Faculty

Lynn Ahmad is an international Examiner and Tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance, a Certified Teacher for the American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) National Training Curriculum (The ABT’s curriculum is based on both the Vaganova and Cecchetti Ballet Methods) and a certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor. Mrs. Ahmad’s qualifications, experience and passion allow her to bring the best elements of the world’s leading Ballet training methods to all her students.

Mrs. Ahmad, is an active teacher and choreographer for dance studios in and around the GTA since 1987; coaching and entering candidates for Royal Academy of Dance Exams and preparing students for major dance competitions locally and abroad. Her record includes numerous choreographic and overall awards. Many of her students have gained acceptance to the National Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Quinte Ballet School while others have become professional entertainers, teachers and studio owners. 

Hailey Cheng is a dedicated ballet instructor and accomplished classical ballet dancer, known for her passion, artistry, and commitment to the art of classical dance. Began her ballet journey at the age of four, she is graduate of the prestigious Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) with a Bachelor’s degree in dance, holding an Advanced II Certificate, Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) Ms. Hailey has built an impressive career both onstage and in the studio, sharing her expertise and love for ballet with students and audiences alike.

Ms. Hailey has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships throughout her career. During her time at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), she received multiple prestigious scholarships, including the Ballet Instructor Scholarship, the Overseas Study Program Scholarship, and the Jackie Chan Charity Fund Scholarship. In 2015, she was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Vasilliev Andrew of Classical Ballet School in New York for a summer ballet course. Her excellence in performance has also earned her several competition awards, such as the Gold Award in the Ballet Open Group at the 43rd HK Open Dance Contest, the Bronze Award at the 10th HK Ballet Group Stars Award, the Merit Award at the 8th National Ballet Competition, and 8th place in the Adult Group of the Star of Cannan Dance International Ballet Competition.

With her exceptional artistry, deep expertise, and unwavering dedication, Ms. Hailey continues to shape and inspire the dancers of tomorrow.

Born and raised in Ontario, Emily's passion for dance started at the young age of 3. She trained at Nicole Jacklin School of Dance for 15 years and became a teacher in 2011. During this time she completed several R.A.D. Ballet exams including Advanced 2. She attended various summer programs including the Canadian’s Children’s Dance Theatre, Canada’s National Ballet School and The American Ballet Theatre. After high school, Emily attended George Brown College and graduated from the Dance Performance Studies program in 2015 with honours. Continuing her professional development, Emily performed as a member of Danza Corpus Toronto in their 2016 season and trained with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary, Alberta in 2017. Always striving to develop her teaching skills, Emily has most recently completed the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance and is now a certified teacher. Emily teaches all styles of dance and is certified as a Junior Level 3 Acro teacher with the Acro Dance Teachers Association. A new pathway for Emily has lead her to study Pilates with the Merrithew Institute. She is certified in STOTT Pilates Matwork and is excited to integrate her dance background into the world of fitness.

Grace Melissa, originally from the United Kingdom,  is a fully qualified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance R.A.D. PDTD qualified, the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), and the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), has enchanted audiences worldwide as a professional production show dancer.

Her exceptional performances span across renowned cruise ships, including Costa Magica, Msc Magnifica and Msc Poesia, where she showcased her talent as a production guest performance artist and dancer.

Grace Melissa's unwavering passion for dance has not only propelled her illustrious career but also led her to establish and run the highly acclaimed "En Pointe Academy of Dance" in southern Spain, where she has resided for the majority of her life. This prestigious academy stands as a testament to Grace's deep-rooted commitment to nurturing and shaping the next generation of talented dancers.

With a strong foundation in classical ballet and expertise in tap and modern dance and more, she guides and supports students, empowering them to reach their fullest potential while enjoying their improvement journey.

Émilie Brunelle is a Toronto based dancer, choreographer and performer originally from Penetanguishene, Ontario. Émilie grew up as a competitive dancer with an award winning studio that led her to perform and train throughout Ontario and in the US. She holds an honors Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance specializing in choreography and performance from York University and has over 19 years of dance experience. She is the recipient of the Grant Strate Award in Dance as well as the Dance Scholars Award from her achievements at York University. Émilie has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Allison Plamondon, Tracey Norman, Syreeta Hector, Catherine Glasser, Kylie Thompson and Allie Laliberte to name a few. Showcasing diversity as an actor and singer, Émilie has most recently been involved in musicals such as Chicago (Wavestage Co.) and Grease (TCDS) and continues to expand her artistic practice. Outside of performing, Émilie aspires to share her love of dance through teaching and choreographing. With a strong foundation in classical/contemporary modern and ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater, Émilie strives to support and guide her students in a holistic environment to shed light on their passion.

Olivia Burling is born and raised in Ontario and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has a passion for performing, teaching and choreographing and excels in her jazz and contemporary skills. She graduated with BFA in dance from York University specializing in performance and choreography. As well as she is constantly taking new classes and training alongside as many artists as possible. A few of the artists she has trained with include Tiffany Mclachlan, Kahil Calder, Rebecca Zizek, Jade Whitney and Kylie Thompson. She grew up as a competitive dancer with an award winning studio and has been recognized by many competitions for her talent. Some of her most memorable accomplishments include receiving a scholarship in her final year to perform at a resort in Mexico with Fivestar Dance Company, a partial scholarship to attend York University as well as won third place with her own choreography at Young Creators Challenge.