Learn from Toronto’s best at The NINE Dance Academy. All members of our team are professionally trained and certified instructors who teach based on The NINE’s unique formula for helping dancers achieve their best.
Having won several regional and national titles and competed in many dance championships, The NINE Dance Academy is recognized across North America as a leading dance school. With a skilled team of award-winning faculty and choreographers, we’re only just beginning to leave our mark on the dance world.
At The NINE, we’ve created a space where dancers can learn and thrive. Our newly renovated facility features four fully-equipped studios with sprung floors, a Rosco ballet floor, and state-of-the art equipment. And with a modern kitchen and homework area under the same roof, your dancer will feel right at home.
We believe in developing more than just great dancers. By creating a community characterized by trust, respect, and support, our team helps dancers become dedicated team players and leaders. Our students learn the value of teamwork and supporting their peers on the road to achieving their goals.
The NINE Dance Academy is a premier Dance Training & Development Centre dedicated to excellence in technique, artistry, and character. Located in Vaughan, The NINE offers structured training pathways for dancers of all ages — from our youngest recreational movers to our nationally recognized competitive teams. Our programs are designed to develop strong technical foundations while nurturing confidence, discipline, and a genuine love of dance. At The NINE, we believe in: • Progressive, curriculum-based training • Elite-level choreography and mentorship • A team culture built on respect, accountability, and heart • Preparing dancers not just for the stage — but for life Our faculty includes experienced educators and industry professionals who guide dancers through every stage of development, from first plié to championship performances. With sprung floors, professional facilities, and a high-performance rehearsal environment, our dancers train with intention and purpose. Beyond medals and titles, The NINE is a community. A place where hard work is celebrated, growth is expected, and dancers are challenged to rise — together. This is more than a studio. This is where dancers are developed.
Industry leaders Nikki Loiero and Vanessa Compton are two of Toronto’s top technical dance coaches and choreographers. They’re also the energetic and enthusiastic directors behind The NINE’s success. With 20+ years of experience in training dancers and choreographing award-winning routines across the GTA and North America, Nikki and Vanessa have developed a unique formula for training dancers to reach their full potential physically and mentally. As a pair, Nikki and Vanessa have a diverse skill set that has helped them make The NINE a successful dance academy.
In addition to their extensive coaching and choreographing experience, they have an honours degree in fine arts and media studies from the University of Toronto and a diploma from the International Academy of Design. With this well-rounded expertise, Nikki and Vanessa have both the brainpower to develop and maintain a solid business model and the innovative creative direction to lead The NINE and its dancers to success year after year. Together, their leadership has made The NINE the most thriving dance studio in the GTA. It’s clear that The “NINE” is a fusion of NIkki and VaNEssa in more than one way.
