


| Our Team of Staff: Director Tina Hurley: Miss Tina has been teaching students of all ages in a variety of styles of dance for over ten years. She is a professional choreographer and instructor. She has attained certificates and training with such recognized institutions as: C.D.T.A. (Canadian Dance Teachers Association,) I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Dance), R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance,) and is a proud member of P.A.E.C. (Performing arts educators of Canada.) Tina holds diplomas for theatrical performance, and attended York University for visual arts and creative writing. She has taught in local dance schools, community programs, the city of Toronto, for the township of Georgina and privately; jazz, tap, acro, modern, hip hop, theater, song, visual arts, ladies fitness, and main streamed in ballet study. Amy Wilson .Amy Wilson has been dancing since she was three years old and has a love for all disciplines of dance. Amy holds her B.A.T.D. (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) Associate Teacher’s certificate in Stage and Modern disciplines as well as her Member Teacher's Certificate in Ballet. Amy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Performance Dance from Ryerson University, as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from York University Derick Robinson Derick is a talented and dedicated dancer and choreographer. His positive and creative attitude are reflected in his teaching and dance style. Derick specializes in hip hop dance, contemporary and freestyle,his specialty includes popping and waving... Freestyle is also a key component to Derick's classes as it demonstrates and encourages students to be creative in their dancing. Derick is the creator of Keswick Highschools' dance club: Xclusiv, he would like to one day open his own dance studio; to continue teaching and dancing for the years to come. Michael Divito Michael Divito is a writer, director, actor and musician who is looking forward to teaching Musical Theatre at Dance Express. He has performed in many theatrical productions at Keswick High School as well as within the community. He enjoys teaching and entertaining and specializes in comedy and improvisation. He has been taking music lessons since he was 5 and is currently in the process of receiving his Grade 6 for Vocal through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Michael directed Keswick High School’s production of Sinister Shackles as part of the Sears Drama Festival and is currently in the process of writing Keswick High School’s next Sears Festival entry. This year, he will attend York University where he will study Theatre and the Performing Arts. Alyse Setten Alyse has been dancing, acting, and singing for over 9 years and enjoys all aspects of Theatrical Arts. Alyse has helped multiple organizations involving the arts, teaching, assisting and learning along the way. She auditions for every school play along with Community theatre productions, constantly striving to learn. Her many certificates for the arts allow her to pass on her knowledge and help mould the younger minds of children who have shared the same dreams to be in the spotlight as her. Alyse is wonderfully gifted as a singer and actor and she believes that everyone deserves to have their time to shine, she looks forward to teaching our students. |







