Caroline holds a diploma in Theatre Dance, from the Theatre School of Ryerson University and also holds a bachelor of education from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University where she studied in the Fine Arts program in dance. Caroline performed in many productions with the Ryerson Theatre School and York University.

Caroline has taught the art of dance and drama to children in various dance schools in Toronto and the surrounding area for over 20 years. She has completed courses in “Music for Young Children” from the Richard’s Institute, University of Windsor as well as numerous workshops in fitness for young children including FitKid and Fitness Ontario Leadership Program. As well, Caroline is a member of the Imperial Society of Teacher’s of Dancing having completed exams in Ballet, Modern, National and Jazz Dance.

Her students have been accepted into performing arts high schools and professional training programs. She has successfully entered students into dance competitions and ballet exams. Caroline continues to further her studies with workshops with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association and by taking Master classes in Toronto

Miss. Brown’s Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) accomplishments include completing her Pre-Primary through Grade 8 Graded examinations, as well as her Intermediate Foundation through Advanced 2 Vocational Examinations. She has also taken her Pre-Bronze through Elementary British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) tap and jazz exams. In addition, Miss. Brown has completed her Intermediate and Advanced 1 Cecchetti Examinations, as well as her Intermediate through Advanced 2 I.S.T.D. National Dance Examinations.

Miss. Brown is a graduate from the Teacher Training Program (TTP) at Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS). Miss. Brown has Registered Teachers Status (RTS) with the Royal Academy of Dancing (R.A.D.), as well as obtains an Associate Diploma with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D.) in National Dance.

Sarah began her dance training at a very early age.  Her studies include ballet, jazz, tap, Lyrical, Acrobatics and Hip Hop.   Trained in the Royal Academy of Dance ballet technique she holds her Intermediate level certificate.  Her competitive career has led her to many parts of Canada and the United States.  Sarah has also performed on the Royal Caribbean cruise ships and has also been a soloist at the CNE Rising Stars.  Currently in post secondary school attending Ryerson University, Sarah is part of her schools competitive dance team.  Sarah looks forward to her first year at Ballare.

To better understand the definition of a "Frost-Flow" through equation, combine 1 uniquely intense dance style bred in Toronto's underground Hip-Hop scene since 1999. Mixed together countless comprehensive teaching methods cultivated for over 4 years instructing for youth in the City of Mississauga & Toronto. Not to mention 9 years of experience, competing and performing with his "Ground Illusionz Crew", one of the most dynamic B-Boy crews in GTA history. Holding a record of 11 underground group championships with GI in Ontario, while being judged by local and international legends in the Hip-Hop community. Representing in Over 200 showcase & workshop performances earning a title as the first Hip-Hop group to ever receive a Mississauga Artist Award in 2003. a variety of successful collaborations with affiliates such as the "M1 Academy", "Conscious Soles" "The Funk Fanatics" and most recently with "Canadian Floor Masters & Blue Print For life" Conducting Hip-Hop workshops in the Canadian arctic for aboriginal youth.

As a sum result, you have "Marcelino DaCosta", an advocate for Hip-Hop culture as a multi -facetted artist with credit through his craft and collaborations. But also as a community worker involved with grass-roots community artist development programs, like "The Word Project" annual art festival, the development of "EY-TECH", Mississauga's first ever Hip-Hop education curriculum and The City wide community development inititive known as ManifesTO.

Mindy is an accomplished dancer, teacher and choreographer who brings with her many years of experience specializing in Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Lyrical and Ballet. During her years of training Mindy competed at regional and national levels of competition across Canada and the United States. She has won many Special Awards and overalls including the opportunity of dancing on the nationally televised Showstopper Finals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Mindy has been teaching in Ontario for over 10 years and is an active member of Maple Leaf Dance Masters chapter 43 certified in Acrobatics, The British Association of Teachers in Dance certified in Jazz and Tap, as well as a committee member of the Performing Arts Educators of Canada certified in Acrobatics. She has travelled to Los Angeles, New York City and Florida to participate in Master classes with some of the industry’s top choreographers such as Travis Wall, Brian Freedman, Bobby Newberry, Mia Michaels, Blake McGrath, Tabitha & Napoleon, tWitch, Mandy Moore, Benji Schwimmer (Winner of SYTYCD Season 2), Miles Faber (SYTYCDC), Everett Smith (SYTYCDC) and many more.

Mindy has been recognized for her many talents with a number of Choreography Awards and Creative Concept Awards, she has also choreographed a piece for the Dance Dance Canada show dance team which travelled to Greece the summer of 2006. Her past and present students have been honoured with the opportunity to dance and compete in the Showstopper National final top 10 dance off in 2006 and 2010, as well as the Hall of Fame Dance Challenge National Final top 10 dance off in 2008. Many of her students have gone to compete in Germany (representing Canada) on the World Show Dance Team.

Mindy’s passion and love for dance combined with her constant enthusiasm and charisma towards her students creates a positive and successful classroom environment.

Ashley Earl has had extensive training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet (RAD), Hip Hop, Lyrical, Music Theatre and Modern. She is a graduate of Sheridan College Performing Arts Program and also St. Lawrence College Music Theatre Performance Program.

After graduating Ashley landed her first professional role in The Sunshine Boys with The Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque. Some of Ashley’s favourite roles include Matron Mama Morton in Chicago and Shelia Bryant in A Chorus Line. Recently Ashley has choreographed musicals such as Annie Jr. and Peter Pan with Brampton Music Theatre.

Ashley continues to inspire young dancers to reach to the next level through teaching workshops at various dance schools, high schools and public schools throughout the G.T.A. Recently this past summer Ashley co-choreographed and performed in the musical TWEED with Iana Theatre Company. TWEED is returning to Toronto this summer and Ashley could not be happier!

Ashley is a member of Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association in Jazz Dancing and an Associate Member of B.A.T.D. in Stage.

Miss Ashley is excited to be a part of the talented team at Ballare!

She loves to educate and inspire students to their full potential and watch them improve through the dance year!

Miss Gianforcaro is always keeping busy with multiple dance projects. Currently, she is the co-founder and choreographer of Lady Luck Productions, and is performing with Toronto based company, "Cadence Progressive Contemporary Ballet"

Patrizia is a graduate of Ryerson's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program where she majored in Dance. Some recent performance credits include, the Bell Celebrity Gala in Toronto, a European and American tour with Cirque Du Soleil’s Delirium show, choreographed by Mia Michaels, Jazz Cracker, choreographed by Roberto Campanella and a Brazil tour with the Newton Moreas Dance theatre. Her film credits include, “Take the Lead” featuring Antonio Banderas, 2007 Bravo Fact Presents: “Baba” by ELD Films and Cirque's " Delirium" show Live from the O2 in London England.

Ms. Gianforcaro has eight years of teaching and choreography experience with students of all ages in hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance. She has choreographed works for St. Elizabeth High School, Unionville High School, Ryerson's choreographic workshop and Induo Danceworks.

Patrizia is inspired by all of her students and is excited for the 2010/2011 season!

Throughout her career Monique has worked and trained with reputable choreographers such as Danny Grossman, former Jerome Robbins choreographer Lawrence Gradis, Jean Aimee Lalonde from Deroisier Dance Company, National Ballet’s Nadia Potts, Toronto Dance Theatre and Christopher House, Allen and Karen Kaeja of Kaeja d’Dance and Wes Veldink of the Wes Veldink Movement.

As a dancer, Monique toured with DJ Chris Sheppard and Love Inc. She performed at the GM Place in Vancouver for the Grizzlies Half time show as well as “Summerfest” at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland.  Monique was also featured as a dancer for Jon Secada on the live taping of The Foster Parents Plan Television Special.  Monique also performed with DM Creative, a production company based in Los Angeles who contracted her for a Casino show “GENERATIONS”.  That contract inspired her to spend some time in L.A where she worked along side choreographer/producer Melissa Williams. Williams took her to Europe to assist in choreographing the European tour of HAIR-The Love Rock Musical.  In Europe she was also Dance Captain and performed the Role of CHA-CHA in Wolfgang Bocksch’s production of GREASE-Das Musical.  Monique’s credits also include performing a Vegas style show at the Casino Windsor called “BON VOYAGE”.

Monique continues to perform professionally and explore her creative boundaries teaching.  Most recently Monique can be found teaching on the faculty of an L.A based touring convention called EXTREME DANCE.

As a teacher Monique believes everyone comes to her already an artist in some way.
“It is my job as a teacher to keep that artistic fuel and inspire the energy that feeds the creation of great things.”

Stephanie Violin
TTP-DIP (NS), ARAD, A.I.S.T.D  (National and Cecchetti)

Stephanie attended The National Ballet School’s teacher training program where she graduated with a mark of distinction.  During this three-year program she attained her registered teacher’s status with the Royal Academy of Dance as well as her I.S.T.D National Associate diploma.

Growing up dancing Stephanie has studied many different forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical jazz, and acrobatics.  She studied with teachers like Danny and Lisa Poland, Tatiana Stepanova and the late Bella Kovarsky.  She also competed for many years in International and National competitions.   Later her love and passion for ballet lead her to professional performing opportunities with The Ontario Ballet Theatre’s performance of The Nutcracker.  She has also performed classical repertoire such as La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote and Paquita.