Who we are
At Technique by Toni, you have the opportunity to take advantage of our professional instructors, welcoming community of dancers, and fully-equipped studio. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer looking to improve your technique, you can find it all at our exceptional Dance Studio. We also feature music and theatre classes to expand your horizons in the world of the arts. Reach out today to learn more!
Staff
840 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Rear
Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
Phone: 412.806.1618
tbtdance@gmail.com
Toni Dobransky
Owner and Principal Instructor
Toni began dancing before she turned 2 at Mt Washington Academy of Dance where her mom taught baton lessons. After moving multiple times due to her father's job, she found her dance home at Peggy Price Studio of Dance. From the age of 10 through graduation Toni was a competitive dancer and student assistant at the studio, as well as a member of her highschool majorettes and dance team the "Honeybears". During this time she attended classes with dance professionals from all over the country. As her training continued, dreams of teaching dance began to grow.
After high school Toni attended Point Park University as a dance major. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in the Arts with a concentration in Dance. During her time at Point Park she was a teacher at PPSOD and coached the Clairton High School "Honeybears". Her dreams of teaching changed to owning her own studio.
In 2005 Toni, along with her mom (Linda Rowan) and aunt (Michele Long), opened Technique by Toni in the Duquesne Heights Community center. A little over a year later the studio moved into it's current location on Sawmill Run Boulevard. For the past 19 years TBT has provided Pittsburgh and the surrounding area with a family friendly dance experience.
Briana Harsany
Dance Instructor and Primary Gymnastics Instructor
Chelsea Fredrickson
Dance Instructor, Theatre Director, and Marketing Manager
Chelsea began dancing at the age of 3 and was a competitive dancer for 11 years. She was also a majorette and baton twirler for 5 years. After high school, she attended Westminster College where she received a BA in Theatre Arts and a BA in Communication Studies. While attending Westminster, Chelsea was the president and a lead choreographer for the Dance Theatre performance group in college. Chelsea also has over 6 years of experience coaching. She was the Majorette Instructor for one season at Frazier High School and was the Visual Ensemble Coordinator at Keystone Oaks for 6 years.
Chelsea has been a teacher at Technique by Toni since 2015. Chelsea teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. Chelsea is most passionate about tap dancing and is proud to be the founder of the TBT Tap Crew (2019).
Chelsea is also the director of the TBT Triple Threat program and teaches acting and movement classes at the studio. She is also the Social Media and Marketing Manager for Technique by Toni.
Besides teaching dance at TBT, you might find her directing or choreographing for local community theatres in the Pittsburgh area.
Charity Eikey
Dance Instructor
Charity is a stay at home mom from Port Vue, Pennsylvania. Her mom knew she would be a dancer as she began kicking to the beat of the drums in the song "In the Air Tonight" while she was still in utero. She grew up dancing at Peggy Price Studio of Dance, was a member of the Clairton Honeycubs dance team in Middle School, as well as the Clairton Honeybears dance/majorette team in High School. After graduating, Charity went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree as well as a Dance minor from California University of Pennsylvania. While attending the University, Charity performed with the Vulcanette dance team, was chosen to perform as a member of the Dance Ensemble at conventions and the Spring Dance Concerts and danced in several faculty and student pieces in the Spring Dance Concerts.
Charity was a member of the Steel City Angels for one season and performed in various parades. She was the Honeybear Director at her Alma Mater for 5 years. She also choreographed there for 2 Dancing with the Athletes shows, as well as Suessical the Musical at Accent Music, and Schoolhouse Rock Jr and Peter Pan Jr with the TBT Triple Threat program. She currently teaches Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Talent Company at Technique by Toni, and has taught Triple Threat, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Kindergym and Baton in previous years since 2007. Dancing and teaching at TBT brings Charity so much joy and she loves her dance family with all her heart!
Alexandra Miller
Dance Instructor and Assistant Gymnastic Instructor
Alexandra entered the dance world at two years old and began competitive dance at six. Alexandra joined Technique by Toni as a student in 2007. While completing her degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education at Robert Morris University, Alexandra was the Co-Captain of the RMU Dance Team. In this role she choreographed, coached, and managed the team.
Alexandra became a Dance Instructor at Technique by Toni in 2017. She teaches Hip Hop, Gymnastics/Acro, Jazz Production, as well as acts as the Triple Threat Choreographer. Alexandra is also a certified Zumba Instructor (since 2018) and offers classes at TBT.
Jamie Magill
Dance Instructor
Jamie found her passion for dance in the gym of Phillips Elementary with Southside Dance at the age of four. From there she went on to study at Pittsburgh CAPA and eventually found her way to Technique by Toni as a student in 2013. She has had the pleasure of training under many acclaimed members of the dance community including former Rockettes, members of the Newsies Broadway Cast, and principle dancers from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
Jamie received her dual degree from Seton Hill University in 2019 in Dance Choreography and Dance Performance (concentration in jazz and modern techniques). While studying at SHU, she mentored under Miss Toni and that was the start of her teaching career at TBT. Jamie teaches jazz (classical, theater, contemporary), ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and modern (primarily Horton and Graham techniques).
Jessica Bauer
Dance Instructor and Advertisement Manager
Jess started her dancing journey right here at Technique by Toni in 2005 at 9 years old. Jess studied Dance Arts at Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts High School where she trained everyday and learned from some of the most traveled/acclaimed teachers in the dance community.
Jess became an assistant teacher at age 14 to assist Principle Instructors. She participated in TBT’s Talent Company for 5 seasons and traveled to Disney World three times to perform and participate in their master class.
Jess has been a Dance Instructor at Technique by Toni since 2019, after completing her degree in Communications: Advertising & Web Design at Robert Morris University. Jess teaches Hip Hop, Jazz Production, Jazz (classical and contemporary), Ballet (classical and neo classical), Tap, and Lyrical. Jess also assists in Paid Social Media and Event Planning efforts at TBT.
Aubrey Garvin
Music Instructor
Aubrey Garvin grew up in Johnstown, PA and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from York College of Pennsylvania in 2009. She also attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2007-08 with a focus on music education. After completing her undergraduate studies, Aubrey moved back to Western PA & began teaching voice, piano, and flute at various studios, including her own home studio. Aubrey has directed church choirs, taught summer camps, is a substitute vocal instructor at the CLO Academy, and is proud to have helped establish the Triple Threat program at Technique by Toni.
Aubrey has performed as a soloist and choir member with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and the Westmoreland Symphony Chamber Singers. Recent music directing and vocal coaching credits include Mary Poppins Jr., The Rocky Horror Show, Gypsy (Mon River Arts), and Seussical Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., and Peter Pan Jr. (TBT Triple Threat).
Becky Lowe
Assistant Gymnastic Instructor
Jalaya Papson
Assistant Dance Instructor
Emily Ruth
Assistant Dance Instructor
Tara Boyette
Front Desk / Fundraising Coordinator