Aly Niznik

Aly has been a dancer and choreographer for many years and has found her calling in life. Aly truly believes that dance is a way of life. Teaching and choreographing is truly her passion and in doing so she desires to help inspire others. Aside from being a teacher and choreographer Aly’s performance history includes music videos as well as live performances for Z103.5, dancing for “Dances of Offering” and dancing for “Women In Dance” which highlighted women dancers and choreographers with proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. Aly was also honoured when she was asked to be a judge for the "Dance the Dream" T.V. Pilot. A highlight in Aly’s life was winning the prestigious award of Young Choreographer of the Year for both junior and senior divisions at American Dance Awards for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007. She is also the recipient of the Judges Choice Choreography Award from Rhythm Dance Competition. Numerous choreography awards from many other dance competitions fill the walls and shelves as well. During Aly’s years of dancing, teaching, choreographing and judging she received the Ontario Scholarship Award for excellence in academic achievement and continued her studies onward. Aly was the winner of a public speaking contest, which took her to a national level and has helped her tremendously in her speech and delivery. Aly finds that she has a strong ability to communicate with others and is always willing to learn and grow. Aly is excited to be able to share her love of dance with all of her students.

Joseph (Yossi) Niznik

Yossi has had the privilege of working the many sides of the industry as a dancer, choreographer and adjudicator. Having won many male dance titles such as Jr. Mr. Candance 1999, Master Dance of Canada and American Dance Awards Male dancer of the year, there was no doubt Yossi was born to perform. He went on to experience the elation of performing for such artists as Neil Young, Our Lady Peace, Natasha Bedingfield, Eva Avila, Shilo, Carly Rae Jepson, Suzie McNeil and the list goes on. This left Yossi grateful yet unsatisfied with only being part of the performing aspect of the dance world. Striving for perfection, Yossi decided to begin teaching and choreographing for various dance studios. Within one year, he had earned the recognition of his fellow choreographers by winning the American Dance Awards Choreographer of the Year Title for both age categories 12 and under as well as 13 and above. Yossi has learned that dance training takes a big commitment, a lot of dedication and the will to strive. He is ecstatic to share his passion of dance with all of you.

Järvi Raudsepp

Järvi Raudsepp is a professional ballet dancer trained in the A. Vaganova method by Nadia Veselova-Tencer. After being under Nadia’s intensive instruction at the Academy of Ballet and Jazz (Thornhill, Ontario) for nine years, Järvi graduated and was accepted into the National Ballet of Estonia at the age of 17.  Eager to embrace the wealth of ballet pedagogy offered in her motherland, Järvi also studied at the professional Tallinn Ballet School.  She finished with top marks in classical ballet technique, pas de deux, and character dance. Järvi then set off to dance with Orlando Ballet under the direction of the legendary Fernando Bujones. Since 2005, Järvi has been actively performing in streams of dance projects in Toronto with Ballet Espressivo and Ontario Ballet Theatre as a principal dancer.  She has also appeared several times as a guest artist with Canadian Ballet Theatre, the company of the school that trained her. In 2007 she was invited to dance with Festival Ballet Providence in Rhode Island.  Järvi has taught at the Academy of Ballet and Jazz, currently teaches private ballet classes, and dances with Cadence Progressive Contemporary Ballet in Toronto. Järvi is thrilled to be joining A2Y Dance Inc. and looks forward to an outstanding year.

Bianca Di Domenico

Bianca Di Domenico has taught at studios including Vlad's Dance Company, and JCB Danceworks, guest teaching for Step With Style Dance Productions, Dance Zone, and Academy of Ballet and Jazz. Her love for kids gives her the time and patience to work with her students and bring out their best qualities. Bianca has ballet training in R.A.D and has attended R.A.D workshops in New York, and also studied in the Russian Vaganova System. Graduated as a dance student of 8 years at Vlad's Dance Company Bianca was given the opportunity to train in an invigorating professional environment and prepared for the professional world. She has competed in Canada as well as the United States performing in groups and as a soloist, winning countless awards for performance, choreography, highest mark, National ADA's George Leon Award, and adjudicator's choice awards. Bianca has won Scholarships such as the Tiffany McLean's 2007 Soul workshop, also 2007 Vlad's Dance Company intense summer workshop. Bianca is now attending York University, working towards her BFA and as well as a minor in Kinesiology which will work towards her study in Consecutive Education in her final year.

Corey Gorewicz

Corey's passion for dance started at a young age and has since been trained competitively in almost all forms of dance. Alongside his training, Corey has been involved with the professional industry of acting and dance for over 10 years, and in doing so, has had the pleasure and opportunity to work and train with some of North America's and Europe’s finest choreographers, producers, and directors. Corey has performed for various live events including; Fifa U-20 World Cup opening ceremonies, as well as the General Motors' Industrial alongside Shawn Desman. He can also be seen on the big screen as Bix, a "Corny Collins Council Member" in “Hairspray The Movie”. Corey can be spotted alongside the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato as a member of Camp Star, in “Camp Rock 2 - The Final Jam,” as well as Ashley Tisdale in “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.” Most recently, Corey was cast as a dancer in the upcoming Disney Original Movie, “Frenemies!” Over the years, Corey has also appeared in various television shows including “Life With Derek,” “OverRuled,” “Baxter” and “Wingin’ It”. Corey has utilized his athleticism and art not only as one of his career paths, but also to contribute to many charities and organizations including the Israeli Cancer Research Fund, World Partnership Walk, Hip Hop Away From Violence, and the SickKids Hospital Foundation. Corey teaches and choreographs with competitive dance studios and companies across Canada which has allowed him to share his unique style, strength, and enthusiasm with a wide array of students and teachers. Corey prides himself on his professionalism as a performer, an attribute which has helped him in gaining a positive reputation within the acting and dance industries.