Tamya began her dance training at the age of 6 at the Marie Ann Longlade School of Dance. Throughout her years of dancing, she trained in various styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and more. Tamya was also a member of the studio’s competitive team where she competed across Canada and the United States and has received numerous awards and scholarships. She has also successfully completed many examinations with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association in ballet, tap and jazz and is now a Licentiate Member.
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Tamya Christogu
Tamya attended Cawthra Park Secondary School where she took part in the Regional Arts Program majoring in dance. She was able to further her dance education by studying RAD ballet and Limon and Graham modern techniques. Tamya also attended the Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive for Contemporary and Jazz during this time. Currently in her professional work, Tamya is a dancer for the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.
Tamya received a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Guelph-Humber and recently completed a Master of Education from the University of Toronto. This will be Tamya’s tenth year instructing and choreographing at the Marie Ann Longlade School of Dance, and she is beyond excited to share her passion and love for dance with her students.