About Us
Our Philosophy
Reach For The Stars Dance Company is a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere where students can come to dance, enjoy friendships, develop self-confidence, and accomplish their goals.
We are a very family-friendly studio where everyone is welcome. We ensure that each dancer feels special and valued.
Here at Reach For The Stars we wish to inspire all and encourage everyone to follow their dreams and REACH FOR THE STARS!
Meet the Owner:
Hayley Schroder
From a young age, Hayley dreamed of opening her own dance studio—a goal she passionately pursued since discovering her love for dance at the age of six. Over her 11-year competitive career, Hayley earned numerous awards, overalls, and scholarships, including the prestigious Destined to Succeed Award in both 2012 and 2016, multiple Most Potential Awards, and a scholarship to the National School of Ballet. Her talents also took her to Punta Cana in 2015 to film promotional videos and earned her a spot on the Luv 2 Dance National Elite Team in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, Hayley had the honor of performing at Disney Magic Music Days in Downtown Disney, Florida.
Dedicated to continuous growth, Hayley has completed certifications in Acrobatic Arts, PAEC, and Alexia Flexibility, and has achieved Russian Ballet exams up to the Elementary level. Her diverse performance experience extends beyond dance competitions to local theater productions, including The Wizard of Oz and Annie at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Anne of Green Gables with KW Musical Productions.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Hayley has worked with both recreational and competitive dancers, earning recognition for her innovative and award-winning choreography. Her passion lies in inspiring her students to strive for excellence, fostering their confidence, and encouraging them to follow their dreams.
Through her studio, Hayley is committed to sharing her love of dance and creating a nurturing environment where students can truly Reach for the Stars.
Our Team
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Victoria started dancing at the very young age of 3 years old. She is currently competing in numerous styles of dance such as Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-hop, Acro, Lyrical, and Contemporary. She enjoys learning new skills, challenging herself, and keeping up with the evolving world of dance in all styles. Victoria has always loved dance but found an even deeper passion for sharing her love of dance with others during her time as an assistant teacher at Reach For The Stars Dance Company. This then led her into her teaching position at Reach For The Stars Dance Company where she had her own recreational classes and cleaned competitive routines. She has won numerous overalls, special awards, standout awards, most potential awards, scholarships, and national team invites. Victoria continues to grow her knowledge and education in dance by attending workshops and convention classes. Victoria is PAEC Certified in her Kinder Dance Education course. Victoria is also a dance photoshoot ambassador with Vanessa Berzak photography. Victoria is also an elite high jumper, winning novice girls OFSAA, U16 indoor championships, Ontario-Quebec championships, and being selected for Team Ontario during the indoor season. Victoria is very excited to be able to share her passion and love for dance with all her students and looks forward to an incredible season ahead.
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Meagan’s passion for dance started early at the age of 2, where she quickly learned the magic of dance. Shortly afterwards, she began her competitive career where her technique and leadership skills flourished. Throughout her extensive training in a wide variety of styles at her home studio, Meagan also had the honor of working with renowned guest teachers, such as Marinda Davis and Arkira Uchida.
In 2017 Meagan was able to make the transition from student to teacher, while also perusing her post-secondary career at the University of Guelph. Meagan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and minoring in Child Development. During this time, she continued to compete with the University of Guelph’s varsity team, where they ranked within the top 3 teams in Ontario.
Meagan continues to share her love for dance with both recreational and competitive students, in classes ranging from preschool to adult ages. Meagan has sought-after certifications with Acrobatic Arts, Intellidance and Rhythm Works which assist in providing the best experience for her students. Through her immense amount of patience and use of imagination, Meagan strives to inspire this young generation.
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Bio coming soon!
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Joe Huggins has been taking dance for 12 years doing styles like Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz to name a few. Joe has also grown up doing musical theatre and has performed in seven Drayton Entertainment shows as a member of the children’s chorus. Joe is a graduate of the Integrated Arts Program at Eastwood Collegiate where he majored in dance, drama, and vocal music. He has always had a strong passion for performing on stage and inspirers to pass that along through teaching. Joe currently is employed as an Electrical Apprentice and cannot wait to jump into the studio with his tap shoes and teach the Reach for the Stars students!
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A lifelong dancer whose journey began at the age of 3. Starting with recreational dance, then moving to the world of competitive dance by age 8, exploring Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Ballet, and Acro styles along the way.
My path led me to Brock University’s competitive dance team, where I not only refined my skills but also discovered a love for teaching. During my university placements, I launched a dance program for grades 3–6 at an elementary school—an experience that lit up my passion for education and dance.
Sharing the stage with Miss Hayley in numerous competitive performances stands out as a defining moment in my dance career. Together, we poured our hearts and souls into each routine, creating something beautiful!
Dance class is my constant source of excitement, providing an outlet for energy and a canvas for self-expression. Beyond dance, I find joy in photography, curating Spotify playlists, hiking, traveling, and making memories with my fiancé, family, and friends.
I am thrilled to be teaching at Reach for the Stars and can’t wait to meet all of my students.
Let’s embark on a journey of movement, creativity, and self-discovery. Join me as we explore the world of dance and all the wonderful experiences it brings!
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Miss Maddie started her dance journey at the age of 3 and started competing as soon as she could. She competed for 10 years in various styles such as jazz, ballet, contemporary, and lyrical. Miss Maddie has had a love and passion for teaching dance as long as she can remember. She was an assistant teacher for ballet technique and performance classes almost every year with heavy focus on PBT. She also helped out with dance camps every summer. When Miss Maddie started at McMaster university she auditioned to be a choreographer for the Mac dance recreational team. She taught two classes and was a part of three others. Mac Dance puts on a showcase every year to show off their hard work. Miss Maddie now attends Wilfrid Laurier University in the program of International Education with a double minor in French and Geography. Miss Maddie is always looking to further her dance knowledge, over this summer she is becoming PBT certified. Miss Maddie is so excited to be a part of the Reach for the Stars Team and can’t wait to get started!
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Bio coming soon!
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Our Office Manager!
“It’s hard to find the words to fully capture our experience with Reach for the Stars Dance Company. From day one, our family has been welcomed with open arms, support and encouragement. It has been a true pleasure watching our girls as they learn, grow and challenge themselves in such a nurturing environment.”
Abby
Readers’ Choice Award
Since opening, Reach for the Stars Dance Company has been honoured year after year with Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dance Studio, along with Miss Hayley being recognized as the Best Dance Instructor!
Important Studio Dates
Stay up to date on holiday closures and key events at our studio.
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First Day Of Dance / September 9th
Thanksgiving / October 14th (Studio closed)
Halloween / October 31st (Studio closed)
RFTS Holiday Show / December 8th
Winter Break / Dec. 22nd-Jan. 5th (Studio closed)
Family Day / February 17th (Studio closed)
Showcase / March 9th
March Break / March 10th - 15th (Studio closed)
Good Friday / April 18th (Studio closed)
Easter Monday / April 21st (Studio closed)*
Victoria Day / May 19th (Studio closed)
Dress Rehearsal / TBD
Year End Show / June 12th & June 13
Picture Day / June 16th - June 18
Last Day Of Dance / June 19th
*Competitive classes may run.
