Who We Are
We love to dance. We love to teach dance. We don't like stress. Let's have fun instead!
Since 2010, Dreamlight Studio has been offering fun and exciting, low-pressure dance classes. We strive to provide a safe and friendly environment for students of all ages to explore and develop their passion for dance and the performing arts. We believe in creating a learning atmosphere free from competition and comparison, and therefore we offer no competitive classes at our studio. At Dreamlight, there is something for everyone! In addition to group dance classes, we also offer private one-on-one lessons in dance and acting, wedding dance instruction, birthday party packages, dance camps, Christian worship dance, and more.
View our current offerings here to get started!
View our current offerings here to get started!
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We're at 230 Anchor Road #6 on the East Hamilton Mountain. In 2017, Dreamlight underwent renovations, expanding to become a two studio room facility. Each dance room has proper professional-grade dance flooring and is equipped with fixed ballet barres and full wall-length mirrors. Both rooms are also free from any beams / support structures anywhere on the dancefloor, making them even safer to dance in.
Why the Dreamlight Dance Experience is Different:
- Affordability & Small Commitment. You should not have to "break-the-bank" in order to enjoy the complete dance experience, nor should you be forced to enroll a 3 year old child with ever-changing interests for an entire year upfront! One-time registration fee is only $30+HST. We offer group classes with a month-to-month payment and commitment option at only $59+HST/month. We also provide discounts to students who take multiple classes.
- No Recital Participation Fee & Costumes are $55 (or less)! While many studios charge $100+ for recital costumes, Dreamlight does not. Also, there is no recital participation fee and only those students wishing to participate in the June year-end recital will need to purchase a costume. Recital tickets for spectators are typically only $10+HST, with no minimum purchase required.
- Small Class Sizes. Each and every student deserves to receive the instructor's attention. Tiny Tots & Tutu & Tiara Classes have a maximum of 6-8 students and other classes have a maximum of 10-12 students, depending on exact ages enrolled.
- Parents CAN Watch! Both studio rooms have closed-circuit cameras attached to TVs in the lobby so that parents can watch the fun without the risk of distracting students! (NOTE: Seating is limited & TV watching cannot be guaranteed every week. Technical difficulties may occasionally occur.)
- No Class Uniforms. You are not required to buy specific makes / brands / colours of dancewear in order to take classes! Clothing requirements vary by class (i.e. ballet classes should have leotards, hip-hop classes should wear activewear / comfortable clothing), but you will always be free to purchase these items wherever you wish and in whatever colour, style, or brand you wish! Forgot your dancewear at home? It happens! As long as what you're wearing is safe, you'll still be welcome to attend class.
- Wholesome. We only use clean, age-appropriate music, choreography, and costumes in all of our classes and recitals. This is very important to us! We want parents to feel that their children are safe when they drop them off at dance class.
- Drama Free. No competitive classes of any sort are offered at our studio. This keeps the learning atmosphere fun and relaxed. It also prevents students from feeling like they're not good enough if they don't "make the team." This also keeps the cost of dancing way down.
- Private Lessons. Our one-on-one lesson options allow for students to progress faster, in a program that has been customized just for them! Also great for adults and those who prefer to learn in private.
The Dream Team
Meet our primary staff. We also have extended dance family members that you may meet now and again too!
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ELISA SORBARA
Studio Director 
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Elisa founded Dreamlight Studio in 2010. She studied theatre at Brock University and has taught dance, music, and acting to elementary and middle school children with HWDSB's Artsaround Program and to various homeschool groups. Elisa has also choreographed and danced in several musicals including Hello, Dolly!, Kiss Me Kate, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Pajama Game -- two of which were selected by the Ontario Arts Review as Top Ten Theatrical Productions of the year in all of Ontario. In 2007, Elisa founded Shooting Star Theatrics where she produced, choreographed, and performed in musicals for 10 years. Elisa has also danced and taught at various churches across the GTA and loves helping others connect with the Lord through dance. When she's not at the studio, you can usually find her travelling or playing one of her many musical instruments. Elisa strives to keep Dreamlight a safe, welcoming environment where all students can grow and explore their passion for dance and the performing arts.
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RACHEL ROMANOSKI
Lead Instructor 
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Born and raised in Hamilton, Rachel is a Canadian based actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and model. With her B.A. in Performance Arts and extensive years of training, Rachel has performed, instructed, and choreographed throughout Ontario, including Hamilton, Niagara, Mississauga, and Toronto. As a professional dance instructor and choreographer, Rachel has been training since the age of five in various styles of dance including Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin, Heels, Ballet, and Pointe. Rachel has provided instruction and produced movement workshops for Performing Art Seminars and International World Summits. She has performed in various competitions throughout the United States and Canada such as World Of Dance, and was President and Teacher of Hip-Hop clubs and dance classes at Brock University. Rachel empowers her students in finding their confidence to transform their technique and express themselves in a judgement free environment. Rachel uses her performance skills to inspire and motivate others to become the best versions of themselves and is an enthusiastic individual eager to spread her knowledge and passion with others wishing to pursue the same!
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GEORGIA HOLLINGSWORTH
Lead Instructor 
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Growing up not far from Hamilton, Georgia began dancing at the age of nine and hasn’t stopped since. She has trained in various styles including but not limited to tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, hip-hop, and pointe. Georgia has pursued her love for dance at the recreational, competitive, and professional levels. Although she enjoys all aspects of dance, Georgia has found her true passion in instructing and inspiring future generations of dancers. Her goal is to create a safe, fun environment within the classroom that allows her students to grow their love for dance. Georgia has performed alongside company dancers in Ballet Jӧrgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition as a member of the touring cast. Georgia is currently embarking on post-secondary studies; she is enrolled at McMaster University in the Honours Kinesiology program.
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NICOLE GIGLIA
Lead Instructor 
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Nicole began dancing at the age of 3, and her love for the art has only continued to grow stronger ever since. She has years of training in various styles including tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, ballet and pointe at both the recreational level and competitive level. She has performed at various competitions across Ontario, with her proudest accomplishment being when she was awarded an “Expressing Through Movement” Special Award for a solo she choreographed in honour of a dear friend. At the age of 16, she began teaching her own classes in jazz and ballet, and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for dance with her students. Nicole hopes to teach children that dance is about creating a deep connection with yourself in a way that makes them happy despite what others may think. It is an outlet for expression, for soul searching, and most importantly, to have fun!
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ASHLEY KOVACS
Lead Instructor 
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Ashley grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, taking many genres of dance including lyrical/contemporary, jazz, ballet, production/musical theatre, hip hop, and tap until the age of 18. In 2019, she began studying Child and Youth Studies in the Concurrent Teacher Education program at Brock University. She is now in her final year of teacher's college working to inspire young students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Ashley not only loves dance and music but has a passion for teaching and learning. She is excited to create a safe and fun learning environment where dancers are motivated to try new things, build confidence, and believe in themselves and their limitless potential. She aims to foster a sense of community and belonging at dance where everyone feels included while making special friendships. In addition to dance, Ashley enjoys practicing yoga, trying new art crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
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CAITLYN DRURY
Lead Instructor 
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Caitlyn was born and raised in the countryside near Caledonia, and spent her time dancing in the fields and grass. Her passion for dance started as soon as she put her first pair of ballet slippers on at age four. To this day, you can still find her dancing in her backyard at age eighteen. Caitlyn started as a recreational dancer then moved into competitive dance where she competed in jazz, lyrical, ballet, modern, and contemporary for ten years. She has also been training in pointe ballet since age eleven. She loves to see her students grow and thrive through dance and she loves to watch them rock the stage and express themselves through movement. Caitlyn has been in several music videos for dance and has done many dance photoshoots. She loves to instill her love for dance to everyone, whether they're two years old or twenty years old! When she’s not dancing, she is in school studying or modeling. She is currently holding the “Miss Teen International” title and you better believe she did a little happy dance. She hopes her students are excited to come back to her class and that they all walk out of her room feeling happy and more confident.
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KIERA GALLACHER
Lead Instructor 
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Born and raised in Hamilton Ontario, Kiera started her journey in dance at the age of three and has had a passion ever since. She has training in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern/contemporary, and jazz. Kiera loves working with children and has been an assistant ballet teacher for three years, sharing her passion of dance with others. Kiera has grown as a dancer throughout her years of training and performing. Performances include The Nutcracker and Cinderella. Some of Kiera’s accomplishments are winning the Intermediate Dancer award and the Adjudicator award scholarships. Kiera loves to see dancers grow more confident in dance and themselves. She loves seeing the joy on her students' faces while they dance and pursue their passion.
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CORINA ZAVARISE
Lead Instructor 
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Born and raised right here in Hamilton, Corina’s love for dance began well before she was enrolled in her first ever dance class at the age of three. Since then, she has trained at the competitive level and competed in tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre and completed several years of ballet training. Throughout the years, she and her team have won several overall placement and special awards. Some of her fondest memories include competing in Nationals in New Jersey, performing halftime at Hamilton Tiger Cats and Harlem Globetrotters games, and contributing to many community initiatives in Hamilton through dance performances. She is is excited to combine her love for dance, Hamilton, creating, and encouraging young students to grow as a dance instructor. Corina has recently completed her Bachelor’s in Honours Psychology and Biblical and Theological Studies at Redeemer University and works full time in youth and adult mental health ministry.
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CHAE SHIN
Lead Instructor 
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Chae had started as a ballet dancer at a young age, continuing as a competitive dancer throughout her childhood and adolescence. She had also competed in different styles such as contemporary/modern, jazz and hip hop. She had been a member of a varsity dance team member in California, and a captain in her senior year. Aside from the dance background, she had also grown love and experience for children. She has various teaching experiences, and is now a graduate researcher in child psychology. Combining the passion for both dance and children, Chae is excited to be a part of the team. She strongly believes in the importance of enjoying dance at all level, which aligns well with the studio’s philosophy!
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SAMANTHA FUOCO
Lead Instructor 
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Samantha started dancing when she was four years old, and ever since, her love for dance has only been stronger. Whenever she has the chance, she always finds herself tapping around and not even realizing it till people point it out. She has had training in a variety of dance styles, including lyrical, jazz, tap, contemporary, acro, ballet, and hip-hop, both recreationally and competitively. She won numerous overalls at competitions and received a scholarship to dance in London. Despite the fact that COVID-19 forced her to end her dance season early, it motivated her to share her passion for dancing with other dancers who were seeking similar creative outlets. Her goal is to establish a fun and safe environment where people may express their talents without feeling frightened. No matter how advanced, she believes everyone is equal and anyone is capable of being the best that they can be. She enjoys seeing her kids develop and discover their love of dancing, as well as seeing them perform and showcase all of their hard work throughout the year. When not at dance, she enjoys playing soccer and is currently studying at McMaster in the Honours Social Psychology program.
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MILLIE McMURTRIE
Office Administrator 
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Millie has always been a creative individual, embracing the world of theatre, visual art, and literature. She was highly involved in the arts in high school, especially acting, and continues to embrace her creative side throughout her adulthood. Millie has always loved children and has 10+ years of babysitting/daycare experience. In the past, she has received a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Office Administration. She is currently pursuing a diploma in Business Marketing. Millie is known to be a very bubbly, kind, and welcoming person. She enjoys the best of both worlds, which is interacting with people of all ages while getting to pursue her career in administration.
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In 2020, we celebrated 10 years of dance! We featured a special anniversary video as part of our 2020 Social Dist-DANCE-ing Digital Recital. Watch it below!
