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 $48+HST/month. We offer a month-to-month payment and commitment option. We also offer discounts to siblings & students who take multiple classes.
- No Recital Participation Fee & Costumes are $45 (or less)! While many studios charge $70 or more 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.
- 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 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/capacity restrictions may affect ability to watch at times.)
- 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 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 in addition to her dance experience, she 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 also 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 has also danced and taught at various churches across the GTA and desires 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 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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PEEKA WELLHAUSER
Lead Instructor 
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Peeka's love for dance began, and has continued to grow, for 18 years. She began her dance training at the age of 3, and has gone on to learn jazz, modern, hip-hop, ballet, tap, acro, and musical theatre. Peeka's passion for dance has been recognized, and in 2017, she was awarded Most Dedicated Dancer at her studio. Initiative and determination is what drives her to engage the audience and tell a story through dance with movement, body language, and emotion. Peeka is a creative, confident, and committed instructor for students, no matter what age, beginner or not, believing that they are capable of becoming the best dancer they can be. Additionally, Peeka also likes to travel and her goal is to eventually learn just about every style of dance there is around the world.
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EZRA HIEBERT
Lead Instructor 
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Ezra fell in love with dance at the age of 7, and continued to grow in that love for 10 years. She has competed in lyrical, jazz, acro, musical theatre, contemporary, open, and ballet, and grew in different styles of dance such as pointe and hip hop. Ezra has won many overall awards at competitions and has also earned various other significant awards at competitions, such as an invitation to the USA national competition in Florida. Ezra also has a love for theatre and acting, as well as experience as a model, having shot for fashion magazines and walked the runway in Toronto Fashion Week. Ezra has a passion for teaching children and for creating a safe space for students to express themselves. She loves the privilege of watching her students grow as both dancers and as people. When she is not at the studio, you can find Ezra either studying or powerlifting. She is currently studying at Redeemer University in the Honours Urban and Intercultural Ministry program.
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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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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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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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SABRINA SOLER
Lead Instructor 
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Sabrina was born and raised in Hamilton. Her love of dance started from the moment she took her first steps and continues to be her greatest passion. Sabrina has danced both recreational and competitively in many studios across Hamilton and Burlington, with primary training in lyrical, jazz, and ballet for almost ten years. She loves to share her knowledge and passion with others and is happy to teach any dance style she can. Sabrina has always enjoyed making combos and dances and can’t wait to teach and watch her kids perform. She is proud of her Latino heritage and is very experienced in Salsa and Bachata, with a background in ballroom dancing as well. Sabrina has also gone to many workshops in Toronto to better her movement and gain more experience. She has been to dance intensives for the past five years, constantly bettering her technique and execution. Additionally, Sabrina also loves to sing, act, and paint. Sabrina hopes to share her love of dance with everyone and that each student leaves her dance class feeling happier and excited for the next one.
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BIANCA VALLESI
Office Administrator 
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Bianca is a lover of both the performing arts and working with children. She danced recreationally in the styles of jazz, tap, and hip-hop for numerous years and has taken acting and theatre lessons since she was 5 years old. She loves dancing, singing, and acting, and works best in environments where she can use her creativity. She has 3+ years’ experience working in customer service and has a strong passion for helping others. She is an extrovert who thrives in environments where she can socialize and build close connections with others. Having also worked as a camp counsellor, she especially loves working alongside children and encouraging them to reach their full potential. With plans of becoming a teacher in the near future, Bianca enjoys and is most comfortable in roles where she can communicate with others and help them grow. She currently volunteers at a musical theatre program for children, where she helps kids step out of their comfort zone and find their voice. When she is not working or volunteering, she is either hanging out with her dog, acting, practicing yoga, or practicing Pilates.
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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!
