Our Team

Meet the faces behind The Official Dance Project

A passionate faculty of dancers, educators, and mentors dedicated to helping our dancers grow with confidence, creativity, and strong technique.

Miss Cami

Teacher/Choreographer

Meet Miss Cami!

Miss Cami has been dancing for over 16 years and teaching for more than 7. She is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe, Hip Hop, Acro, and Tap. After graduating from Intrepid Dance Company in Markham, ON, she has continued her training while sharing her knowledge with her students. During her time at Intrepid, she had the privilege of learning from industry-renowned teachers including Derek Piquette, Mitch Jackson, Alica Luchesse, and Briar Nolet.

Her performance credits include background dancing for singer-songwriter Rêve at her Juno Awards kick-off, being part of a skeleton crew for Canada’s Got Talent, and appearing in Ava Ro’s music video “Wildflower”.

Miss Cami has also completed her Advanced 2 examinations in RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern, and ISTD Tap. In addition, she holds certifications in Acrobatic Arts Module 1, Module 2, and Back Handspring & Aerial.

Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Miss Cami is excited to share her love of dance with every dancer who walks through the doors of The Official Dance Project!

Miss Portia

Teacher/Choreographer

Meet Miss Portia!

Miss Portia is a passionate dancer and dance instructor with 14+ years of training in various styles such as jazz, jazz funk, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and more. Miss Portia is currently training at Intrepid Dance Company run by Mitchell Jackson and many renowned choreographers, where she is honing her skills to pursue a successful career in the dance and performance industry. Portia has choreographed many recreational and competitive routines and has been awarded with numerous choreography awards.

Miss Portia's experience extends beyond competitions, having had the opportunity to perform on stage alongside Canadian singer-songwriter Rêve, further enhancing her stage presence and versatility.

With her extensive training, diverse experience, and commitment to her craft, Miss Portia is excited to continue inspiring the next generation of dancers through teaching and performance.

Miss Dayna

Teacher/Choreographer

Meet Miss Dayna!

Miss Dayna began dancing at just 2 years old, starting in a Tiny Tots ballet class at Barrie Dance Conservatory and later completing her competitive training at Kreative Dance Company. Over her 16 years of dance, she trained in a wide variety of styles including Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop—but from a young age, her heart was captured by Musical Theatre.

Throughout her dance journey, Miss Dayna taught and choreographed in multiple styles, earning choreography awards along the way. Her love for the stage extended beyond dance, leading her to perform in over 20 musicals (including Willy Wonkaas Veruca and Cinderella in Cinderella), as well as 6 movies and TV shows (The Knight Before Christmas, Country Crush, and more). She also had the incredible opportunity to work with Disney in Orlando, FL, under the mentorship of performers such as Raven-Symoné and Miranda May.

In her first year of college, Miss Dayna was accepted into a prestigious Broadway Training School in New York City with a full scholarship. Although unable to attend due to COVID-19 border closures, she went on to graduate with a diploma in Mental Health and Addictions. Today, she works as a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor with the Canadian Mental Health Association and is a passionate advocate for the arts as a powerful tool in supporting mental wellness.

Miss Dayna is thrilled to be joining The Official Dance Project this year and looks forward to sharing her love of dance, theatre, and performance with her students!

Miss Ashley

Teacher/Choreographer

Meet Miss Ashley!

Miss Ashley has been dancing for 11 years and began competing at the age of 10. Over the years, she has trained in Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Ballet and has completed numerous examinations through the Russian Society of Ballet. While she loved all styles of dance, Miss Ashley has always had a special passion for Tap and is known for her rhythm, energy and musicality on stage.

As a competitive dancer, Miss Ashley has received numerous awards for her performances in group routines, solos, duets and trios. Her dedication and love for dance inspired her to begin teaching and she has taught Tap classes where she strived to share her enthusiasm and help dancers build confidence and strong technical foundations.

Miss Ashley is passionate about guiding young dancers to reach their fullest potential and is excited to continue sharing her knowledge and love for dance with the next generation. She is thrilled to be part of The Official Dance Project and looks forward to an incredible season ahead!