Meet our team
Samaya Khattak
Chief Education Officer
Samaya has a love of all things academic and an inextinguishable passion for early learning and development. She believes in the power of education and empowering teachers through training, and continues to deliver the highest-quality programming for our BrightPath families.
When she's not working, you can find Samaya volunteering as a translator and writer for academic curriculums for international programs, involved in philanthropy, painting, hiking, traveling the world, or spending time with her husband and two children.
Tamara Warminiec
Studio Manager
Tamara is a creative Director, Performer, Choreographer, and ADAPT-certified dance instructor and examiner. She started dancing at the age of 3. She received her competitive dance training at Maxine's School of Dance, where she won several awards and scholarships both in Canada and the USA. Tamara has performed in several music videos, commercials and print ads; most notably for Annick, Wide Mouth Mason, Tommy Hilfiger, Dove Shampoo as well as Herbal Essence in the United Kingdom. Dance and Music have also taken Tamara around the world where she has studied and taught in London, England, and Vienna Austria.
With over 20 years as a competitive dance teacher, Tamara has developed a unique style and entertainment factor that is a trademark of her choreography. Her specialties include Jazz, Acro/Gymnastics, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. Tamara's goal for all her students is that they reach for the moon...even if they fall short, they will be dancing amongst the stars!
Ms. Dani
Circus Performance Arts Instructor
Miss Dani is a seasoned professional Hula Hooper, teacher, and entertainer, boasting over 11 years of expertise in working with hoops and captivating kids of every age group. Her dedication lies in exploring the realm of play through movement flow arts and music. In her classes, she effortlessly gets everyone moving and shaking, leaving a wide grin on their faces. Ms. Dani is thrilled to share her passion for movement, art, and music with the BrightPath Families!
Miss Svitlana Gladka
Performance Arts Instructor
Svitlana Gladka's journey is one that embodies dedication and a profound love for dance. Born in Ukraine, her passion for movement ignited at a young age when she joined the Children's Dance Theatre. Over the course of a remarkable 10-year journey, Svitlana's talent and commitment flourished.
Completing her education, Svitlana earned a master's degree in choreography and primary school education, setting the stage for her professional career. She embarked on her path as a dance teacher, specializing in ballet, ballroom, and modern dance at a college of Culture and Art in Ukraine. Notably, she ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing a thriving dance school catering to adults, a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and love for sharing the joy of dance.
Svitlana's passion for dance extends beyond the studio. She embraced a fulfilling role at the University, where she imparted her knowledge of ballet and traditional Ukrainian folk dances. Her artistic talents aren't limited to dance alone; she graduated from a music school, showcasing her proficiency in the domra (a string instrument) and piano.
Through her experiences and unwavering dedication, Svitlana Gladka's ultimate aim is to spread joy through dance. For her, dance isn't just a profession; it's a love, a passion, and a way of life. In her own words, "I will be infinitely happy if at least some of my students love dance as much as I do." Svitlana's story is one of inspiration, commitment, and a deep-seated desire to ignite the same passion for dance in others that has driven her throughout her extraordinary journey.
