Instructors

Marie Ann Longlade-Link

Member Cecchetti International Classical Ballet (CICB),

Member Cecchetti Society of Canada (CSC)

Life Member - Director in Canada for DEA

LIFE Member & Examiner for C.D.T.A. Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Artistic Director/ Principal

Life Member Ballet and Stage division of the Canadian Dance Teacher's Association(Ontario&Saskatchewan Branches). Graduate of the National Ballet School and Affiliate Member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (A.I.S.T.D.). Former professional soloist in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatic, highland and baton.Also performing Arts Life Member of Dance Educators of America. Many of my students have graduated from the school as dance teachers, technicians in theatre/TV and professional entertainers as well as Movies. Her Graduates continue to come back and take classes or are on the teaching staff of the school. Marie Ann was the recipient of the Mississauga Arts Dance Award for the City of Mississauga 2001.In my approach to teaching, I focus on developing self esteem, high energy levels and quality of dance in my students. Marie Ann is active on the CDTA Board for Stage, Ballet and Examiners

Always teaching the LOVE of DANCE.

Marie Ann has 8 children - Theresa, Denise, Carole, Gail, Eddie-Michael, Lee-Ann, Stephanie, Alex.

Children are important PEOPLE !

Carole Tamulionis

LIFE Member C.D.T.A., & Director Canada for D.E.A.

Co-Artistic Director / Vice Principal.

Associate teacher with the school since 1965.Former professional dancer in ballet, tap, jazz and baton. Stage member of Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Carole is active on the CDTA board for Stage. Performing Arts Member of the Dance Educators of America. Carole performed in professional productions with Marie Ann( original Spring Melody at the Royal Alexander Theatre). As well as numerous other performances. Carole has entered many students for examinations with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and also entered many students into Dance Educators of America competitions with great success here in Canada and in the United States. Carole has 2 children - Krista, Michael

Gail Longlade- Kossel

FULL Member C.D.T.A., / Full Member D.E.A.

Assistant Artistic Director

Associate teacher with the school since 1990 and daughter of Marie Ann. Active Stage member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Performing Arts Member of Dance Educators of America. Gail is a certified ECE(Early Childhood Education) teacher and completed a Dance Teachers Training Course - Phase one with Western Kentucky University. She was a C.N.E. Rising Star Finalist 1988 and has won many scholarships and awards with Dance Educators of America, which enabled her to travel and study extensively across Canada and the United States. Gail's students have been successful in competitions in Canada and the United States, as well as, examinations with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association.

Gail has 3 children - Max, Paige, Camryn

Lee-Ann Longlade-Poff

FULL Member C.D.T.A. / Full Member D.E.A.

Assistant Artistic Director

Associate teacher with the school since 1998 and daughter of Marie Ann. Active Stage member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and Performing Arts Member of Dance Educators of America. Performing Arts dancer and teacher of ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics. Lee-Ann has won many awards and scholarships, as well as a Platinum Award with Dance Educators of America. She has graduated from Sheridan College,where she studied Social Service Worker - Gerontology and Educational Assistant. Lee Ann has successfully entered students in competitions with Dance Educators of America, as well as, examinations with the C.D.T.A. Lee-Ann has 2 children - Chloe and Keira

Mandy Clements (Simpkins)

associate member C.D.T.A.

A gradate of the Maire Ann Longalde School of Dance, Mandy is new to the teaching staff. Active stage member of Canadian Dance Teachers Association. Mandy has successfully entered students for examinations with C.D.T.A. She has won many awards with Dance Educators of America, and has taken many teacher workshop through D.E.A with world rotenone teachers. Has gradated fro York University with a Bachelor of Arts and Psychology. Mandy has two children - Corbin and Tatiana.

Emilio Colalillo