At Imagination Dance & Fitness, we strive to instill qualities our students can take with them past our studio doors. We hope to develop motivated and determined individuals by encouraging them to meet challenges with a positive attitude and a will to succeed. Our classes create performance skills and offer a distinct technique beyond a routine that also assists with building self-confidence.
In addition, we understand the value of a strong support system and believe that with the help of nurturing parents and caring teachers, we can promote a love for the performing arts and an eagerness to learn. ..............................................................................................................................................  Miss Melissa is the Artistic Director and Founder of Imagination Dance & Fitness. The studio was established in 1998 and has grown into a wonderful place for all ages to learn and develop a love for dance and the arts.
Melissa has studied dance for over 25 years and is a Certified Dance Teacher through Dance Educators of America in all 3 levels. She has traveled to Las Vegas many times to take intensive classes and workshops from World Renowned Teachers such as Charles Kelly, Raymond Lukens, Nan Giordano and Al Gilbert to name a few. Melissa has also instructed various dance classes and summer programs with the Niagara Catholic School Board and Niagara College. Though dance is her main love, Melissa is also a certified fitness instructor through the YMCA Fitness Program.  | Deanna Smith Miss Deanna brings more than 25 years of dance experience to Niagara. She studied figure skating and gymnastics but found dance to be her greatest love. After performing in local theatre, she began a competitive dance career winning such titles as World Champion, Most Promising Dancer, and runner-up in the Miss Dance of America Pageant in Syracuse New York. Deanna went on to study dance in Los Angeles and New York under the Dance Masters Association, the Lavan Method of Movement at Brock University and in Ohio under professional dancer Tammy McCully where she performed in the “Nutcracker Revised ”She is currently continuing her studies in modern dance with the Niagara Dance Company where she performed in Ancient Ones and Earth Ascending. Deanna is a certified adjudicator under the International Dance Organization, and a certified fitness instructor under Can-Fit-Pro specializing in Latin Zumba. Deanna has conducted dance workshops and seminars for Brock University, the National Baton Association, the Niagara Catholic District School Board and Gymnastics Energy. |  | Chantelle Soulsby Miss Chantelle started dancing at age 6. Since then she has gone on to win many awards at various competitions. Chantelle has been an instructor at Imagination Dance and Fitness for the past 8 years and currently heads the Dazzler Performance Team. She is a certified teacher through both Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America where she spent time taking classes in Las Vegas and Buffalo New York at the Teacher Training Programs. Chantelle continues to expand and further her knowledge of both dance and teaching through on going workshops and certification programs. Chantelle has a Diploma, as an educational assistant working in a special needs program for the District School Board of Niagara. She is currently working towards a psychology degree. |  | Meagan Fraser Miss Maegan has been dancing both recreationally and competively for the past 18 years. She is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and pointe. Four years ago Maegan began teaching at her home studio in Guelph as both a recreational and competitive teacher. Maegan has completed both R.A.D. and C.D.T.A. certifications and has also prepared students for thier A.B.A. examinations. Maegan is extremely excited to be part of the Imagination Dance & Fitness team, and is looking forward to continue sharing her love for dance with others! |  | Alice Burke Miss Alice was born in London, England, where she received extensive ballet training from a very early age. After training full time at Harlow Ballet School (under Leo Kersley, princeipal of Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet) and The Royal Ballet school as a junior associate. Alice went on to granduate on a full scholarship from The 'London Studio of Perfoming Arts' studying Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Voice winning the "Triple Threat" Award. There Alice trained under such icons as Dame Alicia Markova and Dame Beryl Grey and went on to guest with several dance companies including 'London City Ballet' and 'The Scottish Ballet'. Alice has since enjoyed a diverse and successful career as a professional dancer and singer perfoming on stage and screen all over the world. From Lead Adage for Bodywork Dance Co. T.A. Pinaplle Dance Studio, Dance captain and Production singer for Carnival Crusie Lines. Theatre Credits include: Cassie West End tour of Chorus Line. Janet - Rock Horrow, and Mungo Jery - Cats. Donna Marie - Blood Brothers. Miss Alice has also been a professional teacher and choreographer for over 20 years. Since mving to Canada in 2002 with her husband Patrick; Alice feels her greatest achievement is her two children Jasmine and Elliot. Inspired by them and her passion for the arts she has been propelled to work with children through The United Way and RAFT, providing dance for underprivileged teens. Alice has also enjoyed teaching for many dance and theatre schools in Niagara. Miss Alice is the lead teacher of our Ballet Program. | | | |
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