Meet our Teachers
Miss Vada is the Artistic Director and founder of 3M Dance Works. She is the recipient of Diamond Awards for Best Dance Instructor, Best Fitness Instructor, and Best Theatre Instructor, by Northumberland Reader's Choice Awards, 2021/22/23. She has been involved in the Dance World since she was just 2 years old, and has been teaching since 2012.
Vada is a lifelong learner, attending workshops to further her dance education and attends yearly classes at Broadway Dance Center in New York City, learning from some of Broadway’s leading choreographers. She has performed at the Toronto Raptors, Harlem Globetrotters, Toronto Argonauts, Raptors 905, and Disney World as well as taken workshops there.
Vada holds many certifications in Dance and is constantly updating her resume. She is a Certified Adjudicator through ADTA; Certified Instructor with Acrobatic Arts; Certified PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) Instructor, Alixia Flexibility Certified Teacher, Jazz Teacher Certification through ADE, Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Level A, and holds many more certificates through participating in Dance Teacher Conferences in Canada and the U.S. She holds many Exam Certificates through B.A.T.D (British Association of Teachers of Dancing), receiving honours in her Jazz and Tap exams and is currently studying for her Associate Tap exam through B.A.T.D. Vada has trained with some of the industry's best including Janice Lynn, Tokyo, Jerome Bobb, Shawn Byfield, Mollee Gray, Sasha Litvak-Chifman, and Bobby Pocket.
Vada receives recognition for her choreography at many competitions, including winning Choreography Awards for Modern, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Lyrical groups. Vada was awarded with the final Perform, Celebrate, Grow award at Shooting Stars Dance Competition, recognizing her for her positive and caring attitude backstage with not only her own students, but other studios as well.
Vada has training in all styles of dance.
Miss Vada’s kind and caring heart is welcoming to all, and the students absolutely adore her fun and loving personality.
Miss Frost brings with her a lifelong love of dance, a wealth of education, and over 30 years dance experience. She is accredited with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ryerson University, is trained in RAD ballet and holds her Advance One Certificate with the Royal Academy of Dance. She continues her dance education by attending workshops and teacher courses and has obtained her Module One Acrobatic Arts Teacher certification. She is also working on her membership with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing.
Miss Frost began her dance career at seven under the direction of Joanne Agar at the Academy of Dance. She was a founding member of the dance company Integrated Dance Arts Collective and has performed throughout Canada. She has been lucky enough to work under the instruction of many of her idols in the dance world: Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Stacey Stookey, Dave Scott, and more. Miss Frost’s learnings from these choreographers can be seen through her own choreography and styles of dance. Her choreography has won numerous awards including Overall Awards, Judges’ Choice, and Special Awards.
Miss Frost loves teaching and brings warmth, kindness and a personal touch to each class. Her passion for dance is evident in every aspect of her teaching. She hopes to foster growth, nurture students’ own love of dance, and inspire their imaginations.
Jr Teachers
Hi, I'm Miss Aubrey. I have danced at 3M Dance Works for 9 years. Choosing to dance at 3MDW was the best decision I’ve made. Throughout my time years here, I have made many friends that I now call family. I’ve been given so many opportunities that have shaped me to become who I am today. I have attended various intensives, and attended the Toronto Dance Teacher Expo, where I earned certificates from Acrobatic Arts, PAEC, Discover Dance, and Intellidance. I have won Dancer of the Year two times, as well as Assistant of the Year, 3 years in a row. I have my Emergency First Aid & CPR. I enjoy seeing the kids faces light up when they learn a new trick or move. It’s cool to watch them step out of their comfort zones when trying a new style. I do all styles of dance, but jazz is definitely my favourite. Dance is my everything and I am so grateful that I get to do it with the people I love most. 3MDW has changed my life for the better. I’m so excited for the new season and to continue as a Junior Teacher, training to be a Dance Teacher! :)
Hi, I’m Miss Carly! I’ve been dancing with 3M Dance Works since I was 8, and am starting my 8th year with them! My favourite style of dance is musical theatre, but I also love doing lyrical and contemporary. I have my Red Cross CPR & First Aid certifications. I have won Dancer of the Year, Spirit Award, Assistant of the Year, and others. The Dance Studio is one of my favourite places to be, and I can’t wait for the new year!
Hello! My name is Miss Leah. This will be my 8th year of dancing with 3M Dance Works and I’m beyond excited to see what this year brings! My favourite style of dance is Ballet but I also really enjoy the energy of Jazz. I won Dancer of the Year last year and I have won Assistant of the Year as well as Ballet Excellence Awards, Acro Dancer of the Year, and Most Potential Intermediate/Senior Dancer. I am thrilled this year to continue as a Junior Teacher! I have completed my Module 1 Certification.
Outside of dance, you’ll find me on the slopes where I am a certified Level 1 Ski Instructor. This certification gives me the ability to train and improve skiers that are new to the industry.
Hello, I'm Mackenyn. I have been dancing with 3MDW since 2020. Tap is my favorite style of dance. I also love Lyrical and Ballet. I have received several awards at 3M Dance Works, such as Ballet Excellence, Jr. Tap Dancer, and Jr. Lyrical Dancer of the year. I am First Aid & CPR certified and also have my Babysitters Course certificate. I look forward to helping in tap classes this year.
Meet our Assistants
Meet our Jr Assistants
Junior Assistants help Dance Teachers in the class and have either their Home Alone Certification or Babysitting Course Certificate from Red Cross.
Hi I’m Miss Alexis! I have been dancing with 3MDW since I was 3 years old. My favourite style of dance is ballet. I have received awards for Tap, Ballet, and Jazz, the John Marvin Perseverance Award, and last year I received Assistant of the Year. I have been a helper with 3M Dance Works since 2020! I love helping with dancers so they can have fun and learn as much as they can during Dance class. I have my Babysitting Course certificate.
Hi I’m Miss Rory. I have been dancing with 3M Danceworks since I was 2 years old. I joined the competitive team when I was 3 with my first solo. My favourite style of dance is Musical Theatre. I love getting into character. I have my home alone course certificate. I have received Acro dancer of the year, most improved dancer, and Musical Theatre awards. I am very excited to work with the younger dancers again this year.
