About

Mission Statement

It has been our mission to make The Pointe Dance Centre a friendly and inspiring place for dancers of all ages to learn and grow since we first opened in 2004.

Our Values

Our Team

Our Story

Testimonials

Mission Statement

The Pointe Dance Centre is a friendly and inspiring place for dancers to learn and grow.

Our studio values of friendship, artistry, perseverance and performance are embraced by our staff and instructors and passed on to our students and their families through thoughtful programming, communication and teamwork. We are proud to be celebrating two decades of serving this wonderful community and look forward to many more!

Our Team

Miss Helen

Operations Director

Miss Helen attended performing arts college in England before returning to Canada and completing her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at York University. Miss Helen has taught dance to children and adults for just over twenty years now. Running the studio and running after her two beautiful children keeps her busy but she always has time to chat with the students and parents at The Pointe. At the moment she’s most passionate about making sure the studio is an inspiring and welcoming place for dancers, families and staff.

Miss Kate

Studio Director

Miss Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from York University and co-founded The Pointe Dance Centre with Miss Helen in 2004. She still loves teaching early years dance after twenty years and, of course, spending time with her son. She works closely with parents, students and staff to make sure everyone has an amazing experience at The Pointe.

Miss Carrie

Administrator

Miss Carrie worked as a medical administrator at urgent care and paramedical clinics across Durham Region and downtown Toronto for over ten years. The pandemic was a hard time for medical professionals and their work life balance, so Miss Carrie decided to pivot and find work in the arts. Since joining the team at The Pointe, she has become an integral part of the PDC family and loves connecting with parents and helping young dancers realize their dreams. When Miss Carrie was young, she went to dance classes for many years enjoying Ballet, Tap and Jazz. If music is playing, you can bet you’ll catch her dancing to it!

Miss Karen

Instructor

Miss Karen earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at York University. From there she continued her studies at the National Ballet of Canada and she’s been teaching Royal Academy of Dance ballet to The Pointe students for almost 20 years. Miss Karen is the kind of teacher who goes above and beyond for her students, always searching for a new way to teach a tricky concept or explain a difficult technique. She’s constantly updating her own dance and acrobatic skills and pursuing additional certificates and qualifications to further her student’s training.

Miss Ciarra

Dance Team Manager

Miss Ciarra graduated from George Brown College in 2020 receiving a certificate in the Performing Arts. She has since received her certification in YPAD, Acrobatic Arts M1/Aerials & Backhandsprings, ADAPT – Jazz and Tap and Discover Dance. Miss Ciarra is thrilled to be continuing her time as the Dance Team Manager. She adores finding new, creative and thoughtful ways to educate her dancers. She loves passing her knowledge onto the next generation, striving to not only give them choreography but educate them on the how and why of dance and movement

Miss Taylor

Instructor

Miss Taylor completed her dance studies at Centennial College in 2017 and is certified in Discover Dance and Acrobatic Arts. Miss Taylor continues performing dance and musical theatre professionally as well as teaching at The Pointe. She prides herself on maintaining a joyful atmosphere in her classroom and she strives to inspire a real passion for dance in each and every one of her students.

Miss Abby

Instructor

Miss Abby started dancing at the age of 4 with Extravadance Studios in Canora, Saskatchewan. She fell in love with dance and the studio became her second home. She is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts and has completed her Acrobatic Arts, ADAPT – Jazz and Tap and Discover Dance Certifications. She loves sharing her passion for dance and making each of her students feel welcome and inspired.

Miss Emma

Instructor

Miss Emma is currently studying at The National Ballet of Canada in the Teacher Training Program. She is an ISTD Associate for both Tap and National dance as well as certified in Discover Dance. She enjoys every minute of teaching young dancers and creating a safe space for them to learn.

Miss Em

Instructor

Miss Em began their dance journey at The Pointe in Kindergarten and quickly distinguished themself in class with their enthusiasm, creativity and dedication. Over the years they have been a terrific role model for little dancers both on their Dance Team and in their role as a classroom assistant and camp counsellor. Miss Em has completed their Discover Dance certification and is passionate about passing on their love of dance to the next generation of dancers.

Our Studio Values

Each dance studio has a unique set of values that you can feel from the moment you walk through the door. Our studio values have been as follows since we first started taking dancers from “first steps to future stars” back in 2004.

Friendship, Artistry, Perseverance, Performance

Friendship
We believe that fostering friendship among our dance families and students is a huge factor in making their experience of dance positive and memorable. We’re also aware of the changing social needs of our students at their different ages and stages of development. Our staff and instructors go out of their way to make sure all of the families and students in our studio feel welcomed, included and inspired day to day and at studio events.

Artistry and Perseverance
Dance training requires discipline and commitment. Perseverance throughout challenges is one of the most valuable things we can learn in life and it is a skill that dance nurtures at every age and stage. There must be artistry and joy in the classroom as well as hard work in order to reap the benefits of increased self-esteem and confidence that comes from mastering difficult skills. Our qualified and experienced instructors are passionate about keeping all of our students inspired and challenged, each and every class.

Performance
Performing is “The Pointe”! Dance is a performing art. Opportunities to perform (in class for one another, at informal in class presentations and at the year end recital, or even at other events or competitions) are essential to a well rounded dance experience. Our staff and instructors are committed to making every performance a worthwhile and magical learning experience.

Our Story

Studio founders, Helen Kolacevic and Kate Tomaszewski first met while studying dance at York University. After they graduated they began teaching dance classes at Annette Recreation Centre on Tuesday evenings. By the end of the following year they had over one hundred and sixty pre-school and kindergarten dance students coming to class every week. They realized that their passion for inspiring tiny dancers had created something special and Body Language Academy of Dance was born.

They moved from their small location at the corner of Bloor Street West and Windermere to a slightly less small location at the corner of Jane and Ardagh in September of 2011. Their specialty was still Early Years dance classes, but they also added a range of classes for older children and several performance teams for their students who just couldn’t get enough of performing.

In September 2017, fourteen years after they first started teaching at Annette Recreation Centre, they expanded to the current studio location at the corner of Jane and Annette. They renamed the studio and reorganized their instructors and programs to better serve dancers of all ages. Miss Helen and Miss Kate are so proud that The Pointe Dance Centre continues to be a welcoming and inspiring place where their students can laugh, learn and grow — at any age.

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Testimonials

A wonderful neighbourhood dance studio. The teachers are fantastic and my daughter loves to come every week. Her confidence, passion for dance and friendships have flourished over her years at the Pointe.

Emma

The Pointe Dance Centre is a true gem. Amazing teachers, talented and passionate. My daughter has been dancing here since kindergarten, now in the competitive teams still loves this place as much as she did they day she started.

Kristina

Sarah started dancing at The Pointe Dance Centre 10 years ago. We chose the studio because we were looking for a nurturing and positive dance experience.
The Pointe Dance Centre is a studio that teaches a love of dance and movement, and builds confidence through inclusive and creative performances.
Sarah likes that the teachers are fun and that they care, and that they don’t make it competitive. All of the teachers love dancing and sharing their passion for dance with their students.
The students support one another and treat each other with consideration and respect.
From dance Sarah has learned to appreciate what she can do. She loves music and to move, and is willing to try new things. We have seen how her confidence from dance and performing has carried over to other aspects of her life, where she is comfortable speaking her mind and making healthy decisions.

Tania

When my daughter started dance lessons at The Pointe she was 3, incredibly shy and apprehensive about leaving me for dance. Miss Kate and Miss Helen are so patient and warm, within months my daughter had found her tribe and come completely out of her shell.
My daughter really enjoyed Princess Camp over March break and during the summer. The little performances at the end of the week are beyond cute and the children really love having parents and caregivers see them perform!
When you walk in the door at The Pointe you’re met with a genuine smile and instructors who are passionate about sharing the love of dance – such a gem!

Marissa

We LOVE The Pointe Dance Center. Miss Helen and Miss Kate are amazing. Their calm, patient and supportive nature is the reason our daughter loves going there so much.
They run very well organized and fun camps and PA day activities. The new Dance Club is perfect. They’ve hit the mark with this one. School pick up and dance class all in one.
The performances the kids put on are incredible. I’m amazed at how much they can teach in just a week (for the camps). Our daughter had become quite the performer since starting their programs.

Lyndsay

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