Faculty
At Soul In Motion Dance Company, high-quality dance education is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing our dancers with exceptional training in a positive, supportive, and empowering environment. Every member of our teaching team is carefully selected based on their certifications, professional training, and/or relevant industry experience to ensure our students receive the highest standard of education possible.
Our instructors are passionate not only about developing strong technical dancers, but also about building confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. Through knowledgeable instruction, mentorship, and a genuine love for the art of dance, we strive to inspire and empower every dancer to pursue their goals both inside and outside of the studio.
Erica Gavrilos
OWNER & STUDIO DIRECTOR
HEAD ACRO INSTRUCTOR
RYT200, AAM1, AAM2, AA Preschool Dance Certified, AF1, Muv Method Lvl 1, Member of the PAA
Erica, better known to her students as “Miss Erica,” discovered her love for dance at just four years old and began her competitive dance journey by the age of six. Her passion, dedication, and commitment to growth quickly shaped a versatile and accomplished dancer trained in Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Tap.
Throughout her competitive career, Erica earned numerous special awards and scholarships for her performances, while also completing her PAEC examinations with honours in Jazz, Acro, and Ballet from Pre-Primary through Pre-Professional levels. Her strong technical foundation and diverse training continue to influence her dynamic and thoughtful approach to teaching today.
With over 10 years of experience teaching dance and choreographing, Miss Erica is deeply passionate about creating meaningful and empowering experiences for every dancer she works with. Her routines have received overall recognition at many regional competitions, reflecting her commitment to strong technique, creativity, artistry, and performance quality. She believes that dance education should be both challenging and inspiring, and takes great pride in ensuring every class is purposeful, rewarding, and leaves students feeling stronger, more confident, and motivated to grow.
Ariana Blake-Parsons
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
BSc (Kin), CPT
Ariana Blake-Parsons is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at McMaster University. She is a certified personal trainer and a former competitive dancer with extensive training in the Cecchetti ballet method. She has experience teaching ballet to young children and competitive dancers and has been recognized with multiple choreography awards and scholarships throughout her dance training. Combining her technical dance background with expertise in kinesiology, fitness, and rehabilitation, Ariana brings a well-rounded approach to dancer development.
Ariana is passionate about helping dancers refine their technique, build strength, and develop greater body awareness. Guided by her belief that ballet provides the foundation for all styles of dance, she emphasizes alignment, musicality, and efficient movement while supporting the long-term health and performance of each dancer.
Mary Swierczynski,
RAD BALLET INSTRUCTOR
RAD RTS, CCD Dip
Mary began her dance training at the age of 5 with the Alarie School of Dance in Oakville, Ontario. She continued her training at the Fleming School of Dance for 7 years taking classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. While there, she completed dance examinations in Ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) and Ballet and Modern with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D.). During this time Mary performed in local productions with the Oakville Players, Burloak Theatre Group, and the Brampton Musical Society.
Mary began her professional teacher training at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University/Toronto Metropolitan University) in Toronto. She graduated in 1987 and holds the Canadian College of Dance Teaching Diploma (C.C.D. Teaching Diploma), the Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Diploma (RAD – RTS – Registered Teacher Status) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Associate in Modern Theatre Dance (AISTD). For 38 consecutive years, she has held teaching positions in Yellowknife, NT, Toronto, Grimsby, Oakville, Milton and Mississauga, Ontario. Many of her students have gone on to have careers in the dance industry as professional dancers, teachers, and studio directors. Mary’s encouraging and supportive teaching style creates a welcoming environment where her students can develop good technique through discipline, build self-confidence and ultimately nurture a passion and respect for ballet.
Kerri Sherk
EDUCATOR - NUTRITION FOR DANCERS
PILATES & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
RD, RYT200, CPT
As a Registered Dietitian, fitness professional, yoga instructor, and owner of The Fitness Firm, I have spent more than 28 years helping individuals improve their health through balanced nutrition, purposeful movement, and sustainable lifestyle habits.
Nutrition was my first profession and remains a cornerstone of my work. Since 1998, I have provided personalized nutrition counseling to help clients achieve their health goals with practical, realistic, and evidence-based strategies. My approach focuses on teaching people how to confidently build balanced meals that support their unique needs, preferences, and lifestyles. Rather than relying on restrictive diets, I help clients develop lasting habits that promote long-term success and a healthy relationship with food.
I work with individuals seeking support for weight management, cardiovascular health, diabetes, digestive concerns, and overall wellness. I also enjoy helping clients navigate the often-confusing world of nutrition by translating scientific information into practical, everyday choices that can be sustained for life.
In addition to working with the general population, I provide sports nutrition coaching for recreational and competitive athletes. Whether the goal is building muscle, improving endurance, optimizing recovery, reducing injury risk, or enhancing performance, I help athletes develop nutrition strategies that fuel both training and long-term health.
As the owner and operator of The Fitness Firm, I am grateful to combine my passions for nutrition, fitness, yoga, and education every day. Our philosophy is simple: We Educate and Motivate. By providing both knowledge and support, we help people build the confidence and skills needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
I am proud to serve the Aldershot community alongside a team of dedicated fitness professionals who share a passion for helping others live healthier, stronger, and more active lives. Whether you are just beginning your wellness journey or looking to take your health and performance to the next level, we are here to help you succeed.
Kerry Correia
TAP INSTRUCTOR
Kerry has been dancing since the age of 3 and has loved it ever since. She grew up training in baton, tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre, and highland dance. At the age of 15, she auditioned to tour with the well-respected Hoctor’s Dance Caravan in the Caravan Kid program, where she worked and trained with many top choreographers from the USA. At 16, Kerry auditioned for Opryland USA and was offered a contract.
Throughout her teaching and choreography career, Kerry has had many students travel to Reisa, Germany, for the National Tap Championships, bringing home World Champion titles for solos she choreographed.She has also had many students attend World Performers World Championships. Her students have won many overalls, scholarships as well. She has also been recognized with many choreography and entertainment awards throughout Canada and the USA.
Many of Kerry’s students have gone on to receive scholarships to Broadway Dance Center in New York City, work with top choreographers, dance with The Rockettes teen programs , auditioned for special tap programs in california and perform professionally on stage and television. Some of her former students have gone on to back-up dance for major artists and events, including Drake, Sean Desmond, Broadway in Toronto and the FIFA World Cup.Students have also performed with professional sports teams such as the Raptors Dance Pak and Hamilton Ti-Cat Cheerleaders.
Kerry continues to grow as a teacher by attending workshops and classes with respected choreographers in the USA. She has also completed Hillary-Marie iTap Training Level 1, continuing to expand her knowledge, technique, and passion for tap education.
Kerry loves watching her students grow in both their dance ability and their confidence in life. It is amazing to see a child go from a shy little dancer at age 3 to a confident performer on stage in their teen years. She finds it especially rewarding when students want to become teachers themselves because they have enjoyed their experience and feel passionate about sharing their love of dance.
Being part of each student’s unique journey, both inside and outside of the studio, is the most special part of being a teacher and studio director. Kerry hopes all of her students have an enjoyable and inspiring year at Soul In Motion Dance Co.!
Taylor Radley
DANCE INSTRUCTOR - JUNIOR HIP HOP, LYRICAL, & CONTEMPORARY
Taylor began her dance training at the age of 4, she became a competitive dancer and was trained in a variety of styles including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop, ballet, pointe and highland. Throughout her time as a competitive dancer, she was honored to have been awarded countless overalls and scholarships.
Taylor continued her dance career at Wilfrid Laurier University where she was a member and choreographer for the KAOS competitive dance team. She graduated from Laurier University in 2024 with a bachelors of criminology with minors in psychology and global justice.
Taylor continues her dance training through her love of highland, where she competes at the Premier & Championship Level. Taylor recently performed as a member of the Royal Nova Scotia International Dance Team, dancing for over 50,000 attendees. As well she has been previously selected to perform in the Fergus Scottish Festival Tattoo.
With 10 years of teaching & choreography experience, Taylor is passionate in helping her students gain confidence and happiness through their dancing by providing a supportive and inclusive environment. With focusing on discipline, technique, and artistry while providing an encouraging environment for all her students to grow.