This summer at the Greta Leeming Studio:

 
EVA DRAW (Ballet)
 
Trained at the Moscow State Institute of Theatre Arts and the Moscow Choreography School of the Bolshoi Theatre. Principal dancer with the Moscow City Ballet and the Israel Ballet between 1979 and 1992. Graduate of the National Ballet School Teacher Training program. Associate with the Cecchetti Society and registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dancing. On staff at National Ballet School since 1995.

 
NICOLE SERINO (Jazz/Lyrical)
 
Nicole currently resides in Toronto where she performs as a member at the Dance Factory. She has trained in various forms of dance in Canada and the United States where she won many national level titles and competitions. She has a degree in dance from York University in Toronto and she is a qualified member of Dance Masters, alongside some of North America's top teachers, choreographers and performers. Nicole has been a guest choreographer with DMA chapter #43 as well as with many other dance institutions in southern Ontario. She is sought after for her unique and innovative approach to dance and has been recognized for her excellence in choreography. She is the teacher of Mini Mr. Dance and Junior Miss Dance of 2003 and of Jr. Miss Dance 2004 (DMA, chpt 43). Her students can also be seen dancing with the Toronto Raptors dance team, Carnival Cruise lines, Toronto Argonauts cheerleaders and The Quinte Ballet School. Through her passion and love for dance, Nicole motivates and inspires her students to become the best that they can be. It is her goal to instill positive and healthy attitudes in young, aspiring dancers.

 
MIKEAL KNIGHT (Jazz/Hip Hop)
 
Mikeal's credits include performances featuring such stars as Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Shirley MacLaine, Regis Philbin, & the Backstreet Boys. He has worked creatively with numerous companies such as Disney, Nike, Adidas, Redkin, Dreamworks, Universal, as well as television & commercial work for 7-Up, Buena Vista Studios, Amoco & the Superbowl Halftime Spectacular. In addition to teaching in such places as Panama, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Mexico, Canada & the US., Mikeal has donated his time & talents to many charity organizations including Artistic Carnival-Miami. Headress Ball-Orlando, Equity fights AIDS-NY, & Fashion Cares Toronto.

 
KELLY KALETA (Tap)
 
Kelly grew up and trained in Western Massachusetts, beginning her dance career at the age 6. She began teaching at her studio while still in high school. Heading east to attebd Boston University, she received her BA in Environmental Policy in 2003. While attebding Boston University, she began teaching in the Boston area and throughout Massachusets. Kelly now teaches up and down the east coast doing master classes, workshops, and performing whenever possible. Her students have won many regional and national awards, and a group of students have just returned from the World Dance Championships held in Reese, Germany this fall. She is also a choreographer for the youth tap company, the Legacy Dancers t from Lexington, MA, who have performed at numerous festivals and shows across the United States.
She has had the opportunity to study with great teachers, including Josh Hillberman, Brenda Buffalino, Dianne Walker, Barbara Duffy and many others. She was a 2001 cast member of the Christmas show Clara's Dream: A Jazz Nutckracker starring Brenda Buffalino, Josh Hillberman and Erika Overton. She is also a performer abd choreographer for Gil Stroming's off-Broadway production, Break the Floor.

 
CHERYL GOODWIN B.A.(Hon.), E.T.C., C.D.T.A. (Level1, Ballet)
 
Director of the Children's Ballet studio for 8 years, teaching in the Ottawa area for 34 years. Registered Teacher and Full Member of the Royal Academy of Dancing, the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers and holds the Elementary Certificate in ISTD National Branch. Cheryl Goodwin is fully bilingual and has attended courses in Toronto, Red Deer, Alberta and London. England. Her students have been very successful in examinations and competitions.

 
LESLIE JAEGGIN B.Ed., B.A.(Hon.), A.D.I.S.T.D. (Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Stretch & Dance Activities)
 
Leslie has taught Jazz, Ballet, Modem, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop in Ottawa & Toronto area for 15 years. Leslie has trained in London. England and attended workshops in NYC and Toronto. Choreographer with JCC Theatreworks on their production of Fame (1996) and with CMT as Assistant Director & Choreographer on their production West Side Story (1997). Leslie has taught Jazz at our studio for 6 years.

 
STACEY MARTIN Adv. A.D.A.P.T., Member, R.A.D. (Level 1 Jazz, Pilates)
 
Trained at our school for 14 years in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Certified Pilates Instructor (mat and equipment training) Physical Mind Institute (New York), Body Harmonics (Toronto). Certified in Gait analysis and unstable equipment - Body Harmonics (Toronto). Personal Trainer and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (Can Fit Pro). In addition to her certifications she is an accomplished performing artist having appeared in various T.V. commercials (GAP, LEON'S AND NIKE). Movies including, The Music Man and The Year of the Lion. and on Broadway in a featured role in Saturday Night Fever.

 
KIM MCMAHON Int. 3 A.D.A.P.T. (Level I Tap)
 
Trained extensively at our school in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Kim has taught for 8 years in the Ottawa area, where her students have been very successful in Examinations and Competitions. Won Young Choreographer of the Year 200 1. 2002 & 2003 (American Dance Awards) and various other prestigious awards. Certified Childhood Educator.

 
 
JENNIFER MERKLINGER B. Ed., Adv. 2 A.D.A.P.T. (Level I Jazz, Pilates)
 
Member of the Royal Academy of Dance. Trained at our school for 17 years in Ballet and 13 years in Jazz. Jennifer has attended workshops in Toronto and NYC. Has been very successful in Examinations & Competitions.