Dynamic Dance Arts

Cassandra's passion for dance began at the age of four when she took her first tap class. A few short years later she became a competitive dancer, competing both locally and internationally. She competed against dancers from all across North America, often winning top awards. Cassandra is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, hiphop, modern, lyrical and musical theatre. Cassandra attended Etobicoke School of the Arts as a dance major where she studied Cecchetti ballet and modern dance. During her university years, she began teaching dance to children from the age of two to eighteen. She also worked for the City of Toronto as a head dance camp counsellor. Cassandra continued her education and received a Bachelor of Education in the primary/junior divisions. In 2013, Cassandra opened up Dynamic Dance Arts with her cousin Shannen where their mission is to inspire their students and ignite the same passion for dance that they have, throughout the years to come.

Bridget D’Orsogna is an emerging contemporary dance artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Dance at York University, where she specialized in choreography and performance. At York University she has studied dance forms including Cecchetti ballet, modern, and contemporary dance techniques with a focus on improvisation. Bridget has studied under professional dance artists Tracey Norman, John Ottman, Carol Anderson, Syreeta Hector, Jennifer Bolt, and Julia Sasso. She was a member of the York Dance Ensemble for two consecutive seasons. As a company member, Bridget performed multiple works in festivals and company showcases. Bridget made her choreographic debut in 2019 at the Dancemakers Center for Creation in the choreographic production, Bloom. In 2020, she was again selected to present her work in Bloom’s choreographic production and York Dances: Luminous Surroundings.  As a teacher candidate at York Universities Catholic Education Centre Bridget has a passion for teaching. As an instructor, she has trained 100+ students in developing stronger techniques and has staged over 30 recitals. In 2019 and 2020 she held creative process workshops at the Etobicoke School of the arts to assist dancers in their own choreographic creations. Bridget worked for Father John Redmond’s regional dance program leading creative process workshops as well as choreographing for the students’ annual showcase. Bridget is so excited to be back teaching at Dynamic Dance Arts Studio!

Tasha Rickman started at PSB Dance Academy as a competitive dancer, where she studied multiple styles of dance such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern and acro. After completing her high school diploma she began to explore the dance industry in Toronto, she took open classes at the top studios while learning from some of Toronto’s best. She has performed in events such as the Rogers Cup Flash Mob, Roots Commercial Flash Mob, Parapan Am Opening Ceremonies, Lucid Dream: A Multisensory Experience Art Show, CaribeMade Fashion Show, Sharleez Bridal Fashion Show as well as music videos and shows with multiple Jamaican Artists. Dance has been an important pillar in Tasha’s life and now she enjoys sharing her love of dance with young aspiring dancers. Tasha has taught for the last 10 years in various styles at different locations across the GTA including dance studios, guest teaching in elementary schools and high schools. She has completed her Checcetti Intermediate Ballet Exam, RAD Intermediate Ballet Exam, Acro Foundations Theory and Artistic Foundations with Gymnastics Ontario and is currently obtaining her Acrobatic Arts Certification. Tasha is thrilled to be a part of Dynamic Dance Arts and cannot wait to share her passion with the students this season!