional development. She has had the privilege of working closely with many respected dance educators and choreographers, including Nadia Potts-Gomez, Vicki St. Denys, Robert Glumbek, Tanya Evidente, Alan Kaeja, and Matjash Mrozewski, whose mentorship has helped shape her artistic and teaching philosophy. As an instructor, Kayla believes in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every dancer feels encouraged to grow. She is passionate about helping students develop strong technique, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of dance, ensuring each dancer reaches their full potential while enjoying every step of the journey.

Diploma Commercial Dance, Acrobatic Arts (Pre-School), PBT, Pointe Safe, Alixa Flexibility (M3), L1 MUV Method, P.A.E.C, Kinder Musik Natalie discovered her love of dance at just two years old, determined to follow in her older sister's footsteps. From that moment on, dance became her passion. She grew up training in both recreational and competitive programs in Burlington, studying Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Lyrical. She continued her training at George Brown College, where she studied Dance, Vocal Performance, and Acting, graduating in 2014. Following graduation, Natalie expanded her education by completing the Broadway Dance Center International Student Visa Program in New York City. There, she discovered a passion for Broadway-style Musical Theatre, Tap, Heels, and Jazz Funk, while training with many of New York's leading choreographers. Shortly after completing her studies, Natalie began her professional performance career with Royal Caribbean International, completing two contracts where she performed in a variety of production shows, including portraying Princess Fiona. Natalie has always been passionate about pursuing a career in dance and continues to invest in her own professional development. She holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility (Module 3), and CLI Studios (Strength Training & Injury Prevention and Introduction to Preschool Dance). She also continues to train through professional classes, auditions, live performances, and on-camera opportunities with some of Toronto's leading choreographers. Natalie believes that the best teachers are lifelong learners. By continually expanding her own knowledge and skills, she is able to provide the highest quality training for her students in a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment. As an educator, Natalie is passionate about building strong technical foundations while encouraging creativity and artistic expression. She loves developing thoughtful, age-appropriate choreography that helps dancers grow both technically and artistically. Above all, she strives to create a classroom that feels like a second home—a place where dancers develop confidence, discipline, lifelong friendships, and a genuine love of dance.

Miss Sidney began her dance journey at the age of 11 after many years of training in gymnastics, giving her a strong foundation in strength, flexibility, and body awareness. At 14, she transitioned into competitive dance, training extensively in Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Pointe, and by the age of 17, she had begun sharing her passion as an Acro instructor. Following high school, Sidney continued her dance career as a member of the Trent University Dance Team, where she competed and choreographed for the Acro and Lyrical/Contemporary teams. She also played an active role in the university's recreational dance program, teaching Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary while mentoring dancers of all experience levels. Throughout her training, Sidney has had the opportunity to work with a variety of professional artists and Universal Studios, leading to performance opportunities in music videos and live productions. These experiences have further strengthened her passion for performance and dance education. Sidney's greatest passion lies in Acro, and she is committed to providing safe, progressive, and engaging instruction for every student. She continues to expand her knowledge through Acrobatic Arts teacher training and certifications, ensuring she stays current with the latest teaching methods and best practices. As an educator, Sidney strives to create a positive and encouraging classroom where dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired. She is passionate about helping each student build confidence, develop strong technical skills, and discover a lifelong love of dance.

Masters of Physiotherapy Julia has been dancing since the age of three, beginning her training in Newfoundland. She started in ballet and, by the age of nine, was accepted into a pre-professional dance program, where she trained extensively in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, pointe, and Irish step. At 15, Julia attended the Ballet Jörgen Summer Intensive at George Brown College, further refining her technical training. By the age of 16, she had discovered a passion for teaching, leading dance classes and summer camps while continuing her own education as a dancer. Inspired by her personal experiences with injury prevention and rehabilitation, Julia pursued a Bachelor of Kinesiology before earning her Master of Physiotherapy. She now works full-time as a physiotherapist in Ancaster and is thrilled to combine her expertise in movement science with her lifelong love of dance as a member of the Ancaster Dance Arts faculty. Julia is passionate about creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where every dancer feels empowered to learn, grow, and build confidence. Her background in physiotherapy provides a unique perspective on movement, allowing her to emphasize proper technique, injury prevention, and body awareness while helping dancers safely reach their full potential.

Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lena began her dance training at the age of 13. She studied at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet before continuing her education in the Professional Program at Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, where she developed a strong passion for contemporary movement and performance. Following high school, Lena attended Sheridan College's renowned Music Theatre Performance Program, where she trained with respected industry professionals including Jeff Dimitriou (JDX Creative), Linda Garneau (Shaw Festival), and Robin Calvert (Charlottetown Festival). This diverse training strengthened her skills as both a performer and choreographer while deepening her appreciation for storytelling through movement. After graduating, Lena co-founded Evolve Dance Company in Winnipeg alongside Reanna Joseph before establishing Hetta Dance Company in Toronto in 2014. Named after the Swedish word for heat and passion, Hetta Dance Company was created with the vision of producing contemporary dance theatre that is both artistically engaging and accessible to a diverse audience. As an educator, Lena is passionate about fostering creativity, artistry, and technical excellence in her students. She encourages dancers to explore movement with confidence and authenticity while developing strong performance skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. Her goal is to help every dancer discover their unique artistic voice and a lifelong love of dance.