Meet our Office Staff!!
CHERYL
Office Manager/Seamstress |
HATTIE
Front Desk staff |
LENI
Front Desk staff |
Meet our Teaching Staff!!
Tiffany Beveridge- Owner/Director
Tiffany is the Owner and Director of CSOD and has had the opportunity to dance for artists such as Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, Genuwine and Black Eyed Peas to name a few. Tiffany's professional experience includes back up dancing for Canadian Rapper Belly at numerous shows including Summer Rush-Toronto and Halifax, MMVA's 2007, MTV Live and Much on Demand. Tiffany choreographed and performed at the 2005 Much Music Video Awards, and choreographed and danced for Angel City and artist Lara McAllen on her North American debut tour. She has trained with Master Choreographers like Mia Michaels, Sonyah Tayeh, Bobby Newberry, Finis Jung and much more. Tiffany was the creator and original Director and Choreographer for the Hamilton Bulldogs Ice Girls of the American Hockey League for 6 years, danced with the Hamilton Tiger Cat Cheerleading Team of the Canadian Football League for 6 Seasons, and coached the Hamilton Nationals Lacrosse Cheerleaders of the MLL from 2012-2013. She also has theatre experience, performing as a singer/dancer in stage productions across Hamilton. Tiffany can be seen in Johnny Reid's music video "Darlin" which topped the charts on the CMT Chevy top 20 countdown. She has also won many overall and special awards with her creative concepts and fun choreography! Tiffany is a proud member of the P.A.A (Professional Adjudicators Alliance)
Hope Adshead
Her passion for dance was born into her as she aspires to be like her grandfather, who danced through everyone’s hearts as a professional dancer during WWII. Hope has been dancing since the age of 6, and has also trained as a provincial level gymnast and power tumbler from the age of 5. She is trained in various forms of dance including jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, hip hop, musical theatre and acro. Hope has enjoyed pursuing her love of dance by taking dance workshops in New York City and Toronto, and has won many overall and special awards at various dance competitions throughout Ontario. She also pursued her dance career as a cheerleader for the Hamilton Nationals Major League Lacrosse team in 2012 and 2013. Hope now choreographs for young dancers at a competitive level, and has won overall high scores, special awards and choreography awards for a handful of her routines. Hope is extremely eager to continue to share her passion for dance with the students of Caledonia Studio of Dance.
Vanessa Bevan
Vanessa is a young artist who has dedicated her life to dance since she tried on her first pair of tap shoes at age 4. Two years after her dance career began, she embarked on a 13 year competitive dance journey training under award-winning choreographers in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro and Musical Theatre. Vanessa has been an active part of the dance industry for over twenty years as an elite dancer, choreographer and instructor. When Vanessa graduated from her home studio she became a member of The ARTillery, an award-winning, Hamilton based Hip Hop crew operated by Miguel Ramirez and Carnel John Destacamento. During her time with the crew, Vanessa spent a year in Toronto advancing her training by attending drop in classes and conventions such as The Toronto Dance Teacher Expo and Canadian Dance Expo. After her year in Toronto, she returned to Hamilton and dove right into her professional teaching career, winning choreography, overall and scholarship awards for her artistic work. Vanessa is a member of Healthy Dancer Canada and certified in injury prevention and currently working towards her Acrobatic Arts certifications. Vanessa’s most recent adventures include competing in choreography competitions, actively educating and creating across the GTA, as well as choreographing and dancing for the CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League) 2022 Champions, The Hamilton Honey Badgers Steel City Crew. Vanessa has been a Steel City Crew Member since 2020 and continues to help grow and build with the team each season. Vanessa is eager to share her knowledge and passion for dance with dancers of all ages and to inspire those around her.
Hayley Butler
Hayley has been dancing since the age of 3. She is trained in various forms of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, hip hop, musical theatre and acro. Throughout her career she has enjoyed pursing her love for dance by taking many workshops and dance classes in Toronto, New York and Germany. Hayley has won many overall awards, scholarships, and choreography awards for her work. Hayley has travelled to Germany in 2015 and competed in the Worlds National Tap Competition winning a silver medal with her team. Hayley is currently cheering on the Tiger-Cats Dance and Cheer team. She has been on the team for 4 years. Hayley was honoured to have been part of such a memorable and special season be able to cheer in the 107th Grey Cup in Calgary cheering on the team. Hayley is super excited to join Caledonia Studio of Dance and be able to share her love and passion for dance with all of the students.
Emily Ferrell
Emily began her dance training at age 3, and has since trained in various styles including jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and contemporary. While dancing competitively for several years she won special awards, as well as many overall and high scoring awards. She was a teaching assistant for 6 years before started her journey as a teacher. Emily is an SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) Arts & Culture graduate from Glendale Secondary School’s Performing Arts program. In her time there, Emily found a passion for creating and was able to learn about the creative process to further explore choreographing. Emily was Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer for three of the full, unabridged Broadway Musicals. In 2017, Emily was given the opportunity to choreograph a ballet piece for the HPO (Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra) production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Choreographing dances for the competitive stage, Emily has won many awards with her dancers. She has taken various classes with dance professionals such as Kaeja d’Dance contemporary dance company, and numerous Broadway performers both at school and in New York. Emily continues to further her training by attending events such as the Toronto Dance Teacher Expo. Most recently, she completed the Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher Certification workshop this summer, and is now able to bring the innovative technique program into her classes!
Currently studying Kinesiology at McMaster University, Emily's goal is to create safe and effective classes for dancers based on her knowledge of human movement and anatomy. She is very excited to share her passion for dance with young dancers and performers, while continuing to grow as an artist and dance educator!
Currently studying Kinesiology at McMaster University, Emily's goal is to create safe and effective classes for dancers based on her knowledge of human movement and anatomy. She is very excited to share her passion for dance with young dancers and performers, while continuing to grow as an artist and dance educator!
Kayleigh Neddow
Kayleigh has been teaching since the age of sixteen, sharing her knowledge and creative spark with all students. Her students and choreography have competed and won a number of special awards as well as over all titles at many competitions. Kayleigh completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in the dance division at Point Park University, Conservatory of the Arts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with scholarship training intensively through all forms of dance. The prestigious Point Park Conservatory has opened many opportunities working with elite choreographers. She participated in Point Park International Summer Intensive six-week program taught by internationally recognized artists.
Kayleigh attended intensive training for four weeks with The Quinte Ballet School of Canada and was accepted into their professional full-time program. She has successfully completed ballet exams through the Society of Russian Ballet (Vaganova). She has received numerous awards and scholarships including the position of iDance protege and senior Hall of Fame Inductee. Kayleigh has traveled to represent Canada on the World Canadian Showedance Team in Germany as well as the International Dance Organization’s world Championships for jazz and ballet. Kayleigh is always looking for opportunities to further educate herself and students. She loves to watch her students thrive, and is excited share her knowledge and experiences with the students at CSOD.
Kayleigh attended intensive training for four weeks with The Quinte Ballet School of Canada and was accepted into their professional full-time program. She has successfully completed ballet exams through the Society of Russian Ballet (Vaganova). She has received numerous awards and scholarships including the position of iDance protege and senior Hall of Fame Inductee. Kayleigh has traveled to represent Canada on the World Canadian Showedance Team in Germany as well as the International Dance Organization’s world Championships for jazz and ballet. Kayleigh is always looking for opportunities to further educate herself and students. She loves to watch her students thrive, and is excited share her knowledge and experiences with the students at CSOD.
Victoria Oliver
Bio coming soon!
Georene Perron-Cea
Georene Cea began dancing at the age of 2 at her families dance studio Rising Star Performing Arts. Georene danced competitively in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Georene was a very accomplished competitive dancer, earning a 1st overall for her tap solo at the Canadian National Dance Championships in B. C. She later parlayed that success earning a spot on the Canadian National Tap Team twice. She competed in Riesa, Germany and brought home a bronze, silver and 6th place for her tap duet. With performing being her true passion she studied in Toronto at the Randolph School of Performing Arts. There she studied various styles of dance, vocal, acting and stage combat. She trained with Linda Garneau, Faye Rauw, and Shawn Byfield to name a few. Many of Georene's students have gone on to also compete at the World Tap Championships bringing home the Gold. As a teacher Georene's students have won many overall awards and scholarships, and as a choreographer she has been awarded top choreography awards for her tap pieces. Georene's passion for tap has yielded into memorable and exciting routines that continually think outside the box. She hopes to inspire future generations and keep tap alive.
Miguel Ramirez
Miguel Ramirez found his passion for dance at a young age, and has been able to teach and inspire young dancers today. He is a choreographer and drummer who has free styling abilities that have been perfected throughout his career. Miguel is trained in all forms of dance. He successfully runs his own workshops accompanied by other well known choreographers, including some from So You Think You Can Dance. Miguel continues to develop his technique and refining his talents by training all over Canada and USA
Miguel has won numerous awards including; top choreographer, highest overall groups, top scoring hip hop routines and genius concepts. He is the choreographer of High Diamond's music video “face the music”, choreographer's assistant for the 2011 Canadian national hip hop team, Co-founder of the hip hop crew ARTillery and also a performer with Airtight Entertainment. He teaches at numerous studios and is well known for his extremely clean routines. He mentors his students with a fundamental message: with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve greatness.
Miguel has had the opportunity to take his talents worldwide including Trinidad and Tobago instructing dance and Afro Caribbean drumming. He always takes time to give back to the community by volunteering at orphanages sharing his many joys and talents with others. He always encourages his students to get involved in different community projects as it builds the passion they have for dance. Miguel, truly believes that, “Great dancers can also be great people"
Miguel has won numerous awards including; top choreographer, highest overall groups, top scoring hip hop routines and genius concepts. He is the choreographer of High Diamond's music video “face the music”, choreographer's assistant for the 2011 Canadian national hip hop team, Co-founder of the hip hop crew ARTillery and also a performer with Airtight Entertainment. He teaches at numerous studios and is well known for his extremely clean routines. He mentors his students with a fundamental message: with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve greatness.
Miguel has had the opportunity to take his talents worldwide including Trinidad and Tobago instructing dance and Afro Caribbean drumming. He always takes time to give back to the community by volunteering at orphanages sharing his many joys and talents with others. He always encourages his students to get involved in different community projects as it builds the passion they have for dance. Miguel, truly believes that, “Great dancers can also be great people"
Kiera Roberts
Kiera Started dancing at the age of 3 here at the Caledonia Studio of Dance and has called it home ever since. Kiera has been apart of the competitive team here for 13 years where she has won many awards, special awards and scholarships with her groups and as a soloist, including 1st overall senior soloist for a self-choreographed solo. Kiera has trained in various styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hiphop, Acro, and Tap. Kiera has further pursued her passion for dance by attending dance workshops and conventions in cities such as New York and Toronto, taking classes from some of the industry's most famous choreographers such as Shannon Mather, Blake McGrath, Abby Lee Miller, Chaz Buzan, Nappytabs, Ian Eastwood and many more. At the ages of 10 and 11, Kiera was selected to participate in the Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble's annual Nutcracker, which also featured the National Ballet of Cuba, performing in sold out shows at the First Ontario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place). In 2016-2018, Kiera was honoured to perform in the Toronto International Youth Dance Festival. Kiera began teaching at both competitive and recreational levels in 2016, where she has produced many award-winning routines for her competitive dancers, including awards such as highest-scoring solos and groups. In 2019, Kiera was selected to be on the Hamilton Tigercat’s Dance and Cheer team. Kiera is honoured to have been part of such a memorable season, including having the opportunity to perform for 35,000 people at the 107th Grey Cup in Calgary, AB. Kiera graduated from Mohawk College in June 2020, where she completed a 3 year Child and Youth Care program. Kiera looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with students of all ages, in hopes of inspiring others.
Bailey Szabo
Bailey has had a strong passion for dance since the age of 3, dancing at CSOD for 15 years. She has trained in various styles of dance including lyrical, jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, acro, musical theatre, pointe, and more. Her teaching career started as an assistant with Tiffany 10 years ago. Bailey has now had the privilege of teaching dance for 7 years in various locations in the area. Throughout Bailey’s dance career, she has received various overall and special awards at multiple dance competitions across Ontario, including her latest accomplishment of receiving third overall in the varsity duet/trio category this past year at Terpsichore Canada. Bailey graduated from Mohawk College in 2017 with a diploma in Recreation Therapy. She then transferred to Brock University where she not only competed but choreographed award-winning routines with the Brock Dance Competitive Team at multiple competitions across Ontario, including being featured in the "Best of UDC" for her co-choreographed lyrical small group. After graduating from Brock University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation in the fall of 2019, Bailey spent a year teaching preschool classes and working with people with disabilities, while continuing to peruse her dance teaching career as well as keeping up with her own dance career, taking a variety of dance workshops in multiple styles. This upcoming year, Bailey is completing her second and final year of the Bachelor of Education degree program in the Primary/ Junior Division at Redeemer University as she strives to teach kindergarten/ grade one in the near future. Bailey is very excited to continue to be a CSOD staff member this year and is looking forward to sharing her passion for dance with other dancers.
Meghan VanderKruk
Meghan started dancing at the age of 2, and quickly fell in love with the sport as both athletic training and artistic expression. Trained in both RAD and Russian ballet, she has successfully completed all of her examinations, and competed in contemporary, lyrical, ballet, jazz, and hip hop for 15 years where she won several 1st overalls, special awards, and scholarships, as a soloist and in groups. Notably, a 1st overall award for a self-choreographed piece. In 2017, her team won 1st place at the StarQuest National Dance Competition in Ohio as the only Canadian team. Throughout her teens, she assisted her ballet instructor in exam classes, choreographed for her church dance team, and attended several workshops and conventions in both the US and Canada. After highschool, Meghan completed a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Brock University, and was a member and coach for the Brock Dance Competitive Team for all 4 years. Throughout her time at Brock University, she cultivated her passion for integrating knowledge of physiology and anatomy to technical training and movement as she applied principles from her courses as she coached, and found this brought an integral element in bringing dancers to their full potential. After graduating from Brock University, Meghan continues her own love of dance by taking classes in Toronto and challenging herself in continuing to learn and grow with the next generation!
Melanie White
Melanie has been dancing since the age of 4 where her passion for dance began. She has been dancing at a competitive level since the age of 6 with the Caledonia Studio of Dance, where she became the dedicated hard working dancer she is today. Melanie's has been dancing competitively all over Ontario, winning numerous overall and special awards. Her hard work paid off when she became a member of The Canadian National Hip Hop Team in 2009. Melanie has also been taking classes and workshops in Toronto, Buffalo and New York to keep herself educated with the upcoming new dance styles. Melanie is also a trained provincial gymnast and power tumbler since the age of 5. Not only does Melanie have a passion for dance, she has a passion for kids. Melanie is a Registered Early Child Educator graduated from Mohawk College