Cassiah Pegg

Owner/ Artistic Director & Instructor

• Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (Gold Seal Graduate)

• Acro Dance Teachers Association – Certified Member

• B. Ed – Bachelor of Education

• BA [Hons] Drama Communication Media & Film

• International Association of Professional Dance Studio Owners

• NCCP (National Coach Certification Program - Gymnastics)

• Professional Dance Adjudicators Alliance

• Dance Studio Owners Association

Cassiah has been a successful performer/dancer since the age of 2, competing internationally in Beauty Pageants and Talent Shows across the country. She has won such titles as Little Miss Canada, Miss Cover Girl, Miss Shinning Star, and International Royalty. At the age of 13, Cassiah underwent a teaching apprenticeship training program and began teaching dance. She has excelled as a competitive dancer, choreographer and teacher, with her strengths highlighted in Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Hip-Hop. Cassiah has also worked with National and Provincial Gymnasts choreographing floor routines, beam routines, and creating poise in their overall presentations. She is a member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance, and has adjudicated dance and talent competitions across Canada.

Cassiah has obtained her BA Honors in Drama & Communications, Media and Film, as well as her Bachelor of Education teaching diploma. Cassiah has graduated with a gold seal from the ADAPT syllabus teachers training program, where she completed  an extensive 3 years of training, under the direction of Brian and Faye Foley in the styles of Tap and Jazz. She also has a very extensive Acro background and has been named a Master Instructor/ Examiner for the Acrobatique AcroDance Syllabus.

Cassiah has had the privilege of being a touring faculty member with Dance Attack Workshops for many years, which has given her the opportunity to teach and work with many talented dancers such as; tWitch, Stacey Tookey, Tara Jean Popowich, Willdabest, Jordan Clark and Denise Wall. She has also been very honored to dance and choreograph for multiple special events, short films, fashion shows, and musicals like Cabaret, Legally Blonde, West Side Story, and most recently the very successful ‘Joseph and the Amazing technicolor Dreamcoat’.

Cassiah has an extensive background in all areas of the performing arts, and over 20 years of experience. She is known for her knowledge of dance, and has won countless awards for her unique and creative choreography. Her passion for the performing arts is most evident through her teaching techniques, energetic classes, and positive influence on dancers.

Hannah Henriksen

Dance Instructor

• Honours in BATD Ballet and Jazz Examinations

• Vaganova Ballet Pre-Professional Training

• 25 Years Dance Experience

• Over 10 Years Teaching Experience

• Pre School Dance Specialist

Hannah discovered her love for dance at the young age of 3. She trained primarily in Ballet, and soon began learning more styles including Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern and Contemporary. As a young dancer Hannah received honours in multiple examinations in the British Associations of Teachers of Dance. She has also extended her dance training by attending numerous workshops. 

In her years dancing competitively, Hannah was honoured to receive several awards for her performances in solos, duets, and groups. Among these she was chosen to receive a signature award for demonstrating her passion for dance in her solo and duet performances, as well as a scholarship for her solo Pointe choreography.

Hannah began her teaching career at the age of 16 as an assistant instructor, and soon after began teaching her own classes. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching multiple styles with a specialty in Early Years Dance and Vaganova Russian style Ballet and Pointe. Hannah enjoys sharing her love of dance with dancers of all ages and abilities and helping them reach their full potential both inside and outside the studio.

Delaney Mastronardi

Dance Instructor

Delaney began to develop her love for dance since the young age of 3. She has been trained in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hiphop, and Musical Theatre. She has successfully completed multiple exams in the styles of Jazz, Tap, as well as Ballet under the Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet with the CCA (Cecchetti Council of America).  

Delaney was a part of a Performing Arts Company for 2 years before beginning her competitive dance journey, where she travelled and performed around the county. At the age of 10, Delaney was invited to perform in the 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay amongst many other talented performers. She has performed in two musicals, ‘Grease’ and ‘Anything Goes’ in which she was able to deepen her knowledge in theatre and acting. This fall will be Delaney’s third year participating on her high school dance team where she performs and choreographs for the annual dance showcase ‘Dance-o-logy’.   

Over the years, Delaney has received multiple dance scholarships and awards. She has won  the Dance Academy award, Most Valuable Dancer award, and has been recognized for her dedication to the art of dance three times. She also received an SDF Dance Tour scholarship for her overall solo placement at the LUV 2 DANCE National Competition in Florida. 

Recently Delaney had the privilege of working for LUV 2 DANCE competition & LUV 2 DANCE Canadian Nationals. Through this opportunity, she was able to learn about the other side of the competitive dance world while working as a backstage manager. Delaney is looking forward to working with LUV 2 DANCE this upcoming season alongside many experienced individuals, such as adjudicators and directors. 

Delaney has maintained a successful academic life all while being fully committed to her dance career. She has made it on the Principal’s Honour Roll list consecutively, achieving a high 90s average throughout both her years of high school. She is a member of the IB Programme and will be fulfilling the position of the Minister of Arts on her school’s student council this upcoming year. 

Through dance, Delaney has learned the importance of determination and strength, as well as how to be a humble leader. She has gained valuable life lessons that she hopes to pass on to all of her students. With every class that she teaches, Delaney hopes that students will go home with a feeling of growth in some type of way. She is excited to be a part of the Cassiah’s Dance Company faculty and hopes to leave others feeling as inspired as she has throughout her years of dance.

Katie Lazdins

Dance Instructor

• Disney Cruise Lines Dancer

• Broadway Dance Centre (NYC)

• Canadian School of Dance

• Over 20 Years of Dance Experience

Katie is a passionate and committed, multi-disciplined dancer specializing in Ballet, Contemporary, Tap and Hip Hop. Born and raised in Ottawa, and dancing since the age of three, Katie studied with Canadian School of Dance and Dana Hanes Dance company until landing a principal dancer role with Disney Cruise Lines. From there Katie went on to live in NYC and perform and study at Broadway Dance Centre for two years in the Professional Semester program.

Performance highlights include Dizzy Feet Gala as a dancer/ singer under Mandy Moore, View Dance Challenge Video/ Photo Shoot under Justin DeBernardi, The Collective Video Shoot under Mandy Moore and Travis Wall and Dancers Give Back under Julie LaMancuso.

Awards include 4-time winner of Jump VIP with Mia Michaels and Teddy Forance, Disney Scholarship with Debbie Noce, winner of VIP Dance Events with Blake McGrath and 8-time winner of American Dance Awards with Gloria Jean Cuming.

Katie has also appeared as a principal performer in television commercials for Canadian School of Dance as well as a background performer in numerous corporate video productions for Those Canadians Media Group.

Katie continues to follow her passion performing and teaching dance.

Dominique Pegg

Acro & Conditioning Instructor

• Acro Dance Teachers Association – Certified Member

• Bachelor of Exercise Science: Kinesiology 

• 2012 Olympic Team Canada Gymnast

Bio to come… 

Marissa Ondejko

Dance Instructor

Bio to come…

Angela Dutot

Tumbling Instructor

• B. Ed – Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Arts

• NCCP Level 2 (National Coach Certification Program)

• Local Elementary Teacher (Grade 1)

• Over 20 Years of Coaching Experience

Angela began her journey into the world of gymnastics at the age of 7 here in Leamington Ontario, where she competed both recreationally and competitively. She quickly discovered a passion for the sport of gymnastics, tumbling, and dance that has lasted well into her adult years.

Angela has been involved with coaching Gymnastics since 2007, working alongside athletes from the age of 18 months (Parent and Tot classes) all the way up to 18 years (High school aged athletes), and about every age in between. During these years, Angela has coached recreational classes, high-school gymnastics teams to OFSAA Gold, and pre-provincial and provincial-level competitors to many successful competition finishes. She has supported many gymnasts to perform and compete at various showcases, demonstrations, and competitions all across Ontario. Angela holds her Level 2 Qualification from the NCCP, National Coach Certification Program, both in Multi-Sports and specifically in Gymnastics and Trampoline. She has also successfully completed several coaching workshops and courses including Making Ethical Decisions, Designing a Basic Sport Program, and completing both the Technical and Practical components of the NCCP Level 2 Gymnastics Course.

Angela focuses on teaching gymnastics and tumbling skills in a fun and progressive way. She believes in allowing her students to discover their talents and capabilities by encouraging a strong work ethic and effort while having fun during classes. Angela graduated with honors from the University of Windsor with her Bachelor of Arts in English: Language and Literature, and her Bachelor of Education in 2009. Since 2009, Angela has worked for the WECDSB, most recently as a Grade 1 teacher here in Leamington. Angela strives to create a fun, energetic, and challenging learning environment for the learners across all walks of her career: students, gymnasts, and dancers alike.

Eriana Verissimo

Dance Instructor

Bio to come…

Stephanie Santos

Musical Theatre Instructor

• Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Windsor - Musical Theatre

• Canada's National Voice Intensive, University of British Columbia

Stephanie has had a flair for the dramatic arts from an early age. Other than the recreational youth tap classes, figure skating was her passion for the majority of her youth and teen years. That is, until she discovered Music Theatre. She got her start with her dear friend Terry Ware in dinner theatre at Pelee Days Inn and Sun Parlour Players, soon followed up by Windsor Light Music Theatre. After receiving her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Windsor, she made the move to Toronto where she continued training and attended Canada's National Voice Intensive at UBC. Toronto gave her many opportunities including a run in Tony & Tina's Wedding at Second City.

Upon moving back home, Stephanie took over the role of Manager of Migration Hall and began her career in Real Estate. Over the year, she has had the opportunity to participate in countless musicals and plays in Windsor-Essex County, including Velma Kelly (Chicago), Eva Peron (Evita), Jennyanydots (Cats) with Theatre Alive; Hero (Much Ado About Nothing), Courtney (The Best Man), Victoria (The View from Here), Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream) with KORDA Artistic Productions; Lady Thiang (The King and I) and Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) with Windsor Light Music Theatre; Diana (Next to Normal) with Cardinal Music Productions; Lily (The Secret Garden), Lucy Harris (Jekyll & Hyde), Narrator (Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Jo March (Little Women the Musical), Doralee Rhodes (9 to 5 the Musical), Nancy (Oliver), Mayzie la Bird (Seussical the Musical), Adelaide (Guys & Dolls) with Migration Hall Productions. In addition, she produced/directed/choreographed for a 6 year run of Broads on Broadway, Back to Broadway and Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney) in Concert with Music Express, The Sound of Music (Director) and most recently has directed for Little Tomato Children's Theatre: 'Disney's The Little Mermaid,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' and 'Frozen Jr.' and began teaching Musical Theatre at Cassiah's Dance Company.

Stephanie is happily married to Nelson Santos for going on 19 years and has 3 beautiful children, Jaxson, Madelyn and Emme.

Shelby Ellis Mackness

Dance Instructor

Bio to come…

Sarah Coulter

Occasional Dance Instructor

• B. Ed – Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Arts

Sarah Coulter is a trained dancer and experienced teacher. She has been trained primarily in Hip Hop, but has been educated in many dance forms such as ballet, jazz, lyrical and break dancing.

Sarah has been dancing for over 10 years both recreationally and competitively.  She is currently working on her undergrad degree in London and will be  starting teachers college next year.  While in school Sarah continues to educate her self in dance by taking a number of workshops and classes as well as teaching at the YMCA.

Introduced to dance while at a small studio in Blenheim, Sarah learned motivation, determination and found a love of dance through her years of competition and teaching. She expanded her dance knowledge by attending workshops like Nuvo, and the Pulse and Dance Attack, taking classes from instructors such as Twitch, Miles Faber, Alex Crenian, Joshua Allen, Mia Michaels and Travis Wall.

Sarah wishes only to continue teaching and sharing her love for expression through dance as she dances with Cassiah’s Dance Company.

Cathi Parker

Office Manager

Bio to come ..