Bright, dynamic, charismatic and fun are just a few of the attributes that describe Mona. Since starting dance training at the age of three, nothing has stopped Mona from succeeding in her chosen field. She is a full member (Ballet-Chechetti) with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, full member (jazz and tap) Dance Educators of America has trained with the National Ballet of Canada," Steps" on Broadway in New York City, Broadway Dance Center, she is a former graduate, student and performer of Canada's Randolph Dance Academy for the Performing Arts Private training institution as well she is Canada’s only certified Hayward Methodology for Pilates Method conditioning. Mona is the head of the Dance Department for St. Lawrence College Music Theatre performance program and is their head choreographer for their music theatre touring season. Mona is a nutrition specialist, motivational speaker and life coach to professionals form all walks of life and all ages.
Mona has been a professional performer for many years she has been seen in film, television, on and off Broadway productions, touring companies and music videos. Her versatility, dancer experience and physique brought her to a modeling career where she graced New York runways and many featured print work advertisements. Mona owned and operated the MBS Performing Arts Institute and Ten Talent Management for 10 years training and managing some of Canada’s leading singers, dancers and actors. Mona has worked on feature films such as; Take the Lead, Honey, Chicago, Steppin Up and more. She has worked with Janet Jackson, Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Showtime, Antonio Bandera’s, Katherine Zeta Jones, Renee Zellweger, Dan Ackroid, Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Serandon, The Tragically Hip, Fatima Robinson, Mya, Mario, Canadian idols Gary Beals and Ryan Malcolm, Luther Brown, Blake Macgrath just to name a few.
As a professional dancer, entertainer and trainer Mona has worked world wide offering workshops, choreography, instruction, injury rehabilitation to dancers, gymnasts, skaters, tri-athletes, football players, hockey players and athletes at all levels but specializing at a professional or Olympic level. Mona has now branched out into her Tranter Institute and I wake up with Mona personality health and fitness training, coaching, choreography, and is one of Canada’s leading health and fitness guru’s. Mona offers numerous workshops, seminars and retreats in both Canada and the United States, and works with professionals from around the world. She is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to you!