Jessica is contemporary instructor. She gained a strong technical foundation at Performing Dance Arts and...
Jessica Ford
Stage Division Team Artistic Director, Jazz and Contemporary
Antoaneta Popova
Artistic Director - Ballroom Division
Antoaneta is a ballroom instructor.
Alona Khaninson
Ballet Teacher
Alona Khaninson began her professional dance training at the age of 9 after leaving the...
Tea Paluzzi
Part-Time Company Director
Tea is a jazz teacher.
Ilya Bodyakin
Hip-Hop, Street Style Technique
Ilya Bodyakin is a 22 year old dancer from Thornhill Ontario. He began his Hip-Hop...
Mackenzie MacNeil
Acro & Tumbling teacher
Mackenzie is an acro and tumbling teacher
Leon Shvaitser
Latin, Hip-Hop & Breakdance teacher
Leon is a latin, hip-hop and breakdance teacher
Our Philosophy
At The Dance Stream, we're dedicated to tailoring our diverse classes to meet the unique needs of every dancer. With immense pride in our distinctive dance style and innovative training methods, we instill strong core values in each individual. Recognizing the individuality of each dancer, we're committed to enhancing their natural talents in an atmosphere that's fun, encouraging, and supportive.
Our carefully curated curriculum serves as a guiding light, empowering each student to achieve their dance aspirations. We're not just about learning; we're here to nurture self-esteem, foster a love for dance, and above all, ensure a whole lot of fun! Our passion for exceptional instruction is contagious, and we're confident you'll share the same sentiment.
Experience our personalized approach firsthand in our smaller classes, where students receive the attention they deserve.
Studio Rental
Dresscode
In order for teachers and students to fully benefit from the dance classes it is encouraged that all dancers follow the dress code to maintain an ordered and successful dance class environment.
Pre-dance | girls- pink ballet shoes, ballet tights, black or pink bodysuit, hair in a neat bun away from the dancers face.
boys- black shorts, black or white plain T-shirt, black socks. |
Ballet | girls- pink ballet canvas shoes, ballet tights, black bodysuit, hair in a neat bun away from the dancers face.
boys- black fitted shorts, black or white plain T-shirt, black ballet shoes. |
Jazz & Contemporary | girls- beige jazz shoes (for jazz), black socks (for contemporary), black leggings or shorts, black bodysuit, hair in a neat bun away from the dancers face.
boys- white tank top or fitted tight T-shirt, black jazz shoes and black shorts. |
Hip-Hop | girls and boys- indoor running shoes, sweat pants, tank top or T-shirt, hair in a ponytail. |
Adults | dress code is optional, but recommended and proper shoes are required |
Latin & Ballroom | girls- black bodysuit, black short skirt (latin), black long skirt (standard), latin or standard shoes (depending on the class), hair in a neat bun away from the dancers face.
boys- dress pants, white fitted shirt, latin or standard shoes (depending on the class). |
Tap | girls- leggings, tank top (everything black), tap shoes, hair in a pony tail.
boys- shorts, T-shirt (everything black), tap shoes. |
Acro | girls-black bodysuit, leggings or shorts, hair in a neat bun away from the dancers face.
boys- shorts and a fitted T-shirt. |
Breakdance | girls and boys- indoor running shoes, sweat pants, T-shirt/long sleeve shirt, (girls hair in a pony tail) |
Dance sweaters and leg warmers are acceptable.
Shoes
The shoes listed here are generally what will be worn HOWEVER, double check with your instructor before purchasing any shoes, be sure to keep your receipt, and please bring your shoes to your instructor so they can confirm the style.
Hair for ALL CLASSES:
Hair must be firmly secured away from the face and up off the neck. Ballet students are Required to have hair in a BUN.
NO Jewelry, and no Gum Chewing.
NO STREET SHOES & NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE DANCE SPACE.