CDA Staff
At C.D.A. we aim to provide leadership, increase knowledge, enhance skills and encourage a high standard of teaching dance and professional conduct of its members and staff. Our ultimate goal is to help each student reach their maximum potential, instilling in each student self-confidence, self esteem and an appreciation for the art of dance.
Our Philosophy
Over the years I have been
blessed to know many special children and parents and it has fulfilled my dream
of helping and encouraging them. Hopefully I have made a small but significant
impression in their life, because they have in mine! To see a child come into
the studio shy and uncertain and watch them gain self-confidence, as well as
learning how to dance is the most rewarding feeling a teacher could have. This
is why I love teaching dance. I have formed many close friendships over the
years and I will cherish the memories that I will always have with both current
& former students and parents. Thank you for fulfilling my dream as a dance
teacher and studio owner and I know I have fulfilled many students and parents
dreams in practicing and performing DANCE.
Chantal Chretien, P.A.E.C., Owner and Artistic Director, (Lindsay & Newmarket)
Chantal has been studying dance for over 20 years. She
is a full member of the Performing Arts Educators of Canada
(P.A.E.C.). She takes teachers
workshops & ongoing teachers classes. She believes
you never stop learning in dance, and there are
always new & improved method’s coming out! She has
studied R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance) and Ceccetti
Ballet, C.D.T.A.(Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association),
B.A.T.D. (British Association Of Teachers Of Dancing),
I.D.T.A. (International Dance Teachers Association) and
D.M.A.(Dance Masters of America) Jazz, Tap, Ballet,
Stage, and Cabaret. She has also studied many different styles of dance techniques including; the Fosse Style, the Luigi Method, Modern, Lyrical, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Improvisation. Ms. Chretien also has her yoga teacher’s certificate and is a certified Canadian Fitness Professional (Can Fit Pro). Her study in a wide variety of dancing and her broad outlook on dance enables C.D.A. to be successful in all areas of the DANCE art. Ms. Chrétien’s enthusiasm in classes gets children, teens, and adults hopping! Her multi-award winning choreography has helped C.D.A. win in competitions across Ontario for the past four years. She was involved with Flare modeling as a teen, as well as acting. She appears in a t.v. movie “The Railroad” and has a lead role in the musical “The Music Man”. She has also choreographed productions and taught many workshops in schools, churches, Girl Guide groups, and retirement homes. Ms. Chrétien’s knowledge, experience, and love for dance will help dedicated students develop the skills they need in order to pursue their dreams and warm any child’s heart!
Lindsay
Dusti has been dancing for 13 years. She has studied R.A.D.
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical,
Hip Hop, and Pointe. Miss Dusti has competed at
competitions across Ontario for this past year
with C.D.A. and is proud of her accomplishments on
the C.D.A. team. She is currently training to take her Performing Arts Educators of Canada
Teacher's exams. Her choreography in "Alice In Wonderland & Recital 2007" was beautiful & parents
have requested her as their child's teacher for this 2007-08 season! She is thrilled to be
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Katie
Stockley (Lindsay) Amanda
Whitney (Lindsay) Lyndsey Brownlee B.A.T.D all styles (Newmarket) Danielle Chretien (Newmarket/Lindsay) Cynthia Collyer-Whelan R.A.D Ballet, Modern, Jazz (Newmarket) Miss Cynthia comes to us with over 20 years of professional teaching experience!
She completed her training with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, graduated from Ryerson’s Royal Academy of Dance,
and York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She also has had an extensive professional career including
performing in; Coca Cola “One of a Kind”, Clearasil “Audition”, and “The Koo Koo Birds” CBC Productions.
We welcome her knowledge and are thrilled to have her train & choreograph for our wonderful students. Lauretta Cornfield (Newmarket) Lauretta's love of dance started at an early age. In 2002 she came back to the
dance world after attending a bellydance class with a friend. Always a quick learner, Lauretta has explored
bellydance fully and enjoys creating choreographies, teaching and performing. She believes women of all ages
and sizes can learn from this artform. Lauretta is a certified fitness instructor with the Ontario
Fitness council and teaches bellydance, youth dance,
and fitness in a variety of locations. She enjoys performing
regularly with her troupe “SheRaks”!
Marcia Crossley-Cohen C.D.T.A. Ballet(Newmarket) Miss Marcia is a past examiner and professional ballerina with a wide teaching
knowledge and is thrilled to join C.D.A.! She has danced extensively for with the Toronoto Regional Ballet Company
and the Boston Ballet and has starred in the National Ballet of Canada. She has performed on City TV, CBC,
Ryerson Dance Film, and Vancouver Dance Festival. She especially loves passing on her knowledge to the younger ones,
and is excellent with children! We welcome Miss Marcia to the team. Natalie Di Michelle Musical Theatre, Tap, Ballet, Jazz and others(Newmarket) France Johnson A.D.A.P.T all styles (Newmarket) Miss France has 25 years experience as a teacher, choreographer, business owner
(Dance With France Studios) and a mentor to many young performers of today. Her passion and favourite experiences
have been teaching children and using a positive philosophy and teaching method that Miss France lives her life by.
She has appeared & choreographed for some of the following; Disney Televisions “Honey I Shrunk The Kids”,
1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Stampede Parade 12 years running. Lauren Langille (Newmarket)
Pamela Pacione, Jazz, Acro and Ballet (RAD) (Newmarket) 
Katie has been dancing for 10 years and has studied Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap,
Ballet, Acro, Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical and Pointe. Katie is part
of C.D.A. and the Canadian Dance Arts. She has traveled across Ontario
competing and placing First in competitions including; Showtime, Lions Music and
Dance Festival, Wonderland and more. She competed Nationally with our
Senior Competitive team in Las Vegas where they did a fantastic job!
While her forte is in Hip Hop she also teaches other styles including Tap and
Acro. Her original choreography will blow you away at this years Recital!
Amanda
has been dancing for 10 years and competing for 5 years. Amanda is
part of C.D.A. and the Canadian Dance Arts and has studied Hip Hop, Jazz,
Tap, Ballet, Acro, Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical and Pointe. She
has traveled across Ontario competing and placing First in competitions
including; Showtime, Lions Music and Dance Festival, Wonderland and
more. She competed Nationally with our Senior Competitive team in
Las Vegas where they did a fantastic job! Amanda dedication and
energy will get any dancer moving and learning rythems and beats in no
time. She is exceptionally patient with the Primary classes and
teaches technique while incorporating FUN and creativity.Newmarket
Lyndsey has been dancing for over 15 years and has trained in acro, jazz, lyrical,
hip hop, and ballet. She has completed her BATD (British Association of Teacher’s Dancing) exam and has been teaching
for the past 5 years. Lyndsey has performed in Unionville Theatre Companies versions of “Oklahoma” and “A Mid Summers
Nights Dream” as well as co-choreographed a performance of “The Sound of Music.”
In the summer of 2001 Lyndsey travelled to Walt Disney World to perform in their Magic Music Days program and while
their completed their world-renowned dance workshop! Her students have competed in numerous province wide competitions
and have won a variety of overall awards including “Judge’s Choice” for choreography! Lyndsey is thrilled to be
joining the team at CDA!
Danielle has been dancing for over 14 years. She has her
Teacher Certificate B.A.T.D. (British Association of Teachers
of Dancing). She has studied Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Musical
Theatre, Modern, and Hip Hop. Miss Danielle has
competed at competitions across Ontario for the past
seven years and won numerous awards, including
PLATINUM this past year! She has been assisting dance
classes for the past 4 years, and teaching for 2. While her
forte is TAP & HIP HOP, she has also done well with choreography in Musical Theatre. Her energy
will keep kids having fun while learning the fundamentals of dance!
Miss Natalie has been dancing for more then 15 years, and competed for 10 years, her forte is Jazz & Hip Hop but also enjoys Ballet, Lyrical, Tap,
Modern, and Musical Theatre. She has competed across North America, receiving numerous Platinum, 1st overalls,
and many awards! Her Lyrical Solo also did extremely well with high scores & Platinum. She competed at the
Canadian National Dance Championship FINALS in Guelph! Her experience & love for competitions & dance will
show as she teaches here at C.D.A.!
Lauren Langille comes to us from Oshawa Ontario. Her passion …is dance! Throughout her years as a dancer she has trained in all areas of dance. This has made her the well rounded dancer/instructor/choreographer that she is today! Her training includes Royal Academy of Dance Exam work from lower levels all the way to intermediate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Lauren also has her level one, Gymnastic Technical Artistic Teaching Certificate.
Her training began years ago with competitive dancing. Miss Lauren has competed all over Canada and the United States. It was at these competitions she won numerous overall awards for performance, choreography, and highest mark awards. Lauren was honored to win overall soloist at Dance Odyssey for both 2005 and 2006 dance seasons!
Lauren has performed at various venues such as; World Aids Day music concert and the Starlight Wish Foundation. Lauren also was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays Dance Team for two consecutive years. She represented the team at the Skydome home games and at the Queens Park Canada Day celebrations.
Lauren has completed fashion print work through Fords Modelling Agency, as well as numerous commercials and films. Some of her works include; Degrassi, The Next Generation, “Prize Winner” with Laura Dern, “Music Man” with Mathew Broderick, Disney’s “Cowbells” with Aly and AJ, and fashion shows with Hilary Duff.
Miss Lauren looks forward to passing on her love for dance to all of her students at C.D.A.!
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Pamela is a graduate of York University with a Bachelor
of Fine Arts majoring in Dance. Miss Pacione has
taken dance for over 20 years and has been trained in
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Acro, Pointe, and
Hip Hop. She has been in competitions for 9 years.
Miss Pacione has trained in both C.D.T.A. (Canadian
Dance Teacher’s Association) and R.A.D. (Royal Academy
of Dance). Miss Pacione has been teaching for C.D.A. for 3 years and is
looking forward to an excellent recital as well as more classes next year!
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