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! Elisa LoCurto - Dance Instructor Elisa LoCurto has always made dance an important part of her life. At the age of 12 she started studying dance at Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts where she received many awards including the Award of Excellence in Dance in her graduating year. She also trained with Anne Sprincis at Dansecore School of Dance in ballet and modern, studying RAD through both graded and vocational exams which she completed with high distinction. She was also an avid member of the Dansecore Company and competitive team.  Elisa has recently completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ryerson University studying ballet, modern and jazz under the direction of Nadia Potts and other renowned teachers such as Vicki St Denys and Kenny Pearl. She has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Evelyn Hart, Valerie Calam, William Yong, Robert Glumbec, Johanna Bergfeldt, Derrik Sangster, Linda Garneau, Kate Franklin, Tanya Evidente and Jerome Bobb.  Elisa continues to be an active member of the dance world, doing intensive programs with Toronto-based contemporary ballet company, ProArteDanza, under the direction of Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbec. She is also a company member with Lindsay Ritter Productions. Elisa is very passionate about the dance world and is exited to share her training with a new generation of dancers.   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. Marcelle Spadafora - Dance Instructor Marcelle has been studying all styles of dance including Jazz, Lyrical Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop and acro since the age of four. Throughout her dance career Marcelle has competed within Canada and the United States . As a dance teacher Marcelle has taken both workshops and taught in almost every style and worked with many celebrity dancers/choreographer including Chris Clements ( Cat Walk). Marcelles choreography received top rankings and also received the "Professional Choice Award" for her choreography in last years Dancers Choice Competition. Recently returning from a Saskatchewan tour where Marcelle showcased her talents and choreography abilties as the Head of Dance, she is very eager and excited to join the In Harmony dance team as a competitive teacher and bring each student to the top