Our Staff
Christine Maiers
Co-Director
Christine began her dance training at age 3, eventually studying all forms of dance, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Modern, Demi-Character, and Baton.
As a competitive soloist and group member, Christine won numerous trophies and scholarships. She has attended many competitions and conventions in Canada and the United States and performed at various places including the CNE.
Christine did her training under the C.D.T.A (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) syllabus, and in 2000 she completed her Associate Membership Examination.
In 1998, she began teaching dance to children of all ages. She assisted and taught competitive and recreational programs in all disciplines at a well-established dance studio. In 2001, along with her sister Shirley, she established Northern Lights Dance Studio. Since then, she has trained many award-winning dancers.
In 2012, Christine began a 3-year intensive training program with the ADAPT syllabus (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers). In 2014, NLDS became a certified ADAPT studio. With decades of combined dance experience, Christine is pleased to share her knowledge and love for dance with her students.
Shirley Firman
Co-Director
Shirley began dancing at age three and has been trained in all areas of dance, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Modern, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Pointe, Hip Hop, Demi-Character, and Baton.
Shirley has had the opportunity to work and study with several renowned teachers and choreographers, including Celia Franca, Veronica Tennant, Holly Small, Daniel Lewis, Donna Krasnow and Jean-Louis Morin.
Shirley studied dance performance, choreography and teaching at York University. Shirley was an original member of the York Dance Ensemble and performed throughout Canada, including the Calgary Winter Olympics and the Anglican Sesquicentennial at Skydome.
As co-director of the studio, Shirley is pleased to be able to pass on her wealth of experience to her students at Northern Lights Dance Studio.
Molly Georgopoulos
Instructor
Molly started dancing at two years old, and has since gone on to dance professionally at stadiums and on televisions across the nation.
Growing up at Northern Lights Dance Studio, Molly trained in all styles of dance such as jazz, tap, acro, lyrical, modern, ballet, musical theatre, pointe, contemporary, and hip hop. She spent her high school years studying at two different arts schools specializing in their dance programs.
As a competitive soloist and group dancer with NLDS, Molly won numerous awards and scholarships that led her into the professional industry.
Molly most recently danced for Vanessa Hudgens and Shawn Hook at WeDay Toronto and Kelly Clarkson at the iHeartRadio JingleBall, both at the Air Canada Centre. She’s performed with Mia Martina at the iHeartRadio Music Festival and is currently in three nationwide television commercials.
Along with dancing and choreographing for artists and music videos, Molly’s also performed professionally with the Canadian National Youth Circus as a dancer, aerialist, and contortionist, and is a budding model and actress. She’s been featured on MTV, MuchMusic, TLC, YTV, CTV, Global, and City TV.
Molly is honoured and very excited to be teaching and sharing her passion for dance with her students at Northern Lights Dance Studio.
Isabella Ferguson
Instructor
Isabella has been part of the Northern Lights Dance Studio family since she was two years old. Growing up at the studio, she trained in a wide variety of styles, including lyrical, jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, acro, and musical theatre.
As a member of the competitive team, she performed as a soloist, duet partner, and group dancer, and won several awards at competitions.
Isabella has taught dancers ranging from ages 3 to 17 across all styles of dance. Isabella strives to create a fun, positive, and encouraging environment where every dancer feels supported, builds confidence, develops their technical skills, and is able to reach their full potential.
She is grateful to be teaching at the studio she grew up at and is excited to continue inspiring dancers to grow both on and off the stage.
Lily Firman
Instructor
Lily has danced at Northern Lights since she was two years old, training in Ballet, Acro, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe and Musical Theatre.
As a competitive group, duet/trio member and soloist Lily has won numerous awards at a variety of different dance competitions. Even dancing along side her other team members at a Toronto Argonauts game back in 2019.
Her love and passion for dance has made her a beloved teacher here at NLDS. Lily is so excited to teach young dancers and share her experiences with them.