Summer Competitive Programs In Sault Ste. Marie
Novice Team Training & Tutoring
August 4-6, 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)
3-Day Workshop
Who
- NEW 26/27 Company Novice. Required to attend this 3-day session.
Where
- Mane St. - 626 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Schedule
- Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
- 4:00-7:30pm
- Ballet, Tap, Technique, Jazz
Cost
- $185 + HST
Attire
Dancers are required to be in our official class dress code:
Ballet
- Shoe: Capezio Hanami (pink)
- Tights: Mondor 316 or 319 (pink)
- Leotard: Black
- Hair: Bun
Jazz & Tap
- Shoe Jazz: Capezio E-Series OR Bloch Elasta-Bootie (black)
- Tights: Capezio Caramel
- Hair: Bun
All dancewear is available at the studio at: THE DANCE STORE (click here)
Please come in personally to get fitted, before purchasing.
How To Register
To register, please use our ONLINE REGISTRATION form below:
- Fill out all required information on the online form.
- Provide a pre-authorized payment method * Credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
Please note - We can not accept your registration without a valid pre-authorized payment method on file for payments. Once we receive your completed form, we will contact you to confirm your registration.
Competitive Intensive 2026
August 7-9, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
3-Day Workshop
Who
- Required for all SDA Company Dancers
- Optional for all SDA Division 1-Company 2/3 (required if selected for Extra Routines)
Where
- Delta Waterfront Hotel
- 208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4
Levels & Tuition
- Level 1 (Mini) - $280 + HST
- Level 2 (Pre-Junior) - $350 + HST
- Level 3 (Junior) - $420 + HST
- Level 4 (Intermediate) - $420 + HST
- Level 5 (Senior) - $420 + HST
How To Register
To register, please use our ONLINE REGISTRATION form below:
- Fill out all required information on the online form.
- Provide a pre-authorized payment method * Credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
Please note - We can not accept your registration without a valid pre-authorized payment method on file for payments. Once we receive your completed form, we will contact you to confirm your registration.
Competitive Intensive FACULTY
Lukas Lock From Alberta
Lukas is the co-founder and executive director of 3rd Street Beat Studios: Edmonton’s first all Hip Hop and Urban dance studio since 2001. Lukas is also a creative, dynamic and spontaneous director who pushes his performers to the next level.
Lukas has produced and directed several major dance productions including the Hip Hop For Hope Benefit Series since 2004, the Artists Emerge national dance competition since 2005 & the newly created Dancers Paradise destination competition in Cancun, Mexico which launched May 2016.
Lukas co-wrote, directed, produced and co-choreographed the Hip Hop Saved my Life production that was the first all Canadian hip hop show to ever tour across China in 2011 with a cast of 35 professional dancers. He has also instructed workshops and choreographed stage performances across Spain, Morocco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico and Canada, including a recent tour across the Mexican Riviera on the Carnival Cruise Lines. An avid instructor of hip hop history and street dance culture, Lukas believes the best dancers have to build a strong foundation before trying to move up in the dance industry.
Edgar Reyes From Alberta
Canadian dancer, choreographer and producer Edgar Reyes received his diverse training in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. He has worked with such notable choreographers as Luther Brown, Sabrina Matthews, and Mia Michael’s to name a few, and with musical artists such as Keisha Chante, Eva Avila and Blake McGrath. Edgar was also a Top 10 finalist on Season 3 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA.
As a member of the professional company of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Edgar’s unique style evolved to incorporate the diverse aesthetics of Hip-Hop with the Jazz vernacular. He has channeled his visionary and creative energy into Alberta’s urban dance community, where his love for the art and strive for excellence is carving a new path in the realms of performance and dance instruction.
Linda Garneau From Toronto, ON
Ph.D. candidate in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at York University; artistic director, Helix Dance Project, full-length works include Rain, Unearth, The Waiting Room; national dance educator and movement coach.
Theatre credits include four seasons with The Shaw Festival, as well as productions for Canadian Stage, Charlottetown Festival, Citadel Theatre, National Theatre Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Tarragon Theatre Company, and Sheridan Theatre. Other credits include the Opening Ceremony for the Pan Am Games (Guadalajara), Juno and Gemini Awards, as well as choreography for Stars on Ice, skating exhibition programs, and music videos.
SHAW 2024: Movement director for The Secret Garden.
(Selected Credits) FOR THE SHAW: Original choreographer for Brigadoon, The Next Whisky Bar, The Light in the Piazza, Trouble in Tahiti.
ELSEWHERE: Room, Covent Garden/Grand Theatre/Mirvish Productions; Tell Tale Harbour, Jesus Christ Superstar, Charlottetown Festival; Life After (Dora nomination), The Musical Stage Company/Canadian Stage/Yonge Street Theatricals; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Citadel; Assassins, Talk Is Free Theatre/Birdland Theatre; Sweeney Todd, Sheridan Theatre; guest choreographer for Stars on Ice, national tour.
Emily Spearing From Toronto, ON
Emily Spearing, from Toronto, Ontario, received her education at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Upon graduating, Spearing worked as a freelance dancer for various companies, collectives and independent choreographers in Toronto and Halifax and has been a key member of Nostos Collectives since 2016.
She attended the post-graduate International Choreographic Exchange Program at Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD). After completing the program she was invited for a year long Artistic Residency at SEAD where she also worked as a rehearsal director for the academy. Emily has been able to present her own professional choreographic works at New Faces New Dances Festival (Austria), Kinetic Open Studio Series (Halifax), Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend, Dance Works Co-Works, Edmonton’s NextFest, New Blue Dance Festival, Montreal Fringe Festival and London Fringe Festival as well as several self-produced shows through Nostos Collectives.
Emily has been a sought after teacher for many years in South Western Ontario. Her young students have gone on to study at Arts Umbrella, Toronto Metropolitan University, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, The Alvin Ailey School, Joffery Ballet School and NYU Tisch. Emily has taught various professional level workshops and classes in Toronto and Austria with a strong focus on floor work and improvisation. She known for instilling a love of dance in her students and giving energetic, highly physical and challenging classes.
Sarra Freedman From Toronto, ON
Sarra found her love of dance early, and grew up dancing competitively at SBAD, training in a wide variety of genres. She complemented her competitive training in her teen years by attending Etobicoke School of the Arts, and later Ryerson Theatre School, majoring in Performance Dance. There, she had the opportunity to work with master teachers such as Nadia Potts, Vicki St Denys, Karen Duplisea, Kenny Pearl, and many more. She also had the pleasure of performing pieces choreographed by Matjash Mrozewski and Heidi Strauss, among notable others. Since graduating, Sarra has made a point of continuing her dance education by taking part in a variety of training opportunities all over North America. She dedicates time to her professional development on a regular basis, and she feels lucky to have been able to continue to learn from many of the major influencers in the dance community. Sarra’s primary focus is now on teaching and choreographing. Her passion for learning has allowed her to share her love of dance with thousands of young dancers over the last fifteen years. Recognized for her choreographic originality and emphasis on technique, her work has won multiple prestigious awards, and many of her dancers have gone on to pursue professional careers in dance. Sarra is thrilled to be heading up the competitive program, as well as teaching and choreographing, and is always excited to share her passion for the art form with the eager dancers at Canadian Dance Academy.
Jen Mote From Toronto, ON
Jennifer Mote is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary performer and choreographer whose professional career has thrived since 2002. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, ON, she trained extensively in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballet and Gymnastics—studying at prestigious institutions including Canada’s National Ballet School and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
Her stage credits span some of Canada’s most prominent theatres and touring productions. Highlights include Mirvish Productions: Rock of Ages (Waitress # 1), Stratford Shakespeare Festival: Rent (Associate Choreographer), West Side Story (Velma), US National Tours: We Will Rock You, JukeBox Hero, Charlottetown Festival 2026: Come From Away (Choreographer), Canadian Stage: Cinderella (upcoming),Robin Hood, The Wizard of Oz, (Choreographer) Ross Petty Productions: The Wizard of Oz (Choreographer), Peter’s Final Flight (Co-Choreographer), A Christmas Carol, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, RGA Music: Return to Grace, Drayton Ent: Mamma Mia, Chicago, The Music Man, Linda Garneau’s Helix Dance Project: The Waiting Room, Unearth, West Side Stories, Evolve, Every Now and Then, Rain and Verbatim, The Canadian Opera Company: Iphigenia in Taurus. Jennifer has also shared the stage with global recording artists including Katy Perry, Akon & Kardinal Offishall, Naughty by Nature, and New Kids on the Block.
Some film and television credits include: Suits, Designated Survivor, Christmas in the Spotlight (Choreographer), Christmas in the Wilds, The Wedding Planners, Hometown Holiday, So You Think You Can Dance Canada (First Season Top 25), MuchMusic Video Awards, and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Jennifer is the founder of Gloss Entertainment, through which she has choreographed high-profile industrials across Canada and the U.S. Her choreography portfolio includes performances for CeeLo Green, Deborah Cox, Tony Vincent, C&C Music Factory, Maestro Fresh Wes and the David Foster Foundation. Jennifer remains deeply connected to the creative community, employing and collaborating with many local dancers and singers through her work on corporate events across the city. @jennifermote
Ida Gerasolo From Toronto, ON
Ida is the creator and founder of I.D.A. International Dance Arts. She is also the owner and Artistic Director of I.D.A. International Dance Academy, which is celebrating its 12th year of operation. It is through the success of her school and students where I.D.A. International Dance Arts was established. With a deep history in pedagogical education and training, Ida holds a BFA in Dance and Dance Kinesiology with Honours from York University, Teacher Training Diploma from Canada’s National Ballet school, and holds her associate teaching qualification with the Cecchetti Society and The Royal Academy of Dance. She also trained under the Vaganova method for most of her life, and its Ida’s versatility and understanding of the many different ballet techniques that have made her such a renowned and respected Ballet teacher. She has guest taught throughout North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Her caring nature for all her students and understanding of their individual needs continues to inspire Ida to continue doing what she is doing.
Kristin DeAmorim From Toronto, ON
Kristin is originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, but is currently based in Toronto. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University’s Performance Dance Program, where she trained extensively with renowned professionals in a variety of dance styles. Upon graduation, Kristin has been featured in both stage and film works including Fall for Dance North, the Team Canada x Lululemon Olympic Collection Launch, David Suzuki’s The Nature of Things, Alan Doyle’s You’ll Still Be With Me music video, Opera on the Avalon’s The Rock Performs, and works by Jera Wolfe and Samantha Sutherland. She has also toured internationally with Red Sky Performance, performing over fifty shows. Beyond performing, Kristin is an award-winning competitive dance choreographer, sharing her passion with the next generation of dancers.
Tania Castellani-Greco SDA in-house
Tania Castellani-Greco has been a part of the Sault dance community for most of her life. As a dancer, she competed and toured across North America and Europe. As a teacher, she has worked with students of all ages throughout the community, and has been recognized for her choreography at many regional competitions throughout Ontario. Since receiving her Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario, Tania has also worked as an Elementary Occasional Teacher with the Algoma District School Board, bringing her love of dancing to students in elementary and secondary classrooms. Tania has also been a part of the Sault Ste. Marie theatre community with lead roles in Footloose and Rent. Tania’s love of dance and her students is present in all she does as Assistant Director and Faculty at Studio Dance Arts!