Studio Director: Paul A. Gordon, ACTRA - CAEA, Certified Personal Trainer

Paul recently appeared in the movie “Hairspray” with John Travolta. Paul’s career as a professional performer and choreographer spans over thirty years. Recently Paul appeared in the musical “Swing” with Drayton Ent. And “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas” at Stage West. Paul also performs his original Electronic Tap Act for industrial shows and theatres. He has appeared in many specials and variety shows for CBC, CTV and other networks across North America. Paul has appeared in over thirty-five television commercials. Recent commercials include Smirnoff Vodka, Budweiser Beer, Good Year Tires, McCain Cake and Ontario Technology, Best Buy, Roadrunner Internet U.S.. He has performed in numerous Industrial Shows and Musicals with such performers as Karen Kain, Johnny Cash, Ronnie Hawkins, John Ritter, Doug Henning, The Muppets and George Hamilton, to name a few. He has choreographed episodes for the children’s T.V. show Noddy for and the mini series Falcone for CBS. He has also appeared in the CBC series Jake & Jill, the feature film Superstar, the mini series, Me And My Shadows (the Judy Garland Story), and Feast Of All Saints with Ben Verene and Jennifer Beals. From 1996-99 Paul also appeared as a guest performer in the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show. Paul teaches tap, jazz and musical theatre workshops at private studios across Canada. To reach Paul for a booking just e-mail or call the numbers on this site.

Studio Director: Anita Gordon, R.A.D. - I.S.T.D.

Anita attended Ryerson University in Toronto where she received Honors on her R.A.D. & I.S.T.D. Exams. She also trained in Germany, France and Italy. Anita has performed with various Dance Companies for many years in Toronto and on tour. She has performed in many Industrial Shows, Music Videos, and as a magician’s assistant in “A Little Night Magic” in Toronto. Anita also adjudicates and teaches workshops for many competition tours in Canada and the United States. She has choreographed pieces for stage and T.V. including cable networks across Ontario.
Anita has many years of experience as a teacher and performer to offer her students, she teaches classes in Ballet, Modern and Jazz.

Vocal Director: Sonia Reid, B.Music

Sonia was born in Canada and grew up in Hamilton, where she currently resides. She was drawn to music at an early age and started singing and playing the piano at eight years old. Subsequently her passion led her to studies with the Royal Conservatory of Music and to Redeemer University College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Throughout her singing career Sonia has been influenced by a wide-range of artists, the classical sounds of Jessye Norman and the soulful gospel of Babbie Mason and pop artist Whitney Houston. These influences are evident in her musical versatility – Classical, Jazz, Broadway, and Gospel.
The combination of Sonia Reid’s unique style of communicating and her passion for music enables her to reach audiences in a dynamic way. Her professional career has taken her across Canada, the United States and the West Indies. Sonia is a gifted songwriter and her debut CD entitled In You is to be released 2007. One of the many ways she shares her love for music is through teaching. For the past ten years Sonia has taught vocal and piano lessons to students of all ages, inspiring them to become musically confident individuals. It is her belief that music must first resonate within the artist in order to have a powerful impact.

Carly Gordon - Instructor: Jazz, Tap, Drama, Musical Theatre