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Tha Spot History

Chantelle Leonardo always dreamed of running a dance studio. In September 2004 her dream became reality when “Tha Spot Dance Centre” opened its doors to approximately 120 students. In the beginning the dance studio had 1 main dance room, complete with wall to wall mirrors, hardwood flooring and a superb sound system.

During the summer of 2005, with the expansion of the student base, the studio had to expand as well. Construction was completed on an additional dance studio just in time for the new dance year to begin. Classes offered include Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Acro, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre.  The dance program is available for ages 3 to adult and Tha Spot is sure to have a class that would be perfect for every dancer.

Tha Spot Dance Centre hosts a variety of programs for both recreational and competitive dancers. Recreational classes are fun and challenging and dancers find it a rewarding way to meet new friends. Recreational classes are offered at all age levels in all dance forms. All recreational students perform a routine choreographed by their teachers in our year- end recital. This recital gives them a chance to perform on stage with music, lights and costumes.

Tha Spot’s competitive dancers enter a variety of competitions throughout the year. They are entered in various categories ranging from sols, duets, trios, groups and productions in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, acro, modern and musical theatre. Tha Spot dancers have won many awards in the competitions they have competed in since opening. These awards include Dynamic Gold, Platinum, Gold as well as Top Novice Solo, Adjudicators Choice Award and Most Entertaining.

Dancers at Tha Spot have performed at many venues including the Corso Italia Festival, Summer Rush, the Bell Mobility Gala, Portugal Day at Bellwood’s Park, Canada’s Wonderland and a tap performance on The “Bravo” Network to name just a few.

Tha Spot’s goal is to inspire every dancer to work towards building strong technique and style, to have confidence in themselves, to bring out the best in every dancer!