Focused on building
self-esteem.

The S.P.A.C.E. (The School of Performing Arts for the Community of East York) is a full performing arts centre focused on building self-esteem. We encourage students to dream, challenge them to develop determination and perseverance along with technique and give them the confidence both to get up on stage and perform, and to believe in themselves.

Focused on building
self-esteem.

The S.P.A.C.E. (The School of Performing Arts for the Community of East York) is a full performing arts centre focused on building self-esteem. We encourage students to dream, challenge them to develop determination and perseverance along with technique and give them the confidence both to get up on stage and perform, and to believe in themselves.

My name is Linette Doherty, and I founded The S.P.A.C.E. in 2004 as a place where students can learn from industry professionals in a warm and supportive atmosphere.

Whether you’re serious about pursuing the arts, or just want to learn something new, the experience of our staff of qualified, trained, professional actors, dancers, and singers offers a unique and exciting opportunity to you and your family – the chance to learn about the world of performing from actual working performers.

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A studio close to home

My name is Linette Doherty, and I founded The S.P.A.C.E. in 2004 as a place where students can learn from industry professionals in a warm and supportive atmosphere.Whether you’re serious about pursuing the arts, or just want to learn something new, the experience of our staff of qualified, trained, professional actors, dancers, and singers offers a unique and exciting opportunity to you and your family – the chance to learn about the world of performing from actual working performers.

During studio hours (please see Class Schedule), I invite you to drop by to meet our staff and to observe classes. You’ll see that The S.P.A.C.E. provides quality performing arts instruction that focuses on building self–esteem in each student, and you’ll see classes in action, which is a great way to tell if a class is right for you. Whether you love to dance, sing, or act; if you’re three or seventy–three, we’ve got the class that’s sure to be just right for you. I hope you’ll visit us soon to see all that we offer!

Our goal is to foster a genuine love of the performing arts in each student. The S.P.A.C.E. is a small, but growing studio, with classes of no more than 12 students to ensure that everyone receives the individual attention they need to become the very best performer they can be. Students perform twice a year, at our Christmas show and at our Annual Year End Show in June. Serious about performing? You can also audition for our Student Performing Artist Company Ensemble. Some of Toronto’s top talent – guest directors, choreographers, and music directors – work with Company members on numbers for the Christmas show, the Year End Show, in studio events, and local community performances.

Learn About our teaching team

Linette Doherty

Owner and Artistic Director

Linette encourages students to develop strong technique and performance skills along with a genuine love for dance and the arts, and opened The S.P.A.C.E. in 2004 for students to learn from industry professionals in a warm and supportive atmosphere.

Erynn Brook

Musical Director

Erynn is a multifaceted performer who in addition to singing, dancing, and acting, is also a musician who plays keyboards and percussion with the bands Molly’s Chamber and The One And Onlys. She attended Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and received her diploma in Acting, Singing, and Dance. She joined the faculty of The S.P.A.C.E. in 2013, and has been our Musical Director since 2014.​

Anton Pasquarella

Cecchetti Ballet Teacher

Anton Pasquarella is a graduate of the Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School. Prior to his teacher training, Anton performed with several classical and contemporary dance companies, notably Canada’s Ballet Jorgen, OMO Dance Company, Ontario Ballet Theatre (where he also served as a rehearsal director) and the Banff Festival Ballet. Anton's classes are technique focused and educational, and his encouraging personality and sense of humour makes learning fun for all his students.

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Contact Us

Phone: 416 850-1677 Email: linette@the-space.ca

932 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 1L9
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