Angel is a versatile dancer and choreographer based out of Toronto. She graduated from The Dance Performance Diploma Program at Centennial College. She has experience in several genres of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro and Ballet. She has been teaching for the past 4 years and choreographing competitive routines in the Toronto area. She provides a nurturing environment for students to learn and grow and loves sharing her passion for dance with dancers of all ages.

Katie Chartrand is a professional Adjudicator, Dance Educator and Choreographer based in Toronto.

Katie’s dance career began at 5 years old in a dance studio located in Windsor, Ontario. Her need for a quick paced environment drove her towards the Jazz and Hip Hop world. During the studio years, Katie attended many conventions such as Tremaine, Jump, CDR (Coastal Dance Rage), and Nuvo, where she was able to take class and train with top choreographers in the dance world.

Katie went on to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance from Wayne State University where she became the assistant director and choreographer to “CompanyOne”. Her passion drove her to create her own contemporary syllabus called “Concepts in Contemporary”, which she shares with teachers and students through workshops. Highlights of Katie’s professional career include: choreographing for music artists (Marianas Trench, Simon Clow, Nickelback, and Marlae), working as the choreographer on a Hootsuite commercial, as well as creating the Shine Dance Festivals Top 10 intensives concept video. She has taught and choreographed for many intensives, such as: Team Canada, ACT student intensive, Brighton Dance Festival, Dance Attack, Dance Quest, Kiwanis Dance Festival, Source Dance Company, Wayne State University, BCDEA Dance Educators Conference, and most recently the BATD Toronto Region. Katie’s work is currently featured on the world stage, represented by World Performers Canada. She prides herself in creating honest work and strives to help dancers discover their true potential. Katie is constantly creating and discovering new ways for her choreography to reach new heights, and loves nothing more than sharing her passion for dance with everyone around her.

Tara has worked as a competitive and recreational dance teacher for over 25 years. She had taught dancers of all ages and styles including the specialty of Acrobatics. Tara is a full member of P.A.E.C as well as a level 1 gymnastics coach. Through Tara’s career she lived and performed As a dancer at a resort in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Tara has choreographed many musical theatre shows in Aurora and was awarded Best Dance Teacher for the Era readers choice 2019. Tara hopes to share her extensive experience and passion for dance to the students of Somerville Dance academy!!

Madeleine Fleming began her dance training at the age of 4. She has trained in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, acrobatics, and hip hop. To expand her training, she attended Canada’s Ballet Jorgen summer intensives. Madeleine has completed multiple Cecchetti ballet exams and has also attended annual Cecchetti ballet workshops at Canada’s National Ballet School.

Madeleine successfully graduated from George Brown College, completing the Dance Preparation Certificate and the Dance Performance Diploma program. While attending George Brown College, Madeleine performed in shows such as Unleashed and In Haus. Madeleine loves to keep up to date by taking dance classes and programs from industry choreographers. Madeleine is excited to teach and share her great love of dance with her students.

Jordan discovered her love of dance at the age of four. She began her training in ballet, and later expanded to contemporary, modern, acrobatics, jazz, and hip hop. During her training, Jordan successfully completed nine Cecchetti Ballet examinations, and also earned various awards and distinctions from dance competitions around the province.

Upon graduating high school, Jordan was accepted into the Certificate Program at The Ailey School in New York City, where she trained professionally for three years. She was privileged to work with renowned master teachers and choreographers, and vastly expanded her knowledge of dance techniques and choreography. Jordan was also a member of The Ailey Student Performance Group (ASPG), performing Alvin Ailey repertory, as well as new choreography, throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She graduated from The Ailey School with honours in May, 2020.

Jordan has taught at various studios throughout the GTA, and has created choreography for students of all ages. She has her Module One Certification with Acrobatic Arts, and continues to stay current with her knowledge of dance by attending workshops, furthering her training, and performing in shows and projects throughout Toronto. Jordan is incredibly passionate about working with children. She is excited to pass on her knowledge and passion for dance to her students at Somerville Dance Academy!