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Miss Tania Azevedo
P.A.E.C., B.A.T.D.

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Born in Mississauga and raised in Caledon, Tania Azevedo only discovered her passion for dance at the age of 12-the first time she ever attended a dance class-at Annemarie's Dance Academy in Orangeville, Ontario.  After her first year of B.A.T.D. and R.A.D. training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and Musical Theatre; Tania was competing both at the national and international level.  In the eight years at Annemarie's Dance Academy, Tania became a certified dance instructor at the age of seventeen, and has been teaching ever since.
Before she was twenty-one years of age, Tania received a diploma from Georgian College for Business Administration and became the  studio owner/principal dance instructor of Elite Dance Corps in Bradford, Ontario.  In its eleventh successful dance season, and after only eight years participating in competitions, Elite Dance Corps has won various awards, and is recognized as one of the most active participants in various local community events.  Tania's students have gone on to dance with Ballet Jorgen, Canadian National Tap Team, become certified dance instructors, and attend dance programs at well known Ontario universities. 
Tania is constantly strengthening her skills by attending master classes with renowned dance artists and choreographers in all disciplines of dance.  Today, she is a full member with P.A.E.C. and B.A.T.D.  Tania is working towards receiving her D.M.A. certification and has become cerified with the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators and is now a sought after adjudicator for many dance competitions across Ontario.  She is dedicated to continue sharing her talent and passion for dance to all.

Miss Samantha Ippolito
B.A.T.D.

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Samantha Ippolito began dancing at the young age of three, but always new that teaching dance was her passion.  Following many years as an award-winning competitive dancer, Samantha was accepted into the OIP dance company in Toronto, Ontario.  She has worked with renowned choreographers like Danny Davalos, Heather Leslie, Luther Brown, and Faye Rauw.  A major accomplishment was performing in the Disney Magic Music Days production in Orlando, Florida.  Most recentlly, Samantha became a memeber of the Canadian National Tap Team, winning Gold at the World Dance Championships in Reisa, Germany.  As a certified teacher with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing, Samantha has been teaching for over five years at various studios throughout York Region.  Over the years, Samantha has studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, and Hip-Hop.  She continues to further her training by attending classes and workshops.  Entering her final year in York University's BFA Dance Program, Samantha hopes to continue her studies by completing a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Choreography.  Samantha is an asset to the EDC teaching staff for the variety of dance knowledge and dedication that she brings to her class each and every week.

 

 

Miss Brittany Bourque
P.A.E.C.

At the age of twelve, Miss Brittany Bourque enrolled in her first dance class at Elite Dance Corps.  Under the guidance of Miss Tania and through her High School dance program, she has grown to love dance-so much so that she has chosen to make it her future career.  Currently, Brittany is enrolled in the Business program at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario where she is learning all about small business operation; as she one day plans to own and operate a dance studio of her very own.  Attending many dance competitions across Canada, Brittany has come away with various awards as well as commendable accomplishments in her Royal Academy of Dance exams.  While attending college full time, Miss Brittany Bourque is also training for her teaching certification with the Performing Arts Educators of Canada.  She continually aims to advance her knowledge of dance by attending dance classes at Elite Dance Corps, participating in dance exams, as well as attending master classes at various conventions in Southern Ontario.  With her infectious bubbly personality, Miss Brittany is adored by her students, parents and co-workers at Elite Dance Corps. 

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Miss Melissa Alexander
P.A.E.C., Z.I.N.

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Born November 15th, 1989, Melissa Alexander began her dance training at the young age of three.  Sixteen years later, Melissa is now a successful student and teacher with many future aspirations.  Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Modern; are among the many disciplines of dance in which Melissa has studied throughout her dance career.  Winning numerous awards and participating in several community performances, Melissa has gained an admirable reputation in the world of dance.  These accomplishments have given Melissa the desire to share her love and knowledge of dance with others.
Melissa is currently a junior instructor at Elite Dance Corps where she prides herself on havinga class structure of technique and fun!  Aspiring to become a certified R.A.D. & P.A.E.C. Ballet intructor, Melissa continues her own dance training to expand her knowdledge and ability.  She looks forward to teaching her students in the community and gaining new friendships.

Miss Jennifer Gibson

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