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.
- $40 Recital Costumes. Yes, They're Only $40! Students are given an opportunity to perform in a year-end recital every June, if desired. There is no recital participation fee and all costumes are only $40+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 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 who 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 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 also teaches within 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
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, 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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DANICA MILLER
Lead Instructor 
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Starting her dance training in Langley, British Columbia, Danica Miller started her dance career at age three, training as a non-competitive dancer in ballet. At age eight, she started training competitively in ballet and lyrical at Cameron Dance Academy. Wanting to expand her dance styles, Danica moved to Vitality Dance Company where she joined their competitive dance company at age thirteen. During her time at Vitality, she trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, stage, tap. and hip-hop. As a senior company dancer, Danica and her team contributed to events in their local community including taking part in awareness for youth homelessness and the anti-bullying group Kindness Rocks. Danica is a certified dance teacher with International Dance Teaching Standards. She has completed ballet exams with the Royal Academy of Dance in grades primary to grade five, as well as intermediate foundation and intermediate. As a continuation to her ballet teaching, Danica is currently going to school for her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance. Danica is looking forward to her new journey as a teacher in Ontario with Dreamlight Studio!
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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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KALLIE HINDS
Lead Instructor 
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Kallie began her dance journey at the age of three and began competing at the age of eight. She is trained in all styles including jazz, tap, acro, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, and ballet. Kallie has always loved to dance and it has given her the opportunity to travel the world, competing in places like World of Dance Chicago and the Dance World Cup Portugal. She has worked with many successful choreographers and teachers, and been apart of many award-winning teams. Kallie also has a special passion for teaching, which she started doing at her home studio, at the age of ten. She is able to use all of the knowledge and love of dance she has learned from her own dance career to pass on to her students and younger dancers. She loves creating movement with her dancers and connecting with them through the gift of dance!
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SABRINA SOLER
Lead Instructor 
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Sabrina was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. 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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CAITLYN DRURY
Lead Instructor 
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Caitlyn was born and raised in the countryside near Caledonia Ontario, 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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CHRISTINA NOGUERA
Office Administrator 
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Born and raised in Timmins, Ontario, Christina graduated with honours in Business Management. Prior to moving to Hamilton in 2019, she was an Office Manager for 23 years in Georgetown, a Senior Office Administrator for 10 years in Mississauga, and currently also works full time as a Finance Assistant in Hamilton. Christina has a passion for dance and is thrilled to join the Dreamlight Studio team as their Office Administrator! She is a mother of 2 boys, a dog, and a cat, and in her spare time loves to dance, make floral arrangements, and ride her Motorcycle. Christina was also a Sunday School teacher in Timmins and loved working with the children. She has a musical background, studied jazz, and played flute and piccolo as a teenager. As an adult, she was drawn to Theatre Arts and Latin dance. She has performed in the musicals Oklahoma, Singing In The Rain, and Once Upon a Mattress. She has also taken many classes in Salsa and Bachata over the last few years. Christina feels dancing is a great form of exercise for your body, mind, and soul. She says, "Let the music move you and embrace the spirit within you, but most importantly have fun!"
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EMILY LAHEY
Guest Instructor 
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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 over 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
Guest Instructor 
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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
Guest Instructor 
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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!
