Josh Beamish began dancing at the age of 3 in Edmonton, Alberta. He later continued his training in Kelowna, BC where he received a number of scholarships to further his training at Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Arts Umbrella, Monsters of Hip Hop, Harbour Dance Centre, Triple Threat Dance Conventions, and Groove Street Productions. Since then, Josh has assisted for or worked with a number of reputable choreographers and instructors including Kelly Konno, Christina Woodard, Tyce Diorio, and Roger Lee. Josh began teaching at the age of 12 and has taught throughout BC, Alberta and Washington State. He has choreographed various works for Kelowna City Youth Ballet, Velocity Dance Company and MOVE: the company, a company of which he is founder and present director. This past season, his work entitled Precious Things with Move garnered him the BC Annual Choreography Award. Currently, Josh resides in Vancouver dancing and choreographing for The Source Dance Company. Previously, he also served as a co-director of Drop Dance Productions, an organization dedicated to educating dance throughout western Canada. Selected credits include Life As We Know It, starring Kelly Osbourne, For the Luv Of It, and The Sourcey. Josh has just completed a successful run of his first full length dance production of Close Enough, where he served as choreographer and director.

A natural performer, Stephen is extensively trained in jazz, musical theater and classical ballet. A life-long admirer of the arts, Stephen is a self-taught dancer. With no prior dance training, he embarked on fulfulling his dream of becoming a professional dancer by auditioning for the full time dance course at Melbourne, Australia’s DanceWorld 301 in 2000. Stephen's inborn ability to engage an audience, saw him through this first audition and he rose to become the featured male dancer in many of his performances throughout his duration in the renowned course. Upon graduating in 2004, Stephen emerged to become one of Melbourne's most sought after Hip-Hop teachers. He started teaching regular classes at Melbourne's best dance schools (United Styles, The Space, The Edge and as a faculty member of DanceWorld 301). In 2004, Stephen became one of the first members of DANCE2XS Australia, who in 2006 opened their own dance school, the Melbourne Music Academy. Acclaimed for his unique, detailed and technical approach to choreography, Stephen has developed his individual style of hip-hop becoming widely popular amongst a strong patronage of professional dancers in Australia. Stephen's style is an amalgamation of raw hip hop movement and the established form of Jazz. As an assistant choreographer for Dance2xs, he takes great pride in his work. Stephen's credits include music videos such as So Hot Right Now by Australia's latest R&B artist, Jade McRae and TV performances, such as the “Star Struck” series. In 2004 were he was a featured dancer every week, Stephen was asked to tour Australia as an assistant for Teresa Espinosa (Janet Jackson, Britney Spears) and Kevin Maher (Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey), as they tought a series of workshops. Stephen has recently relocated to Canada, where he is currently dancing as a member of MOVE: the company, directed by Josh Beamish.

Amanda Dewar began her training in Osoyoos, BC, but her dancing has taken her all over the world. Amanda was a member of The Source Dance Company, directed by Joanne Pesusich and this opportunity allowed her to travel to Bosnia and Afghanistan to perform with the Canadian Military. Amanda has also performer internationally with Carnival Cruise Lines and in multiple guest performances at Disneyland. She also had the opportunity to work with recording artist Lil’ Precious in Bob Marley’s Birthday Bash. While residing in Vancouver, Amanda worked with chroegrapher Cristina Bucci on “A Touch of India” and was also a dancer in the cast of “77 Minutes”, which was performed in the Vancouver International Dance Festival. Earlier on in her career, Amanda went on a six-week US National Tour with Hoctor’s Dance Caravan. She also has extensive musical theatre experience, as she has appeared in many musicals including “West Side Story”, “Showboat” and “The Boyfriend”. Amanda is also a former co-owner of DROP Dance Productions, a Vancouver-based dance workshop.

Amy Gardner is a young aspiring dancer who was born and raised in Calgary Alberta. At the age of 3, Amy enrolled in ballet and has continued dancing ever since. She quickly began expanding her repertoire to include jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and voice training. Amy has managed to complete all levels of the ADAPT syllabus in jazz and tap as well as her Advanced 2 in the R.A.D. syllabus. Her love of performing lead Amy became a member of the Young Canadians and was awarded with the esteemed AMACO award her very first year. She continued performing professionally while dancing in the Special Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as the World Police and Fire Games Opening Ceremonies. She has attended numerous workshops including Triple Threat, DAX, Groove Street and The Move Dance Project and has been awarded with several scholarships which have allowed her to further her training in Los Angeles and Toronto. She has also had the opportunity to travel around the world while performing with the Calgary Dance Express on the Spain/Africa tour, as well as the Australia/Hawaii tour. Amy will be returning to Spain in the upcoming year as she was crowned Senior Miss Candance 2006, and received the highest score across Canada. She also worked on the film “Lies My Mother Told Me”, and was a dancer and model for the Calvin Klein “Look Good Feel Better” Campaign. Most recently, Amy has become a member of Move: the company, directed by Josh Beamish, and hopes to continue to pursue a successful and exciting career.

Carla is no stranger to the entertainment scene with TV and film dancing and acting credits in Catwoman, the Goodbye Girl, Life as We Know it, Romeo, Milk, Nintendo and EA Sports. She has choreographed for The Burlesque Beauties, Vancouver Fashion Show, The Taboo Trade Show, and recording artist Cory Lee. Carla was also part of the dance ensemble of Close Enough, directed by Josh Beamish. She has danced in music bios for Shania Twain, Michael Buble, Soul Decision and Thornely. Some of her live performances include work for Celebrity Cruise Lines, A Night of Burlesque, The BC Lions, Ravens Lacrosse, Westbeach, Aritzia, Miss Sixty and Killah. Carla is also a successful producer and coordinator, a talent which she first demonstrated with the production “A Twist of Fate”, a fundraiser for injured LA dancer Steve Stanton. The positive response to this event enabled Carla to launch the first in a series of new productions showcasing local up and coming Vancouver Talent, called “For the Luv of It”. Carla is currently prepping the third installment of the “For the Luv of It” events and teaching throughout the Lower Mainland.

Cristina Graziano started her dancing career at the age of three. She began her training in Highland Dancing, and later began ballet training at the age of seven. She competed in many competitions and won numerous awards including runner up for Canadian Dancer of the Year at the B.C Annual Dance Competition. Her dancing has taken her throughout North America, Scotland and Russia, where she trained in the Russian Vagonava technique. Cristina has trained on scholarship at the Banff Centre for the Fine Arts, Alberta Ballet and at the Universal Ballet Academy in Washington, DC. For the past year she has been studying on full scholarship at the Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia. On stage, Cristina has appeared as a soloist or featured dancer with Move Dance Co., directed by Josh Beamish; Ballet Kelowna, directed by David La Hay; The Pacific Interior Dance Society, directed by Deborah Ward and Loretta Beamish and The Kelowna City Youth Ballet, also directed by Loretta Beamish. This past spring she had the pleasure of working with world-renowned choreographed Christopher Fleming on a ballet which was performed in New York City at the Symphony Space Theatre. Currently, she is working with choreographer Josh Beamish on his piece for the next For the Luv of It production and will be assisting him in auditioning his new professional dance company “MOVE: the company”. In the fall, she has been invited back to The Rock to continue her dance training.

Danny has performed, choreographed and directed on four continents. As an actor, Danny was a member of the prestigious Stratford Festival acting company for seven seasons. Some favorite roles at Stratford include Bobby in The Boyfriend, Tommy in The Music Man and Jodelet in Cyrano de Bergerac. Danny also played Don Lockwood in Singing in The Rain in two major Canadian cities. As Artistic Director of The Charlottetown Festival Young Company Danny directed and choreographed Somewhere in the World, The Happy Prince and Fusion. Danny was also the resident director of Canada’s national treasure, Anne of Green Gables. His television credits include associate choreographer of The Juno Awards, associate director and choreographer of two Bravo specials for Fashion Cares. Danny choreographed the world premiere of the musical The Wedding Banquet in Taipei and Singapore. Most Recently Danny was the Resident Director of the smash Broadway hit Hairspray at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.

Currently Residing in Vancouver, Canada, David can be found on the faculty of Harbour Dance Centre teaching tap, jazz, street jazz, and hip hop choreography. Some of his company work includes The Source Dance Company, Ruckus, and Over the Influence, a company of which he founded himself. David has an extensive background in several disciplines including tap, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. He has danced commercially for the Roots on MTV, Royal Carribean Cruises, Disneyland, Tommy Hilfiger, McDonald's, Westbeach, Exotica and the Showtime telefilm, Reefer Madness. The success of his last two contemporary works entitled Self Directed Investigation and Morcheeba, have earned him recognition as a reputable choreographer. His choreography has been featured at the Eastside Culture Crawl, For The Luv Of It, Canada Day at Canada Place, and the Vancouver International Dance Festival. David has worked as a dancer, choreographer, teacher across Canada, the USA, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia and even Bosnia. Previously, he was co-director of Drop Dance Productions and continually works as an independent dancer and choreographer. He has recently been offered a full time teaching position in Antwerp, Belgium.

Faye Rauw hails from Humboldt, Saskatchewan; she has traveled extensively around the world dancing professionally, teaching workshops, performing 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“. Her acting credits have been seen on “MONK”, Walt Disney’s “The Sixth Man” along with various commercials and Canadian feature films. Faye has choreographed for the NBA, AHL, KING DAVID The Musical, the stage tour for CANADIAN THUNDER and the Canadian product launch for Britney Spears new fragrance, CURIOUS. Her passion to perform makes Faye an inspiration to work with. At present Faye teaches at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

A natural talent, Gian is fresh on the dance scene. After living in New York for a year, Gian moved back to Vancouver in 2001 with a new found love and appreciation for dance. Schooled in boogaloo, locking, totting and popping, Gian found his own style and has continued to evolve his passion for dance with highly ambitious creativity. Gian is currently a member of two of Vancouver’s hottest hip hop crews, Over The Influence and The Kinetic Philosophers. He has performed in many different events including For the Luv of It, The Sourcery, The Folk Life Festival in Seattle, Expressive Devotion, “I’m Lovin’ It” promos for McDonalds and in Close Enough, directed by Josh Beamish. Gian can also be seen in the bio for Cory Lee’s new single “Naughty” and has danced with The Roots on MTV and in the tv show Urban Rush. Gian is sought after for his fresh skillz and dedication and is determined to travel the world representing Vancity with his unique flavor and positive vibe.

Giselle is originally from Prince Rupert, BC, where she received the majority of her training. During her competitive years she was named the BC Provinical winner for Senior Modern, The Canadian Dancer of the Year and placed second in the Australia National Dance Championships, representing Canada. She has received the Jazz Productions Association Award of Excellence, the Prince George and the Lake District Choreography Awards, The Northwest Dance Excellence Award and the Lake District Senior Dance Excellence Award. Since transitioning into her professional career, Giselle has decided to refine her skills through the University of Calgary dance program. Giselle is moving and passionate dancer who inspires everyone around her.

Heather Dotto is truly a one of a kind dancer, who captivates all those lucky enough to have seen her perform. Heather received the majority of her training from highly respected Vancouver choreographer Cori Caulfield. Heather has had the opportunity to perform the role of Nanny with Cori’s Coriograph Theatre at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Competively, Heather has had many notable achievements including the honour of being the first Canadian Dancer of Year at the BC Annual Dance Competition and the BC Provincial Champion in Stage Dance. Last year, Heather placed third in the National Dance Championships held in Los Angeles, California and then went on to receive numerous excellence awards while competing at the Hawaii Dance Experience in Maui, Hawaii. Heather has performed in the opening ceremonies of the BC Summer Games and played the role of “Pepper” in the Lindbjerg Academy of the Performing Arts production of Annie. Heather has danced with the Source Dance Company, directed by Joanne Pesusich and choreographed for Move Dance Co., formerly directed by Josh Beamish. Heather is currently dancing, travelling and teaching in Australia, but will be returning home to Vancouver in the fall to dance and choreograph for Josh Beamish’s MOVE: the company.

Jacqui Trieber began her dance training in Calgary, Alberta. She trained primarily in ballet at the Alberta Ballet School, before branching out into jazz with the Young Canadians performing group. After a brief period in LA, Jacqui moved to Vancouver, where she currently resides. Upon moving to Vancouver, she joined the Source Dance Company, directed by Joanne Pesusich. This lead to further performing opportunities for Jacqui, who has performed internationally in Israel, Afghanistan and Egypt. She has also performed with Young MC and Papa’s Angels. Jacqui has also been featured in the Vancouver International Dance Festival, as part of the collaborative piece 77 Minutes and also in 12 Minutes Max for choreographer Lisa Ho. Jacqui is also an employee of Groove Street Productions, as she helps out with assisting classes and other administrative tasks. Jacqui has been working to explore her choreographic voice and has created works for Move Dance Co and in co-production with other Move Dance Project faculty members Josh Beamish and David Raymond. Jacqui will soon be heading to Europe to venture into new territories and learn from new and exciting teachers.

Jyla caught the “dance bug” at age 6 when she started taking classes at The Dance Connection in her home town of Ladner, B.C. It was there that she received most of her training in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Hip hop. Competitively, Jyla achieved many honorable scholarships and awards including the B.C. Festival of the Arts Provincial Champion in Stage Level III as well as the Dancer of the Year at the National Finals of 5678 Showtime competition. Jyla became the Canadian Achievement Award Winner for Triple Threat and received a scholarship to study at the Randolph Academy of the Performing Arts in Toronto. Professionally, Jyla started her career dancing at the live stage shows at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver. After graduating high school she became a member of Joanne Pesusich’s company, The Source Dance Co. and then was given the opportunity to both sing and dance on Norwegian Cruise Lines, where she took on the responsibilities of Dance Captain and assistant director. Jyla has danced and choreographed for recording artists such as Janajana, Rick Threat, and Kayle, with whom she toured Canada, opened for Aaron Carter and performed on Much Music. She has also performed in industrials for Toyota, The Bay, and Save On Foods and was a featured Dancer in an episode of “Life As We Know It,” starring Kelly Osbourne. Jyla has always been praised for her versatility having played the roles of Cha Cha, in the musical Grease, Alice, in the one act play Alice in Wonderland and Julia, in the play Two Gentlemen of Verona. She has also choreographed for musicals such as Oliver, Grease, Aladdin and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has been a dance assistant for both Gateway Theatre and Fusion Dance Co. Jyla has also performed in the Theatre Under the Stars Production of South Pacific and the Gateway Theatre Production of The Sound of Music. Jyla also played the Mad Scientist in the live stage show, The Great Big Boo! and she’ll soon be seen in the Royal City Musical Theatre Production of Peter Pan. Jyla continues to spread her love of dance to her students and to all who see her perform.

Kelsey is an amazingly talented dancer & choreographer with so many diverse talents.She has credits to her name including: feature films "Dudley Do Right", "Tricks & Halfback of Notre Dame" and has performed in television and live performances all around the world. She performed in Germany & North Africa for the Canadian Military Troops touring with "Farmer's Daughter". Her most recent work can be seen on the upcoming feature film "Chicago" with Catherine Zeta Jones and Mya, where she was a featured dancer in many scenes! Kelsey was also recently seen in the television series “Making It Big” and was a member of Linda Garneau’s Helix Dance Company. She is currently performing the musical “Chicago” in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Lisa Ho was recently seen in both the Toronto and Canadian touring productions of Mamma Mia! A native of Vancouver, Lisa has captivated audiences throughout China, France, Greece, Poland, Canada and the United States, as a principal dancer with the Strathcona Chinese Dance Company. Since her return to the West Coast, Lisa has received numerous accolades for her choreographic work in such productions as For the Luv of It and 12 Minutes Max. Other credits include The Wiz, Gold Maple Dreams, The Score, ABC/Disney’s Once Upon A Mattress with Carol Burnett and The Source Dance Company. Lisa is an associate of the RAD and holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from SFU. Currently, Lisa is performing Miss Saigon with the Arts Club Theatre.

Loretta received her teacher’s training in London, England at the College of the Royal Academy of Dance, where she graduated with a Diploma in the Teaching of Dance and as well became a Licentiate of the RAD, an honour only bestowed upon those who have graduated from the academy. Upon graduation, she taught in London for a year and then returned back home to Canada to the position of Ballet Director at the Castle Downs School of Dance in Edmonton. Her production of Beauty and the Beast was invited to Romania for a Canadian-Romanian student exchange performance in Bucharest, where she later returned to teach a summer course. She has also had the opportunity to travel twice to St Petersburg, Russia to study in the Russian Vaganova ballet technique. Loretta moved to Kelowna, BC in 1995, where she became co-owner of The Pacific Interior School of Dance and director of the Kelowna City Youth Ballet. During this time she staged several productions, most notably the full-length ballets of The Tin Soldier, Coppelia and La Sylphide. Loretta has freelance taught for several studios in the Okanagan Valley including The Canadian School of Ballet, Okanagan Dance Studios and En Avant School of Dance. Some of Loretta’s students have gone on to dance professionally with such notable artists as Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, and Kelly Osbourne. Others have or are currently dancing professionally with choreographer Christopher Flemming, and in Ballet BC, Ballet Jorgen, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Mia Michael’s RAW, Ballet Kelowna, Ballet Victoria, The Source Dance Company and MOVE: the company. Loretta is currently the director of Stage Door Dance Studios in Kelowna, BC.

Matt Ward is a professional hip-hop choreographer, dancer, and actor from Edmonton, Alberta. He is also in the hip-hop group known across Canada and parts of the U.S.A. as White Chocolate. McDonald’s currently sponsors them as the official “I’m lovin’ it” dancers. Also, they are affiliated with Edmonton’s consummate hip-hop outlet, Urban Metropolis.At the ripe age of 19, Matt has been associated with such artists as Ginuwine, Gary Beals, Ludacris, In Essence, Ashanti, Carl Henry, Shaun Desman, Ebony and Ivory Soundcrew (Ottawa), Baby Blue Soundcrew (Toronto), and many other acts. Universal Records hired his group to perform the 2004 Juno Awards after party for artist such as Sam Roberts, Fefe Dobson, and Alice Cooper among others. Recently, he just wrapped up a commercial shoot with world renowned commercial and music bio director, Paul Hunter. Also he just finished up a bio shoot with the 2005 Juno nominated group Sekoya.Matt has been dancing since he was 13 and professionally since he was 15. He is heavily rooted in all forms of hip-hop covering the distinct styles of, popping, locking, breakin’, old school, and new school. Currently he is branching out into to other traditional and non-traditional dance forms such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, house and capoeira to broaden and strengthen his style.

Born and raised in Calgary, Megan has trained in jazz, tap, musical theatre, street jazz, hip hop and lyrical. In her competitive years, she has competed in Canada and the United States, winning numerous scholarships and awards including "Teen Dancer of the Year" at the American Dance Awards National Finals in Orlando, FL. Over the past 2 years Megan has been teaching and choreographing for several studios in the Calgary area. Professionally, she has danced for Princess Cruise Lines and New Balance and she also tours as an assistant with Triple Threat Dance Convention. Megan can be seen in the bios “Pakhi” for Freshly Brewed Productions and “Let’s Rock” for Shut Up and Shoot. Most recently, Megan has worked with choreographer Josh Beamish in his production “Close Enough” and in select pieces of the show “Five: A Blend of Sourcery”. Currently Megan lives in Vancouver, where she is training and continuing to pursue her professional dance career.

Melena is a versatile dancer and teacher from Vancouver, BC. She began her professional career as a member of The Source Dance Company, directed by Joanne Pesusich and has gone onto to dance as a principal dancer with Transendance Dance Co, where she traveled to China to perform. Since then, Melena was hired to work in a live cabaret show in Singapore. Melena has appeared in many industrial shows for companies such as Westbeach, Bell Mobility, Melt – Swim & Surf and Below the Belt and has also danced for recording artist Kayle. Melena has also performed in The Prokofiev Dance Project at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre and in Dancing on the Edge, performed at the Firehall Arts Centre. Melena has appeared in “Scary Movie 3”, “Black Sash”, “The Goodbye Girl” and was a choreographer for VTV Morning Breakfast Television. Most recently, Melena appeared in Josh Beamish’s “Close Enough” and performed in Chicago at the Bollywood Lounge.

Melissa Frakman is a tap dancer who's passionate about exploring, performing, teaching, and creating within the art form. In 2001, she choreographed and was featured in Mansell's Tap Dance Concerto at UBC, a project which the Vancouver sun called "exciting... a new direction for dance in Canada". As a resident choreographer at the Chutzpah! Festival for Performing Arts, Melissa created the Blue Riff Project, a full-length collaborative piece for seven musicians and four dancers. She was a featured soloist in MADD Rhythm Canada's "Release Yourself" as well as in the Press Play Dance Festival at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Melissa has been blessed to live in New York City, and immerse herself fully in tap dance culture. There, she performed at such venues as The Hoofer's House at the Studio Museum in Harlem, "Wave of Humanity" (the NYC dance community's tsunami relief benefit), Showman's legendary Harlem jazz club, Broadway Dance Center's Fall Showcase, Swing 46, and the Columbus Circle subway station. Melissa was one of the original company members of Vancouver's Urban Tap Squad, as well as Ruckus, a hip-hop tap company. She currently performs with Beat Feat Divaz, an all female urban dance ensemble, and with musicians/poets/other dancers at open mics and showcases around the city. Melissa has taught at studios throughout the lower mainland, as well as the renowned Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary, Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver, Brooklyn School of Music, Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York. Melissa was a participant in the Jazz Tap Ensemble Workshop in Los Angeles, and the Vancouver International Tap Festival. She has been fortunate to train intensively with and be influenced by many masters, and feels as if her journey in tap is just beginning.

Melissa's passion for the performing arts led her to pursue a career as a performer, instructor, choreographer, and adjudicator. She began as a highland dancer in her native Vancouver B.C., and later moved on to hiphop, jazz, lyrical, ballet, house, tap, stage, and acting. Melissa's professional career has enabled her to travel extensively across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia to perform and train. She currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Melissa has several film and television credits including "White Chicks" starring Marlon and Shawn Wayans, "Shall We Dance" with Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere, Disney's "Cheetah Girls", "The 6th Day", and "Evel Knievel". She can be seen in commercials for Superbowl XXXVII, Bally's Total Fitness, The Keg, Budweiser, and Marks Work Wearhouse, and throughout Asia and Australia as a dancer and print model for Minolta's swing dance commercial series. Recently she has been introduced to the reality tv world on programs such as "Love By Design" and "Making It Big" aired in the spring. Melissa has worked with such artists as Shaggy, 3LW, Grandmaster Flash, Ja Rule, The Beatnuts, Hammer, Wierd Al Yankovic, Michael Buble, and Leslie Nielsen in various projects, and continues to work with upcoming musical artists to introduce them to, or help develop their movement and performance. Melissa was the choreographer and artistic director for the CFL's BC Lions Dance Team, and has extensive experience as a choreographer and dancer with several professional dance teams including the Toronto Raptors, Vancouver Grizzlies, and NLL Vancouver Ravens. She has worked for Nike, Coca-Cola, Ralph Lauren, Dish, Sears Canada, and Electronic Arts in numerous live industrial and fashion shows, including the 18th annual Gemini Awards in Toronto. Melissa has been fortunate to tour through Europe and the Persian Gulf for two Canadian Forces show tours with Operation Apollo and Athena. Currently Melissa is completing her certificate in performing arts management and administration at Humber College. Melissa is the director of administration for Groove Street Productions and a faculty assistant for Street Groove- the hiphop convention. She is also a faculty member for Dancefuzion and the Take It To Tha Floor hiphop workshop with Dave Scott. She enjoys teaching and adjudicating nationally where she is recognized as a spirited and humorous instructor, instilling her knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm from beginner to professional levels.

Natasha is a dynamic individual with an ongoing love for the world of hip hop. She is a dancer, choreographer, actress, instructor and mentor. She exhibits excellence in all her work and has the ability to work with all ages as she exudes energy and the spirit to inspire others. Natasha grew up competing in competitions and festivals across the Greater Lower Mainland and her recent accomplishments include dancing with Black Eyed Peas, performing in opening shows for recording artists Ciarra, Chingy and Lou Bega. She is currently dancing for an artist with a hit song on The Beat Radio Station, Kyle. Natasha traveled internationally as a contracted dancer in Thailand and Singapore, with a large musical group at the Grand Sheraton and the Grand Hyatt. During this period she taught dance and choreographed for musicals and music videos. Natasha has a never ending hunger for learning and dancing hip hop. Forever it will be a art of her life.

Ms. Poirier has more than 14 years of experience as a choreographer and dance instructor. Her works have captivated audiences across Canada and in the USA, China and Sweden, winning numerous awards for their innovative style and consistent originality. Ms. Poirier founded R.P. Danzmode Productions in 1994 in Vancouver, BC. Her wide range of references and mastery of multiple styles of dance keeps her in high demand as both a choreographer and an instructor. Her most recent credits include the choreography for Alex Wong's “Capture the Tiger” solo, with which he became the first Canadian winner at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. As a result of such success, Alex has been invited to help launch the new Canadian twenty-dollar bill and perform with the American Ballet Studio Theatre for the 2004/2005 season. Other examples of Rachael’s work include choreographing the opening acts for the BC Country Music Awards, for Michael Buble, for Juliana Chen, a world-renowned magician, and also numerous industrial shows. The dancers she has trained have gone on to obtain professional careers all over the world with dance companies such as Mia Michael’s RAW (NYC), The Wes Veldink Movement (NYC), POZ Dance Theatre (South Korea), The Jason Parsons Project (NYC), Rhapsody: The Company (NYC), Joe Ink (Vancouver) and The Alberta Ballet Company (Calgary). They have also gone on to work with such musical artists as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez.

Rhonda Roberts is an accomplished dancer, singer and actor who has performed in productions across North America and Europe. A native of Brantford, Ontario, she has been performing since she was four years old. After being granted a full scholarship to the acclaimed Randoph Academy in Toronto and graduating with its Triple Threat award she went on to dance in the Broadway show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She toured with the U.S. National company of the Tony® Award-winning musical Ragtime soon after. That was followed by her role as Shenzi in the Tony Award-winning show Disney’s The Lion King at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Rhonda’s other credits include Ross Petty’s Jack and the Beanstalk, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Shop of Horrors and a host of industrial dance shows and commercials. Her most recent screen appearance is in the Academy Award®-winning film Chicago. Rhonda has been teaching and adjudicating dance for over 15 years. She has also been an instructor at McMaster University, Steps Performing Arts Centre in Hamilton, National Dance Theatre and Randolph Academy in Toronto and has been an adjudicator for the American Dance Awards. Rhonda recently received acclaim for directing and choreographing a production of The Wiz for the Toronto Montessori Schools. Ms. Roberts also holds a degree in Sociology from McMaster University. Most recently you may have seen her at the Stratford Festival in Guys and Dolls and Anything Goes. You may also have caught her on the Showtime series Soul Food or on UPN’s Platinum.

Richard O’Sullivan is a multi-talented individual who for several years has been involved in the creative arts field. He is a choreographer, dancer, teacher, actor and model. He currently teaches Hip-Hop and Street Jazz at several dance studios throughout the lower mainland including Harbour Dance Center, Dance West, Danzmode, Arts Umbrella and many others. He has also choreographed and performed for many industrial events and companies, such as Coca Cola, Quick Silver, Calvin Klein, Molson Indy Fashion Show, 1996-2000 Ski Show, Bootlegger Show, 1996 Show of Hearts Telethon, Jr. Black Achievement Awards, Dragon Boat Festival, Tommy Hilfiger and Polo. He has also helped produce, choreographed and danced for many local Vancouver artists like Jade, Kiara Hunter, Jana Jana, Kayle, Cory Lee, Aiden, and Soul Decision. He has also worked with Sara, a well-known German singer from X-Cell Records, who has sky rocked on the charts in Europe. Richard played Ben in Rumble in the Bronx with Jackie Chan, and in addition, he has performed as a dancer for the feature films Scooby Doo 2, The Score, Josie & The Pussy Cats and The Goodbye Girl. He has also appeared in a Harry Connick Jr video, commercials for Minolta; Panago Pizza; Coffee Mate; Sizzler and Lime Away, a drinking and driving counter attack video entitled Knocking on Heaven’s Door, and on the MTV show 2gether. On the choreography side, Richard has choreographed for the V Show; Romeo, featuring Lil’ Romeo and Master P; The L Word; and Connection with MC Hammer.

Originally from Ontario, Roberta has recently relocated herself to Vancouver. A graduate of The National Ballet School, she has also trained in jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, national and highland dance. Roberta has appeared in commercials for Five Alive, Payless Shoes, The Life Network and Coors Original. She was a featured dancer in the film Honey, starring Jessica Alba and has also been seen in the tvs show Mork & Mindy and Allan Freu & Friends. She has also danced in industrials for Lotto Ontario, Casino Rama, Contessa Awards and Western Life. On the theatre front, Roberta was a featured singer in Voice Concepts and a dancer in Halton Police Tattoo. She has played the role of the Hunjak in theatrical rendition of Chicago and also had roles in Cut and Crush, with the Georgetown Theatre. She was also the choreographer and a dancer in Toronto’s D.A.R.E. Gala and was also the choreographer of A Beggar’s Opera for the University of Toronto and for Drury Lane Theatre’s productions of Aladdin and Jack & the Beanstalk. She has also had the opportunity to perform with the National Ballet of Canada in The Nutcracker. Roberta was a featured dancer in the Canadian Opera Company’s A Masked Ball and most recently held the roles of both a principal dancer and the dance captain in the Vancouver Opera’s performance of the same show.

Susan Mensinger has performed with "Young Canadians", "Calgary Ballet Company" and " Young Professionals". She achieved advanced diplomas in both the AI Gilbert and Brian Foley Syllabi. Susan owned Artistique Dance Academy for over twenty years. Many of her students are currently performing with cruise lines, Disney and Tap Dogs. She began teaching at Premiere Dance Academy in the 2000 - 2001 dance season. Susan has choreographed numerous musical theatre productions including Annie, Chorus Line, Barnum, Bugsy, The Wiz, West Side Story, 42nd Street, Tap Dance Kids and Cabaret. Susan is sought after as a guest teacher and adjudicator throughout Canada.

I like to move. I like to move so much that I made it my career and pastime, my magnificent obsession. I move on stage, on pavement, on film, on instinct, on target, on foreign land… I move as a result of my reverence and wonder for music and the human experience. I moved from Canada to N.Y. to join Mia Micheals’ R.A.W. Five years later, I am part and parcel of The Wes Veldink Movement and Jason Parsons’ Project in N.Y. and POZ Dance Theater in Seoul, Korea. Currently, I am a faculty member of Harbour Dance Center, creator of Mount Everest Improv Intensive and future assistant artistic director of Broadway Dance Center’s new Professional Program in New York. I am a student, teacher, and choreographer. I am inspired to inspire. I paint, write, sculpt, make music, chill out, design, and dig it.I believe in communication, intent, nature, honesty, individuality and discovery to be parts of my movement philosophy. I go where my movement takes me, to train, perform and create with the educated innovators, to join and continue the momentum and I plan on it always being this way.

Valerie Ho, also known as “Ms. Vee”, is a multi-faceted dancer and performer whose movement background includes Hip Hop (Freestyle, Breaking, Popping, Locking), Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Swing, Salsa, Chinese Dance, Chinese Martial Arts(Wushu), Capoeira, and Yoga. Performing since the age of five, Val makes her second home on the stage. Her high energy, passion and enthusiasm shine through every time she steps in front of an audience. Performance highlights include dancing for Queen Elizabeth II and in the off Broadway production of Rennie Harris’ Legends of Hip Hop, performing with the renowned Hip Hop companies Moptop Music and Movement and The Groovaloos, and touring the world with Strathcona Chinese Dance Company. As a dance instructor, Val’s knowledge of teaching methodology (Bachelor’s of Education), understanding of human movement (Bachelor’s of Human Kinetics), and experience with all levels and all ages create a fun, challenging, and informative class. Val’s love of dance is what compels her to strive for further mastery through professionally developing her studies in all dance forms, participating in master classes, battling (competing with) other dancers, and performing on a regular basis. Her only goal when performing is to move her audience and inspire them to get up and dance with her.

“The compact powerhouse of a dancer emphatically [oozes] street cred... Aside from her technical prowess, what [makes] Ho…so compelling [is] that she [is] having such a good time. Her obvious passion [fills] the room with genuinely positive vibes.” - Gail Anderson, Georgia Straight

“I think what makes Val such a great teacher is that there’s nothing in the way – like ego or judgment. You’re at ease, so you can take in more and get it faster. She delivers pure instruction.” - Justin Peck, Broadway Cast of Moving Out