The Team
Who We Are
Shereeka Gray
Founder & Director
As the founder and owner of House of FAME Dance Academy, Miss Shereeka has cultivated a vibrant space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds come together to explore the transformative power of dance. Her innovative approach to teaching not only nurtures technical skill but also fosters personal growth and emotional resilience.
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Miss Shereeka discovered her love of the arts at an early age and she believes it has guided her through life. She has participated in various dance and vocal competitions and performances; graduated Mayfield Secondary School as a Regional Dance Arts Major and continued her training as a member of Humber College’s Varsity Dance Team. She has trained with various teachers and choreographers that contribute to her well-rounded teaching approach. Her dance experience includes disciplines such as Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre and Hip-Hop.
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Miss Shereeka is a certified Early Childhood Educator with over a decade of experience in Child Education, Dance Education and Special Education. She has choreographed and taught workshops for Competitive Studio teams, Non-Profit Performance teams, Music Videos, Recreational dance programs and After School Programs. She has also taught abroad in London, England running multiple dance programs and building curriculum. She holds certifications with UCLA Arts Initiative (Social & Emotional Arts Facilitator), IDTS (International Dance Teaching Standards), Acrobatic Arts and RHYTHM WORKS Integrative Dance.
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Beyond the studio, Shereeka serves as a catalyst for positive change within her community. Through workshops, outreach programs, and collaborative projects, she leverages the arts as a tool for healing, empowerment, and social change.
Chante Gray-King
Competitive Instructor
Miss Chanté has been involved with the dance industry for over 15 years. She began training and competing at the age of 8 in disciplines such as Contemporary, Lyrical, Hiphop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Song and Dance, Acrobatics, and Ballet, and since then she has won a wide range of awards and accolades. Some awards include, Highest Mark of the Competition in Hip-Hop, Ultimate Performer Recognition, Overall Titles and a National Title.
In 2020, Miss Chanté graduated from Centennial College’s Dance Performance program with Dean's Honour Roll, and in 2017 she graduated from St. Roch’s Regional Arts Dance Program with a Dancer of the Year Award.
Miss Chanté has vast experience teaching recreational and competitive classes. In the competitive programs, her students have achieved multiple overall awards, and special awards throughout North American competitions, and Miss Chanté has received top choreography awards representing House of Fame Dance Academy. She has also taught many workshops in elementary and secondary schools within the peel district school board to further exercise her teaching ability, and share her love and passion for dance beyond the confines of dance studios.
In Summer of 2024, Miss Chanté got the opportunity to take her skills abroad, and was a head dance coach in London, England. There she was able to show students without any dance background the importance of hard work and the benefits of dance expression.
Miss Chanté believes that dance isn’t just a sport, but a means of communication and self expression. Miss Chanté instils in all her students the same dedication and healthy competitive nature she
possesses. She is continuing to pursue her dream as a dance educator, with the staff and students at House of FAME Dance Academy, and can’t wait to see where the future of dance takes her.
Khristina Patrick
Ballet Program Lead & Competitive Instructor
Miss Khristina is an award winning choreographer and teacher. For over 20 years, she has trained dancers of all levels in ballet, jazz, tap, acro, contemporary, musical theatre and lyrical. She has taught in studios in Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Orangeville and Vaughan.
Beginning her dance training at the age of two, Miss Khristina ahas danced competitively throughout Canada and the US. Her love of dance developed over the years and she has decided to share her passion with others through teaching and performing.
A registered Teacher with the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Miss Khristina has trained and prepared students for the successful completion of ballet exams from grade 1 to Solo Seal. She is a member of the BATD (British Association of Teachers of Dance) and is a certified teacher of the Acrobatic Arts. Her excellent classical training gives her students the technical foundation required to excel in all styles of dance. She is proud that many of her students have gone on to careers as professional dancers and teachers.
Staying current with trends in the industry is important to Miss Khristina. For 8 years she performed as a member of the Whats on tap dance company and she enjoys furthering her dance education through workshops and courses. Miss Khristina has choreographed audition pieces for students attending high school and university dance programs. She has also accompanied students to Los Angeles for the Hollywood Summer TOur Kidz, a series of workshops preparing students for careers as professional dancers.
Building trust is key to Miss Khristina's successes as a teacher. She cares about her students both personally and as dancers. Her classes are positive and encouraging, she loves seeing her students develop to their full potential.
Christina Baxter
Competitive Instructor
Christina Baxter, an award-winning choreographer and dedicated dance educator, embarked on her journey as a competitive dancer from a young age. Over a distinguished career spanning more than a decade, she has garnered acclaim for her innovative choreography and artistic vision, earning numerous awards and recognition. Graduating from the Mayfield Secondary School Regional Arts Dance Program in 2013, Christina has excelled as both a performer and choreographer across a wide spectrum of genres, both domestically and internationally.
Christina’s career includes being a member of the Toronto Raptors Dance Team, The Northside Crew, where she spent two seasons dedicated to refining her skills and captivating audiences throughout Canada. Her career has seen her compete globally, achieving numerous accolades while proudly representing Canada as a member of the Team Canada Show Dance team in Prague. Christina's evolution as a dynamic performer and dedicated dance educator has been shaped by her involvement in numerous professional shows, music videos and dance companies within the vibrant Toronto dance industry, under the mentorship of esteemed choreographers.
In addition to her achievements on stage and in competitions, Christina has made significant contributions to the GTA dance community through her choreographic endeavours. She is sought after by local artists to choreograph and perform at charitable events, festivals, and inspirational youth gatherings. Christina serves as a mentor, leading youth dance teams and conducting workshops within the school board, thereby nurturing the next generation of dancers. Her commitment to teaching has empowered her students to achieve multiple prestigious awards and national recognition across North America, while her choreography continues to garner praise for its creativity and artistic depth.
Christina Baxter's passion for dance extends beyond performance and competition; it lies in inspiring the next generation. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and nurturing young talents, aiming to ignite a lifelong love for dance in each student she mentors. Christina eagerly looks forward to continuing her journey of dance education, and her impact both on and off the stage serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring dancers and educators alike.
Sara Langdon
Competitive Instructor
Miss Sara is a dance artist and educator based in Caledon, Ontario with over 15 years of dance experience. In 2019 Miss Sara graduated from Humber College, with a diploma in Early childhood education and in 2017 graduated from Mayfield Secondary Schools Dance Regional Arts Program. Since graduating, Miss Sara has been teaching styles of dance such as jazz, tap, ballet, acro, musical theatre, contemporary and hip hop.
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In 2013 Miss Sara took part in the Hollywood Summer Tour experience on scholarship which showed the experience of a dancer and entertainer in Hollywood. She took various workshops with famous choreographers and actors as well as viewed a live taping of Abby Lee’s Ultimate Dance competition. The following year, Miss Sara joined Team Canada, where she travelled to Prague to compete in the world national dance competition earning a bronze medal. Miss Sara has also performed at weddings and in multiple charity events to help support causes such as 'keeping the conversation alive’ and the sick kids foundation.
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Currently, Miss Sara is a certified RAD Primary ballet instructor and a certified Acrobatic Basic Arts Trainer. Miss Sara has led gymnastic classes for almost 10 years at Brampton Gymnastics Club not only training students in gymnastics but teaching them the importance of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. As a dance choreographer, Miss Sara's students have won a variety of overalls and special awards highlighting Saras choreography and her students' performance quality.
Miss Sara can’t wait to continuing teaching with the House of FAME team to share her love of dance and passion for teaching.
Recreational Instructor Bios