Our Instructors

Ellie Koffman
Tiny Tots, Pre-School Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro

Ellie Koffman

Born in Nottingham, England, Ellie attended the Rollo Academy of Performing Arts, achieving her Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) examinations at all levels in Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap including her Associate Teaching Qualification (AISTD) in the three dance styles. She also gained her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) major examinations up to Advanced 2 level and became an Associate of the RAD (ARAD). Ellie went on to win a 3 year scholarship to the Masters Performing Arts College in London, England, where she trained in all varying dance styles, singing and drama. Upon graduating in 2005, Ellie began her successful...

Jake Koffman
Woodwinds, Piano

Jake Koffman

Jake Koffman, born in Toronto, is part of the next generation of musicians and educators dedicated to the preservation, the integrity, and the evolution of jazz music. Born into Canadian music royalty, Jake grew up admiring the accomplishments of two grandfathers who were musicians inducted into the Order Of Canada. On his mother’s side is Victor Feldbrill, who conducted the Toronto and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestras, among many others, and to whom the Toronto Star referred as “an indispensable cog in the city’s musical machinery.” On his father’s side is one of the most prominent voices in Canadian jazz history, reedman...

Nomi Wiersma
Tiny Tots, Pre-School Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro

Nomi Wiersma

Nomi (Naomi) Wiersma is a dance artist, choreographer, and teacher making a start in Southwestern Ontario after 5 years studying and working abroad. She attended Bird College for the Performing Arts in London, England, as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and Los Angeles, where she graduated with her BFA (Hons) in Dance Theatre. Nomi has danced and choreographed professionally in NYC, Toronto, and Kitchener. Credits include: Baker’s Wife (The Gallery Players), NY We Love You (Duplex Cabaret), SumBody (Ailey Extension/ Chor. Max Stone), 6 Degrees…Process (Dir. Cecly Placenti). Nowhere Ontario and Kitchener; Ich Liebe Dich (Backyard Theatre), Hooked (Pepper Dance Projects). Nomi is...

Andra Henderson
Vocal, Musical Theatre

Andra Henderson

Andra Henderson has been an active performer and educator for over a decade. She majored in vocal music at the highly acclaimed high school Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts, and graduated with an additional music diploma for her training in musical theatre, opera, jazz, and choral music. She then completed her Bachelors of Music at Humber College. An avid singer of many genres, Andra performs regularly throughout Toronto. An actor as well, she has trained and performed comedic improv at The Second City, and has been involved in a variety of community theatre productions. She was also the creator and...