Choreographers

Adèle  is a captivating performer, passionate teacher and her creativity abounds as a choreographer.  With an extensive performance background, Adèle brings to her students a wealth of knowledge and experience to help guide them on their dance journey.

Ana Pac (She/Her) is a dynamic dancer, actor, and singer known for her electrifying performances and empowering message. She’s appeared in Netflix’s Feel the Beat with Sofia Carson, Family Channel’s The Next Step, and the national “Got Milk?” campaign. A skilled tap and hip hop choreographer, Ana inspires dancers nationwide as a respected adjudicator. As a recording artist, her original music—featured on Z103.5—promotes positivity, inclusion, and self-love. Her motto, “Be You,” is central to all she does, encouraging others to embrace who they are. With over 220K TikTok followers and multiple viral moments, she’s built a powerful online presence. Ana has partnered with major brands like Skittles, Tim Hortons, and Ocean Spray, sharing uplifting content that connects.

Ashley Schofield is a passionate, motivated choreographer and teacher from Toronto, ON. She is the founder and choreographer for Opus Dance Collective, a contemporary company housing pre-professional and professional dancers. Her company debuted her work at the Capezio ACE Awards in both NYC and Los Angeles in front of an influential audience and panel of judges. They have since continued to train and perform across Canada and the US. Ashley’s choreography and company can be seen on NBC’s World of Dance Season 2, as her Opus dancers battled it out amongst the top dancers in the world. She also had the honour of being selected to present a piece of choreography at the APAP Conference in NYC. Thus far, Ashley and Opus Dance Collective are proud to have presented two full-length shows in Toronto – Volume 1: FORE/word and Volume 2: The Introduction. She has also choreographed, directed, styled, and produced multiple digital concept pieces.

Ashley graduated with Honours from Ryerson University with a Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance and subsequently gained associate status with the Cecchetti Society of Canada through Canada’s National Ballet School’s Professional Development Program. Ashley has also had the pleasure of performing in the fFIDA Dance Festival, performing at Fashion Cares in Toronto, dancing at venues across Ontario with The Dance Company, and working and traveling around the world with the Jean Ann Ryan Production Company. Ashley has taught at several studios throughout the GTA and is so excited to co-direct The Dance Class, celebrating more than a decade of dance in Milton. Together with Kelly, the two hope to provide a positive and creative learning environment to educate and nurture the development of young artists.

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Bree began dancing at the age of 3. She moved to Toronto after high school to pursue a career as a professional dancer, where she experienced immense success performing both on stage and in film/TV, including making the Top 20 of Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

Bree’s choreography credits include working with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Sam Smith, and Serena Ryder, and brands like Calvin Klein, Telus, CIBC, and the Canadian Country Music Awards. Her recent film/TV choreography credits include the hit Netflix series “Painkiller” starring Matthew Broderick, and the Adam Sandler feature “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah”.

Bree also works consistently as an actor in film/TV. She is most known for her role as “Miss Kate” in the hit Family Channel TV show “The Next Step”. Other credits include “Star Trek: Discovery”, “Nurses”, “Hudson & Rex”, “Reign”, “Murdoch Mysteries”, “Unforgettable Christmas” and many more.

Chelsey Prosser is highly respected dance educator and an award-winning choreographer based in the GTA. She is a certified teacher with both the Royal Academy of Dance (A.R.A.D.) and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (A.D.A.P.T.), and proudly serves as an ADAPT Examiner, sharing her expertise with the next generation of dancers.

Chelsey’s dance journey includes training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Canada’s National Ballet School, Steps On Broadway and performing professionally with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. In addition to her extensive teaching career, she is a choreographer for World Performers Canada, creating pieces that have been showcased on international platforms.

Passionate about mentoring young dancers, Chelsey is proud to see many of her students pursue dance professionally, carrying forward the skills and artistry they developed under her guidance. As an adjudicator, she is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment, encouraging dancers to grow not only in their technique but also in their love for the art form.

Christine Tavares-D’Angelo is the owner and director of Protégé Dance Company in Ajax, Ontario. With over 25 years of teaching experience and 15 as a studio owner, she is known for her integrity, leadership and commitment to fostering personal growth and community in dance.

As a professional dancer, Christine performed across Canada, the U.S.A., Europe, and the Caribbean, with credits in television, music videos, cruise ships, theme parks, casinos, and corporate events.
She holds certifications in Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, ADAPT, Cecchetti Canada, BATD, DMA, is a member of Dance Masters of Canada (Chapter #38) and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance. She also holds a Business Diploma from Centennial College and is currently training as an Acrobatic Arts Examiner.

Choreography credits include the Toronto Rock Dance Team, Grease: The Musical, UOIT, Jazzamatazz Costumes, and various corporate and charity events. Since joining WPC in 2025, Christine is excited to create, inspire, and collaborate with its talented dancers!

Pursuing his love for dance, Dan found a passion for mentoring and building the youth through the culture of Hip Hop. Starting as a Graffiti artist, Dan then ventured into another element of Hip hop and Street dance where he has trained in various street styles such as Krump, House, Breaking, Locking and Rocking. He is now one of the founders of the Keystone Dance Co.

Dan has shared the stage with various musical artists such as Tyga, Lupe Fiasco, Kardinal Offishall and Sean Paul. He has performed for various shows at the CBC centre, CTV, and local conventions choreographing introduction dances for artists such as Terry Crews, and Chris Pratt. He has also performed with various brands such as Coach, The North Face, Mcdonalds, and Adidas.

Whether in the commercial dance space or choreographing award-winning competitive numbers, Jac Valiquette always strives to take the viewer on a journey with her choreography. Utilizing her multidisciplinary dance background, Jac strives to create memorable bodies of work that can be enjoyed by all audiences.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the dance industry, Jacqui has built a career rooted in excellence, education, and artistry. She pursued a Master’s degree in Dance Education and is fully accredited through the BATD, AA, and PAA. Passionate about dancer development, Jacqui has successfully trained students through professional teaching examinations and is known for fostering confident performers.

Specializing in contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and acro, Jacqui has earned extensive recognition in the competitive dance circuit, including over 30 Top Choreography of the Competition awards. She is known for her attention to detail and ability to evoke emotion and tell stories through choreography. She was also selected as a choreographer for the Capezio ACE Awards. In addition to choreography and teaching, Jacqui enjoys adjudicating for a variety of dance competitions and is excited to collaborate with the wonderful dancers of World Performers Canada.

Dora Award–nominated performer, educator, and adjudicator, Jay’s 30-year teaching career spans Canada’s most prestigious post-secondary arts institutions and dozens of studios across North America. A graduate of TMU (formerly Ryerson University) and former Mr. Dance of Canada, he has served on faculty at Randolph College, George Brown College, and St. Lawrence College, with guest faculty credits including Sheridan College, Canada’s National Ballet School, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Pearson School for the Arts, Eastern Arkansas Ballet, Duboforce Mexico, Metro Movement, and the Charlottetown Festival. He is currently Tap Director at Dimensions in Dance and choreographer for World Performers.

Favourite stage roles include Cosmo in Singin’ in the Rain, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Bobby in Crazy for You, Skimbleshanks in Cats, Nana in Peter Pan, Pepper in Mamma Mia, Jimmy in White Christmas, Ethan in The Full Monty, Jinx in Forever Plaid, Cecil in Anne of Green Gables, Batboy in Batboy the Musical, Action in West Side Story, and Barnaby in Hello, Dolly!

An accomplished voice-over artist, Jay has been featured on Arthur, Space Ranger Roger, Inspector Gadget, Trucktown, Willa’s Wild Life, Slam Dunk, Totally Spies, and the animated feature film Gracie & Pedro. His commercial credits include campaigns for Royal Bank, Microsoft, Pfizer, Subaru, CBC, Aleve, Cepacol, Air Transat, and Motorola. On-screen appearances include The Handmaid’s Tale, Mayday, Lost Girl, Getting Along Famously, Queer As Folk, and From Time to Time, with motion capture work for the video game Dark Sector.

One of North America’s most prolific talent adjudicators, Jay has judged and hosted more than 250 talent competitions, pageants, and festivals. He has also contributed to three adjudication certification programs: the Professional Adjudicator Alliance, Certified Dance Adjudicator, and Acro Dance Adjudicator.

Jay is the owner of Tap Shoes Canada, exclusive Canadian and global distributor of Miller & Ben Tap Shoes. He is also the host and co-owner of Dance Attack Competition and the Toronto Dance Teacher Expo.

Jeff Wong is a dedicated choreographer, and dance educator with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. as co-owner and director of dance inc alongside his wife breanne, jeff has performed across north america in movies, commercials, and live performances. known for his creative teaching style and passion for inspiring young dancers, he has guided countless students to reach their full potential, with many pursuing professional careers in dance.

Jen graduated from Centennial College’s Dance Performance Program in 2017, and was offered a position on faculty immediately after completion of the program. Jen was a member of Millennium Dance Complex Toronto’s incredible faculty, and works closely with many studios in the GTA. Currently, Jen is working with World Performers Canada and Five Star Dance Company on pieces of choreography to be performed in both Ireland and Mexico while teaching and choreographing across Canada. In recent years Jen has also branched out into the convention world, where she delivers high energy, fun and challenging classes among many amazing companies including: SOL Dance Collective, SHOCK the Convention, KARV Artistry Exchange, NEXXUS Dance Challenge and ENCORE Dance Challenge. In addition to her teaching and choreographing, Jen has also become an adjudicator across Canada, working with multiple competitions. Jen is extremely grateful to teach and work with so many incredible companies and dancers on such a large scale.

Jessica Fallis is a versatile dancer with a performance and choreography history that spans a variety of genres. She is a graduate of the Dance Performance Studies program at George Brown College, and since then, has traveled the world on a variety of performance and choreography contracts sharing her love of dance.

Jessica has been part of the World Performers choreography team for the past 7 years, brining home numerous medals for Canada.

She is a certified teacher through Artistic Dance Educators, Acrobaric Arts and Performig Arts Educators of Canada. She enjoys adjudicating, free lance choreography and sharing her wealth of knowledge with the future generation of dancers.

Katherine Lacelle has had a passion for dance since the age of 4. As she grew up, she honed in on her skills, specializing in competitive dance until 2023. In 2018, she joined 306 Elite Dance Company and has recently stepped into an assistant role. Since 2025, she has been a part of 306 Toronto Dance Company. Katherine has been attending Toronto Metropolitan University for a BFA in dance since 2023 under the mentorship of distinguished instructors such as Tanya Evidents, Louise Laberge-Côté, and Vickie St. Denys. Her expertise spans a variety of styles, including vernacular jazz, commercial jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, and street styles. Katherine holds certifications in Advanced CDTA tap, Advanced 1 RAD ballet, and Intermediate 3 ADAPT jazz. She has been gracious to perform for numerous prestigious events and venues, including appearances at Nuit Blanche, LUGO Love, COSMOS, Fever After Dark, “Invigorate” 306 Elite Dance Company, and recently DaCo 2025. She has also showcased her talent in teaching and choreography roles around various studios based in Saskatchewan at intensives, drop-ins, and setting competition choreography for all ages. Most recently, her choreography was recognized in the 2024/2025 season, winning dance-offs and awards specifically in a contemporary category.

Kelly is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program. After three years of study, she graduated with distinction and as class valedictorian. She holds her Associate Status with the Cecchetti Society of Canada and her Registered Teacher Status with the Royal Academy of Dance. She has taught around the greater Toronto area as well as at Canada’s National Ballet School in the Adult Ballet and Associate Programs. Her teaching has taken her across Canada and the United States. Kelly also enjoys adjudicating dance competitions across the GTA. Her goal is to develop young dancers into passionate artists with technique, creativity, focus, and an undying love for their craft.

Kerry resides in Toronto and is a professional Director and Choreographer. She has worked in many theatres across this beautiful country and has had many incredible adventures.

Recently, she had the absolute pleasure to be the Children’s Rehearsal Director for Mirvish’s production of Disney’s The Lion King in Toronto at the Princess of Wales theatre.

Kerry has spent nine seasons at the Stratford Festival. Productions she has worked on include HMS Pinafore, Crazy For You, Fiddler On The Roof, 42nd Street, Camelot, and Two Gentlemen of Verona.

She spent thirteen seasons at the Charlottetown Festival as part of the creative team and the Director / Choreographer for the Confederation Centre Of The Arts Young Company.

Kerry is a 2019 Dora Award winner for outstanding original choreography for Mary Poppins at The Young People’s Theatre.

She has been the Co-Artistic Director and Choreographer for the Etobicoke School Of The Art’s Show Choir Champions “SPLASH,” for over 8 years.

She and Jay are also the global distributers of Miller & Ben tap shoes www.tapshoescanada.com. Kerry’s other passion is volunteering for Toronto Cat Rescue. She is a member of their large intake team.

Not only does Kerry work in the theatre she is an also a teacher and educator. She has taught at many theatre institutions such as Sheridan College, Randolph Academy, and Etobicoke School Of The Arts.
Kerry is trained in the R.A.D syllabus for ballet and C.D.T.A. for jazz, and tap. She has been a dance adjudicator for festivals across Canada for over thirty years.

Kim is an accomplished, award winning teacher and choreographer. She has shared her love and knowledge of dance with students across North America, through workshops, choreography, adjudicating and examining. She has passed on her knowledge of acrobatics through her work in various acrobatic workshops and master syllabi. Currently, she is working on several different acro specific faculties.

Kim is proud to be a former member of the singing group “She Said” based in Cleveland Ohio. She was also honoured to be the recipient of many awards during her dance journey.

Her choreography has been recognized internationally. She is fortunate to be working with dancers across Canada, choreographing work for international competitions.

Kim is a certified teacher in multiple acro, jazz and tap syllabi. She has been given the opportunity to adjudicate for many well-known organizations across Canada and the United States. She is currently working as an examiner for the Artistic Dance Educators Syllabus which helps students enhance their development as technical dancers.

Kim’s love of dance is illustrated through her teaching, she is proud to see many of her students go onto professional careers across the world. She has students performing now on Broadway, television and as well as in Ballet Companies world-wide.

It is with great pleasure that Kim is sharing her love of dance and knowledge with many young students.

As Co-Owner and Director of K&K Dance Dreamz Inc. in Markham, Kim has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to inspiring students of all ages through her expertise in tap dance. She holds Professional Dance Teacher accreditation from the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) and has received advanced training at the Broadway Dance Center in New York as well as the Clark Academy for Performing Arts in Buffalo. During her three-year tenure with the Canadian National Tap Dance Team, Kim achieved Gold and Silver Medals at the World Tap Dance Championships. Her outstanding skills in tap instruction and choreography at K&K Dance Dreamz have earned her recognition within the industry, and she is frequently engaged as a guest instructor, adjudicator, and choreographer by organizations such as World Performers Canada for international events including the Dance World Cup.

Kristina Obelienius has established herself as a leader in the dance community, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Her philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of dance to build confidence and foster authentic self-expression in dancers of all ages.

Rooted in Mississauga, Kristina trained competitively in Canada and the United States. She earned ballet scholarships to attend intensives with Dance Educators of America (DEA) in Kentucky and at the University of Las Vegas. She further honed her craft at Ryerson University with renowned instructors Nadia Potts, Karen Duplisea, and Vicki St. Denis.

Kristina has performed in numerous productions and commercial events alongside celebrated artists such as Shania Twain, Muhammad Ali, and Shaquille O’Neal. Her artistry also extended to New York, where she performed with a modern ballet repertoire company.

Kristina is Certified in RAD, Cecchetti, and CDTA exams for Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. She is a sought-after adjudicator for competitions throughout Canada. Her choreography has achieved international acclaim, including most recently two Grand Championships and top overall awards in the lyrical, acro, ballet, and jazz categories in Atlantic City.

Through her roles in teaching, directing, and creating, Kristina continues to leave an indelible mark on her students and the broader dance community, ensuring the legacy of dance continues to thrive.

Lisa Auguste is a multi-faceted performer working out of Toronto, Ontario. She has trained extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, modern, salsa, and all forms of hip-hop, she is also an avid teacher, choreographer and student of her craft. Lisa can be seen in the feature film `Shall We Dance` starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez, a zombie nurse in `Silent Hill 2`. She was a featured dancer on a `Russell Peters Christmas`, and apart of Canada’s first top 6 SYTYCD. Lisa can also be seen in music videos for Shawn Desmond, Jully Black , Cascada, Our Lady Peace, Lauryn Taylor and Love Inc. Lisa was fortunate to play the role of the Cheetah in the Mirvish production of `The Lion King`, thrilled to be a part of the prestigious Canadian Opera Company’s renditions of Aida and Nixon in China. And always honoured to be involved in Helix Dance Project’s inaugural show `Integration, Evolve Verb.atim and Unearthed` choreographed by Linda Garneau. She has travelled through Europe, South America and the Caribbean as a dancer with both Royal Caribbean and Regal Empress cruislines. Lisa was honoured to be chosen to perform at the 2011 Pan and Para Pan American games in the closing ceremonies. Lisa has also worked for Remax, Mac Cosmetics, Maxim Magazine and Stop Line Productions in several live industrial and fashion shows. Currently Lisa is working as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and adjudicator throughout the GTA, where she is well known for her creative and disciplined style, with a touch of humour.

Lynn Ahmad is an international Examiner and Tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance, a Certified Teacher for the American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) National Training Curriculum (The ABT’s curriculum is based on both the Vaganova and Cecchetti Ballet Methods) and a certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor. Lynn’s qualifications, experience and passion allow her to bring the best elements of the world’s leading Ballet training methods to all her students.

Lynn is an active freelance / guest teacher and choreographer for dance studios in and around the GTA with over 25 year’s experience. Lynn coaches and enters candidates for Royal Academy of Dance Exams and prepares students for major dance competitions locally and abroad. Her record includes numerous choreographic and overall awards. Many of her students have gained acceptance to Canada’s National Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Quinte Ballet School while others have become professional entertainers, teachers and studio owners.

Lynn is excited and humbled to continue her collaboration with WPC!

Madison Rath began her dance career at the age of 2 in Ancaster ON. As the daughter of a Studio owner, the love of dance resonated with her early in life. Madison has trained in a wide array of dance styles such as Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, and Modern dance at Pure Rhythm Dance Company In Ancaster, Ontario. Madison has been teaching competitively for over ten years and her routines and choreography have been recognized for numerous choreography awards and overall standings. Some of these achievements include Top Choreography of the weekend at On The Floor, Shock Dance Challenge, shine Dance Competitions, Luv 2 Dance, Starbeat Dance Champions, Rhythm Dance, Inspire Dance Challenge, Xtreme Dance & many more.

Madison graduated with BFA Honours in Dance (Specialty in Contemporary Dance and Choreography) at York University. She has choreographed for several contemporary dance shows over the years including York Dance’s Counter Point, and York’s Dance Innovations receiving honours in the choreography specialty. Madison’s love and passion for both technique and choreography, as well as her students, continues to grow with every year. Madison has always loved to dance but interacting with young dancers and watching her students progress through her instruction has become her true love.

Madison Williams is a Canada-based professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with a passion for hip hop and performance-driven storytelling. Her training includes working with notable choreographers and companies such as Luther Brown, Christian Vincent, Jamal Sims, Broadway Dance Centre (New York City), Cirque du Soleil, and Keystone Dance Co., among others. These experiences have shaped her approach to movement, musicality, and strong foundational technique.

Madison has choreographed for regional and international competitions, with her work recognized for clear structure, musicality, and performance quality. She continues to create choreography for stage and live entertainment.

As an educator, Madison teaches hip hop, studio jazz, and lyrical, specializing in youth training and competitive choreography. She is passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers build confidence, individuality, and stage presence, while learning to move with intention, joy, and respect for dance culture

In the early days of his career, Mark danced for countless Canadian artists such as Shawn Desman, Jully Black, Victoria Duffield and Nelly Furtado, to name a few. He has also danced in Canada’s most notable shows such as The Juno Awards, MMVA’s and So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

After spending years as a dancer in Canada, Mark expanded to the U.S. He was fortunate enough to work with some of the industry’s biggest choreographers. His journey led him to dance for multi-platinum recording artists such asMariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Missy Elliott, Kelis and many more.

Today, Mark is a well-established figure in the dance industry. With over 25 years of experience, he has shifted his passion into choreography. He choreographed his first feature film, Dr. Cabbie and co-choreographed for the Latin Pop group, CNCO. Most recently, he has teamed up with legendary choreographer/director Paul Becker, to choreograph a number of successful film and TV shows such as Disney’s – The Descendants, The Magicians, A Series Of Unfortunate Events and many more. Mark’s work also appears on several networks including Netflix, Lifetime, ABC and SYFY.

Nicole Byfield is a dynamic performer, choreographer, and educator with over three decades of experience and a deep love for tap. She began dancing at the age of three and has trained extensively in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. Her choreography has been recognized at regional and national competitions, with students earning top awards, scholarships, and placements in university programs.

Nicole is thrilled and honoured to join the World Performers Canada faculty, bringing her passion for musicality, performance, and storytelling to dancers across the country. She is passionate about keeping tap honest, musical, and fun, while helping dancers trust their individuality and perform with confidence and heart.

A sought-after adjudicator for over a decade, Nicole is valued for her clear, encouraging feedback and strong communication. She is a proud member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association Stage Division (Tap) and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance.

Her performance credits include What’s On? Tap!, Bringing Tap Back, GeoMetriX Dance, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water.

Nicole Marsh has been a dance teacher for over 12 years at various studios throughout the GTA. Certified through Acrobatic Arts Canada and Canadian Dance Teacher Association, Nicole is a sought out choreographer specializing in Acro, Jazz, Lyrical and Technique classes. In 2018 she was the choreographer for Chess The Musical for City Centre Musical Theatre Group. As a competitive dance teacher and choreographer she has been the recipient of numerous judges choice awards, choreography awards and overall winning routines. A graduate from Cawthra Park Secondary School majoring in dance, as well as McMaster University holding a honours degree in Political Science and Communications. Nicole has always been passionate about dance and especially teaching. Her goal is to share her knowledge with students and help them develop their own love and appreciation for dance. Not every dancer will go down the professional route, however there are many life skills taught and gained through committed dance training. Over her career Nicole has witnessed a growing need to expose her students to complimentary training methods to dance. She hopes that by bringing APEX Total Dance Intensive to everyone that dancers will gain a better understanding of their bodies and their potential of movement.

Rachel is an established performer, choreographer and dance educator with more than 20 years of experience. She has extensive training in the areas of R.A.D ballet, jazz, tap, acro, lyrical and hip hop. As a competitive dancer, Rachel has had the opportunity to compete and perform across Canada and the United States winning numerous awards and scholarships for her outstanding performances. Having completed the extensive teacher training program under the direction of Bryan and Faye Foley, she is a full member of the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT). Rachel is a sought after dance teacher, choreographer and adjudicator working for companies all over Canada. She instills a love for dance and technique in all her students and is known for her positive and loving teaching styles. Specializing in acro, Rachel is continually working to create awareness of proper training and execution of trick work to lengthen the ability of dancer’s bodies and careers. Rachel’s unique and original choreography in all forms of dance has brought home countless competitive overall awards and scholarships, including pageant title winners and placements as well as having had the honour to be chosen to represent Canada at the World Ballet and Jazz Championships held in New York City. Rachel has had the pleasure of watching her students graduate to go on to professional careers of their own. Her students can be seen performing professionally on stage, in television and movies, aboard cruise ships and well as for professional sports teams. Rachel spent 10 years on staff with the Durham District Catholic School Board teaching the Performing Arts Dance Program to student’s grade 9 through 12. She created and implemented a dance curriculum that not only teaches dancers movement, but also knowledge of the body, nutrition and injury prevention. Rachel continues to fill her life with dance everyday and hopes to continue to inspire dancers to their full potential and dance like no one is watching.

Ryan Foley has had the opportunity to study and perform with many talented artists over the years. Ryan currently teaches and performs in Toronto with the Toronto Rhythm Initiative, City Dance Corps, the Tap Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex and his family owned studio Performing Dance Arts. He has worked with TRI in many live shows since their conception in 2011, featuring music from a wide range of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles and many more. In summer of 2013 Ryan was a featured artist at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and performed in Tap Internationals as part of the NYC Tap City Festival. Ryan’s most recent venture’s have been guest teacher and performer at ECTC (Eastern Canadian Tap Conference ) as well as a guest teacher and performer in Tapper Fest. Ryan also participated as an original cast member in Love.Be.Best.Free, a full-length tap show in Vancouver choreographed by Danny Nielsen. In August of 2014 Ryan returned to Vancouver as a gust teacher and performer at the Vancouver International Tap Festival..In December 2014 Ryan was one of five featured tap dancers to perform in the very first “Big Band Tap Review” a full length show featuring tap dancers performing alongside an 18 piece big band “The Toronto Jazz Orchestra” conducted by the director of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Josh Grossman. In August 2015 Ryan was one of the performers of the first installment of “Rhythm and Sound” produced by Cori Giannotta and Johnathan Morin. In October 2015 Ryan returned as a featured performer and choreographer in “The Eastern Canadian Tap Conference”. In November 2015 Ryan performed in the second installment of “The Big band Tap Review” which this time was directed by tony award winner Ted Louis Levy from NYC. In February 2016 Ryan was also a featured solo performer in “Putting on the Ritz” hosted by TheArt House. In February 2017 Ryan returned to BC to remount Love. Be. Best. Free. for a 6 week tour which closed with raved reviews. This past June Ryan was a featured performer in two shows that premiered at the first Toronto International Tap dance Festival choreographed by Diane Montgomery and Johnathan Morin. This August Ryan returns to Boston as a guest teacher and performer at Tap united featuring tap dancers from across the globe. Ryan will be performing at the Toronto Rhythm Initiative’s annual show showcasing the music of “Prince” and will also be a featured performer and choreographer in “Illumination” Rhythm And Sound’s annual summer showcase. Ryan is also the producer of “Escapade” an annual showcase of the funds and features Canadian choreographers, dancers, singers, actors and musicians. Ryan’s last live performance was February 1st 2020 “Unplugged” produced by Rhythm and Sound.

B.F.A. Honours, B.A.T.D., PBT, ADE Jazz, ADE Tap

Following many years as an award-winning competitive dancer, Samantha developed a deep passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of performers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A. with Honours) in Dance from York University, where she gained a strong foundation in both the practical and theoretical aspects of dance education.

Samantha is a certified teacher with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) and has taught at several top studios across York Region. Her innovative and dynamic choreography has earned numerous overall and choreography awards at competitions across Canada, recognized for its creativity, musicality, and technical excellence.

Always striving to grow as both an educator and artist, Samantha recently trained under the esteemed Joanne Chapman as part of her Artistic Dance Educators (ADE) certification. She is also a proud member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance, giving her the opportunity to offer professional, thoughtful, and valuable feedback to dancers at all levels.

Samantha is incredibly excited and honoured to be joining World Performers Canada. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Canada on an international stage and looks forward to working with an inspiring new team of dancers. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, energy, and love for dance while helping performers reach their full potential.

Sarah is an inspiring, compassionate and successful dance educator and business woman who has been an instrumental part of arts education in her community. As a young dancer she trained at the prestigious Quinte Ballet School in Belleville and she is an Honours graduate, obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ryerson University in Toronto.

Sarah is the former Co-Owner of The Dream Centre in Waterdown, Ontario and the Director of the ‘Live Dream Dance’ recreational and competitive programming within the facility. Sarah grew her dance studio from 50 students in two small rooms to a 20,000 sq/ft indoor sports facility with classes in dance, gymnastics, martial arts, musical theatre, adult fitness, before and after school care and post partum programs for Moms. Her successful business model serviced thousands and employed nearly 40 faculty members.

Sarah’s performing arts career led her to some incredible opportunities to dance and perform in shows such as: Impact (Deerhurst Resort), Cinderella (Stirling Festival Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood (Stirling Festival Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Stage West Mississauga) and Cats (Stirling Festival Theatre). Sarah is also an accomplished pianist, as well as, a singer who was a lead singer for the Whitney Smith Jazz Big Band that travelled throughout North America.

As a dance educator, Sarah’s students train hard and achieve immense success. Sarah is a very versatile choreographer finding immense success choreographing in the genres of Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet and Acro. Sarah’s competition dance teams and students have won numerous accolades such as: National and International Solo Titles, Top Scoring Group Routines and Top Studio Awards. Sarah’s innovative and creative choreography is recognized as Top Choreography of the session and of the entire competition many times over each dance season. Sarah’s students have gone on to train in both the York and Metropolitan University dance programs, The National Ballet School, The Quintet Ballet School and The Joffrey Ballet. Sarah’s students have also won several gold, silver and bronze medals at The Dance World Cup in both Spain and Portugal and IDO World Tap Championships in Germany. She has also had students reach Top Ten status at The Dance Awards in both Orlando and Las Vegas and also have the opportunity to perform with Jojo Siwa in Los Angeles.

Sarah was also honoured to be an Instructor for the B.A.T.D Jazz Scholarships this past season and share her expertise and passion for dance with so many talented and passionate dancers alike.

Sheona Bell is a graduate of the Dance Program at the University of Waterloo and Canada’s National Ballet School, where she was awarded her Teacher Training Certificate. Miss Bell has her Advanced II Cecchetti standing and is a Fellowship Member of the Cecchetti Society. Her training encompasses a wide variety of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Miss Bell finds great reward in sharing knowledge of dance with students and has developed a high standard of technique in the studio. Students under her supervision have continued their training at The Juilliard School and Joffrey School of Ballet in New York City, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Canada’s National Ballet School, and Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Miss Bell is always proud to see students grow with confidence, grace and, strength.

Stephan Dickson is an award winning choreographer, director, producer, and educator who currently resides in Toronto. Highlights from his work in the industry include playing Moe Doodle from the Doodlebops Live tour (CBC), and as band member Ringo/ Choreographer of “Soundcheck” (Odd Squad, TVO/PBS). He has directed,choreographed, and been an associate/assistant creative on major productions from Canada, the United States, and China with notable companies such as The Stratford Festival (Stratford, ON), The 5th Avenue Theatre (Seattle, WA), Goodspeed Musicals (East Haddam, CT), TVO, PBS, Bell Fibe, Hallmark, and the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Selected theatre credits: School of Rock, Diary of a Wimpy Kid- The Musical (Director/Choreographer,Storybook Theatre, AB), Hadestown, Legally Blonde(Director/Choreographer, Bravo Academy, ON), Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Step By Step, Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages (Choregrapher,Stage West Calgary, AB), Stephan has produced productions for stage, film, and online. Selected credits: “Singular Sensation Online”, “Injustice”, “Seasons”, and “Stirring The Pot” with Sandy Dog Productions. Stephan likes to build story driven choreography, using a collaboration of many styles of dance to help contribute to the plot. This allows his work to help enhance the intentions of the characters and invite the audience in. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to work with artists of all levels to further their training and development through teaching and coaching. It brings him so much joy to watch aspiring artists grow in their art and passion. Stephan is excited to continue to learn and expand his skill set in the industry, and always looks forward to collaborating with fellow artists.

Stephanie is a multi-talented performing arts professional, excelling as a choreographer, director and actor. With 13 years of experience as the owner and Artistic Director of Vision Dance Academy, Stephanie has demonstrated her expertise in the performing arts and continues to be sought after for opportunities across various disciplines.

Stephanie’s academic background is truly exceptional, with an Honours BFA Double Major in Dance and Kinesiology & Health Science from York University. Her commitment to continuous growth and development is evident through her certifications with Dance Masters of America (Chapter 38) and the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators. Furthermore, Stephanie has acquired teaching certifications in ADAPT and Acrobatic Arts, expanding her knowledge and proficiency in dance education.

For the past 20 years, Stephanie has been actively engaged as a dance adjudicator, dance educator, director and choreographer, embarking on extensive travels throughout Canada to share her vast knowledge and expertise with countless dancers. In addition to her choreography for the competitive stage, Stephanie’s choreographic contributions extend to her involvement with the “Fade to Brown” comedy sketch group, where she exhibited her talent for comedic storytelling through movement. Currently, Stephanie is choreographing and directing multiple shows within the GTA.

Stephanie’s contributions extend far beyond her work in the dance studio. As a founding member and Past-President of Healthy Dancer Canada, she has played a pivotal role in promoting effective communication between dance and medical professionals while educating dance instructors on safe training practices.

In addition to her accomplishments in the dance field, Stephanie is also an accomplished actor. Her recent performance credits include appearances in the Television Series “See No Evil” and “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” & various commercials including a national campaign for Ocean Spray.
Stephanie’s versatile talents and unwavering dedication to her craft have made her a formidable presence in the performing arts. She continues to pursue her passions with commitment to excellence in storytelling, eager to make a lasting impact in every endeavour she undertakes.

Born and raised in Toronto, Tara Pillon is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. She graduated with honours from Ryerson University, where she received a BFA in Performance Dance. Tara also received her Certificate of Russian Ballet Pedagogy in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Taylor Roper is a professional performer who has been dancing since the age of six. He is highly trained in Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre and hip hop. During his training he also studied in the music theatre program at Wexford Collegiate Institute for the Arts.

Tiffani Beauparlant is from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. She has been a part of the dance world since the age of 7. She has been teaching at Rythum Plus Dance Company since 1999 and teaches for the District School Board of Niagara where she runs the dance program at A.N. Myer Secondary School. She is a certified Tap (examiner), Jazz and Acro teacher with Dance Masters of America Chapter #38. She has a Bachelor of Arts in French (specialist) from Brock University, a dance specialist from York University, and a Canadian teacher certification from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Tiffani has also completed her Alixa Flexibility Module 1 certification as well as her Tap Roots teaching certification.
Tiffani is a successful teacher and choreographer. Her students have won numerous overall high score awards as well as regional titles for Dance Masters of Canada, American Dance Awards and Canadian Dance Awards. Tiffani’s choreography has been featured in many shows including M.A.C makeup’s “Fashion Cares” as well as the “Greg Frewin Las Vegas Magic Review” in Niagara Falls. She was also invited to work with the Canadian National Synchronized Skating Team – Nexxice for their off-ice training. Her students are featured on the new Tap Roots App where she also served as a consultant. Tiffani also enjoys sharing her love for dance by adjudicating many competitions throughout Canada and the US as she is a part of the Professional Adjudicators’ Alliance. She looks forward to sharing her love for dance and expertise with the dancers of World Performers Canada.

Tracy Cairns-Sharpe is an educator, choreographer, and dance professional with over 30+ years of experience. As well as being a former member of T.O. Tap, she has performed in productions including A Chorus Line, La Cage Aux Folles, and A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine, and choreographed the Toronto premiere of Hey Marilyn at The Jane Mallet Theatre.

Her students have earned top awards in competitions, including internationally, with many pursuing professional careers. Tracy has taught dancers of all ages across Canada, including at the post-secondary level, and continues to guest teach and choreograph. Tracy is honoured to be a Certified ADAPT Teacher and Examiner. She has adjudicated for many competitions across North America and is currently a Show Director with Inspire Dance Challenge.

She currently serves as Operations Manager, East Coast Coordinator, and Choreographer for World Performers Canada, supporting dancers representing Canada at the Dance World Cup.
Tracy finds her greatest joy in helping dancers grow in confidence, artistry, and excellence.

Victoria is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary dancer, performer, and educator. In August 2025, she debuted her first full-length tap dance and live music show, Neo Soul Ties, which she produced, choreographed, and directed. She was a commissioned artist, workshop leader, and discussion panelist at the 2024 Toronto International Tap Dance Festival, premiering Neo Soul Ties. Her performance credits include residencies at the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival (2017 & 2022), dancer and swing in Rhythm & Sound’s Revamped (2022), and choreographer and dancer with The Rhythm Ensemble’s Explorations in Sound (2022), Fever After Dark (2022 & 2023), and Unite: Dance Showcase (2022).

In Toronto’s music scene, Victoria co-produced Tap Dance & Jazz Night (2024)—a free community class followed by a live music jam—and is a house band member at Listening Room/Marmalade Neo Soul Jams (2022-2025). Currently, she dances with a tap & live music outreach company Ripple Effect, directed by Allison Toffan. She deepened her craft through the 2024 Heather Cornell Legacy Project and values mentorship from Allison Toffan, Juliana Kelly, and Ryan Foley.
Victoria is grateful for every opportunity she gets to share her love of tap dance with her students, audiences, and communities.