Faculty

Karen is a graduate of the National Ballet School’s teacher’s training program and is accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Dance. After travelling and training and touring with the Toronto Dance Theatre and dance companies in Europe & Japan, Karen returned to Canada to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree at York University, during which time she performed throughout Ontario with the York Dance Ensemble. Her teaching experience includes The National Ballet School of Canada, Ballet Jörgen and George Brown College, York University, Ryerson University, L’école superieure Méditerranéenne, Quinte Ballet School, Claude Watson Program for the Arts at Earl Haig Secondary School, Mooredale House, Branksome Hall, and Bishop Strachan School. Karen has adjudicated in local competitions in Toronto and throughout Ontario.

Karen has trained and worked with renowned choreographers like Betty Oliphant, Carole Chadwick, Glenn Gilmour, Mavis Staines, Jean Geddis, Deborah Bowes, Kenny Pearl, Darrel Tracey, Pat Miner, Pat Fraser, Karen Duplisea, David Earle, Holly Small, and Donna Krasnow.

Karen founded the PSB Dance Academy in 1989 and was formerly Associate Director of Interplay School of Dance, where she taught for many years and built a strong Modern Dance program and formed Interplay Dance Company. She acquired ownership of Interplay School of Dance when founder Anna McCowan Johnson retired in July 2006. 

Alex Berry is an emerging Toronto based artist.She started at PSB Dance Academy at the age of 2, training in many styles from ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, pointe, musical theatre, improvisation, to tap and hip hop. A member of the competitive team, Alex took on the role of Dance Captain in her last 2 years of high school. Alex graduated from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Art’s dance program in 2016 and obtained her BFA in Performance Dance at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2020, where she received additional training in acting and vocals. Alex has had the opportunity to perform works by choreographers such as: Bobbi Jene Smith, Or Schraiber, Vicky St. Denys, Charles Moulton and Peter Chin. She has trained at several renowned summer programs through her years: The National Ballet of Canada's Summer Intensive, Peggy Baker's Summer Intensive, as well as training in the Metamorphosis Method.

Alex has been teaching dance and movement based classes to kids ages 18 months to 18 years old for over 5 years. Alex is excited to be back as part of the PSB & INTERPLAY Academy of Dance faculty team. She cannot wait to share her joy of movement and is ready to inspire and be inspired by the next generation of dance artists.

Tanner graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Dance. Since then he has danced with contemporary company Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, and Chicago Jazz company Giordano Dance Chicago. He has performed with Royal Caribbean Productions as a professional dancer and aerialist, performing for audiences in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and North America. During this time Tanner was part of the original cast for “Showgirl” and “Effectors.” Tanner now dances in the world famous cabaret Moulin Rouge in Paris France for the show “Ferrie."

Tanner has made a name for himself during his time at the University of Arizona as the leader for choreography and creativity in his undergraduate class. He choreographed ten works for the University of Arizona Stevie Eller stage, both for faculty and student shows. Tanner Boyer's choreography has been premiered both nationally and internationally and has been invited to prestigious ceremonies such as the University of Arizona college of fine arts graduation convocation. He has also received numerous awards for his choreography such as the Celebrity Create choreography competition first place winner and the U of A college of fine arts creative achievement award. Tanner has taught at well known studios such as Extensions Dance Co and Visceral Dance Center in Chicago. He also is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of sports medicine.

Rebecca’s gymnastics career began at the age of 2 with a Parent and Tot class. Her love for the sport led her to the competitive team where she competed provincially for 10 years. During her time as a provincial gymnast, she took up coaching which allowed her to share her love for gymnastics with others. She retired from competing at the age of 17 when she started her degree in psychology. Rebecca just could not give up the sport and started training again once a week in a program for retired gymnasts. Her accomplishments have fuelled her desire to spread her love for gymnastics to young athletes through her gym skills classes at our studios.

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Bretonie began her dance training at the age of three. Her artistry and passion for dance grew into something that could not be ignored. As a young dancer her determination was something to be admired. Before graduating high school she had already performed on a cruise line, was chosen to travel and perform in a professional choreography competition, and danced and trained with the best in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and London, England. She was recognized as a scholarship recipient at numerous conventions and received the title “Dancer of the Year” at ADA dance competition in Calgary. She moved to Toronto, Ontario at the age of 17 to pursue her career in dance. The new city broadened her spectrum of dance and she was able to perform in the genres of Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Street Jazz, to name a few.

Bretonie has appeared in Music Videos (Shawn Desmond, Blake McGrath, Young Avs) on Television (MTV, Love Trap) on stage in countless productions (A.C.E Awards New York, Toronto’s Choreographers Ball, I Move Forward etc) and even on the runway (Alternative Fashion Week, LG Fashion Week). This past year she has worked extensively as both a dancer and a teacher. June marked the beginning of her professional weekly open class ran out of RightFoot Studio, one of Toronto’s thriving hubs for urban dance. She has also been welcomed on the faculty of Fresh Dance Intensive which has allowed her to teach all over Ontario. As a dancer she was welcomed as a part of Jasmyn Fyffe Dance Company and was a part of the award winning production of “Pulse” in Montreal Fringe. She is also currently working with RiaToss Productions on their re-installment of the successful show “Marina Antoinette”. Whether it be teaching or performing, Bretonie has found great joy in the art of dance and hopes to spread this joy at every opportunity.

Minuet “Min-T” Charron is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Nova Scotia. A company member of Impetus Movement, directed by Dawson Lloyd, she is also training at Dance Arts Institute (formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre) and Kode Red Academy under Jac Valiquette.

A student of many dance forms, Minuet started in competitive dance before joining the Maritime Conservatory School of Dance Professional Training Program. There, she studied concert styles such as ballet, jazz, modern, character, and pointe. She often trained with Kathleen Doherty and her company Votive Dance in vernacular jazz dance. In Halifax, she expanded her horizons through the world of street styles alongside her concert dance education. Minuet started with breaking (breakdancing) under her mentor Nick “Gennew” Nguyen of FL&SH Crew. She would go on to practice hip hop, house, jazz funk, commercial choreography, heels, waacking, and more.
In 2020, Minuet was mentored by Bo Park (New York) in her virtual program PARK. Soon after, Minuet would complete the Professional Training Program at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary, and joined competitive training crew Alpha at illFX Education. She has been teaching dance since age 14, at studios across Nova Scotia, Calgary, and Toronto. She has taught an array of ages, from kids’ creative movement to adult classes. In addition to choreography for her students’ solos, duos, and ensembles, she has choreographed for various theatrical productions.
Minuet has been developing her personal style over the years, drawing inspiration from the many dance forms she adores to bring out her authentic choreography. She strives to constantly learn, play, and create, and hopes to help every student she works with to find and embrace their personal style, nurturing a space for the growth and individuality of each student.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Kimberley moved to Vancouver in 2010 to follow her dreams and pursue a career in dance. She was accepted into the Intensive Training Program at Harbour Dance Centre where she trained in many different styles and immersed herself into the Vancouver dance scene. The following summer she was accepted into the prestigious Source Dance Company under the direction of Joanne Pesusich. She completed two seasons performing and touring with the company, working with choreographers from all over North America.

After 5 years of training, teaching and working professionally in dance and acting in Vancouver, Kimberley relocated to Toronto to continue to train and push herself in her craft because she believes you can never stop growing as an artist. Having extensive teaching experience in various styles of dance, Kimberley is thrilled to be a part of Interplay and cannot wait to share her passion with the students this season!

Monique is an Etobicoke School of the arts and Ryerson University Alumni. She is a resident guest artist for the Etobicoke school of the arts, musical theatre program and a teacher and choreographer for PSB and Interplay Dance. As an established Choreographer and an experienced dancer and teacher, Monique’s style reflects her technical background as well as her ability to fuse physical dynamics with organic expressiveness.

Monique has toured and danced all across Canada, US and Europe. With credits spanning the globe, Monique has worked with some of the most established artists, actors and directors in the industry. Monique’s choreographic assistance was featured on CTV’s hit show, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA. Monique has also had the opportunity to assist with choreography for film and Television shows such as, KIM’S CONVENIENCE, HANDMAID’S TALE, AMERICAN PIE -BETA HOUSE MOVIE, SUN LIFE FINANCIAL CANADA COMMERCIAL and most recently worked with Canadian Actress Sarah Gadon and the very popular James Franco in Hulu’s mini series 11-22-63. Monique has performed for many worldwide touring productions like GREASE and HAIR the musicals. Monique has also had the privilege to choreograph in the Opening Ceremonies for THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S GAMES hosted in Windsor Ontario, as well, The Welcoming and Closing ceremonies of the 2016 PAN AMERICAN GAMES hosted in Toronto, Ontario.

Monique has taught in schools and studios all across the country. Her students have gone on to achieve outstanding and flourishing dance and theatre careers. Her choreography has won several awards and overall recognitions. Monique is constantly inspired by her students and fellow creatives everyday and enjoys finding new ways to explore her creative boundaries through teaching and choreography.

Antonella Martinelli was born in Santa Fe, Argentina and trained at Canada’s National Ballet School where she was the recipient of the Peter Dwyer Award.

Antonella joined The National Ballet of Canada as a RBC Apprentice in 2007 and became a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2008. Before her retirement in 2022, Antonella has danced the role of Kitty in the North America premiere of Anna Karenina. Her repertoire also includes Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Carmen, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Onegin, Cinderella, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale, Nijinsky, The Merry Widow, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Seagull, Pinocchio, An Italian Straw Hat, Apollo, Chaconne, The Dream, Marguerite and Armand, Paquita, The Four Seasons, The Four Temperaments, Symphony in C, The Concert, Etudes, Glass Pieces, The Second Detail, Approximate Sonata 2016, Emergence, Cacti, Petite Mort, Paz de la Jolla and Orpheus Alive.

Dominique Tersigni is an emerging Toronto-based freelance artist. She started at Interplay as a competitive dancer, where she studied multiple styles of dance such as ballet, contemporary, jazz and improvisational techniques. While training at Interplay she was graced with many awards such as the Muskoka Ballet Galas Patricia Upcraft award and the Glenn Gilmour scholarship. Dominique also attended the CNE's Rising Star in 2015 and placed 2nd overall. After completing her high school diploma she began to explore the dance industry in Toronto, she took open classes at the top studios while learning from some of Toronto’s best choreographers like Alvin Collantes, Kelly Shaw, Cora Kozaris, Lauren Runions and Hanna Kiel. In July 2016 she attended Ignites summer intensive co-run by David Norsworthy and Kristen Carcone where she was able to perform work by Riley Sims.

Dominique has worked with choreographers such as Kylie Thompson, Shawn Bracke, Christina Digiuseppe, Emily Law, Melissa Williams, Allain Lupien, and Jessica Ford in events such as Fever After Dark, Choreographers Ball, Industry Night, The Next Step TV show and the Parapan Am opening ceremonies. Most recently Dominique attended ProArte Danza's Summer intensive where she performed work by Tori Mehaffey and Robert Glumbek. Currently, Dominique trains with the Chimera Projects Company B run by Malgorzata Nowacka.

At age 4, Lucie immigrated to Canada from Malta. Lucie was a competitive gymnast until her passion turned to dance. Her formal dance training started in New Brunswick with The Rothesday Ballet School at age 12. By age 17 she had completed all the RAD grades and majors up to Advanced. After dancing in several professional summer programs, including The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, and performing in numerous musical theatre productions, she finished high school and came to Toronto.

In 1992 Lucie graduated from the Teacher Training program at Canada’s National Ballet School, where she completed all the Cecchetti ballet exams up to Advanced. Miss Ward was awarded distinction in both ballet and National Associate teachers’ exams. During this time she trained vocally at The Royal Conservatory of Music. Further dance education included: The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, The Russian Ballet Institute (Vaganova Method), Ballet Jorgen, Metro Movement, The Joy of Dance, Canada’s National Ballet School and University of Waterloo. Lucie has been teaching ballet in the greater Toronto area: for over 16yrs at Interplay, Randolph School for the performing Arts, Bishop Strachan, Branksome Hall, Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club, Oriole Nursery School, PSB dance Academy and Canadian Dance Company.

Lucie has performed, choreographed and guest taught in numerous Musical Theatre productions and studios across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. She has been featured on CBC radio, acted in commercials, and adjudicated competitions. In February 2005, Miss Ward was pleased to accept a position as guest National teacher at NBS through the Cecchetti Society of Canada and accepted a substitute teaching position for Teresa Randall (Junior Associates level 4 & 5) at NBS in the fall of 2005 and spring 2006. Lucie’s teaching career has done a full circle since her first job with Karen Davies Thomas at PSB Dance Academy in 1991 and is thrilled to work with Karen and the Interplay teams.

A native of Yugoslavia, Aleksandar Antonijevic studied at the National Ballet School in Novi Sad. He was a soloist with the Zurich Opera Ballet in Switzerland and Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada for over 20 years.Mr. Antonijevic has danced leading roles in most of the major works in the company’s repertoire including principal roles in Giselle, Onegin, Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, La Sylphide, Manon and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as well as numerous George Balanchine ballets, including Apollo, Diamonds and Rubies from Jewels, Theme and Variations and Stravinsky Violin Concerto. He has performed lead roles in Opus 19/The Dreamer, the second detail, Forgotten Land, Etudes, Song of a Wayfarer and Chroma. He created several principal roles in works by James Kudelka, including Prince Ivan in The Firebird and Siegfried in Swan Lake. Mr. Antonijevic danced the role of Petruschka in the Canadian premiere of Nijinsky by John Neumeier as well as the role of Trigorin in Seagull. An accomplished international guest artist, Mr. Antonijevic has performed with English National Ballet, Inoue Ballet Japan, Ballet Santiago of Chile and PACT Ballet South Africa and has partnered many of the world’s finest prima ballerinas, including Susan Jaffe, Viviana Durante, Lucia LaCarra, Evelyn Hart and Tamara Rojo.

Mr. Antonijevic is also an award winning photographer. His work has been featured at CONTACT, Toronto’s annual international photography festival and in eight private exhibitions. He has photographed for some of the major arts organizations in Toronto including The National Ballet of Canada, SoulPepper, Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Pro Arte Danza and others.

In 2011, Mr. Antonijevic was awarded the Rolex Dancers First Award for his role as the White Rabbit in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and in 2009, he won the Dancers First Award for his portrayal of Don Jos in Carmen. Upon retiring from stage Mr. Antonijevic has become a sought after teacher, coach and stager of ballets as well as a juror at ballet competitions. He staged Nr.24 by Guillaume Cote for The National Ballet of Canada in 2015. In 2016 he staged parts of Erik Bruhn’s Swan Lake on Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen, as part of Nikolaj Hubbe’s new production of the same ballet. In 2017 he was invited by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow to stage a full length production of Alexei Ratmansky’s Romeo and Juliet and went back to oversee the world simulcast of the same production in 2018. In August 2019 he was a member of the jury of Global Dance Competition in Vancouver, Canada.

Quotes

Onegin
“The performance of his career. He imbues the character with such pools of darkness, such wellsprings of suppressed fire that the sexual tension here is palpable.” Ballet Review, 2010

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
“Aleksandar Antonijevic's manic movements as The White Rabbit reveal this longtime Principal Dancer's range and versatility.” National Post, 2012

Apollo
“Antonijevic gets closer to the unattainable with each performance.” The Toronto Star, 2011

Artistic Director - The Carret Dance Conservatory
Classical Division - Mercedes Bernardez-Carret
Argentinean born Mercedes Bernardez-Carret has had an international career as a Principal Dancer
and Ballet Mistress in several ballet companies in Argentina, Chile and Venezuela. Ms. Bernardez
served as Artistic Director at Quinte Ballet School (1997 to 2003) and Ballet Mistress at Alberta
Ballet (2003-06). As a sought after guest teacher, Ms. Bernardez has taught at many preprofessional
ballet schools including the Richmond Academy of Dance and Dance Umbrella (Vancouver, BC) Alberta School of Ballet , Ballet Creole Canada. She is also a permanent guest teacher at the acclaimed University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston Salem, USA).

Ms. Bernardez teaches company class for The National Ballet of Canada and Ballet Jorgen Canada. Faculty of National Ballet of Canada In Studio. Ms. Bernardez acts as Artistic Advisor for Les Pettit Ballets in Ottawa and is the Associate Director of Danza Corpus Canada. Ms Bernardez is also permanent guest teacher and coordinator for the International Dance Intensive TEADE , that takes place since 2011 in Matanzas , Cuba ; and co-directed the first Virtual Version of TEADE in its ninth version last July 2020 and Winter TEADE 2020. One of the achievement of this last year is that TCDC became a member of the prestigious International Council of Dance UNEACO (CID) therefore TCDC graduates will be granted a CID certificate of training for a professional dance career.

Kealan McLaughlin was born in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from Canada’s National Ballet School and received his Graduate Degree in 2009. He danced in Canadian companies Alberta Ballet and Ballet Jörgen before joining the Estonian National Ballet as a leading soloist. He has participated as a guest with companies such as The Chimera Project, Opera Atelier, and DanceTeq International. His repertoire includes Eugene Onegin (Cranko’s “Onegin”), Solor (Minkus’ “La Bayadère”), Stanley Kowalski (Meckler/Ochoa’s “A Streetcar Named Desire”), Prince Florimund and Blue Bird (“The Sleeping Beauty”), Prince Siegfried, Pas de Trois, Rothbart (“Swan Lake”), Prince and Lead Snow Cavalier (“The Nutcracker”), Prokofiev’s Prince Charming (“Cinderella”), Romeo and Tybalt (“Romeo and Juliet”), Albrecht (Adam’s “Giselle”), The Poet (Fokin’s “Les Sylphides”), The Murderer (Balkan’s “The Rite of Spring”), and soloist in van Schayk’s “Ephebos”. He has also been a guest teacher within various programmes across Canada.

Ruby began her dance training at PSB Dance Academy in 1982, and trained intensely in Jazz, Modern, and Cecchetti ballet method (Advanced 1 level achieved) under the direction of Karen Davies Thomas, Glenn Gilmour, and Jean Geddis. At the age of 9 Ruby joined PSB's Profile Dance Company and began touring the province with the performance based dance troupe. Ruby continued to train for 12 years intensively in multiple dance styles with the Profile Dance Company and has won multiple group, trio, duet, and solo awards at competitions. After graduating from PSB, Ruby trained at George Brown College in the Dance Performance Studies program. She then expanded into fitness, doing a co-op program at Extreme Fitness and then completing her Les Mills Body Flow Group Fitness Certification, Zumba Instructor Certification, and Bolly Fit Instructor Certification.

Since 2010, Ruby has had many opportunities to perform as a professional dancer. She was accepted into the dance companies of Lady Luck Productions and RS Divas Dance Company. In the summer of 2011 Ruby opened her own entertainment and dance company, À GO-GO ENTERTAINMENT. Ruby has been assisting and teaching since 2004 in disciplines such as Hip-hop, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Stretch and Strength, and Acro. Recently Ruby has worked at studios all over Toronto and the GTA specializing in Acro. Ruby is a NCCP Trained Gymnastics Coach with Gymnastics Canada. She constantly expands her knowledge of dance, gymnastics, and fitness in order to always improve on her teaching methods. She is excited to work with Karen Davies Thomas again and everyone at Interplay.

John Ottmann’s career spans 30 years and encompasses the roles and responsibilities of a dancer, choreographer, teacher, rehearsal director and artistic director. He has garnered a reputation as a highly versatile dance artist and inspiring mentor known for pushing and crossing the boundaries of ballet and contemporary dance.

A graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School, Ottmann has worked with several companies including the National Ballet of Canada, Ballet British Columbia, Fortier Danse Créations, Holy Body Tattoo, Mascall Dance and he co-founded the collective, Quorum. Ottmann has also taught and/or rehearsal directed for organizations including: Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance, Cirque du Soleil (“ZAIA”), Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, BJM Danse, La La La Human Steps, Coleman Lemieux Company, Compangnie Marie Chouinard, O Vertigo Danse, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Toronto Dance Theater, Ballet B.C., Dutch National Ballet, Transformation Danse, Danceteq, Vancouver Ballet Society, Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts, Main Dance Bridging Program, Simon Fraser University, LADMMI, Ryerson University. Ottmann’s choreographic work has been featured at The Canada Dance Festival, the Vancouver International Dance Festival, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, The Fringe Festival Montreal, Dancing on the Edge Festival, and the National Ballet of Canada choreographic workshop.

This past Summer John presented a new work at the ProArteDanza Summer Intensive where he has been part of the artistic and administrative team since 2012. As the Artistic Director of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada from 2009-2011 he implemented his progressive approach to teaching and mentoring dancers. Currently Ottmann teaches at Interplay, PSB, Ryerson University and York University where he also completed a Master’s degree in dramaturgy for dance.

Erin has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She began training at PSB at the age of 8 and was accepted into the Profile Dance Company at the age of 9. She has been trained in Cecchetti Ballet by Karen Davies Thomas and Glenn Gilmour and has attained her Advanced 2 Cecchetti. She is trained in jazz and lyrical technique by Christina Neves. Erin graduated with Honours from Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts and was awarded the Dance Award in Grade 10. During her years at Cardinal Carter, Erin was trained in Graham and Limon Modern by Julia Lava and Marlene Engenheiro. She also danced the lead role in an original narrative, modern dance film, "The Marriage" choreographed by Julia Lava. In Grade 12, she choreographed a Fosse Jazz piece for Cardinal Carter's annual "In the Making" performance.

Erin has also attended the National Ballet School of Canada's Summer Program. In 2006, Erin was a finalist at the CNE's "Rising Star" competition with the jazz trio "Feeling Good," choreographed by Christina Neves, and a semi-finalist in 2008 with the solo "Are You," also choreographed by Christina Neves. In 2006, Erin was awarded 'Best Technique" and 'High Senior Soloist' at the Muskoka Ballet Gala. She has performed various lead roles in PSB's performances, including Giselle, 'Aurora' and 'Lilac Fairy' in Sleeping Beauty, 'Swanhilda' in Coppelia, and the Sugar Plum Fairy pas de deux with National Ballet of Canada company member, James Leja.

Erin trained in Marseilles, France at Académie Méditerranéenne under the instruction of Thierry LeFloch and Mitou Manderon, former principal dancers of the Roland Petit Company de Marseilles. She has competed in the "International Concour de Grasses" and the "International Concour d'Aix en Provence" in which she placed 2nd for her Gamzatti variation and 2nd for a contemporary solo which she choreographed on herself. While in Marseilles, Erin also trained with the contemporary ballet company Ballet D'Europe, under the direction of Jean-Charles Gil. Erin intends to pursue a career in professional dance and is currently pursuing dance job opportunites in Canada. Erin continues to teach at PSB, Interplay and Bishop Strachan School.

Faye Rauw hails from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. She has traveled extensively around the world dancing professionally, teaching workshops, performing and choreographing for various dance companies, as well as performing for Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. She is one of Canada’s high demand dance judges, teachers and choreographers, traveling as far as Australia to judge their National Dance Championships.

Faye has had the pleasure of working with the likes of Marlon Wayans, Charo, Ben Vereen, as well as Rob Marshall and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Oscar & Golden Globe winning movie, “CHICAGO”. She has also been captured as one of the video dancers in U2’s “Vertigo” tour and the CBC/BRAVO dance movie, “Roxanna” with Greta Hodgkinson from the National Ballet of Canada and Rex Harrington. Most recent, Faye can be seen in the new movie release of “Hairspray” with John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifa. Faye’s acting credits have been seen on the TV series “MONK”, Walt Disney’s “The Sixth Man”, along with various commercials and Canadian feature films. Faye has been recognized on the entertainment TV show, ET Canada, for her accomplishments in the industry. Faye has choreographed for the NBA, AHL, CFL, Steve Nash Charity Classic, KRG Children’s Charity Gala, KING DAVID The Musical, the stage tour for CANADIAN THUNDER, the Canadian product launch for Brittney Spears fragrance, CURIOUS, CHIN Picnic and has choreographed for recording artist Kristine W.

Faye’s choreography has been seen on Western University Dance Team, Pride Toronto, ALI Entertainment and OIP Dance Company. Most recently, Faye choreographed the musical “Billy Bishop Goes to War” for the Souris Valley Theater Festival. Faye has been recognized as an ambassador for Lululemon athletic wear. She teaches and choreographs at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and recently, Faye started her own dance and choreographic workshop series titled Fayez1 Productions. Her passion to create and perform makes Faye a true inspiration to work with.

Adam is an original ensemble member of the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz, which just completed it's premiere North American tour. A successful competitive dancer, he found his love of musical theatre when cast as the youngest member of We Will Rock You (Mirvish). A career highlight was playing the principal dance role of Tadzio in the critically acclaimed Death in Venice (Canadian Opera Company) in the beautiful Four Seasons Centre in Toronto. Other theatre credits include: West Side Story (Vancouver Opera & Neptune), Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats (Rainbow Stage), 9 to 5: The Musical (Drayton), Peter Pan (Neptune). Screen credits: Disney's Camp Rock and Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars. Dance, stage and screen have given Adam many memorable experiences including assisting Mia Michaels, performing on New Year's Eve for millions and being "electrocuted" on the Carrie set.

Adam has been honoured to teach and choreograph for many esteemed competitive studios and ballet academies in the GTA. While proud of all his students, he is particularly honoured that his solo contemporary choreography for Youth American Grand Prix won his dancer an invitation to YAGP finals in New York where she was offered a scholarship to Mercyhurst's prestigious ballet program. Other dancers he has choreographed and taught are currently attending the National Ballet School and preparing for professional careers in dance. As a competitor himself, Adam won many overall awards and was chosen to represent Dance Masters of America Chapter #38 as Mr. Teen Dance Canada.

Kylie Thompson (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary performer, creator and educator residing in Toronto, Ontario (Treaty 13 territory).  She considers herself an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities and is committed to ongoing education, conversation and action towards equality and decolonisation of Western Dance practices.  She believes that dance is simply movement language; and holds a unique perspective in the dance industry as she continues to train in street dance forms as well as contemporary theatre/ballet based techniques.  Her body of work and practice is physical, collaborative and bridges between stage and screen.  She shoots, produces, choreographs, edits, curates, writes and acts; some of her credits include TIFF, Danceworks, Fringe Festival, Barenaked Ladies, Airplane Boys, Kiesza, Gadfly Dance Company, Dance: Made in Canada Festival, and more.  She believes that play and experimentation are crucial; and is dedicated to a life of learning and creating.  www.kyliethompsoncreative.com

Flora Chen taught high school English and music in her native Singapore. She is a graduate of Ryerson University. She also holds an Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Music (Canada) and completed Royal Academy of Music courses in voice, conducting, piano and music theory at the Birmingham School of Music (U.K.). Flora has been a staff member of Interplay Ballet since it was founded by Anna McCowan Johnson. She particularly enjoys working with young children learning ballet. She is also a choir director and organist in two churches in Toronto.

Erik has performed with York University's Department of Dance for twenty years using piano, percussion and voice. He has recorded CD’s for dance class, various ensembles, and contributed to many performances in dance. Erik's experiences involve diverse styles and original composition as a soloist, and within an ensemble. He continues to work with PSB and Interplay Dance Schools, The National Ballet of Canada, his own duo playing and singing, as well as recording and composing.