Open Classes

Beginner Technique Classes (ages 6-12)

When: Mondays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm from Sept. 18th – Oct. 30th

Cost: $8 / class ($5 for members)

Instructor: Tiana Visconti

Tiana Visconti, born and raised in Northern Ontario, started dancing when she was only three years old. The majority of her years were spent at Sherry Walsh Academy of Dance Arts as a competitive dancer. She has completed many of her BATD examinations in jazz and ballet. After high school, she spent a semester in Toronto training at George Brown College/Ballet Jorgen before switching paths and earning her bachelor’s in biomedical sciences and is now pursuing her masters in the field of cancer research. Tiana is passionate about inspiring dancers of all ages and aims to create a comfortable and fun environment for all.

Acro Classes

Acro classes are based on a tier system. You must be able to complete the tasks in the beginner levels before moving to the next level. These classes are held at the following times:

Level 1 (Bridges, handstands, cartwheels) – Tuesdays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm from Sept. 26th – Nov. 14th, 2023

Level 2 (Cartwheel variations, backbends and recovers – must be able to lift one arm/leg one at a time in a bridge) and 

Level 3 (starting front and back walkovers)  – Wednesdays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm from Sept. 27th – Nov. 15th

Cost: $10 / class ($8 for members)

Instructor: Davison Treleaven 

Gordon Davison Treleaven is a motivated, dynamic  and passionate performer who has dedicated himself towards a career in the performing arts.

Initially a competitive gymnast from 2006 to 2016, and a member of the Ontario Gymnastics Team, Davison found a passion for dance and transferred over into the world of competitive dancing. He is versatile in his training, encompassing various genres including contemporary, ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. The years of gymnastics training are exemplified in his tumbling skills in acrobatics, and through his strength and endurance as a dancer.
 
​As a graduating student of the Centennial Dance Program, Davison has had the opportunity to dance while on stage with singer Justin Kelly, and perform in the Cirque Spectacular Niagara Show. 

​Davison is currently sharing his passion as he aspires to convey emotions, story telling and entertaining others through both passion for dance and acting.

Adult Open Classes

When: Thursdays from 8:30pm – 9:30pm starting September 14th, 2023

Cost: $15 per drop-in or $50 for a monthly membership

Instructor: Diana Cuckovic

Diana has been training and teaching in multiple forms of dance including Ballet, Serbian, Ukrainian, jazz, lyrical and musical theatre for many years. While she practices medicine throughout the day, Diana has always been happiest expressing herself through movement. She is excited for this class to be able to create some joyful movement and to help her students build skills and confidence on the dance floor. This class will involve some strength and technique exercises, as well as a small combination each week. Some movement background recommended, although modifications on difficult movements will be provided