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. 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 Disney World and taken workshops there, Toronto Raptors, Harlem Globetrotters, Toronto Argonauts, and Raptors 905.
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. Most recently, 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
Hey! I’m River. I’ve been dancing since I was three years old! I love being in the studio dancing my heart out; onstage is where I feel the most at home. I have been assisting dance classes since I started competing when I was 10 and I love working with young children to improve their dance skills! I’ve got my Standard First Aid and I have also worked with kids as a camp counsellor, at a sleep away camp this summer! My favourite styles of dance are musical theatre and tap, but I also love contemporary/lyrical, acro and ballet! I always have been and always will be a dancer at heart and being able to pass this love on to younger dancers is one of my favourite things in the world.
Hi, I'm Miss Aubrey. I have danced at 3M Dance Works for 6 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. Being an assistant has been so fun. I’ve been able to choreograph some dances as well as lead my own class. 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 my new role as a Junior Teacher, training to be a Dance Teacher! :)
Hello! My name is Miss Leah. This will be my 6th 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. Last season I won Assistant of the Year as well as a Ballet Excellence Award and Most Potential Intermediate/Senior Dancer. I am thrilled this year to be a Junior Teacher!
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.
Meet our Assistants
Hi, I’m Miss Carly! I’ve been dancing with 3M Dance Works since I was 8, and am starting my 7th 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. The Dance Studio is one of my favourite places to be, and I can’t wait for the new year!
Junior Assistants
Hello! My name is Miss Milynn. I have been dancing with 3M Dance Works for 6 years and my favourite styles of dance are musical theater and hip hop. Last year I had my first hip hop solo and won two special awards; one being called 'D.I.V.A' and another being 'Energy Plus'. I love assisting 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!
Hi I’m Miss Finley, and I’ve been dancing at 3M Dance Works since I was 5 years old! When I went to my first dance class at 3MDW I knew that dance would be my passion. Dance is my way of expressing myself and showing who I really am through movements. Throughout my years of dancing with 3MDW, I’ve made so many memories, friends, etc. My favourite style is Musical Theatre. I love making big facial expressions! Musical Theatre is also the style that I am best at. I’ve won many trophies and awards through my Musical Theatre and Hip Hop solos in the last couple years. Last year, through 3MDW, I even had a Broadway performer choreograph one of my solos! I absolutely love going to dance competitions and giving it my all on stage. I am very thrilled to be assisting again this year! I hope to make tons of new memories this year and to keep on doing what I love!
