Registration Now Open  ·  Ottawa  ·  Aug 3–4, 2026

Two days of elite workshops, world-class artists, and a community that moves as one.

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TRANSFORM DANCE EXPERIENCE · REGISTRATION NOW OPEN · OTTAWA · AUG 3–4, 2026 · TORONTO · DATES TBD · TRANSFORM DANCE EXPERIENCE · REGISTRATION NOW OPEN · OTTAWA · AUG 3–4, 2026 · TORONTO · DATES TBD ·

THE MISSION

Transform Dance Experience brings world-class artists and the next generation of dancers under one roof. Across two full days in Ottawa, young dancers train side by side with faculty who have performed on the world's biggest stages. Every class is built to push them further than they thought they could go.

Transform exists to push boundaries, build community, and ignite the next generation of artists, connecting homegrown Canadian talent with the artists that are shaping dance around the world. From The Open Floor Experience to the footage you take home from every class, this is where your evolution begins.

2 Days of
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NOW OPEN
Dance
MOVE.
GROW.
TRANSFORM.
Two days. Limitless potential. Your evolution starts here.
Venue
BLU LEGACY
CONVENTION CENTRE
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TRANSFORM · OTTAWA · AUGUST 3–4, 2026
Next Stop Toronto Dates TBD
The Venue

WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN

Ottawa, Ontario
BLU LEGACY
CONVENTION CENTRE
3750 North Bowesville Road
Ottawa, Ontario  K1V 1B8
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What We Offer

THE FULL EXPERIENCE

MASTER CLASSES
Learn directly from world-class choreographers across every style. Every session pushes you beyond your limits and expands your movement vocabulary.
All Styles
THE OPEN FLOOR EXPERIENCE
Kick off the convention with The Open Floor Experience — an electrifying first night of improv, filmed and captured. Dancers take the floor in the moment, no choreography, just raw instinct and creativity. Split by age group so every dancer shines on an even playing field.
12 & Under 13 & Up
COMPLIMENTARY CLASS FOOTAGE
Every class is filmed. Every dancer takes home footage of their time on the floor — no extra cost, no missing your moment. Relive every class, share your growth, and keep the memory of Transform with you long after the event ends.
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Leadership

MEET OUR DIRECTORS

The visionaries behind Transform Dance Experience.

Sejon Balachandran
SEJON BALACHANDRAN
Co-Founder & Director

A multidisciplinary artist born in Toronto, Ontario. He began his dance journey in the competitive world, training extensively in hip hop, ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, and various styles. This diverse foundation continues to inform his dynamic approach to performance and choreography.

Sejon pursued his formal training at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Dance in 2023, alongside a minor in Social Sciences. During his time there, he performed works by established professional companies and choreographers, further shaping his artistic voice. He recently completed his Bachelor of Education at the Intermediate/Senior level, specializing in dance.

In addition to his performance career, Sejon has developed a strong presence as an educator. Drawing from both his competitive and professional experiences, he has taught at numerous dance conventions across Canada, where he continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of artists. His choreography has received multiple awards and has been presented on many of North America's largest competitive stages, with work that has been featured on CTV News, Toronto Kids Fashion Week, the Harlem Globetrotters, the Toronto Argonauts, and more.

As an emerging choreographer and instructor, Sejon is passionate about creating environments where young artists feel supported and empowered to grow. He is committed to fostering community, collaboration, and artistic exploration, and looks forward to connecting with dancers of all skill levels to help them reach their full potential.

Artem Tikhonenko
ARTEM TIKHONENKO
Co-Founder & Director

Born in Russia and raised in Toronto from the age of three, Artem spent his formative years training under some of the world's most celebrated choreographers and master teachers, establishing himself as a versatile performer fluent across multiple dance styles.

That foundation carried him into the professional world, where he has lent his artistry to landmark productions and brands including leadership roles in shows like 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil, and appearances in TV and film such as A Very Jonas Christmas Movie by Disney+ and The Boys by Amazon Studios. He has earned media recognition on platforms including NBC, ABC, and the Boston Globe, and has built a reputation as an educator, teaching at studios and conventions across North America.

Now based in Los Angeles after securing his US Visa, Artem continues to expand his reach on an international stage while keeping his focus rooted in where he came from. He is deeply committed to building community, creating spaces where Canadian dancers can train alongside world-class artists, and bridging the gap between homegrown talent and international opportunity.

EVENT SCHEDULE

12 & Under
9:00 AM
Class 1
9:00 – 10:00 AM · 1 hr
Class
10:00 AM
Class 2
10:00 – 11:00 AM · 1 hr
Class
11:00 AM
Break
11:00 – 11:15 AM · 15 min
Break
11:15 AM
Class 3
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM · 1 hr
Class
12:15 PM
Class 4
12:15 – 1:15 PM · 1 hr
Class
1:15 PM
Lunch / Room Reset
1:15 – 2:00 PM · 45 min
Reset
13 & Over
2:00 PM
Class 1
2:00 – 3:15 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Class
3:15 PM
Class 2
3:15 – 4:30 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Class
4:30 PM
Class 3
4:30 – 5:45 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Class
5:45 PM
Break
5:45 – 6:00 PM · 15 min
Break
6:00 PM
Class 4
6:00 – 7:15 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Class
7:15 PM
Class 5
7:15 – 8:30 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Class
First Night Finale
9:00 PM
The Open Floor Experience
9:00 – 10:00 PM · First-night improv, filmed and captured
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12 & Under classes run 1 hour · 13 & Over classes run 1 hr 15 min.