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.

LINDA GARNEAU(Jazz/Lyrical)
 
Forever a student, Linda has studied across North America and has enjoyed learning with many of the industry's top leaders. Her career has bridged both sides of the profession as a performer, director and choreographer. Her recent show and theatre credits include: The Oscar Peterson Tribute, The National Jazz Awards, The Rhythm of Life (national tour), Pippin' and A Chorus Line. Linda's work has also appeared in film and television for such projects as Savoir Faire, The Toronto 1 show, Class Act, "I just want to have fun", The Juno and Gemini Awards, as well as national Television Commercials for GMC and Hyundai. Miss Garneau's performance experience has allowed her the opportunity to work with integral artists such as Gregory Hines and Heather Comell. As a performer/choreographier Linda has worked with many professional dance companies across Canada and the United States promoting her unique fusion of style and musicality. As founder and artistic director of the Helix Dance Project, Miss Garneau has created the following full length works: Integration (2003), West Side Stories (2004), Hotel (2005), Every Now and Then (2006) and Evolve (2007) with favorable reviews. Linda is currently a faculty member at the Randolph Acaderny for the Performing Arts.

 
DEVON PERRI (Tap/Hip Hop)
 
Devon is from Toronto, Ontario and has been dancing since the age of 6. He has had the opportunity on working in such projects as: The Other Me - Walt Disney Pictures and Adidas Canada. He has choreographed for Nissan, Chrysler, The Toronto Film Festival, Gary Beals - Canada Day performance '04, Ottawa - Peace Concert'03, Bravo Fact, Juno Awards, as well as the tap scenes in the movies: Steppin'Up - Paramount MTV and Honey - Universal Pictures. His music video credits include: Timbaland - Cop That Disc, K-OS - Superstar, K-OS Crab Bucket, Ray Robinson - Girlfriend, Yasmeen - Blue Jeans and many more. Devon has performed for many industrials across North America such as: The East Coast Music Awards, UMAC Awards, Black Eyed Peas After Party, The J.B.'s After Party, M.M.V.A.'s, C.N.E. Toronto, AT&T/Telus, Medley Montreal, Harbor Front Toronto, Bag of Trix, Rendezvous Ontario Tourism and CBC. He has appeared in commercials for Marshall's National and Dairy Farmers of Ontario - Milk. He is also a member of the 'Next Tip' dance company based out of Toronto, www.nexttip.com; as weIl as currently teaching across Canada and some parts of the US.

 
KELLY KALETA (Tap)
 
Kelly grew up and trained in western Massachusetts, beginning her dance career at age 6. In high school, she began teaching at her studio. She received her BA in Environmental Policy 2003. At Boston University, she taught in the Boston area and througout Massachusetts. Kelly now teaches along the east coast of US and Canada doing master classes, conventions, workshops and performing whenever possible. Her students have won may regional and national awards. She is also choreographer for the youth tap company, Legacy Dancers, Lexington, MA who have been seen at numerous festivals, including the New York City Tap Festival and the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. Locally, Kelly performs with "The Rhythm Section", a small tap group under the direction of Kathy Partridge. She was a 2001 cast member of the Christmas show Clara's Dream; A Jazz Nutcracker, starring Brenda Buffalino, Josh Hilberman and Drika Overton; performed at the Duke Theater on 42nd Street with the NYC Tap Festival 2003; and is also a faculty member, performer and choreographer for Gil Stroming's off-Broadway production, Break the Floor. Kelly has danced with jazz guitarist Tomo Fujita at local jazz clubs, and will be seen this summer in Imagine Tap, choreographed by Derick Grant, starrng Derick, Jason Samuels Smith, Dormeisha Sumbry Edwards, and many others.

 
NICOLE SERINO (Tap)
 
Nicole currently resides in Toronto and is on staff at Premier Dance Inc., Oakville. She has trained in many forms of dance, and her itense studies have taken her across Canada and United States where she has won many national level titles and competitions. Nicole has her degree in Dance from York University in Toronto and is a qualified member of Dance Masters ofAmerica, 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 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 they can be. It is her goal to instill positive and healthy attitudes in young, aspiring dancers.

 
CHARLES BERRY (Baflet/Lift Classes)
 
Charles is an honors graduate ofthe National Ballet School of Canada and English National Ballet School, London, England. He danced with the National Ballet of Canada from the age of 11, to 18 in the Nutcracker. He is now a current member of the Stuttgart Ballet and has toured with them to Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Paris , Germany and Switzerland . Charles has performed over 30 roles with the Stuttgart Ballet. He has choreographed for The National Ballet School, CDB Dance Company, The Stuttgart Ballet and Greta Leeming Studio of Dance. Charles has coached pas de deux since 2002.

 
LINDE WESSELS (Baflet/Lift Classes)
 
Lin& grew up in South Africa where she trained at the State Theater Ballet School. At a young age she became the lead girl with the South African Youth Ballet. At 15, she competed in the Prix de Lausanne where she was offered a scholarship to the prestigious John Cranko Ballet School, Stuttgart Germany. While in the school, she performed corps roles with the Stuttgart Ballet where she is now a member. She has toured to Osaka, Paris, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. Lin& was chosen to participate in the behind the scenes look at the Stuttgart Ballet in a partnering demonstration. Recently she has been in the German newspapers for her exciting modem choreography. Linde is fluent in Afrikaans, English and German.