Who We Are
We love to dance. We love to teach dance. We don't like stress. We love to have fun!
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, 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.
What Makes the Dreamlight Dance Experience Different:
- Affordability & Small Commitment. You should not need 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 $20+HST. Group classes are only $45+HST/month. We offer a month-to-month payment and commitment option. We also offer discounts to siblings & students who take multiple classes.
- $30 Costumes. Yes, They're Only $30! Students are given an opportunity to perform in a year-end recital every June. There is no recital participation fee and all costumes are only $30+HST! 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.
- No Class Uniforms. You are not required to buy specific makes / brands / colours of dancewear. 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 more than welcome to attend class.
- Wholesome. We only use clean, 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 they drop them off at dance class.
- Parents Can Watch. One studio room has a closed circuit camera attached to the TV in the lobby and the other studio room has a viewing window so parents can watch the fun as much as they want and in a setup where they will not distract the students. (NOTE: COVID restrictions may affect ability to watch.)
- 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.
- 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.
The Dream Team
Meet our primary staff. We also have extended dance family members who you may meet now and again too!
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ELISA SORBARA
Studio Director & Instructor Dream Team Member Since 2010 
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Elisa founded Dreamlight Studio in 2010. She studied theatre at Brock University and is also formally trained in both acting and voice. She taught dance, music, and acting to elementary and middle school children with HWDSB's Artsaround Program and to various homeschool groups. Elisa has been dancing for many years and has choreographed several large cast 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 is the instructor of Dreamlight's Christian Worship Dance programme. She has danced and taught at various churches across the GTA and has a heart to help others connect with the Lord through dance. In her spare time, Elisa enjoys reading, travelling, and playing one of her many musical instruments. Elisa strives to ensure that Dreamlight Studio is always a safe, welcoming environment where all students can grow and explore their love and passion for dance and the performing arts.
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RACHEL ROMANOSKI
Instructor Dream Team Member Since 2015 
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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, Canada 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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EMILY LAHEY
Instructor Dream Team Member Since 2021 
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Emily’s passion for dance began at the age of 4 and is still going strong! She has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop for 20 years. Emily has always had a love for the arts and has always found ways to incorporate it into her life. Emily’s career is in Child and Family Work and she is excited to bring those skills into the classroom. Emily runs fun and energetic classes. She loves sharing the gift of dance with others!
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NICOLE RENWICK
Instructor Dream Team Member Since 2018 
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Beginning at age 4, Nicole Renwick fell in love with ballet, and it has become her passion. She has performed in numerous classical ballets and danced featured such as Odile and many others. Nicole began her professional ballet training with Evelyn Hart in Toronto in 2015. Nicole has extensive pointe experience and has also studied modern and contemporary dance extensively with teachers Julia Garlisi, Erin Poole, Roberto Campanella and Martha Hart. Nicole has attended many professional summer intensives in the United States at; the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, the Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington D.C., and the Joffrey Ballet, and has participated in the Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition. Beginning in 2013 Nicole acted as an assistant ballet instructor in recreational dance. Her passion for the arts has also grown through music. She has attained a grade 8 certificate in piano and music theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music; she is also a talented singer and French horn player. Nicole always looks forward to working with students at Dreamlight Studio, hoping to share her passion and inspire a love of ballet, dance, and music with everyone.
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ANTHONY COLONELLO
Instructor Dream Team Member Since 2015 
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Anthony has been dancing and acting for over ten years, specializing in tap. After seeing a Broadway show as a youth, he was inspired to take up recreational dance lessons and workshops in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Anthony facilitated the dance program at a local boys and girls club, where he taught tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. His experience extends to working with youth in Hamilton and Toronto for various summer camps and after school programs. He is also an instructor for various studios in Toronto. After doing recreational dance for a couple of years, he wanted to take tap dancing even further so he joined a competitive team where he is now in his fifth year of competitions. He has won many special awards and overalls for his involvement in groups and duets. Anthony has also been a featured dancer in numerous musical theatre productions onstage. Anthony feels that dance is an inspiring and expressive form, and will be continuing to dance jazz with the University of Toronto Dance Collective. Anthony strives to help others learn and see the importance of dance, inspiring a new generation of young dancers.
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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!
