3M Dance Works - 100 Peter Street, Port Hope
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, 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 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, and specializes in teaching Musical Theatre and Hip Hop.
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 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 7th 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 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.
Hi, I'm Miss Aubrey. I have danced at 3M Dance Works for 7 years. Dance has my whole heart. Ever since I was 5, I’ve loved to dance. Choosing to dance at 3MDW was the best decision I’ve made. Throughout my 6 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 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 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! :)
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.
Hello! My name is Miss Milynn. I have been dancing with 3M Dance Works for 7 years and my favourite styles of dance are musical theater and hip hop. I love helping because I just adore the younger dancers - they are so sweet and never fail to put a smile on my face. I also enjoy creating a bond with the little ones and love watching them improve over the years!
Hello, I'm Mackenyn. I have been dancing with 3MDW since 2020. Last year I had my very 1st Tap solo called Run Boy Run. 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. This is my first year as an assistant for Jr. Tap, I look forward to helping in the class.
Hi I’m Miss Alexis! I have been dancing with 3MDW since I was 3 years old. I love dancing with my 3M Dance Family. My favourite style of dance is ballet, I love the soft movements and working on my fouettés! I have received awards for Tap, Ballet, and Jazz, as well as the John Marvin Perseverance Award. 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 completed the babysitting course this year which is really exciting and in my spare time I love playing soccer and doing gymnastics.
Hi, I am Miss Taylor. I have been dancing with 3M Dance works since I was 8 years old and I have been a part of the competitive team since I was nine years old. My favourite type of dance is lyrical, so I was excited when I got the award for lyrical dancer of the year last year. Besides dancing, I also love baking and crafting. I have my babysitters course and I have always loved helping with younger children whether it is at school, at home, or at church.
Hi, I’m Miss Kaitlin! I have danced with 3MDW for my 4 years. I really enjoy ballet and have decided to make that my focus this season! Ballet is my favourite style of dance because the movements are very precise and I enjoy working at the barre. In 2023 I received an Excellence in Ballet Award. I am very excited to be a Jr. Assistant this year as I enjoy helping the younger dancers. I try to make dance fun while helping them improve their dance skills. I have my Babysitting Course certificate.
Hello everyone, my name is Miss Emme! I have been dancing with 3MDW since 2017. I was only 2 years old when I started! I absolutely love dancing with 3MDW and have made incredible friendships through the years. I have won several awards such as Ballet Excellence, Musical Theatre, and Spirit Awards. My favorite style of dance is Acro. I have been working hard on learning new skills and tricks. I have my Home Alone Course Certificate and am looking forward to being a Junior Assistant this year!
