danceology^TM Team

Marla Silva
Owner, Instructor, Coach, Choreographer
Ballroom and Latin Dance Instructor, Yoga, Pilates - MarlaSilva@danceology.org
Marla Silva is the founder of danceology^TM Inc. She has had a successful career in the dance industry, having been in the dance business all of her life, and in the Ballroom sector for over a decade. Marla is a self starter and natural leader. She has been self employed in several different fields, always catering to her love of both dance and fitness. She is an accomplished instructor in not only in dance, but in yoga and pilates. Being certified in all forms of Sivananda yoga and pilates,she uses her extensive fitness background along with her mind-body awareness to creatively enhance her dance lessons.
Her Ballroom career has taken her from a trainee, instructor, manager, top canadian rhythm competitive dancer,coach, to owning her own studio. Creating danceology^TM has been her life long dream. She has single handidly created a social dance studio which focuses on the limitless benefits of dancing while maintaining an unquestionable teaching practice. Her strongest personality trait is visible through her boisterous, lively nature, which she naturally integrates into each and every lesson she teaches, and person she touches. Do not allow her playful personality and light demeanor fool you. She is driven and dedicated to her studio, and students. Her passion for dance and its benefits is only surpassed by her love of teaching.

Steven James
Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor - StevenJames@danceology.org
Steven’s love of movement began on the stage as member of a physical theatre company that took him on tour all over the world. His training in movement for the stage led him to dancing, which began as a social hobby and quickly became an obsession. He graduated from the DVIDA American Ballroom Teacher Training program and went on to teach at several studios in Toronto before finding the perfect place to teach at danceology^TM.
Steven believes that dancing is a fun, liberating and energizing activity that heightens awareness of the body and creates a unique connection between people. Practicing ballroom has made his life more rewarding and he wants to pass this experience on to our students here at danceology^TM.
In a time when we increasingly interact with each other through our computers, finding a social and physical activity that promotes a genuine connection between people is more important than ever. That is why... you should be dancing!


Kasia Skeoch
Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor - KasiaSkeoch@danceology.org
Kasia began dancing with much enthusiasm at a young age; she competed in numerous competitions in North America throughout her childhood. Starting up a recreational dance studio while still in high school Kasia knew that a career in dance instruction and performance was in her future. After graduation she attended Grant McEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta and soon heard her calling towards Toronto.
Graduating from George Brown College with a diploma in Commercial Dance, Kasia fell in love with social dancing. After completing a teacher training course she began teaching in studio's around the GTA as well as in the Public School system. Kasia continues her love of the Arts by staying active in the cabaret circuit and performing with the Toronto Aerial Dance company.
She is very excited to be a part of the danceology^TM family and can't wait to share her passion for dance with all of her students.

Nicole Kirby
Studio Manager & Bookkeeper - NicoleKirby@danceology.org
Nicole Kirby comes to danceology^TM with many years' experience in business management.  As Marla's direct assistant, she handles and aids in all areas of running the studio.  In a short time we have grown to love, respect and need her loving pressence at danceology^TM.  Her skills are an asset and we are very proud to have her as a leader in our studio.

Shawn Bryan
Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor - shawnbryan@danceology.org
To Shawn Bryan Music and Dance are one in the same. Although Shawn hass a strong musical background, playing sax, guitar and song writing, his passion lies strongest in dance. He began his dance career at the ripe age of ten with tap dancing, later moving into soulful house music and underground freestyle dancing where expression has no bounds .....his true passion. Over the years Shawn dabbled in various forms of street dance, always putting his own brand of showmanship and exuberance in the mix. His journey through dance brought him to his final destination.....danceology^TM.....where with Shawn it’s all about expressing yourself with style and confidence on the dance floor!

Jackeline Estrada
Ballroom & Latin Dance Instructor

Jackelines passion and dedication has always been dance. Her spanish roots have brought her to explore the latin style. Starting at a very young age she learned street salsa, merengue, bachata and further enrolled herself in other genres like bellydance and currently learning and performing carnival samba (samba no pe). Besids teaching Ballroom and Latin Dancing she currently choreographes and performes at various events ranging from talent shows to festivals to hip hop and regeaton. Through dance she expresses her liveliness and a hunger that goes beyond much more than just a job. Teaching was always her grandest aspiration....dancing was always her life. Her understanding of the art of dance has made her to believe she was born to dance. Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another.

Aryanna Louise
Bellydance, Hip Hop, Creative Dance Instructor, Yoga Instructor
Aryanna is a professional Bellydance performer and instructor who has passion and love for her art form. She first discovered Bellydance in 1999, where she began her training at different academies and under various talented instructors. Her Love for dance led her to explore various dance styles such as latin and modern which eventually brought her to her expertese and true passion. She is also a skilled choreographer, hip hop and creative dance instructor.

Randall Ryan
Hip Hop, Street Salsa, Modern Dance Instructor
Randell, a Street Salsa and hip hop instructor, has studied under the likes of renowned choregraphers such as Hip Hop Legend 'Hollywood', Luther Brown (Choreographer for Brandy) as well as having been a former member of the Nexxt Level Crew. He has used his passion for dance to perform with various well-known artists, travelling to destinations in the Carribean, Europe, Latin America and across North America. Randell although having started off as a street dancer in the heart of Toronto, he has become well known in the community due to his style which is powerful and expressive, and incorporates various styles from around the world.

Andrew Bathory
Yoga instructor - AndrewBathory@danceology.org - or - yoga@danceology.org
Andrew has always used his body, mind and spirit in unique ways.  In his training to become a professional dancer, actor, and vocalist, he learned to move and communicate with great control, flexibility and grace. He was first introduced to Yoga by a modern dance/physical theatre instructor and it opened his eyes to a new potential for personal and spiritual growth. A graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and has studied intensively with Denise Clarke of One Yellow Rabbit. Andrew specializes in physical theatre, hatha yoga, yoga practices for artists and has a strong interest in music therapy. He has a range of teaching experience from working with youth (Age 6-21) through the Confederation Centre for the Arts in Charlottetown, PEI to guerilla style yoga in unusual spaces along Queen Street.  

Andrew has been practicing Yoga for 6 years and most recently returned from a 5-month trip to India where he became certified as a Yoga Instructor from the SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore. It was here that he trained under Dr. H.R Nagendra, Sri Ravi Kulkarni, Dr. Ramachandra G Bhat, and Dr. N V Raghuram.  

In India, Andrew studied many classical asanas as well as pranayama practices, kriyas , meditation, stress management and relaxation techniques. He quickly learned that his previous conception of yoga was only a small portion of the actual art/science of mastering one’s mind and body. He is a firm believer that Yoga is not just exercise, but that it is a way of life. He strives to not only lead his community and classes through practices that will benefit them physically, but to also share his knowledge and experience of connecting one’s mind, body and soul, by inspiring others to allow themselves the time and space in their lives to relax and restore.  

Andrew is very excited to continue teaching in Toronto on his quest to inspire others to find a deeper sense of self, stillness and happiness in their lives. 

Sam Frey
Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Movement Pilates Instructor - samfrey@danceology.org
Sam Frey is very excited to be teaching at danceology! Sam started dancing at the very early age of three and then began competitive dancing at age 7. From there she competed in competitions all over world. In 2003 she went to Germany where she competed on the Canadian National Dance Team bringing home Canada the GOLD! She also placed in the top 10 with her jazz solo, making Canada very proud! Sam knew that dancing was her calling and decided to pursue a career in the arts. A recent graduate of The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, Sam integrated singing and acting into the mix, making her a triple threat performer.

Currently, Sam is a working artist in the industry being in shows such as The Pajama Game, The Canadian premiere of "The String of Pearls", and most recent High School Musical 2. Sam also had the opportunity to work for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a dancer in their Production Shows "Can't Stop the Rock" and "Stage to Screen". Teaching all different styles of dance from Tap to Jazz and Hip-hop makes Sam a very sought after teacher in the GTA. Sam's style of dance is very unique and she can't wait to share this new art of dance with her new home....danceology! Her classes are developed to accommodate beginner's to advanced, so all levels are welcome! Come out and test your limits!

Melissa Tung
Yoga Instructor
Melissa first discovered yoga six years ago, beginning in Bikram yoga. Quickly, she moved to Moksha yoga touching on Anusara, Yin, and Hatha but it was the physicality of Ashtanga that really captured her.

Yoga was what introduced Melissa to an active healthy lifestyle and gave her the confidence to pursue other athletic endeavours. The beauty of yoga is It's unique ability to be both challenging and therapeutic. By practicing, Melissa hopes we'll see how the attitudes and discipline required to do yoga affect life outside of the studio. Melissa's classes have a fun, passionate energy that encourages students to open themselves to push their limits.