THE DIRECTORS
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.
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.
GUEST FACULTY
A Canadian-born, LA-based professional dancer and choreographer who has worked at the highest level across TV, film, and the world stage.
Bella's credits include Dancing With The Stars (Season 34), NBC's World of Dance (Season 3), the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards with Lainey Wilson, Disney's Locker Diaries, LEGO and Friends (releasing 2026), the Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Spectacular, Julie and the Phantoms (Kenny Ortega), Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour, and the Bellagio and ARIA New Year's Eve shows in Las Vegas.
Trained in everything from pointe and ballet to heels, acro, tap, and ballroom, Bella is the definition of versatile. She moves between styles, screens, and stages with the kind of range this next generation needs to see up close.
One of the most sought-after artists working out of Los Angeles, specializing in Hip Hop and Jazz Funk.
A professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor who brings an extraordinary range of experience to the floor, Kevin's credits include Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, Florence + the Machine, the 98th Academy Awards, Coachella with 88Rising, Paula Abdul, Avril Lavigne, Disney's Zombies 2, Sneakerella, Disney's Spin, The Next Step, and many more.
A World IDO Hip Hop Championship Bronze Medalist, he teaches regularly at Movement Lifestyle and Millennium Dance Complex in LA, two of the most respected studios in the world. He is passionate about sharing everything he has learned on the international stage.
A multidisciplinary movement artist, choreographer, and educator working across film, television, and live performance.
Jade's screen credits include WICKED, Schitt's Creek, Suicide Squad, Ginny & Georgia, and What We Do in the Shadows. She has worked with artists including Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, and Tate McRae, and choreographed a national commercial for Rogers.
Having lived and worked in both LA and London, Jade has trained alongside choreographers Christopher Scott, Galen Hooks, Philip Chbeeb, and Emilio Dosal, and co-directed the contemporary dance show Fill Up & Get Out alongside Emma Portner. Now back in Toronto, she approaches movement as a spiritual practice and a communal offering for those looking to expand their relationship to self, expression, and embodied presence.
A versatile performer and emerging force in the Canadian dance industry, bringing the energy, range, and hunger the next generation needs to see.
Madison began training at the age of two and a half and has since grown into a passionate, versatile, and highly trained performer. After completing the Intensive Training Program at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver, she has appeared in television series including Riverdale, Backstage, and The Next Step, as well as several nationwide commercial campaigns.
In 2023, Madison performed in Dancer at the Toronto Fringe Festival, directed and choreographed by Stacey Tookey and Jim Betts. Alongside performing, she continues to grow as a choreographer and industry collaborator, working alongside some of the most talented professionals in the field.
A choreographer, educator, and researcher with 30 years of experience, an MA in Dance Studies, and a PhD candidacy at York University.
A choreographer, educator, and researcher, Linda is currently a PhD candidate in Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies at York University and one of the most intellectually grounded artists in Canadian dance. As Artistic Director of the Helix Dance Project, she created nine full-length interdisciplinary works including The Waiting Room, Rain, Unearth, and Integration. Her theatre work spans seven seasons with The Shaw Festival and productions for Mirvish, Canadian Stage, Charlottetown Festival, Musical Stage Company, Citadel Theatre, National Theatre Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, and Sheridan Theatre.
She has also choreographed for professional skating programs, music videos, and built movement curriculum at the post-secondary level. Linda is a passionate advocate for ethical pedagogy and dance research that creates socially empowered artists, and humans.
A 2x Dora Award-winning artist, co-founder of The Moon Runners, and dance faculty at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Raoul is one of Canada's leading voices in street dance, not only as a performer but as an educator deeply committed to the cultural and historical roots of vernacular street forms. His accolades include a Johanna Award, representing Team Canada at KOD in China, and a collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario for Seika Boye's "This Living Dancer." His 2023 self-produced work, commissioned by Dance Immersion, earned two Dora Awards, one for Best Production and one for Best Music Composition.
He has trained under Moncell Durden, Chester Whitmore, Travis Knight, Lisa Latouche, and other artists who hold doctorates in this work. He now teaches both locally and internationally alongside the very mentors who shaped him, bridging the generational gap and bringing a youthful lens to deeply rooted work.
A driven, disciplined, and versatile artist trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern, and hip hop, who performed at an elite level for well over a decade.
Sierra's competitive career speaks for itself: she was named 2024 Senior Female Best Dancer at The Dance Awards in Orlando, has performed works by Stacey Tookey, Ricky Ubeda, Andrew Winghart, Jason Parsons, Ethan Colangelo, Nick Meola, and more, and spent two years touring as an assistant with Dance One.
But what defines Sierra is what drives her beyond the accolades. She strives to never lose that soul connection to dance, creating and expressing work that comes from a place of honesty and heart. She brings that same intention to every dancer she teaches, encouraging them to connect deeply to their spirit and their genuine love for the art form.
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