Meet Our Creation Team
Ashley Dykun
Lauren Randall
Ashley Dykun
Ms. Ashley began dancing before she walk. She was always beside Ms. Brenda for all of her training. She was a competitive dancer up until she graduated from high school. You will find Ms. Ashley sprinkling "sunshine" throughout the studio to ensure that everyone's needs are met. Ms. Ashley loves to jump in and run dances, and she is the b
Ms. Ashley began dancing before she walk. She was always beside Ms. Brenda for all of her training. She was a competitive dancer up until she graduated from high school. You will find Ms. Ashley sprinkling "sunshine" throughout the studio to ensure that everyone's needs are met. Ms. Ashley loves to jump in and run dances, and she is the biggest motivator to the dancers. Aside from being Ms. Brenda's assistant, she is the lead in our social media campaigns to help spread the word that NDFS is the place to be!
Kim Franic
Lauren Randall
Ashley Dykun
Ms. Kim Franic began her dance career at the age of 4. By the age of 8, she was a competitive soloist and team dancer. She represented Canada at the world level, bringing home many awards and participating in guest appearances.Ms. Kim was also graded under the RDA in Tap & Jazz and Highland SDTA. It was during her experience as a Teacher’
Ms. Kim Franic began her dance career at the age of 4. By the age of 8, she was a competitive soloist and team dancer. She represented Canada at the world level, bringing home many awards and participating in guest appearances.Ms. Kim was also graded under the RDA in Tap & Jazz and Highland SDTA. It was during her experience as a Teacher’s Assistant in her teen years that Kim decided teaching dance was her passion. She pursued dance studies at York University, Ballet Jorgen, Randolf Academy as well as countless conventions and workshops. Ms. Kim’s well-rounded dance training consists of tap, jazz, musical theatre, baton, ballet, modern, and highland dance. In 1995, Kim returned to Niagara to bring her love of dance to her community –teaching recreational and competitive classes. She founded Niagara’s Twirling Maple Leafs and became a member of TU and NBTA. In recent years, Ms.Kim has volunteered her time to teach dance at local elementary schools, youth groups, as well as assisting with school musical productions. With Ms.Kim’s 26 yrs of teaching experience, she continues to enjoy inspiring today’s dancers.
Lauren Randall
Lauren Randall
Lauren Randall
Bio to come
Victoria Borsodi
Victoria Borsodi
Victoria Borsodi
Ms. Victoria began her dance journey at the age of 3, and it has been an important part of her life ever since. Victoria has been a proud member of the NDFS family since the studio opened 11 years ago. Victoria trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary and ballet, including pointe and has been privileged to work under the direction and guid
Ms. Victoria began her dance journey at the age of 3, and it has been an important part of her life ever since. Victoria has been a proud member of the NDFS family since the studio opened 11 years ago. Victoria trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary and ballet, including pointe and has been privileged to work under the direction and guidance of Ms. Brenda. Victoria has completed all her CDTA ballet examinations and passed with Honours. Victoria danced competitively from the age of 13-19, receiving numerous special awards, scholarships, and overalls with her team. In 2015, Victoria was one of 24 to qualify for Team Canada competing at the World Dance Championship in Poland. Victoria graduated from NDFS in 2017 and continued her dance journey competing with the University of Guelph's Dance Program from 2018-2020. Now that Victoria has completed her undergraduate degree, she is eager to return to the studio to share her love of dance with the young dancers at NDFS.
Jessica Clout
Victoria Borsodi
Victoria Borsodi
Emily Basic
Victoria Borsodi
Tehya Wess Gardner
Dance has been an integral part of Emily’s life since she began at the age of 3. She was a dedicated dancer in both recreational and competitive programs for 20 years and now continues to share her love of dance with her students.
Emily has been vigorously trained in RAD ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, and contempo
Dance has been an integral part of Emily’s life since she began at the age of 3. She was a dedicated dancer in both recreational and competitive programs for 20 years and now continues to share her love of dance with her students.
Emily has been vigorously trained in RAD ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, and contemporary throughout her career. During her post-secondary education, Emily continued dancing competitively with Brock Badgers Dance Pak — competing against other university dance teams nationally, and achieving placements in top 5 overall schools multiple times. Post graduation, Emily was also Head Coach of the Brock Badgers Dance Pak for 2 years.
Emily has been teaching recreational and competitive classes since 2012. Her routines have won numerous special, choreography, and overall awards.
Emily strives to provide a structured and enjoyable atmosphere for every student that walks in the door. She is excited to continue sharing her passion and love for dance with the NDFS community!
Tehya Wess Gardner
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Tehya Wess Gardner
BIO- AND PICTURE TO COME
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Ms. Shannon has a passion for dance and performance arts that spans 30 years. Competing since she was 5, she was trained extensively in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Highland, Musical Theatre, Voice & Poke/ Aerial Arts. Spent her younger years winning dozens of scholarships that allowed her to train with some of dance worlds profes
Ms. Shannon has a passion for dance and performance arts that spans 30 years. Competing since she was 5, she was trained extensively in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Highland, Musical Theatre, Voice & Poke/ Aerial Arts. Spent her younger years winning dozens of scholarships that allowed her to train with some of dance worlds professionals.
She comes to NDFS bringing her positive, cheerful personality as a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor
Meaghan Morris
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Shannon Nicole Kubes
Ms. Meaghan has been dancing her entire life. She has been a competitive dancer winning many many scholarships and awards and has worked with top professionals in the industry.
Ms. Meaghan comes to NDFS with a fire and passion that could light up a room. With her eagerness to continue to learn and grow, Ms. Meaghan is very excited to share her passion with dancers.
Andrea Jaramillo
Andrea Jaramillo
Andrea Jaramillo
Andrea is an energetic, passionate and skilled Zumba Instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching Zumba. She is also certified by CanFit Pro as a Fitness Instructor Specialist and trained in CPR and AED
REGISTRATION OPEN
SUMMER DANCE CAMP
AUGUST 14-18,AUGUST 24-25
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE INTENSIVE 5:30-8:30PM dancers with experience 10 yr and up
FALL DANCE CLASSES OPEN AGES 2 TO ADULT
TINY DANCER DAY TIME CLASSES 2-5 YEARS OLD
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Zumba classes are open Tuesday 7-8pm studio 3 starting September 12th
CIRCL Mobility classes are open Friday September 15th 7-7:30pm
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