FOUNDER, CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Tatum found her love for dance at the young age of three. For over 19 years, she had continued to develop this passion for dance through her studies, which includes a large variety of dance styles; ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, ballroom, and musical theatre. Her passion for dance goes beyond just executing steps. She believe dance to be an incredible form of self-expression and though many say love is the universal language, she would argue it’s actually dance. Culturally diverse and historically significant, dance can inspire young people to be open to exploration and discovery of not only the world but themselves!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Melissa Kramer is a commercial dancer, singer, and actor currently residing in Toronto, Ontario. Her performance credits include half-time show for the Harlem Globetrotters, influencer Capri Everitt’s music video, and street performer at Car Free Day in Vancouver, BC. Melissa also spent the majority of last year teaching young recreational dancers in the styles of Jazz and Hip Hop. A versatile performer, Melissa is a former all-star cheerleader, highland dancer, and has been playing guitar and singing for 10 years.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Mar Oviedo is an active artist since the age of 3 years old. She grew up on stage where she found her passion for music, acting, and singing. She graduated as a tap and jazz dancer from the London's Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) in 2018. She has more than 6 years of experience in musical theater as an actress and 7 years of experience as a dance teacher. Her philosophy is to inspire with passion and consistency, always with an open mind and a creative perspective to evolve and grow along with the students.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Allison has been dancing since the age of 7, starting with hip-hop and expanding to various styles, including Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. She has performed in sports team halftime shows and participated in competitions. Outside the studio, Allison is an early childcare assistant, working with children aged 6 months to 4 years, and also teaches dance to children aged 2-12. Her interests include painting, working out, and spending time with friends. She is excited to join the EmpowerMovement team and eager to share her passion for dance with her students.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Abbey Reynolds is a dedicated and versatile performer, constantly pushing artistic boundaries. A graduate of Centennial College's Dance Performance Diploma Program, she is trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial, tap, and acro. Abbey's passion for dance drives her to explore creative movement and experiment with new techniques. With a background in Team Canada Dance, she aspires to travel the world as a performer. Abbey is also committed to dance education, aiming to inspire future dancers and share her knowledge as a dance competition judge. Eager to make her mark in the dance community, she embraces every opportunity to grow and succeed.