Leah Anna Sanguinetti- Director, Dance Instructor, BA, PAEC, IADA

Leah Anna has been involved with dance for the past 16 years as an all-round dancer, teacher, choreographer and studio director. She has extensive training in jazz, ballet, acrobatics, lyrical, modern and musical theatre. She danced competitively for many years and continued her studies at Ryerson University in the Theatre Arts Dance program. Leah Anna has performed professionally at various industrial shows and large functions. Leah Anna went on to complete a health science degree from York University (HESO) with Kinesiology and Dance as teachable subjects. Over the last 10 years, Leah Anna has taught both competitive and recreational programs in Jazz, Acrobatics, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre at many studios throughout the province. She established her own dance studio 4 years ago and has since had the pleasure of developing over 200 students. Leah Anna is fully certified in Jazz, Acrobatics and Ballet through the PAEC (Performing Arts Educators of Canada) dance association. She also holds certification with IADA (International Dance Acedemy of Adjudicators). Leah Anna has won many awards for both her dance and choreography talents. She hopes to inspire, educate and guide dancers as they reach their goals and discovering their talents. Leah Anna believes that dreams will come true when you put your mind to it and always to always believe in yourself. Leah Anna has recently become a new mom and this addition to her life as well the opportunity to work with, guide and motivate young dancers is such a blessing!

Crystal Sebastian Marek - Dance Instructor

Crystal has been involved in dance through training and teaching for almost 20 years. She toured across the United States in 1995 where she performed and assisted in workshops as a Caravan kid. As a professional dancers, she won many overall awards in various styles of dance. She then went on to study with Dance Masters of America (DMA) as well as theatre in Seneca College. She had the opportunity to perform various theatre rolls as well as the star dance roll in a music video by a local band. Crystal is an experienced and qualified instructor who has taught at many dance studios throughout Ontario. Crystal is also CPR certified. Crystal spends most of her personal time with her 2 children Rain and River. Her warmth as a mother and love for helping others will be shared with all of her students as they grow to become wonderful dancers.

Shelby Thoms - Dance Instructor

Shelby started dancing at the age of nine and since joining the competitive team at the age of 13 has won numerous awards for her performances all over Ontario. Throughout her training Shelby has been dedicated to becoming not only the best dancer she can be but also becoming a teacher as motivating, inspiring and knowledgeable as the teachers she has trained with. Shelby hopes that she can help instil the love for dance in her students that has motivated her life for many years. Being a member of the In Harmony staff has been a true joy for Shelby and she hopes to be a part of the In Harmony family for years to come. Shelby is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from Ryerson University and is excited to pass her new knowledge and past experiences to her students at In Harmony.

Katherine Mascarin - Dance & Fitness Instructor

Katherine is a graduate of the Fitness & Lifestyle Management program at George Brown College. She is a certified Fitness Assessor with Oasis under CFC (Certified Fitness Consultant). As a part of her internship, she was a student teacher at Cardinal Carter High School for seven weeks in the physical education department. Katherine is also a certified personal trainer with Can Fit Pro and is CPR trained. Katherine has danced for fifteen years training in; Ballet, Acro, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. She has coached dancers ages 3 and up for the last five years. She danced competitively for eight years in all dance disciplines, winning many awards, medals and scholarships for her talents. Katherine’s dedication and enthusiasm for dance and fitness is sure to rub off on all of her students.

Sasha Kuyumju - Dance Instructor

Sasha Kuyumju began her dancing career at the young age of three and quickly progressed into competitive dancing two years later. Sasha danced at several studios in the Toronto area finally ending at Art and Soul Dance Company in Klienberg, Ontario, Canada. Her extensive training in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, steet jazz, ballet, and modern has given her the creativity to compose her various works. Sasha has attended many workshops, such as the Jump, The Next Level, Dance Teachers Summit, and various Master Classes with the industries top choreographers. She has had the privilege to travel all across Canada and the United States to compete in many regional and national competitions. Sasha is always striving to stay on top of the new trends in dance. Sasha began choreographing at the age of 15 and has been in love with it ever since. Her love and passion for dance is seen in the studio day in and day out. Sasha is a graduate from the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Humber College. She is also a certified Personal Trainer with CanFit Pro. Sasha is very excited to be teaching at In Harmony Dance and Wellness this year!

	Anita Steele - Dance Instructor - RAD RTS, BATD Assoc Anita has been dancing since the age of 5. Ballet was a particular passion for Anita from a young age. But all art forms, dance forms and theatre also inspire her. Anita studied Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap, Vocal Music and Piano throughout her childhood. Anita graduated from Randolph Academy of the performing Arts with Honors, a “Triple Threat” performer. While she was at Randolph she performed in numerous productions. Along with dance, Anita studied acting, improvisation and vocal music. Not long after graduating, Anita’s teaching career began. She achieved her Associate membership with the BATD for Jazz. Then decided her passion was in ballet and proceeded to audition for the RAD teaching certificate program. After 4 years of study and teaching Anita became a registered teacher with the RAD. Anita also teaches Song and Dance, and coaches audition preparation and vocal technique. Anita works hard to instill the joy and passion for dance into her students. Some who have continued on to post-secondary programs at The National Ballet School, Randolph Academy of the Arts, York University Dance program, and George Brown College. Anita’s students have also continued on to dance professionally with The National Ballet of Canada, Stuttgart Ballet, and Ballet Jorgen. And continued on to careers in theatre.
	Stephanie Vanderwouw - Dance Instructor Stephanie started dancing at the age of 10 and has been part of the In Harmony competitive team since 2007. Stephanie has been dedicated to becoming not only the best dancer she can be but also becoming a teacher. She has been an assistant to Miss Leah Anna for a number of years and now teaches her own recreational classes. Stephanie hopes that she can help her students find the joy of dance that she had found at a young age. Being a member of the In Harmony staff has been a true joy for Stephanie and hopes to be part of the In Harmony family for years to come.