SUHA OZLER Founder, Artistic Director
Suha Ozler (CSC-CICB NBS TTP-dip) began her dance training at the Istanbul City Conservatory in Turkey, and continued her dance education at The National Ballet School of Canada, George Brown College and Ryerson University Faculty of Applied Arts. Suha danced professionally with The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Company, gaining valuable experience with famous choreographers from around the world. She has danced professionally in many classical, contemporary and modern dance pieces, including Coppelia, Don Quixote, Laila and Mecnun, Spartacus, Swan Lake, Faust, Giselle, La Bayadere, La Sylphide, Les Sylphides and 3 Act Ballet by Gavin MacMillan.
Her repertoire also includes Opera Ballets such as Aida, Lucia de Lamermoor, The King and I, The Magic Flute, The Merry Widow and Turandot.
Suha had the opportunity to tour in Europe, and danced in the famous ancient Asphendos Amphi-theater in Antalya. This performance would mark the first Antalya Summer Festival, dedicated to classical Music, Ballet and Opera. Suha has also been involved in acting, modeling, choreographer and assistant choreographer for various fashion shows and music videos in Istanbul. In 1994-95 she worked with producers from Europe to put together the Vision Show, which brought the fashion world to Istanbul, showing designer clothes. In 1997 Suha returned to Canada to become a teacher.
She graduated from The National Ballet School Teacher Training Program and has achieved her associate in both Cecchetti Ballet and National Dance faculties as well as Advanced level in R.A.D. Suha has taught in various dance schools in Ontario since 1999 and is passionate about her career. She continues to pass on her knowledge as an ex-professional dancer and as a teacher. She also continues to choreograph for dance competitions and prepares young dancers for Cecchetti Ballet exams.

Liberty is a highly experienced and versatile dance teacher, choreographer, and performer with a passion for fostering creativity and skill in dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Specializing in a wide range of dance styles—including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, acrobatics, musical theatre, and yoga—Liberty has spent over a decade guiding both recreational and competitive dancers in their artistic journeys.
Having choreographed for institutions like Trent University, and Seneca College, Stagecoach, and Sir Sandford Fleming College, Liberty has worked with students ranging from children to adults, helping them develop not only their technical abilities but also their love for dance. Liberty has created works for numerous productions, competitions, and events, earning recognition along the way, including the Star Performance Award, the Sears Festival Choreography Award, and Awards from StarCatchers, and LUV 2 DANCE.
Liberty holds an M.A. in Dance Studies from York University, a B.A. in Psychology from Trent University, and teaching certificates from Hot Yoga Wellness and the Trauma Center’s Trauma Sensitive Yoga Program. This diverse educational background informs a holistic teaching philosophy that blends artistic expression with an understanding of psychology, movement, and well-being.
Beyond teaching, Liberty has a robust background in performance, choreography, and production roles across a variety of platforms. They have contributed to prominent arts and cultural events such as Nuit Blanche, the PlayGround Festival, the Pulp Party, and the Krampus Ball.
We are delighted to have Liberty on staff!
VALENTINA KEALEY ~ (Guest Teacher) Flamenco&Salsa
Valentina started her dance training as a child at the Bellas Artes in Venezuela, developing a passion for dance she quickly discovered Flamenco Dance and started taking lessons at various schools. She graduated from Jesus Enrique Lozada Institute, (advertising and Marketing) in Venezuela. Valentina has attended La Macarena, Venezuela, La Girondina, Venezuela, Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, Toronto. Her vibrant personality and passion for dance and love of teaching has made Valentina popular at BDS. faralao.valentina@gmail.com