Now accepting registration for our 10th dance season!
Now accepting registration for our 10th dance season!
Established in 2013, DDA is a family owned and operated dance studio in Etobicoke. Dance has always been the biggest passion in our lives and has been influential in shaping us into the individuals we are today. Just as we fuelled our passion from a young age, our goal is to provide a safe space for young dancers to foster their creativity and love of dance. Growing up in the neighbourhood, we are so proud to be able to serve the community that we call home.
As we watch our students learn, explore and grow in our classes, not only as dancers but as individuals, we feel so blessed to be part of their dance journeys. Whether it's in one of our classes or in every day life, we hope our students never miss the chance to dance!
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.
Shannen began her dance training at the age of 3 and started to intensely train as a competitive dancer at age 8. She competed both locally and internationally and has won various top awards in her tap, hiphop and contemporary dance disciplines. Shannen is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, Acro, hiphop, contemporary, modern, lyrical, and musical theatre. Shannen attended Etobicoke School of the Arts where she majored in dance. There she was trained in Cecchetti ballet and Graham, Limon and Horton modern dance. In addition to her competitive dance, Shannen was part of ESA's school dance company DancESAtion where she got the opportunity to perform in lead roles as well as train across the city with some of the modern industries well respected choreographers. At 16, Shannen began teaching various recreational and competitive dance disciplines . She continued her education where she graduated with a Specialized Honours, BSc in Kinesiology & Health Science and went on to pass her Kinesiologist's exam. While studying at university, Shannen continued to dance with York University Varsity Dance Team as well as Silhouettes Dance Company where she got the chance to choreograph and perform. Shannen has completed her Tap Teacher Training with the Tap Dance Centre in Toronto, Ontario and has completed her first semester with A.D.A.P.T T.T.S.
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!
Bio Coming Soon
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!
Adriana Cecatini is an emerging dance artist in Toronto, Ontario. She began dancing at the age of four through The Woodbridge School of Dance, where she graduated from the Advanced Pre-Professional Program. Adriana currently attends the York University Dance program. She has trained in numerous styles such as Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary and Acrobatics. She has been privileged enough to train under renowned dance educators such as Gina Kim, Desire Champion, Nancy Greyeyes, Tara Pillon, Sharon Lindsey, Gilly Chaplin, and Lisa Robinson involved with the National Ballet of Canada. Adriana has performed in a great number of productions such as Études, Les Sylphides, and Cell Block Tango. As a curious young artist, she aspires to continue to share her passion for dance through choreographing, teaching and performing.
Dynamic Dance Arts
235 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke ON, M9P 2M5
Copyright © 2022 Dynamic Dance Arts - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.