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FACULTY
TORI CROMBIE
Owner/Director
As an Instructor Tori raises exceptional young artists. They can be seen touring in regional & national stage productions, on television, in college dance programs, choreographing for dance companies, throughout the pages of magazines & catalogs, and more! Her choreography is consistently recognized throughout the country for it’s unique approach, powerhouse performers, and unparalleled imagination. Professionally, Tori has been a regular contributor for various dance publications including “Dance Spirit”, “Dance Studio Life” & “Dance Magazine”. She is a certified "Royal Academy of Dance" Instructor, the world's oldest and most prestigious Ballet curriculum which she uses in all her "Twinkle Toes" + "Curtain Call" classes.
Far beyond any awards or accolades, she is most proud to be a part of her students lives! From the littlest faces, who are a constant source of light & wisdom to the oldest dancers who spend 15 years of their lives gracefully growing between these walls. Whether or not they plan to pursue a professional career in dance, she takes great care in making sure they leave this program with a voice, a deep appreciation for the arts & music, and the confidence to conquer the world proudly themselves!
Tori Crombie is a Nationally recognized educator bringing 30+ years of experience to the art form. Growing up right outside of Pittsburgh, her dance career took off at a young age studying Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Theater (voice/acting), Gymnastics, & Acrobatic Arts. She studied under the direction of Pam Wright with Wright Dance as well as the Morgantown Ballet and the WV Civic Ballet. As a young professional dancer Tori had the opportunity to travel all over the country and perform with the Apollo Theater, American Tap Dance Foundation, the Walt Disney Corporation, ESPN, Neil Simon Theater, the Universal Dance Association, at the White House, as well as many various film & stage productions with legends such as Susan Stroman, Ray Leeper, Charles Kelley, Dianne Walker, & the late great Gregory Hines!
After winning the prestigious "Diamond Choreography Award " at the age of 18, Tori's path for teaching became clear. She attended and holds a degree in Dance Education & Pedagogy, with a minor in Kinesiology, from Kent State University. While in college she performed with the Kent Dance Ensemble, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Parsons Dance, Sean Curran, and received the distinguished Kennedy Center Grant for "Young Choreographer of the Year" at the American College Dance Festival.
Crombie opened the Toriography Dance Company with her incredible Mother, Grace, in 2002 and continues to run it in her honor proudly celebrating 23 years in business!
REBECCA CAMPOS
Instructor
Rebecca Campos is from White Plains, NY and began dancing, like many, at the age of three. Her journey began with ballet and tap, and she quickly added hip hop, jazz and contemporary into her repertoire. During her high school years, Rebecca had the privilege of performing in renowned arenas such as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. In college Rebecca studied theater, studio art, dance and art history. In 2012, she traveled abroad to Florence and continued her passions and education in the latter two fields. She received her BA in Art History and Dance in 2013 from Stony Brook University. A year later, Rebecca returned “home” to City Center Dance to begin her career as a dance instructor and in 2019 started her tenure with Penny Lane Dance Academy in Mahopac, NY teaching hip hop and contemporary. In her 10 years as choreographer and instructor, Rebecca has had the joy of witnessing many young dancers grow into talented performers and people.
MADELYN CYR
Instructor
Madelyn is a proud Toriography Alumni, dancing 15 years and graduating on stage in 2021! Throughout her time at the studio she was a member of the Toriography Dance Company training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary. She began teaching during her Senior year and is thrilled to be going into her 4th year of teaching her love for dance! Today, she is currently working towards her Masters in School Counseling at Springfield College. Outside of the studio Madelyn loves to read and spend time with her dog "Winnie"!
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ELLA DUBIEL
Instructor
Ella Dubiel is from Colchester, CT and is currently finishing her undergraduate degree at The University of Connecticut in Communications and Writing. Ella started dancing at the age of 3 and was invited to perform competitively at age 9, where she specialized in the genres of jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and acrobatics. Ella has been involved in multiple dance teams and ensembles where she has explored her opportunities & strengths within the dance community. She started choreographing at the age of 15 as a part of Figments Youth Dance Ensemble, a modern based dance company. In addition, Ella went on to choreograph and dance for the Suffolk University Dance Company in Boston, where they participated in game-opening performances for the Boston Celtics and other dance showcases in the greater Boston area. Ella has continued her dance training, taking contemporary-based classes with instructors and students at "The Lab" in Meriden, CT. She is so excited and grateful to work with such a talented group of students and staff at Toriography!
ALISA NIPP
Instructor
Originally from Southern California, Alisa began dancing at the age of 4. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University and graduated with honors from National Honor Society for Dance Arts. At Belhaven, she learned from Ravenna Tucker Wagnon & Laura Morton and performed at The Kennedy Center through the American College Dance Association. Upon her graduation, Alisa danced in Chicago, IL, with Ballet 5:8 for two seasons before joining Ballet Hartford, and in 2023 she was promoted to Principal. During her time with Ballet Hartford, Alisa has had the opportunity to perform notable and lead roles in Gilbert Bolden III’s “Scherzo in D”, Caleb Mitchell’s “Heaven Full of Stars”, Leyna Doran’s “Holiday Happenings,” and Claire Kretzschmar’s “A Ceremony of Carols”. Alisa premiered in NYC as a lead in Kretzschmar’s newest ballet “Weihnachtsbaum” while on tour with the company. In July 2023, Alisa had the joy of dancing original choreography by Juliano Nuñes and Flock at Orsolina 28’s Open Air Stage in Italy as well as performing at Project Dance Paris. Drawing from her Pedagogy and Vaganova-based teaching methods classes at Belhaven University, she has found a love for teaching Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, & Conditioning and is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique.
STACEY RICHETELLI
Instructor
Stacey Richetelli, a West Haven, Connecticut native, is a dancer, choreographer, and educator. She graduated from Montclair State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and was a member of the Repertory Dance Company, performing works by acclaimed choreographers such as Larry Keigwin, Martha Graham, and Camille A. Brown. Her dance training began at just two years old at The Dancer’s Studio under the direction of Sharon DiCrosta, where she studied for fifteen years. She also trained at The Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven during high school. Stacey is well-versed in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Hip Hop. In 2015, she was honored with the Craig North Memorial Young Choreographer Award from the American Dance Awards.
In addition to performing, Stacey has served as a judge for regional dance competitions, where she loves mentoring and inspiring dancers across New England. Since 2017, she has taught at The Dancer’s Studio, StudioOne Dance Center in Branford, and the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven. In 2025, Stacey earned her Master’s in Elementary Education (K–6) from Southern Connecticut State University. Her experiences as a dance teacher have shaped her into a confident, creative, and passionate educator, allowing her to thrive both in the classroom and in the studio.
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EMILY AUBREY SILVA
Instructor
Emily Aubrey Silva grew up in Sandown, NH, completing her early pre-professional training at Boston Ballet School. After graduating high school, she joined Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Graduate Program, where she also worked as a classroom assistant with the Children’s Program director and was later asked to join the school’s faculty. Emily’s passion for teaching blossomed from this experience and compelled her to complete a BFA in Dance Performance and Ballet Pedagogy from the University of Hartford’s Hartt School in the following years. She has since continued teaching at local schools, while also performing professionally in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Most recently, Emily has performed as a company artist with Ballet Theatre Company (West Hartford, CT), where she was featured in roles including Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Spring Fairy in Cinderella, and Lead Diamond in Aladdin.
A classical ballet instructor with more than 10 years experience, Emily’s teaching methods integrate concepts from several ballet techniques, influenced by her own training, performance experience, and pedagogy studies. She is passionate about sharing her love of ballet technique with students of all ages, and aims to create a positive environment that inspires self-confidence and empowers young dancers to reach their full potential.
CECILIA STALLONE
Instructor
Cecilia Stallone holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and Child Development and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Saint Joseph and loves spending her days teaching the sweetest elementary students. Cecilia grew up in Pennsylvania, training for fifteen years in classical ballet, pointe, contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theatre and voice and spent many summers at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet refining her technique and artistry under the direction of the late Marcia Dale Weary. Continuing her lifelong dedication to the arts, she is serves as Chair of Education on the Artistic Board of The Little Theatre of Manchester where she has choreographed, dance captained and performed for the past nine seasons. She is the coordinator and director/choreographer of LTM’s children’s program, Rising Stars. Cecilia is the resident choreographer for the Colchester Community Theatre’s annual summer children’s production and directs/choreographs for local drama clubs.
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