Tiffany Beveridge- Owner/Director
Tiffany is the Owner and Director of TDA and CSOD and has had the opportunity to dance for artists such as Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, Genuwine and Black Eyed Peas to name a few. Tiffany's professional experience includes back up dancing for Canadian Rapper Belly at numerous shows including Summer Rush-Toronto and Halifax, MMVA's 2007, MTV Live and Much on Demand. Tiffany choreographed and performed at the 2005 Much Music Video Awards, and choreographed and danced for Angel City and artist Lara McAllen on her North American debut tour. She has trained with Master Choreographers like Mia Michaels, Sonyah Tayeh, Bobby Newberry, Finis Jung and much more. Tiffany was the creator and original Director and Choreographer for the Hamilton Bulldogs Ice Girls of the American Hockey League for 6 years, danced with the Hamilton Tiger Cat Cheerleading Team of the Canadian Football League for 6 Seasons, and coached the Hamilton Nationals Lacrosse Cheerleaders of the MLL from 2012-2013. She also has theatre experience, performing as a singer/dancer in stage productions across Hamilton. Tiffany can be seen in Johnny Reid's music video "Darlin" which topped the charts on the CMT Chevy top 20 countdown. She has also won many overall and special awards with her creative concepts and fun choreography! Tiffany is a proud member of the P.A.A (Professional Adjudicators Alliance) and is completing her certification in the Acrobatique Junior 1, 2 and 3 course! Recently, Tiffany co-founded the Canadian Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization in hopes to unite former cheerleaders across the country and raise money for various national charities.
Andrea Crans- Competitive Director
Andrea found her love for dance at Caledonia Studio of Dance at the age of six and has extensive training in jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, and ballet. After graduating from CSOD Andrea ventured off to New York City and completed Broadway Dance Centers ISVP (International Student Visa Program) program. While in New York Andrea was lucky enough to study under well known respected choreographers and participate in many performances around the city of New York.
Andrea moved to Toronto in the fall of 2013 and completed her first year of The Conteur Academy, artistically directed by Eryn Waltman. In the fall of 2014 Andrea had the privilege of training with POV Dance Project, a contemporary dance company in Toronto under the artistic direction of Amy Adams and Kylie Thompson. Andrea’s stage credits include Toronto Dance Expo’s Choreographers Showcase, POV Dance Projects “Wireless Connection”, The Bazzar, Fever After Dark, the Conteur Academy’s production of “FRAMES”, and The Student Showcase presented by Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
Andrea attended Mohawk College in Hamilton and has a diploma in the Health Wellness and Fitness program. Andrea was apart of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats cheer team for three seasons and was lucky enough to perform for Shania Twain, One Republic, Alesia Cara, Dean Brody and Sonreal in the Grey Cup opening and half time shows. Andrea continues to take dance, fitness and yoga classes around the city of Hamilton to gain the knowledge she needs to spread her passion for movement to the next generation. “If I can inspire at least one person to dance, I have succeeded in doing my job”.
Andrea moved to Toronto in the fall of 2013 and completed her first year of The Conteur Academy, artistically directed by Eryn Waltman. In the fall of 2014 Andrea had the privilege of training with POV Dance Project, a contemporary dance company in Toronto under the artistic direction of Amy Adams and Kylie Thompson. Andrea’s stage credits include Toronto Dance Expo’s Choreographers Showcase, POV Dance Projects “Wireless Connection”, The Bazzar, Fever After Dark, the Conteur Academy’s production of “FRAMES”, and The Student Showcase presented by Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
Andrea attended Mohawk College in Hamilton and has a diploma in the Health Wellness and Fitness program. Andrea was apart of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats cheer team for three seasons and was lucky enough to perform for Shania Twain, One Republic, Alesia Cara, Dean Brody and Sonreal in the Grey Cup opening and half time shows. Andrea continues to take dance, fitness and yoga classes around the city of Hamilton to gain the knowledge she needs to spread her passion for movement to the next generation. “If I can inspire at least one person to dance, I have succeeded in doing my job”.
Tina Cook- Instructor
Tina started dancing at the age of 3 where she instantly found her love of dance. Tina went on to win many award through her dance career as well as performed with an American Touring team called “The I Love Dance Sweethearts and Heartthrobs”. Tina also went on to win all Ontario and all Canadian dance 3 years in a row.
Her love for dance didn’t stop after she left and graduated out of her child hood dance studio from there she went on to study at Randolph Performing Arts. Tina has also has been part of the Toronto Raptors, Hamilton Tiger Cats and Hamilton Bulldogs cheerleading organizations. You can also see Tina as one of the lead dancers in the movie “The Hero”.
Tina also spend time adjudicating for dance competitions in all of Canada.
One of Tina’s biggest accomplishments was owning TLC Dancers for the past 7 years. Where herself and students have won lots of awards and overalls. Tina is looking forward to being part of Thrive Dance Academy and can’t wait to be part of an amazing team.
Her love for dance didn’t stop after she left and graduated out of her child hood dance studio from there she went on to study at Randolph Performing Arts. Tina has also has been part of the Toronto Raptors, Hamilton Tiger Cats and Hamilton Bulldogs cheerleading organizations. You can also see Tina as one of the lead dancers in the movie “The Hero”.
Tina also spend time adjudicating for dance competitions in all of Canada.
One of Tina’s biggest accomplishments was owning TLC Dancers for the past 7 years. Where herself and students have won lots of awards and overalls. Tina is looking forward to being part of Thrive Dance Academy and can’t wait to be part of an amazing team.
Miguel Ramirez- Instructor
Miguel Ramirez found his passion for dance at a young age, and has been able to teach and inspire young dancers today. He is a choreographer and drummer who has free styling abilities that have been perfected throughout his career. Miguel is trained in all forms of dance. He successfully runs his own workshops accompanied by other well known choreographers, including some from So You Think You Can Dance. Miguel continues to develop his technique and refining his talents by training all over Canada and USA
Miguel has won numerous awards including; top choreographer, highest overall groups, top scoring hip hop routines and genius concepts. He is the choreographer of High Diamond's music video “face the music”, choreographer's assistant for the 2011 Canadian national hip hop team, Co-founder of the hip hop crew ARTillery and also a performer with Airtight Entertainment. He teaches at numerous studios and is well known for his extremely clean routines. He mentors his students with a fundamental message: with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve greatness.
Miguel has had the opportunity to take his talents worldwide including Trinidad and Tobago instructing dance and Afro Caribbean drumming. He always takes time to give back to the community by volunteering at orphanages sharing his many joys and talents with others. He always encourages his students to get involved in different community projects as it builds the passion they have for dance. Miguel, truly believes that, “Great dancers can also be great people"
Miguel has won numerous awards including; top choreographer, highest overall groups, top scoring hip hop routines and genius concepts. He is the choreographer of High Diamond's music video “face the music”, choreographer's assistant for the 2011 Canadian national hip hop team, Co-founder of the hip hop crew ARTillery and also a performer with Airtight Entertainment. He teaches at numerous studios and is well known for his extremely clean routines. He mentors his students with a fundamental message: with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve greatness.
Miguel has had the opportunity to take his talents worldwide including Trinidad and Tobago instructing dance and Afro Caribbean drumming. He always takes time to give back to the community by volunteering at orphanages sharing his many joys and talents with others. He always encourages his students to get involved in different community projects as it builds the passion they have for dance. Miguel, truly believes that, “Great dancers can also be great people"
Vanessa Bevan- Instructor
At age 4, Miss Vanessa knew that dance was going to be apart of her life forever. Fast forward 18 years, her love and passion for dance only burns brighter. Throughout her career, she has trained competitively with award-winning choreographers in Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Acro. She also competed in the award-winning Hip Hop crew The ARTillery lead by Thrives very own Miguel Ramirez and CJ Destacamento. Miss. Vanessa is an active choreographer and dance educator across the greater Hamilton area.
Hope Adshead- Instructor
Her passion for dance was born into her as she aspires to be like her grandfather, who danced through everyone’s hearts as a professional dancer during WWII. Hope has been dancing since the age of 6, and has also trained as a provincial level gymnast and power tumbler from the age of 5. She is trained in various forms of dance including jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, hip hop, musical theatre and acro. Hope has enjoyed pursuing her love of dance by taking dance workshops in New York City and Toronto, and has won many overall and special awards at various dance competitions throughout Ontario. She also pursued her dance career as a cheerleader for the Hamilton Nationals Major League Lacrosse team in 2012 and 2013. Hope now choreographs for young dancers at a competitive level, and has won overall high scores, special awards and choreography awards for a handful of her routines. Hope is extremely eager to continue to share her passion for dance with the students of Thrive Dance Academy.
Karly Dely- Instructor
Karly’s love for dance was instilled in her at a young age by the teachers at a small local Hamilton dance studio. She trained as a competitive dancer growing up which led to post-secondary opportunities with Ryerson’s Urban Hip Hop Union and McMaster’s Verve Dance Team. Karly was a cheerleader for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for four seasons, two of which she was a Captain of the team, getting to choreograph for the team and perform in front of thousands of fans at Tim Hortons Field and Grey Cup Festivals. She has taught recreational and competitive classes at various studios in Hamilton and the surrounding area. She has completed an Honours Bachelor of Communications degree from McMaster University and studied Autism and Behavioural Science at Mohawk College.
Karly’s passion for learning and education led her to work as an Educational Assistant with the HWDSB where she strives to help every student she encounters reach their full potential each and every day. Karly is committed to her own professional development by continuing to attend workshops and classes led by top industry educators. She is eager to share her love for dance and learning with the students of Thrive Dance Academy!
Karly’s passion for learning and education led her to work as an Educational Assistant with the HWDSB where she strives to help every student she encounters reach their full potential each and every day. Karly is committed to her own professional development by continuing to attend workshops and classes led by top industry educators. She is eager to share her love for dance and learning with the students of Thrive Dance Academy!
Bailey Szabo- Instructor
Bailey has loved to dance since the age of 3 dancing at the Caledonia Studio Of Dance. She danced for 18 years in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro and Tap. Once Bailey graduated from CSOD she went on to be apart of the Brock University Competitive Dance Team. Bailey is now a Brock University graduate with her degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, specializing in Therapeutic Recreation. Bailey began assisting Tiffany 8 years ago, and now has 5 years experience teaching her own classes at various locations in Hamilton. Bailey is very excited to be apart of the Thrive Team this year!
Stephanie Truman- Instructor
Stephanie Truman began dancing at age six and has studied many styles, including classical and contemporary ballet, jazz, modern, acro, pointe, lyrical, and musical theatre. During her training, Stephanie achieved great success in dance competitions, including becoming the World Champion in the Ballet Duo category with her sister in 2007 and 2009. Her love of dance led her to York University’s dance program with the goal of becoming a dance teacher and sharing that love with her students. Stephanie graduated Cum Laude from the program in 2014 and now holds a BFA with Honours. She also has certification with the Society of Russian Ballet and with Acrobatic Arts. Stephanie has danced for Emmy award-winning choreographer Debra Brown inPanamania, the cultural festival accompanying the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Para-Pan Am Games. Stephanie currently teaches ballet, jazz, acro, lyrical, and modern at dance studios in southern Ontario.