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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/0c0c4c7d-0d14-4e47-a438-0d735d947dd2/TFD_final_-_Orange2021.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/312b47d7-4781-4a86-b309-d1b20e081457/CGDF+Poster+FINAL.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647208075080-N1X107OHFFPI1IR19EQY/image-asset.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - DAVID NORSWORTHY David Norsworthy (he/him) is a Tkarón:to/Toronto-based dance artist, choreographer, producer, curator, and arts educator of mixed Japanese immigrant/British settler descent who is “an exceptionally lucid performer, impressive and articulate” (Globe and Mail). A graduate of The Juilliard School, he delights in asking questions, and is fascinated by the transformative power of dancing. David has performed with dance companies and collaborated with dance creators in Canada, USA, Sweden and Australia. Notable performance projects include productions with Dancenorth (Melbourne), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), and The Merce Cunningham Trust (New York City). His choreographic career has included independently produced full-length works, international tours, and commissioned projects for companies, universities and schools. David’s choreographic work centres collaboration, and often explores themes of connection, co-creation, consent, and community through interactive experiences. David is the grateful recipient of the Living Arts Centre’s Ron Lenyk Award (2016) and was one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award (2018). As a Co-Founder/Co- Director of TOES FOR DANCE, David has initiated and led educational programs with national reach across Canada, and has spearheaded hyper-local audience development projects. He is also a Board Member of CanAsian Dance, and a part-time Rehearsal Director for Norrdans, a contemporary dance company in Sweden. www.davidnorsworthy.com Photo by Colton Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647209496542-TSQOG0O4V3WU06FPADIH/KC-2.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KRISTEN CARCONE Kristen Carcone is a Toronto-born, internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, teacher, and reiki healer. She is a company member of Third Rail Projects (New York, NY), currently performing in their Bessie award winning production Then She Fell . Kristen is a guest artist with cross-disciplinary performance company, FROG IN HAND, and has also performed the original works of Jason Parsons, Nicole Von Arx, Kate Wallich, Gabriel Forestieri, and the Kuperman Brothers. She has performed internationally in a variety of shows and festivals including: The Phish Concert at Madison Square Garden (New York, NY), Tangente’s Danses Buissonnieres (Montreal, Quebec), The New Prague Dance Festival (Prague, Czech Republic) and Art Gallery of Ontario’s MASSIVE PARTY (Toronto, Ontario). In 2016, Kristen was named one of the 25 Most Influential Young Choreographers to watch by Narcity Toronto. Her choreography can be seen in Joseph Gordon Levitt’s My Favourite Things video, Cardinal’s Pride music video Masterpiece, and in Supa’Nova, a new play by Maria Corina Ramirez. Kristen’s work has been described as “energetic, highly entertaining and refreshingly playful” - Sarah Lochhead/The Dance Current. As a creator of experiential theatre, Kristen has great interest in mindful performance and healing through the arts. She graduated from the dance division of New World School of the Arts in 2011 earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Highest Honors. www.kristencarcone.com Photo by Alvin Collantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1662305860668-1H6E4JJZ3TNK4L565U0K/54799033_2541266935892171_975390934097199104_n.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - CHANTELLE GOOD Chantelle Good, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a freelance performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in choreography. Credits include: H.E.R. (MTV Africa Awards), Jennifer Lopez (American Music Awards), Snoop Dogg (FOX Live New Year’s Eve), Blood Orange (HOPE Music Video), Daddy Yankee x Bad Bunny (Ultima Vez Music Video), iskwē (Night Danger Music Video), ROTHY’S “That’s More Like It” Global Campaign, Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Still Motion Dance Company, Kate Harpootlian & Artists, Loni Landon Dance Project, and The Forest of Arden. Currently, Chantelle Chantelle is a resident of Sleep No More NYC at The McKittrick Hotel. In addition to being an Artistic Associate and Marketing Coordinator with TOES FOR DANCE, Chantelle is the Programs Director of Share the Movement, a non-profit organization committed to creating more diversity in the professional dance community by working alongside young BIPOC dancers. When she is not performing or working on a creative project, Chantelle enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for dance as a teaching artist and guest choreographer for studios and intensives across North America. Photo by James Jin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1684821825419-95OENFZN1XXKNMMKN6W0/Headshot%2B%2528cred%2BNestor%2BRivera%2529.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - BRI CLARKE Brianna (Bri) Clarke is a performer, choreographer, teacher, and producer, based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. She identifies as a pansexual, cis-gendered female, and colonial settler. Her creative practice centres around how physical, textual, and musical narratives shape characters. Bri's early training began in Ottawa at Leeming Danceworks, where she developed her voice as an artist. She has furthered her training in Germany, New York City, North Carolina, Greece, Los Angeles and across Canada. While gaining her BFA in Performance Dance, Bri performed in and choreographed works across many disciplines, including choreographing a full musical. She continues to be a freelance artist for multiple dance and theatre collectives. Her most precious and long-time collaboration has been with TOES FOR DANCE, teaching at workshops and assisting in production for the Common Ground Dance Festival and “Elusive Truths” (David Norsworthy & Monèt Noelle Marshall). Recently, Bri was the associate producer for NEAR&FAR Projects’ “Phantasmagoria”, which premiered at the 2022 Toronto Fringe Festival. Other productions she has worked on: “WOODS” (Clarice Lima/The Bentway), “A Grimm Night” (Transcen|Dance Project), “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” (Unit 6 Collective), “ORACLE” (Guelph Dance Film Festival), “A Subject” (The Garage), “Hold on, let go” (2021 Common Ground Dance Festival). Bri aims to bring a sense of play to the arts community, often hosting improvisational jam sessions across the city. She is also the host and producer of (Art)versations Podcast, wherein she speaks with other artists about their creative endeavours. www.briclarke.ca @brianna_clarkee Photo by Audrianna Martin Del Campo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674324515801-P8B6X4B1A25G37NPUI8Z/image-asset.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - JAZ FAIRY J Jaz Fairy J is an inter-disciplinary artist working with choreography, movement direction, movement meditation, song writing and music performances, sound healing, performance art, collective gathering and collective games, intuitive/ancestral creative healing practice. She believes that art and creation are a portal to the divine and in that, she is in a continuous investigation around how her work can create more space for healing. Based in Toronto, Jaz has created over 20 original dance works presented across the globe. Choreographic commissions include Cahoots Theatre, Toronto Dance Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre to name a few. In 2017 she was featured on CBC’s HERstory in Black honoring 150 Black Canadian women making a significant contribution in Canada. Her most recent film collaboration “In my Bones” produced and supported by Black Women Film will premiere October 2021. Jaz is one of the Facilitators for the 20-month Wildseed Center Black Art Fellowship. In addition, she continues to expand herself and in Nov 2020, she launched her skincare brand ‘Rub of Luv’ for which she creates all of the products from luxury natural healing ingredients. Photo by Jim Junior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674323132305-X3RQZ27WN9AWQX4INUSF/Elke+headshot.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ELKE SCHROEDER Elke Schroeder is a Toronto-based dance artist. A graduate of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, she has worked with Lucy Rupert /Blue Ceiling Dance, Alias Dance Project, TILT Sound + Motion, Frog in Hand and Kaeja d’Dance. Currently she is creating for her company One Animal, just finished creations for The School of Toronto Dance Theatre and L'École de Danse de Québec, and is dancing in new works by Karen Kaeja. Elke’s diverse movement background includes dance of many styles, floorwork, acrobatics, yoga, functional movement and martial arts. Her greatest influence is the Fighting Monkey Practice created by Jozef Frucek and Linda Kapetanea (RootlessRoot) of which is a designated instructor. Elke has taught for organizations such as Spirit Loft (Toronto), Toronto Dance Community Love-in, L’Artère Danse, L'École de Danse de Québec, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, the University of Calgary, Ryerson University, York University, Peggy Baker Dance Projects and GMD (Toronto). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674323099540-2W44APMD66G3PY7V55IU/IMG_2165+-+School+of+Groove.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - SCHOOL OF GROOVE School Of Groove is a street dance/commercial dance training and mentorship program dedicated to nurturing strong and confident female dancers. The program is led by Queenie Vicente and Kelly Gammie. We act as a bridge – connecting dancers to like minded peers, mentors and the larger dance community. Our mission lies in giving emerging talent a holistic approach to the learning experience and the tools they need in order to refine their practice and find success on their personal dance journey. www.schoolofgroove.ca Photo by Jasmin Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328867191-0G27819Z8UH6N41BUU92/Kevin-17%2B-%2BKevin%2BLau.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KEVIN LAU Kevin Matthew Lau is a Chinese-Canadian dancer, choreographer, musician, and creative from Toronto, Canada. He grew up training in contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, and modern, and attended Claude Watson School for the Arts and later its continuing dance program at Earl Haig Secondary School in North York. He is an alumnus of the School of Alberta Ballet in Calgary and a ‘summa cum laude’ graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a BFA in Contemporary Dance. Throughout the years, he has had the privilege of performing in countries such as Germany, Canada, and the U.S, working with renowned choreographers like: Monika Felice Smith, Micaela G. Taylor, Jessica Castro, Peggy Baker, Anne Plamondon, MaryAnne Chavez, Shamel Pitts, Eric Beauchesne, David Norsworthy, Zoe Scofield, Kristen Carcone, Christoph Winkler, Eduardo Vallejo Pinto, Kate Weare, and Felix Landerer. Photo by Aidan Tooth . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674323599135-7YKCLLRA6OMUAQ6U4AFM/IMG_1608.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - LILLY GIROUX Born and raised in Toronto, Lilly began developing her dance fundamentals at an early age. Throughout school she trained in the Claude Watson Art Program, and after graduating, she furthered her education in Erica Sobol’s Gypsy Project (Los Angeles). Lilly is a freelance dancer and choreographer that works throughout North America. She has had the privilege of training under Medhi Walerski, Jermaine Spivey, Adi Salant, and Tilman O’Donnell. Some notable performances include Fall for Dance North, Toronto Fringe Festival, and Toes For Dance’s Possibilities of Dialogue. Lilly is cofounder of Half Light Dance Project (alongside Emily Rapley), that had their debut performance in 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674324277500-A2XPFLFURS5JO0JCYVZT/Nick%2B2%252C%2BPhoto%2Bby_.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - NICHOLAS RUSCICA Nicholas Ruscica is originally from Toronto, Canada where he trained as a company member at Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (2012-2016), performing works by José Limón, Colin Connor, Kevin Wynn, Alexander Whitley, and Belinda McGuire. Nicholas continued his dance studies at the California Institute of the Arts where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2020 and was a four year recipient of the President's Merit Scholarship. Nicholas has also had the pleasure of participating in festivals such as Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur (Quebec), Common Wealth Youth Dance Festival (Scotland), and the José Limón International Dance Festival (New York). Recently, Ruscica became a member of the Limón Dance Company, participating in residencies in New York, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674324296803-DDMBGJQNSM91MGW5ECSX/2-%2BArtist_%2BZuri%2BSkeete%252C%2BPhotographer_%2BYsabel%2BGarcia.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ZURI SKEETE Zuri Skeete is an emerging artist currently completing her fourth year of her BFA degree in Dance at York University. She is a performer, choreographer, and teacher in many different forms. She began learning and developing her love for dance at a young age. As an artist, Zuri is constantly striving to explore her identity, and movement aesthetic throughout everything she does constantly questioning if she can go deeper. Working with and within the community is very important to her practice as an artist. She is always grateful for opportunities to collaborate and share her passions with other artists. Photo by Ysabel Garcia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674324102221-VWJUVVJLQS762RCO4HM2/Swadhi+1%2C+Photo+by_+Jasmin+Linton.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - SWADHI RANGANEE Swadhi is an emerging artist who practices Sinhalese Kandyan and low-country traditional and folk dance, which she has been learning for over 20 years. Through her work, she tries to create modern expressions for these forms, while maintaining their aesthetic markers. With experience in jazz and Latin dancing, she frequently trains across styles, most recently delving into contemporary dance. She has performed in numerous festivals and programmes, including Nightshift and Nuit Blanche TO. In her spare time, she researches and writes about Sinhalese performance arts, as she is passionate about bringing these traditions to wider recognition. 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A graduate of The Juilliard School, he delights in asking questions, and is fascinated by the transformative power of dancing. David has performed with dance companies and collaborated with dance creators in Canada, USA, Sweden and Australia. Notable performance projects include productions with Dancenorth (Melbourne), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), and The Merce Cunningham Trust (New York City). His choreographic career has included independently produced full-length works, international tours, and commissioned projects for companies, universities and schools. David’s choreographic work centres collaboration, and often explores themes of connection, co-creation, consent, and community through interactive experiences. David is the grateful recipient of the Living Arts Centre’s Ron Lenyk Award (2016) and was one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award (2018). As a Co-Founder/Co- Director of TOES FOR DANCE, David has initiated and led educational programs with national reach across Canada, and has spearheaded hyper-local audience development projects. He is also a Board Member of CanAsian Dance, and a part-time Rehearsal Director for Norrdans, a contemporary dance company in Sweden. www.davidnorsworthy.com Photo by Colton Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1662305860668-1H6E4JJZ3TNK4L565U0K/54799033_2541266935892171_975390934097199104_n.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - CHANTELLE GOOD Chantelle Good, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a freelance performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in choreography. Credits include: H.E.R. (MTV Africa Awards), Jennifer Lopez (American Music Awards), Snoop Dogg (FOX Live New Year’s Eve), Blood Orange (HOPE Music Video), Daddy Yankee x Bad Bunny (Ultima Vez Music Video), iskwē (Night Danger Music Video), ROTHY’S “That’s More Like It” Global Campaign, Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Still Motion Dance Company, Kate Harpootlian & Artists, Loni Landon Dance Project, and The Forest of Arden. Currently, Chantelle Chantelle is a resident of Sleep No More NYC at The McKittrick Hotel. In addition to being an Artistic Associate and Marketing Coordinator with TOES FOR DANCE, Chantelle is the Programs Director of Share the Movement, a non-profit organization committed to creating more diversity in the professional dance community by working alongside young BIPOC dancers. When she is not performing or working on a creative project, Chantelle enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for dance as a teaching artist and guest choreographer for studios and intensives across North America. Photo by James Jin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647210374118-7WTTSKGYDGEGTXSZI7TF/Epik%2CHeadshot.Web.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - KENDRA EPIK Kendra Epik is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist. Kendra works independently as a dancer, filmmaker, photographer, and musician. After studying dance at Point Park University, Kendra began to further develop her love for filmmaking and photography. She is working as a freelance movement and portrait photographer in Toronto and continuously works towards producing films through the support of local commissions as well as independently. Kendra’s film “Sunglow Gecko” commissioned by Form Festival in 2020 was awarded the Youth Innovation Award, is a semifinalist for the Dumbo Film Festival, and has been presented at various film festivals internationally. Kendra has worked as a videographer, filmmaker, and/or photographer for various Toronto-based companies including Fall for Dance North, Blue Ceiling Dance, Proarte Danza, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, TOES FOR DANCE, Ace Dance Theatre, Nostos Collective to name a few. While emerging into her professional course, Kendra is looking forward to working in documentation and marketing while executing her work with integrity and authenticity. Kendra’s involvement in TOES FOR DANCE as Marketing Coordinator has been funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program in 2021 and 2022. Photo by Kendra Epik. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674323099540-2W44APMD66G3PY7V55IU/IMG_2165+-+School+of+Groove.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - SCHOOL OF GROOVE School Of Groove is a street dance/commercial dance training and mentorship program dedicated to nurturing strong and confident female dancers. The program is led by Queenie Vicente and Kelly Gammie. We act as a bridge – connecting dancers to like minded peers, mentors and the larger dance community. Our mission lies in giving emerging talent a holistic approach to the learning experience and the tools they need in order to refine their practice and find success on their personal dance journey. www.schoolofgroove.ca Photo by Jasmin Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328867191-0G27819Z8UH6N41BUU92/Kevin-17%2B-%2BKevin%2BLau.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KEVIN LAU Kevin Matthew Lau is a Chinese-Canadian dancer, choreographer, musician, and creative from Toronto, Canada. He grew up training in contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, and modern, and attended Claude Watson School for the Arts and later its continuing dance program at Earl Haig Secondary School in North York. He is an alumnus of the School of Alberta Ballet in Calgary and a ‘summa cum laude’ graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a BFA in Contemporary Dance. Throughout the years, he has had the privilege of performing in countries such as Germany, Canada, and the U.S, working with renowned choreographers like: Monika Felice Smith, Micaela G. Taylor, Jessica Castro, Peggy Baker, Anne Plamondon, MaryAnne Chavez, Shamel Pitts, Eric Beauchesne, David Norsworthy, Zoe Scofield, Kristen Carcone, Christoph Winkler, Eduardo Vallejo Pinto, Kate Weare, and Felix Landerer. Photo by Aidan Tooth . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327424970-CCNHPOJA0G1QG8FKQHD4/22.02_DO_Kinaj3136+-+KINAJ+Co.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KINAJ KINAJ is a cross-genre dance collective created and led by Kin Nguien and AJ Velasco. Since 2020, KINAJ's mission has been to bridge gaps between various art disciplines such as dance, film, photography and music through the art of collaboration and knowledge exchange. They create cross-genre dance work that fuses street styles and contemporary dance with improvisation and partnering techniques. They have traveled domestically and internationally to teach in countries like Canada, Spain, and Denmark. Their recent achievement includes the Storyline/Narrative Award for their dance short film Project Lullaby: Choice at the HomeScreen Movement Film Festival 2022 in San Francisco. KINAJ are currently working on the production of Bodies of Nature, a dance performance which focuses on the issue of nature preservation. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328832134-H2QW8MLMTIMGB07849KP/24BD658D-E5CD-4F74-A8AE-206E631EDC70+-+David+Hodgson.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - DAVID HODGSON Through music, Vancouver-raised saxophonist David Hodgson embraces spontaneity, risk, and enthusiasm. A 2021 graduate of the University or Toronto’s Jazz Performance Program, he continues to immerse himself in Toronto’s vibrant music scenes. He is the recipient of the 2020 Oscar Peterson Developing Artist Grant, the 2017 Yamaha Performance and Passion Award, the 2017 Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, and the 2016 Golden Reed Award. Currently, David leads trio and quartet projects, blending improvisation and through-composed music rooted in Jazz, Classical, and folk genres. David is constantly inspired and influenced by the artists around him, his admiration of art and design, and an acute curiosity and excitement for sonic expression. www.davidhodgsonmusic.com Photo by Bjorn Kriel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327432608-NORK487SXOA34ZL44J6L/55FA332E-62DD-44AB-B112-432321BD9FDB+-+Kiah+Francis.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - KIAH FRANCIS Kiah Francis (they/she) is a queer mixed-race performer, born and raised in Tkaronto. They graduated from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre professional training program in 2020. During their schooling they worked with choreographers such as Alyssa Martin, Apolonia Velasquez, David Norsworthy, and Jennifer Dallas. Francis has trained in intensives with Riley Sims, Heidi Strauss, Hanna Kiel and Bonnie Kim and in 2020 were the recipient of an internship with Social Growl Dance. They most recently performed in Aria Evans site-specific work “For Sale”, at Colborne Lodge, and in Ana Groppler’s work “SOLOsupport” in Night/Shift at the Citadel. Photo by Emily Battaglini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328738159-V426MRNP0ARIPR9KV47H/DSCF9954+-+rumi+jeraj.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - RUMI JERAJ Rumi Jeraj is an ismailli muslim hailing from Sherwoodpark Alberta (the world's largest hamlet).Since graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University Rumi has been curious about creating his own work, collaborating with musicians through the National Ballet's open space program and Purawai Vyas (a Bharatanatyam dancer) through the Love-In. He aspires to create and be a part of work which mixes forms in order to better tell stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327431621-N6OGCMSNSGUDS9XAJJPY/AE_byBlissThompson2+-+Aria+Evans.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ARIA EVANS Aria Evans is a queer, Toronto based, West Coast born award winning interdisciplinary artist who’s practice spans dance, theatre and film. As a public speaker, activist and creative leader Aria draws on their experiences with Afro-Indigenous + settler heritage. Aria is a certified Intimacy Coordinator and with a large-scale vision, collaboration is the departure point to the choreographic work that Aria creates under their company POLITICAL MOVEMENT. Advocating for inclusion and the representation of diversity, Aria uses their artistic practice to question the ways we can coexist together. www.politicalmovement.ca Photo by Bliss Thompson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328777240-1MVU291LG7QU0W91XTB6/Headshot+%2722+-+Rakeem+Hardy.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - RAKEEM HARDY Rakeem Hardy is a freelance dance artist, currently based in Toronto, Canada. They received their BFA from SUNY Purchase College and were the 2020 recipient of the Thayer Fellowship Award. They performed works by Ohad Naharin, Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, and Roderick George. They received additional training at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and Springboard Danse Montreal where they performed pieces by Crystal Pite and Aszure Barton. Rakeem has collaborated and performed with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, LA TRESSE, Loni Landon Dance Projects, and Gallim Dance. In 2022, they joined Kidd Pivot for the company’s touring of Revisor. Photo by Kendra Epik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327489164-4H27FAFP445ETOUP6TQE/headshot+edit+-+Samantha+Sutherland.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - SAMANTHA SUTHERLAND Samantha is an Indigenous contemporary dance artist, choreographer, and teacher based in Tkaronto. Her ancestry is Ktunaxa and Scottish/British Settler. She graduated from the Arts Umbrella Dance Diploma Program in 2018. She has worked as a guest artist with Ballet BC and an associate artist with Red Sky Performance. Samantha has presented choreographic works in the Matriarchs Uprising Festival by O.Dela Arts, the Paprika Festival, and Sharing the Stage with the National Ballet of Canada. She has danced in works by Indigenous choreographers Alejandro Ronceria and Jera Wolfe. Photo by Jeysa Caridad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327498547-0ST7S20YXO9ODX2Y0E6K/MarieLambinGagnon_AlakrimJadavji02+-+Marie+Lambin.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - MARIE LAMBIN-GAGNON Originally from Montreal (Canada), Marie Lambin-Gagnon is a choreographer, and visual artist. She had the pleasure of collaborating with internationally renowned visual artist Sara Cwynar, and was commissioned to create the choreography for her work: “Red Film”. This film was presented at the Sao Paulo Biennal in Brazil, in September 2018. In October 2018, Lambin-Gagnon self-produced her first full-length work, White Elephant, a 60-minute multi-disciplinary dance installation for which the entire performance space was covered in bubble wrap. She was also recently commissioned by Toronto Dance Theatre to create a sculptural performance installation, “Slow Dance”, for which she was featured in NOW Magazine as one of their 12 Stage Artists to watch in 2019. The piece was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance of an Ensemble. In March 2020, Marie premiered her new work “Slow Death”, commissioned and presented by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Photo by Alkarim Jadavji https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327501353-3TPSB29RPLKO4CC4XMX0/Photo+Credit+Kevin+Jones+-+Nickeshia+Garrick+%28Keelie%29.png CGDF Festival Archive - NICKESHIA GARRICK Nickeshia Garrick is a settler on the stolen land of Tkaronto and has performed on this land for over 25 years. They are unapologetically a Black, Queer Artist, who believes in the healing power of breath through raw emotion and movement. Nickeshia received their dance training at the NYIDE (New York Institution of Dance and Education), National Ballet School of Canada (Tkaronto), Toronto Dance Theatre (Tkaronto), and Simon Fraser University (Vancouver). Nickeshia is a Dora Mavor Moore, winning and multi-nominated artist who holds a BFA in Dance from Simon Fraser University and is a Movement Teacher at the Toronto Film School. Photo by Kevin Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328116960-APQNL8TRRPXJHKN8A1D6/IMG_4745+3+-+Jessica+Germano.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - JESSICA GERMANO Jessica (she/her) is a contemporary dance artist based in Tkaronto. Jessica holds a BFA with honours from the Toronto Metropolitan University in Performance Dance. Most recently, Jessica was appointed as Karen Kaeja’s 2022 RBC artist intern, and will be performing in Karen Kaeja's world premiere of Touch X this November. In addition to her love of movement, Jessica enjoys attending concerts of all kinds, exploring the world of natural wine, and experimenting with her sewing machine. Jessica is interested in how collective and shared experiences inform her artistic voice, and approach to movement. Photo by Conor McSweeny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327505768-UM079UBYNCF6A6QKADJM/Screen+Shot+2022-09-03+at+8.18.52+PM+-+Abbey+Richens.png CGDF Festival Archive - THE MEANINGFUL MOVEMENT Abbey Richens and Zuri Skeete are dance artists invested in making spaces for creatives to connect with others. Meaningful Movement is the arts collective which they co-founded together in 2020. Together, the two have produced dance films, held a virtual artist residency, and a hybrid event titled Gathering - a blind date creation process where creatives made work together after meeting for the very first time. Richens and Skeete are in their 4th year of York University’s BFA dance program, both have been part of York Dance Ensemble and active community members in the department. Meaningful Movement is so grateful to be part of the Common Ground festival sharing what they love most - dance and creative exchange. They are excited to dive into this experience with curiosity and embrace how art helps all of us be ourselves. Photo by Natasha Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328804674-3YU20SA9R1L64YOPSX5L/simon_2018_strech+-+Simon+Renaud.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SIMON RENAUD Simon Renaud is a Montreal based artist. Originally from Gatineau, epileptic part time, twin full time, he studied dance at The School of Dance in Ottawa. He worked as an interpreter for many companies and independent choreographers which gave him the opportunity to perform on a national and international scale. He had the pleasure to present his work in many events in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New-Brunswick and New-Foundland. Simon was an artist in residency at LA SERRE - arts vivants in 2018. His work, l'inanité des bibelots got Andrew Hartley nominated for best masculine performance at the Dora Mavor Award. He is the recipiendary of a residency in Aarhus (Danemark) in march 2020, which was part of a collaboration between Circuit est and the Bora Bora Residency Center. Photo by Pierre-Olivier Cadieux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327511805-OA7ZCSGWOQB5E0JNDBP9/WIN_20220523_12_47_43_Pro+-+Adrian+Russouw.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ADRIAN RUSSOUW Adrian Russouw is a bassist who works out of Toronto. He plays improvised music from the Black American tradition and takes a particular interest in the music of Thelonious Monk. Projects also include collaborations with dancers and contemporary free-form improvisation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326889182-W8HZPB9FLU6HD5DUK6CU/CDGF.workshops.oct8.KendraEpik.Web.134.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326340786-QSWI1EMWK1W5XPEAIYDG/Toes+for+Dance+-3-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326322931-3YV4XV75M00NULP3349Y/CDGF.workshops.oct8.KendraEpik.Web.5.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326322215-FOPJN6J3W7LG2V8FMJ8I/CDGF.workshops.oct8.KendraEpik.Web.4.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326335540-DL3OJV9LD99LHTH40F47/CGDF.open24.KendraEpik.Web.17download.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326344756-R4FN4QNGORTAUH1BY7QY/Toes+for+Dance+-4-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326348448-BHCV6TX2DFF4P7Y9QGOS/Toes+for+Dance+-5-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326872722-A85AF36XMC8G6ERQ21WC/CDGF.open2.KendraEpik.Web.64.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327055915-59MLMN7K02X3O7ESNJM0/ToesForDance-86-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326353030-TYE5OKMQJCK3PRQBNB9U/Toes+for+Dance+-7-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326361289-3Y3U139C7JRIN4PH9CC3/Toes+for+Dance+-13-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326389398-RFMSZAHRPB43KV1Z29PB/ToesForDance-28-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326402670-CYX6YWPTEL10GUNYONDE/ToesForDance-106-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326403484-09Y05ECI93U4UNE6T5RZ/ToesForDance-95-Aidan-Tooth-Photography.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674326896665-ID0CE17T16MBSCYNIF3S/CDGF.open2.KendraEpik.Web.54.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/7c420938-9c3b-4032-aad2-e53a75695dcd/2023.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1872ab43-41ed-4475-83ec-f4a6a0a5e22d/CGDF+23+Green+Poster+11by17.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647208075080-N1X107OHFFPI1IR19EQY/image-asset.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - DAVID NORSWORTHY David Norsworthy (he/him) is a Tkarón:to/Toronto-based dance artist, choreographer, producer, curator, and arts educator of mixed Japanese immigrant/British settler descent who is “an exceptionally lucid performer, impressive and articulate” (Globe and Mail). A graduate of The Juilliard School, he delights in asking questions, and is fascinated by the transformative power of dancing. David has performed with dance companies and collaborated with dance creators in Canada, USA, Sweden and Australia. Notable performance projects include productions with Dancenorth (Melbourne), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), and The Merce Cunningham Trust (New York City). His choreographic career has included independently produced full-length works, international tours, and commissioned projects for companies, universities and schools. David’s choreographic work centres collaboration, and often explores themes of connection, co-creation, consent, and community through interactive experiences. David is the grateful recipient of the Living Arts Centre’s Ron Lenyk Award (2016) and was one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award (2018). As a Co-Founder/Co- Director of TOES FOR DANCE, David has initiated and led educational programs with national reach across Canada, and has spearheaded hyper-local audience development projects. He is also a Board Member of CanAsian Dance, and a part-time Rehearsal Director for Norrdans, a contemporary dance company in Sweden. www.davidnorsworthy.com Photo by Colton Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1662305860668-1H6E4JJZ3TNK4L565U0K/54799033_2541266935892171_975390934097199104_n.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - CHANTELLE GOOD Chantelle Good, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a freelance performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in choreography. Credits include: H.E.R. (MTV Africa Awards), Jennifer Lopez (American Music Awards), Snoop Dogg (FOX Live New Year’s Eve), Blood Orange (HOPE Music Video), Daddy Yankee x Bad Bunny (Ultima Vez Music Video), iskwē (Night Danger Music Video), ROTHY’S “That’s More Like It” Global Campaign, Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Still Motion Dance Company, Kate Harpootlian & Artists, Loni Landon Dance Project, and The Forest of Arden. Currently, Chantelle Chantelle is a resident of Sleep No More NYC at The McKittrick Hotel. In addition to being an Artistic Associate and Marketing Coordinator with TOES FOR DANCE, Chantelle is the Programs Director of Share the Movement, a non-profit organization committed to creating more diversity in the professional dance community by working alongside young BIPOC dancers. When she is not performing or working on a creative project, Chantelle enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for dance as a teaching artist and guest choreographer for studios and intensives across North America. Photo by James Jin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674323099540-2W44APMD66G3PY7V55IU/IMG_2165+-+School+of+Groove.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - SCHOOL OF GROOVE School Of Groove is a street dance/commercial dance training and mentorship program dedicated to nurturing strong and confident female dancers. The program is led by Queenie Vicente and Kelly Gammie. We act as a bridge – connecting dancers to like minded peers, mentors and the larger dance community. Our mission lies in giving emerging talent a holistic approach to the learning experience and the tools they need in order to refine their practice and find success on their personal dance journey. www.schoolofgroove.ca Photo by Jasmin Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674328777240-1MVU291LG7QU0W91XTB6/Headshot+%2722+-+Rakeem+Hardy.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - RAKEEM HARDY Rakeem Hardy is a freelance dance artist, currently based in Toronto, Canada. They received their BFA from SUNY Purchase College and were the 2020 recipient of the Thayer Fellowship Award. They performed works by Ohad Naharin, Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, and Roderick George. They received additional training at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and Springboard Danse Montreal where they performed pieces by Crystal Pite and Aszure Barton. Rakeem has collaborated and performed with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, LA TRESSE, Loni Landon Dance Projects, and Gallim Dance. In 2022, they joined Kidd Pivot for the company’s touring of Revisor. Photo by Kendra Epik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/efd58f3b-aa1b-48e7-a540-f71b5f47867e/LShayenne-photobyDahliaKatz-4283.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - LUA SHAYENNE LUA SHAYENNE DANCE COMPANY (LSDC) blends dance, music and storytelling rooted in West African culture with contemporary art forms and social commentary. LSDC produces original dance works, enriching educational programs, YENSA Festival – a biennal festival that celebrates Black Women in dance; in addition to offering professional and community workshops with local and international artists. Led by the vision of Artistic Director, Lua Shayenne, LSDC’s artistic practice is also a spiritual practice in service to the wider community - the process of creating something new can potentially increase our sense of spiritual connection to one another and transform the hearts of our audiences and participants. In its 12th year, LSDC has presented six full length productions and has been featured in major venues and festivals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/aca12e15-91d6-4994-93e4-647166a30c9b/EuniceKeitan-PressPhoto-2+-+Eunice+Keitan.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - EUNICE KEITAN Eunice Keitan is a Malaysian/Canadian singer-songwriter whose music reflects her diverse international background and eclectic influences. With a captivating blend of Neo-Soul and World Folk styles, Eunice creates a unique sonic landscape that is both soulful and innovative. Her latest EP, supported by The Toronto Arts Council, showcases Eunice's talent for reimagining traditional soundscapes in a modern context. Her music has been featured on CBC music, The Toronto Guardian, Exclaim Magazine, Stereofox, Now magazine, and Canadian Beats. Her previous work has also been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/c812864d-76ad-4784-bc79-83e0279474c1/Sukriti+Headshot+-+Sukriti+Sharma.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SUKRITI SHARMA Sukriti Sharma started her initial training under Guru Sh. Ashok Chakraborty and continued it under the able guidance of Sangeet Natak Academy awardee Guru Sh. Krishan Mohan Mishra (Elder son of late Pt. Shambhu Maharaj) and completed her 10 years of training in kathak and holds Post Diploma from National Institute of Kathak Dance- Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, India. She holds a degree from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, India. Sukriti is also a graded artist with Delhi Doordarshan. She has also attended various workshops, and explored the different facets of kathak with masters such as Smt. Shama Bhate, Pt. Birju Maharaj, Smt. Alokparna Guha, Deepti Gupta and Madhu Natraj Kiran. She has taught in India for several years and now teaches here in Canada since 3 years. She has been a part of repertoire of Padmashree Smt. Shovana Narayan named ‘ASAVARI’, for many years. She has also performed in various festivals in India and abroad such as Kathak Mahotsava, Surya Festival,Vasantotsava, Konark Festival, Khajuraho festival, Kathak Mahotsava Canada (2016 & 2018), Carrasauga Festival, ArohaFest (2017-2019), The Great India Festival, Angikam to name a few. She has performed in the works of her guru Sh. Krishan Mohan Mishra, Sh. Jai Kishan Maharaj, Smt. Asavar Pawar, Smt. Shovana Narayan, Smt. Maitryee Pahari, Smt. Malti Shyam, Shailja Nalwade, and some Canada Based renowned Kathak artists such as Hemant and Vaishali Panwar, Deepti Gupta and Tanveer Alam. She has been a part of the Choreographic Mentorship Program, danceAdvance by Sampradaya Dance Creations and recently toured India in the production 'Mandala' organised by Sampradaya Dance Creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/40ee15fe-7fa5-4fd3-a333-e3815c1f8989/Gen+Headshot+Option+2+-+Genevieve+John.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - GENEVIEVE JOHN Genevieve John is a Canadian born classical Indian dance artist. Based out of Toronto, her roots are of Guyanese decent. She is a nurse, currently servicing the Scarborough community. Since the age of 7, she’s trained under the tutelage of the late Smt. Deviekha Chetram & Reshmi Chetram Davé at the Tarana Dance School in Toronto specializing in classical North Indian style Kathak Dance. Her love for the arts grew, and she continued her studies in music as a Hindustani based vocalist and harmonium player under the tutelage of Onkar Singh and Kishan-Ji. She has had the opportunity to workshop with the late Pandit Birju Maharaj, Saswati Sen, Mahua Shankar, Sandhya Desai, Madhu Nataraj, Nahid Siddiqi, Deepti Gupta and Janaki Patrik. Genevieve has performed for the Royal Ontario Museum: Friday Night Live, The Anokhi Prestige Experience, Sampradaya Creations composition for the 50th Anniversary of Friends of India Association and many other notable events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d27532fe-fef5-449c-b3de-e89d72ae3d25/Shameka+Blake+HS++-+Artists+in+Motion+Dance+Company+Dance.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SHAMEKA BLAKE Shameka Blake established her multidisciplinary dance company Artists in Motion in 2008. AIM is a Black Led, Black Focus and Black Serving dance company that creates works to motivate present and future generations to use their voices to shed light on the issue of social justice and the perspective on Black Culture. Shameka was born with an intrinsic desire to create. Her work in the Commercial Industry has earned her the 2015 Black Canadian Award for Best Urban Dance Act. Shameka’s work has been featured at the Association for the Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) Convention in New York City, Roots Canada, The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, in addition to local Toronto festivals; Yensa, Dusk Dances, Dance Ontario DanceWeekend, TIFF and Pride. Shameka’s career began in the Commercial Dance field but has now evolved as she has found a new voice in the dance/theatre world. Recently she had the opportunity to present at the 33rd IABD International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance held in Toronto, and she also will be premiering her newest works “SEED" and “Black in Canada” this October. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/f6970943-5985-49e8-bd1c-cf92f53f2179/purawai+vyas2269+-+Purawai+Vyas.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - PURAWAI VYAS Purawai Vyas, is an emerging dance artist, with over 15 years of training in Bharatanatyam at Sampradaya Dance Academy. She has also trained in Ballet, modern/contemporary dance and Kalarippayattu during her undergraduate career and holds a BFA in Dance along with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from York University. In 2022, Purawai was part of several productions including Svaha! choreogrpahed by Nova Bhattacharya, Sankhya and Mandala presented by Sampradaya Dance Creations -which toured seven cities in India. Purawai has created and presented works in various festivals in the Greater Toronto Area, including CanAsian Dance’s Grit Short Dances Festival and TD Mosaics Festival. She is passionate about sharing the art form of Bharatanatyam as a dance teacher at Sampradaya Dance Academy and works with Sampradaya Dance Creations and Nova Dance as a company dancer. As an independent artist, Purawai is interested in interdisciplinary rhythmic exchange and is exploring her foundational practice to create contemporary stage works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d73bf33f-194e-405d-b76a-ab8b6b4cbae8/DSC08556+-+Kevin+Sia.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KEVIN SIA Kevin Sia is a Toronto-based funk/R&B/neo-soul/jazz/metal multi-instrumentalist and arranger that plays bass guitar in Tomb Mold and Deezed Man Collective. He has played numerous sold-out shows at venues including The Phoenix, The Baby G, Supermarket and Bar Cathedral. Kevin also does freelance jazz, funk and neo-soul gigs, and has performed at venues like The Emmet Ray and Tranzac Club. His solo work under the artist name Kevinlater features minimalist ambient piano pieces that are heavily inspired by film scores and composers like Philip Glass and Arvo Pärt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/b6ea63d1-3029-42b1-ac9d-727e76d4ed56/kwanzoe_headshot2023.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - ZOE KWAN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/fa62876b-e7e8-4191-b013-3ecafc0d0dbd/tempImagefRcDUG.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KEIRA MARIE FORDE Keira Marie Forde is an Ontario-based, London, Ontario-born, professional, multi-disciplinary creator, performer, producer, and arts educator who is passionate about working with youth. Keira's work in dance, theatre, and sound creation has been seen on stage and screen across the globe. Keira's recent credits include Riot based on the Christie Pits riot with Hogtown Collective, What's So Funny with Carousel Players, No More News for Nancy with Alberta-based company Major Matt Mason Collective, Doomsday vs. DreamDay and the Deep Drawer with Theatre Direct. Keira, as an arts educator has worked with over seven different Theatre for young audience companies/festivals across Canada and was one of the artists selected Peel region school board ambassador for Wellness Wednesday. Keira graduated from George Brown's Dance Performance Preparation program and Humber Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d5076e71-9ace-464a-844e-2fea12c8f9d6/Gabriel+Cropley+Photo.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - GABRIEL CROPLEY Gabriel Cropley is a Toronto based lighting designer and three-time Dora Mavor Moore award nominee. Recent credits include Cendrillon for University of Toronto Opera (Elgin Theatre), Wakati for NAfro Dance Productions (Winnipeg), home for RAW Taiko Drummers, December Dances for Dance Arts Institute, RISE: Fall Dances for TMU Performance Dance, Empty Space Empty Time for Ottawa Dance Directive (Southam Hall, NAC), and Magic of Assembly for Toronto Dance Theatre Gabriel has had the privilege of collaborating with the City of Toronto/Nuit Blanche, Ballet Creole, Victoria Mata Productions & Aluna Theatre, Coal Mine Theatre, dance: made in canada | fait au canada, Bicycle Opera, CanAsian Dance, dreamwalker dance, University of Toronto Opera, Sampradaya Dance Creations, Dancemakers, Humber Theatre, BoucharDanse, Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre, pounds per square inch performance, Avinoam Silverman Dance, Little Pear Garden Dance Company, Toronto Heritage Dance, Capitol Theatre Port Hope, Newton Moraes Dance Theatre, York Dance Ensemble, TOES for Dance, Danny Grossman, Sook-Yin Lee & Jennifer Goodwin, Theatre Gargantua, Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Hamilton Children’s Choir, Tracey Norman, Forcier StageWorks, JDdance, Art of Time Ensemble, the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and more. gabrielcropley.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/36d29632-b4c6-4fe2-88af-1f3aacaf21e3/IMG_5465+-+ADMIN+LSDC.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - AISHA NICHOLSON Aisha Nicholson an Artist, Choreographer, Teacher, Spiritual Being and Reiki Practitioner hails from Toronto; creator of the Movement CheckIn a program that brings artist together on Instagram live. Alongside 3 other artist Aisha co-founded a collective called the D.I.A Kollective; a safe space of dance, inspiration and alchemy. Currently, Aisha is dancing with the Lua Shayenne Dance Company. Aisha has worked with choreographers and companies such as Arsenio Andrade, C.O.B.A (Collective Of Black Artist), Garth Fagan, Aria Evans and KasheDance to name a few. Aisha has performed in Obeah Opera for the Luminato festival and the Carifesta XIV festival in Trinidad and Tobago. In 2020 she Choreographed her first inaugural solo called Abandonment and is currently working on remounting this work for 2024-2025. @movementcheckin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/fd2238b8-3250-4b05-b165-f455844c58c5/EllenMoore_headshot+-+E.F.+Moore.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ELLEN MOORE Ellen Moore (she/her) is an emerging dance artist, Quinte Ballet School of Canada alumnus, and recent graduate from Dance Arts Institute (formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre). In her time at The School, she had the pleasure of performing in works by Amanda Acorn, Peggy Baker, Michael Caldwell, Hanna Kiel, Sharon Moore, Pulga Muchochoma, Tilman O’Donnell, Riley Sims, B. Solomon, and Darryl Tracy. Most recently, Ellen collaborated with Michael Menegon, Nilan Perera, Ian de Souza, and Jocelyn Mah as part of Sound of Movement’s music and movement improvisational performances, Sound of Movement and The Bodysonic landscape. Ellen is a recipient of the Winchester Prize, an award for choreographic distinction which facilitated the expansion of her work, 52 (navigation), as part of this year’s SummerWorks Festival Lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/73b522a2-2a2d-419e-b06b-ce28396f0282/_DSC3239.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - FRAN CHUDNOFF Fran also known as Franz (they/them), is a Tkaronto based millennial, with a BFA in performance, and paying rent as a multidisciplinary artist. They are a dance maker, video artist, and photographer. They are beginning to extend their visual practice into digital illustration & 3D modelling and animation. Their work is in conversation with internet aesthetics, gender deviance, and shaping a “social aura”. In 2020, Fran completed a 3 year Emerging Artist research residency at Dancemakers Centre for Creation with Driftnote where together they created “FACERIDER”. In February 2024, FACERIDER will be adapted into a fully realized ensemble piece with Toronto Dance Theatre. They are performing and touring in Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson’s “MAKE BANANA CRY” - a subversive runway featuring a parade of body politics prepared to trouble the Western gaze. MBC will continue to tour throughout 2023 and 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d7801d36-5e3a-4930-b8db-7c9558f8cacb/_DSC1230+-+Siwar+Soria.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SIWAR SORIA Siwar Soria (they/he) is a Tkarón:to/Toronto based dance artist, who is finally learning how to skateboard. They are Andinx and have Irish/Slovakian settler roots. He is learning to speak Quechua Chanka, South Bolivian Quechua, as well as the Norte Potosí variety, which his family speaks. Their work aims to question western frameworks of the gender binary, by prioritizing indigenous perspectives on recovering sexual and gender diversities to make room for their own “deviances”. As a dancer, he tends to use impulse and distortion to build a playground where ancestral memory and desire meet. They have completed residencies in Whitehorse, YT (the Heart of Riverdale) and in Oaxaca, Mexico (Pocoapoco). They have presented work in CAMINOS 2021 produced by Aluna Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/e34f8388-cfc0-48cb-b8da-fb6e711bebe1/596678A9-4BE5-4CBB-ACF5-B6CD05B31E7E+-+Amelia+Brown.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - AMELIA BROWN Amelia Brown (she/they) is an emerging artist who recently graduated from Dance Arts Institute (formerly known as The School of Toronto Dance Theatre) in May of 2023 where they worked with artists such as Amanda Acorn, Kate Alton, Tia Kushniruk, Sharon Moore, Pulga Muchochoma, Darryl Tracy, and Sashar Zarif. Since graduating they have had the opportunity to work in the Frog in Hand summer company as well as performing in 52(navigation) by Ellen Moore for Summer Works 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/b77e8773-89b8-49ed-a73a-f6e99c30f337/Headshot_MicaelaJVR+-+Micaela+Van+Rensburg.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - MICAELA JANSE VAN RENSBURG Micaela began her dance training when she was eleven years old in her hometown of Nanaimo, BC. She is now entering her final year at Dance Arts Institute Canada (DAI, formerly the School of Toronto Dance Theatre) where she was awarded the First Year Excellence in Performance Prize and the Kathryn Ash Scholarship. Throughout her studies, Micaela has had the opportunity to train and perform in works by exceptional local artists and guest artists from across Canada. In 2020-2021 she had the pleasure of working with Movement Market Collective in Kingston, ON, while developing her teaching practice. In 2022, Micaela performed in a work by Katie Adams-Gossage and performed in works by Ellen Moore and Kt Ayer in 2023 at the Toronto SummerWorks Festival. Most recently, she had the pleasure of working with Dance Made in Canada (Fait au Canada) as a Dance Steward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/b0f4959a-388d-4652-a08a-665e547db73f/Kevin+Howley+-+Headshot+-+Kevin+Howley.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - KEVIN HOWLEY Kevin Howley is a producer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Howley spent his teens drumming in punk bands and theater shows in his hometown of Sarnia, Ontario before going on to study drums and composition at Humber College. He then spent over two years interning under hit producer Gavin Brown, where he developed his creative voice and through intensive production, songwriting and engineering experiences, including serving as assistant editor on records by Metric and Running Red Lights. Adept in drums, guitar, piano, bass and voice, Howley served as a live support musician for artists spanning many genres, from VirginaIIVegas, The Abrams, Slakah The Beatchild and Torquil Campbell to Juno-award winning jazz musicians Kenny Kirkwood and Wendell Ferguson. As part of his artist project Running Red Lights, Howley has shared the stage with Counting Crows, Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, The Trews and Stars, and released several singles via Orange Lounge/Universal Music Canada. Howley’s patience, approachability and breadth of skill has made him a sought after collaborator. He is currently writing and producing for a roster of up and coming artists from America’s Got Talent’s Stacey Kay, Mike Celia, Eunice Keitan, to Canada’s Drag stars Priyanka, Brooke Lynn Hytes and BOA. A pillar in the Toronto music community, Howley has performed with a number of Toronto dance party institutions, including Dwayne Gretzky's The 99's and The Big Sound. He also founded B-side Lounge’s Open Mic Night, a city-revered showcase for local and international talent, which he hosted weekly for over two years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/21bc3be5-28bd-439a-b81a-c833ff41691d/IMG_0232+-+Carlos+Mendoza.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - CARLOS MENDOZA Carlos Mendoza is a professional musician who graduated from Francisco José de Caldas University in Bogota, Colombia, with an emphasis on Guitar Performance. He has toured across North and South America for more than 5 years, visiting countries like Mexico, USA, and Canada, and has been part of a wide variety of ensembles, having the opportunity to play from Jazz to Rock, to traditional Colombian folklore music. Carlos has been also working as an educator for Merriam School of Music. After graduating from the university, Carlos continued his educational path in the Music Business post-graduate program at Humber College, where he currently studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d12a7fcc-aaa7-45db-ac25-1bebc9043e26/Simon+Richardson+-+Tanveer+Alam.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - TANVEER ALAM Toronto-based Tanveer Alam started his Kathak training with Sudeshna Maulik and continued further nuanced studies with guru Sandhya Desai. Alam is a 2019 graduate of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Alam has performed in the works of Rina Singha, Lata Pada, Padmini Chettur, Brandy Leary, Harikishan S. Nair, Sashar Zarif, Lucy Rupert, and Peter Chin, to name a few. As an emerging choreographer, he has presented work at SummerWorks Festival, Battery Dance Festival +, MAI - Montréal, arts, interculturels, CanAsian Dance Festival: Grit Short Dances, and Tangente. Alam has been supported by Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council, and The Canada Council for the Arts. Across the 22/23 season, Alam premiered The Tagore Project (co-choreographed by Atri Nundy), at Tangente and Sampradaya Dance Creations, and In Multiplicity (co-created with Nithya Garg), presented as a part of the Independent Projects stream at Nuit Blanche (Humber Galleries), and presented Haazri, a new Kathak solo for The National Ballet of Canada’s Sharing The Stage program. His next work is his first full length solo entitled Leher, presented at Native Earth’s Aki Studio in June 2023. tanveerdance.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/ceb6a659-03bf-4f57-9687-37b17a8cddc8/Tavia-BentwayShoot-9+-+Tavia+Christina.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - TAVIA CHRISTINA Tavia Christina is a multi-hyphenate artist. They embrace their ethereal nature as a driving force in both their artistic expression and research. Their work touches genres between dance, theatre and performance art. As the Artistic Director of Near & Far Projects, their choreographic research and development are informed by improvisation, voice work, and a deep connection with their surrounding ecology. Their practice is based in somatic movement, improvisation, and spiritual endurance. They have a background in western contemporary dance training from Toronto Metropolitan University, as well as other mediums such as: curation, acting, poetry, and film. They have been a resident artist at the Toronto Heliconian Club 2019-2022, and Naked State 2018. Their film works have been screened at Guelph Dance Festival (Guelph, ON), Mile Zero Dance Festival (Edmonton, AB) and New Blue Dance Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/26ece1d3-742c-4387-a1c0-bcd2963a74ad/headshot+-+Adrian+Russouw.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - ADRIAN RUSSOUW Adrian Russouw is an upright bassist and poet/vocalist who lives in Toronto. His studies have mostly been centered around Black American musical traditions with a special affection for the music of Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, and Billie Holiday. He has released a couple of albums independently under the moniker “Belview” which feature vocal performances and tape loops as well as instrumental performances on bass, guitar, and percussion. Current projects include collaborations with dancers, poets, singers, and instrumentalists that can be seen at Toronto venues such as The Tranzac, Annette Studios, the Music Gallery, and Wenona Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744580675528-KVG6P7UFLYARI52859FX/TiaKushnirukHeadshotYvonneChew+-+Tia+Kushniruk.JPG CGDF Festival Archive - TIA ASHLEY KUSHNIRUK 亚 女弟 Tia Ashley Kushniruk (亚女弟) is a Chinese-Ukrainian Queer Woman based in ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ(Amiskwacîwâskahikan) Treaty 6/Métis Territory of Edmonton AB. Since 2013 she has been affiliated with the Cirque Du Soleil and is an artistic producer of Toy Guns Dance Theatre. She has had the pleasure of performing works of Antony Hamilton, Paul Andre-Fortier, Benjamin Kamino, Heidi Strauss, Peggy Baker, Christopher House, Shay Kuebler, Christianne Ullmark, Susie Burpee and Jasmyn 'Jaz Fairy J' Fyffe - touring Nationally and Internationally to Israel, U.S.A, Colombia, China, Austria and France. Her work has been presented by Festival Internacional Nomada, Dancing on the Edge, Fluid Festival, Found Festival, Mile Zero, and the New Dance Arts Institute (formerly the School of TDT). Tia's illustration and animation work has been commissioned by mallo, Here for Now, Plastic Orchid Factory, Two Big Steps, and adelheid/The NAC. She is the first recipient of the Catalyst Confluence Fellowship and a 2023 EATF recipient. Since 2014, her research has been supported by the Edmonton Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Canada Council for the Arts. She is currently undergoing a mentorship with Toronto-based performance artist Bridget Moser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744580749536-87ZI1DQ04L68ECHNR36X/Sophie+Dow+1+-+PC+Audrianna+Martin+Del+Campo+-+Sophie+Dow.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SOPHIE DOW Treaty 1-born Sophie Dow is a multidisciplinary creative, inspired by dance, music, film, collaboration and Michif/Assiniboine + French/Ukrainian roots. An avid adventurer, Sophie exudes passions for busking, yoga and traveling on top of holding a degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from York University. Sophie presently fulfills roles as: a creative director of PEC’s Flight Festival, artistic associate of O.Dela Arts, Chimera Dance Theatre & V’ni Dansi, musician with The Honeycomb Flyers, a licensed practitioner of Traditional Thai Massage, a trained facilitator & student of BreathWave, a freelance dancer/choreographer/sound designer and a puddle jumping trickster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581147151-7QIKM563M28TS8YTJJ72/27E43C0C-2551-4B44-AC19-DF5EA9FC6EC5+-+Abigail+McEyeson.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - ABIGAIL MCEYESON Abigail McEyeson is an emerging dancer, choreographer, and educator born in Toronto, Canada. Her movement journey originated in the church where she was exposed to music and dance and was a “self-taught” dancer until she began pre-professional training in high school and university. Abigail has studied various dance techniques including contemporary, modern, ballet, hip-hop, popping, locking and house. She has also had the opportunity to train and study under professional dance artists including Kelly Gammie, Queenie Vicente, Leah Totten, Andrew “Pyro” Chung, Syreeta Hector, Tracey Norman, and Patrick Parson. After receiving her Bachelor of Honours at York University’s BFA Dance program in 2022, she is now a second-year teacher candidate in York’s BEd program. When she is not dancing, you can find her binge-watching multiple anime or forcing her family to taste her new cooking experiments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581145585-E5J3XZTXIX7R64G9EP5B/EmersonKafarowski_Headshot+-+Emerson+Kafarowski.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - EMERSON KAFAROWSKI Emerson Kafarowski (they/she) is a Lighting Designer, Technical Director, and Multidisciplinary Artist based in Tkaronto, Canada. A graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University Performance Production + Design program, they’ve worked on performances and workshops in dance, theatre, opera, and live music. Dedicated to life-long learning, Emerson gravitates towards projects that explore the richness and complexity of diverse human experiences, in which important stories and voices of the past and present are uplifted. She has had the pleasure of working with artists and companies including Bouchardanse, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Citadel + Compagnie, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, MOCA Toronto, Naishi Wang, and Soulpepper Theatre Company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581151112-SXG9M854XB645GBYHI2Z/IMG_2148+-+Vishnu+Kandanchatha.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - VISHNU KANDANCHTHA Vishnu Kandanchatha is a rising emerging Carnatic musician based in Toronto, Canada. He has had a keen interest in music and has been very passionate about it since the very beginning. He expresses great gratitude to his musical gurus who have continuously guided him through his musical journey. His flute Guru Sir Kudamaloor Janardhanan, his Vocal Guru Sri Arun Gopinath, his mridangam Guru Sri Rathiruban Paramsothy. Vishnu has had the privilege of competing and performing in many well known organizations such as Cleveland Thygaraja Aradhana, and Kerala Kalolsavam 2021 receiving first price awards and recognition in flute and mridangam. Vishnu has been performing as a carnatic musician across various local venues in the GTA and wishes to continue his musical journey with the blessings of all teachers and music enthusiasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581151424-5MWG43F76N0J2QV3MTAH/IMG_3309+-+Priyanka+Tope.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - PRIYANKA TOPE Priyanka is a multi - disciplinary Indian classical artist who studies and showcases Kathak and Hindustani vocal music. Priyanka is also an emerging choreographer who aims to tell stories that speak to her experiences as a North American, while still staying rooted in the technique of Kathak. Growing up in a musical family, Priyanka learned the fundamentals of North Indian music at a young age, and she continues to dive deeper into the theory and spirituality of her art. Priyanka continues her studies under the guidance of Parul Shah for Kathak, and Sri Narendra Datar for vocal training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581152827-90HQPHLGPK9CVJSXLCZA/Rumi+Headshot+-57+-+rumi+jeraj.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - RUMI JERAJ Rumi Jeraj is an Ismailli muslim hailing from Sherwood Park Alberta (the world's largest hamlet). A Graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University Rumi has worked for dance artists including Daryl Tracy, Heidi Strauss, Hannah Kiel and Eilish Shin-Culhane. Since graduating Rumi has been curious about creating his own work, collaborating with drummer Aidan McConnell on a project called Space and Spectra which aims to create collaboration between contemporary dancers and musicians. Rumi is also using his Tap Dance knowledge to create a work with Purawai Vyas (a Bharatanatyam dancer) which brings their forms together. He aspires to create and be a part of work which mixes forms in order to better tell stories. He believes there is a perfect balance between words, music, and movement which can communicate intellectually, emotionally and viscerally all at once. He aspires to find this state on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581154049-63R8SN9BWYRSB586FUSC/IMG_20230815_231405+-+Sindhu+Nair.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SINDHU NAIR Sindhu Nair is a disciple of Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj ji and Smt. Ruby Mishra ji. She was born and brought up in India and moved to Canada in 2020. Under the guidance of her Guru's, Sindhu has performed at in-house productions of Birju Maharaj Parampara Institute in India. In Canada, she has been mentored under the guidance of Smt. Deepti Gupta ji as part of the DanceAdvance mentorship program by Sampradaya Dance Creations. She has also learnt under the guidance of Anukriti Vishwakarma. She is and has been part of the works of Tanveer Alam where she had the opportunity to grow, learn and further her practice. As an emerging artist, Sindhu showcased her solo choreographic work in progress titled “Ummeed” at the Sampradaya Momentum Festival 2023, the work aims at sharing the battles one fights with one’s own mind through the medium of Kathak. Dedicated to sharing emotions and stories through dance, Sindhu is on a mission to bring this art form to those who haven't had the opportunity to learn it due to life's various circumstances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581154145-GM24RYC1OYOQ8A2QSJWV/IMG_6751+-+Priya+Doobay.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - PRIYA DOOBAY Priya Doobay is an Indo-Carribean Kathak artist from Toronto, Canada. Priya completed her Kathak training under the guidance of her Gurus, the late Deviekha Chetram and her daughter, Reshmi Chetram Dave. With 16 years of Kathak training and experience, Priya began offering her own Kathak classes to beginner students within the GTA in 2021. Trained in Hindustani-Classical Music, Priya is also a vocalist and harmonium player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744581159908-HJDM4ZOFKSS9MIY7QCXM/IMG_5477+-+ADMIN+LSDC.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - MONIQUE PASCALL Monique Pascall is a Toronto born dancer, choreographer and educator based in the Durham region. Monique is a graduate of Wexford Collegiate school of the arts and Toronto Metropolitan University with a BFA in Performance Dance. Monique has performed in various productions around Canada and internationally for events such as ManifesTO, Dance Ontario DanceWeekend, AfroFest and was an invited guest performer at the Prime Minister’s Best Village Trophy Competition in Trinidad & Tobago. She has collaborated and performed with many choreographers for original works such as Andrea Nann, Emilio Colalillo, Angela Blumberg, Lua Shayenne and Natasha Powell. Monique has had the opportunity to perform in many music videos and backup dance for Canadian Artists such as Akil Elijah, Charmaine, Shopé, Shad.K and Sojiii. Monique teaches Hip-Hop foundations, Jazz and Afro-Caribbean dance for 5 years and continues to focus her teaching on African influence styles and cultures. Monique’s passion is to educate black youth within their roots, culture and expression, she continues to aim for authenticity and acceptance of artistic expressions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744582066859-XBWZVIEYNWE6C375OA9V/WillemSadler_VitaCooper+-+Will+Sadler.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - WILLEM SADLER Willem Sadler is a street style and contemporary creator based in Toronto, Ontario. Willem has had the opportunity to perform and show his work Internationally, most recently in New York City. As a young dancer and performer his drive has always come from his love for movement performance and his connection to music. Following many years solely training in street styles, he expanded his training in this artform, beginning to train in a multitude of styles. Willem defines himself as a versatile dancer/creator and strives to squash the separation of ‘styles’ and present dance as movement without restrictions. Throughout his career Willem has performed and collaborated with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Mirvish, Little Pear Garden, Artists in Motion, Dusk Dances, Dance Collection Danse, Zata OMN, CCDT, ProArteDanza and Côté Danse. He has also performed works by Jennifer Archibalt, Guillaume Côté, Colin Connor, William Yong, Robert Lepage and many more. Willem is grateful to have the opportunity to express freely as an artist and hopes to share and contribute towards enriching the Toronto dance community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1712648497803-ILLAPJ3ASEH3TPKTZBXY/CommonGround-Sept22-40-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1d48eef4-599d-40fa-b064-0d4f383bacf7/CommonGround-Sept22-117-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/6b8ead7e-ca74-4519-8f6d-89241622d4aa/CommonGround-Sept22-101-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1d0b0936-0692-4a21-8930-ba242201c2bd/CGDF..092123.KendraEpik.39.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/3fcdd7df-d446-4b23-b36f-58f52cd83b04/CGDF-Sept21-DrewBerry+---+DSC01546.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/fc84553b-b04b-4497-b6f1-e7971a635354/CGDF-Sept23-by+Drew+Berry+---+DSC02056.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/9aae046e-f09c-4c34-9b95-9700bd14d196/CommonGround-Sept22-69-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/a256b5d8-8e7f-4df5-93f0-0b2b650f32dc/CGDF..092123.KendraEpik.103.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/940308d7-e3ab-491e-b318-759c28060fda/CommonGround-Sept22-22-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/aae15d17-44ac-4ddf-8dff-c07f377fefe5/CGDF.TTC.092123.KendraEpik.4.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/596d3380-92d5-46e6-8761-e4ff14ee00b1/Screenshot+2023-09-18+at+9.21.19+PM.png CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583473104-KD8VKMELRNGEUU4UM1D0/CGDF-Sept23-by+Drew+Berry+---+DSC02323.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583474183-I2TMC5XB53ZZHB5E4HBW/CGDF-Sept23-by+Drew+Berry+---+DSC02669.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583600920-ZENQWDF074A52977TK42/CGDF-Sept23-by+Drew+Berry+---+DSC02388.JPG CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583479772-2F2C362DR85AV6STZP4A/CommonGround-Sept22-23-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583726041-200HQOWVDBOYVQ0GMYAL/CommonGround-Sept22-11-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583479774-V6X4P6XVRB6H7LP8Q8YA/CommonGround-Sept23-37-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1744583763919-3NTFYAV6DVAEVLU4T34G/CommonGround-Sept23-59-Aidan-Tooth-Photography-Toronto-Canada.jpg CGDF Festival Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/986dec55-f0a5-480f-b6d6-e545bff78223/2024.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/ad6f4967-adf8-41ad-a145-961eb7928e1d/CGDF+2024+Poster+8.5X11.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647208075080-N1X107OHFFPI1IR19EQY/image-asset.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - DAVID NORSWORTHY David Norsworthy (he/him) is a Tkarón:to/Toronto-based dance artist, choreographer, producer, curator, and arts educator of mixed Japanese immigrant/British settler descent who is “an exceptionally lucid performer, impressive and articulate” (Globe and Mail). A graduate of The Juilliard School, he delights in asking questions, and is fascinated by the transformative power of dancing. David has performed with dance companies and collaborated with dance creators in Canada, USA, Sweden and Australia. Notable performance projects include productions with Dancenorth (Melbourne), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), and The Merce Cunningham Trust (New York City). His choreographic career has included independently produced full-length works, international tours, and commissioned projects for companies, universities and schools. David’s choreographic work centres collaboration, and often explores themes of connection, co-creation, consent, and community through interactive experiences. David is the grateful recipient of the Living Arts Centre’s Ron Lenyk Award (2016) and was one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award (2018). As a Co-Founder/Co- Director of TOES FOR DANCE, David has initiated and led educational programs with national reach across Canada, and has spearheaded hyper-local audience development projects. He is also a Board Member of CanAsian Dance, and a part-time Rehearsal Director for Norrdans, a contemporary dance company in Sweden. www.davidnorsworthy.com Photo by Colton Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1662305860668-1H6E4JJZ3TNK4L565U0K/54799033_2541266935892171_975390934097199104_n.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - CHANTELLE GOOD Chantelle Good, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a freelance performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in choreography. Credits include: H.E.R. (MTV Africa Awards), Jennifer Lopez (American Music Awards), Snoop Dogg (FOX Live New Year’s Eve), Blood Orange (HOPE Music Video), Daddy Yankee x Bad Bunny (Ultima Vez Music Video), iskwē (Night Danger Music Video), ROTHY’S “That’s More Like It” Global Campaign, Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Still Motion Dance Company, Kate Harpootlian & Artists, Loni Landon Dance Project, and The Forest of Arden. Currently, Chantelle Chantelle is a resident of Sleep No More NYC at The McKittrick Hotel. In addition to being an Artistic Associate and Marketing Coordinator with TOES FOR DANCE, Chantelle is the Programs Director of Share the Movement, a non-profit organization committed to creating more diversity in the professional dance community by working alongside young BIPOC dancers. When she is not performing or working on a creative project, Chantelle enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for dance as a teaching artist and guest choreographer for studios and intensives across North America. Photo by James Jin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/fa62876b-e7e8-4191-b013-3ecafc0d0dbd/tempImagefRcDUG.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KEIRA MARIE FORDE Keira Marie Forde is an Ontario-based, London, Ontario-born, professional, multi-disciplinary creator, performer, producer, and arts educator who is passionate about working with youth. Keira's work in dance, theatre, and sound creation has been seen on stage and screen across the globe. Keira's recent credits include Riot based on the Christie Pits riot with Hogtown Collective, What's So Funny with Carousel Players, No More News for Nancy with Alberta-based company Major Matt Mason Collective, Doomsday vs. DreamDay and the Deep Drawer with Theatre Direct. Keira, as an arts educator has worked with over seven different Theatre for young audience companies/festivals across Canada and was one of the artists selected Peel region school board ambassador for Wellness Wednesday. Keira graduated from George Brown's Dance Performance Preparation program and Humber Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d5076e71-9ace-464a-844e-2fea12c8f9d6/Gabriel+Cropley+Photo.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - GABRIEL CROPLEY Gabriel Cropley is a Toronto based lighting designer and three-time Dora Mavor Moore award nominee. Recent credits include Cendrillon for University of Toronto Opera (Elgin Theatre), Wakati for NAfro Dance Productions (Winnipeg), home for RAW Taiko Drummers, December Dances for Dance Arts Institute, RISE: Fall Dances for TMU Performance Dance, Empty Space Empty Time for Ottawa Dance Directive (Southam Hall, NAC), and Magic of Assembly for Toronto Dance Theatre Gabriel has had the privilege of collaborating with the City of Toronto/Nuit Blanche, Ballet Creole, Victoria Mata Productions & Aluna Theatre, Coal Mine Theatre, dance: made in canada | fait au canada, Bicycle Opera, CanAsian Dance, dreamwalker dance, University of Toronto Opera, Sampradaya Dance Creations, Dancemakers, Humber Theatre, BoucharDanse, Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre, pounds per square inch performance, Avinoam Silverman Dance, Little Pear Garden Dance Company, Toronto Heritage Dance, Capitol Theatre Port Hope, Newton Moraes Dance Theatre, York Dance Ensemble, TOES for Dance, Danny Grossman, Sook-Yin Lee & Jennifer Goodwin, Theatre Gargantua, Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Hamilton Children’s Choir, Tracey Norman, Forcier StageWorks, JDdance, Art of Time Ensemble, the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and more. gabrielcropley.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1674327432608-NORK487SXOA34ZL44J6L/55FA332E-62DD-44AB-B112-432321BD9FDB+-+Kiah+Francis.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - KIAH FRANCIS Kiah Francis (they/she) is a queer mixed-race performer, born and raised in Tkaronto. They graduated from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre professional training program in 2020. During their schooling they worked with choreographers such as Alyssa Martin, Apolonia Velasquez, David Norsworthy, and Jennifer Dallas. Francis has trained in intensives with Riley Sims, Heidi Strauss, Hanna Kiel and Bonnie Kim and in 2020 were the recipient of an internship with Social Growl Dance. They most recently performed in Aria Evans site-specific work “For Sale”, at Colborne Lodge, and in Ana Groppler’s work “SOLOsupport” in Night/Shift at the Citadel. Photo by Emily Battaglini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/dbf7af46-6bd8-4233-9594-2839c4948590/FOR+THE+CULTURE+-+Caroline+%27Lady+C%27+Fraser.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - CAROLINE 'LADY C' FRASER Known as a multidisciplinary artist, Caroline ‘Lady C’ Fraser Has earned a worldwide reputation Through her skill and unique versatility. She expresses through a wide range of forms, reaching from Popping, Locking, Hip Hop and House to Classical & Jazz Vernacular. She is affiliated with Soul Shifters (USA), Symbiotic Monsters, And is also a member of Holla Jazz dance company. Photo by Jerrick Collantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/8eb13314-41ff-48ac-9dde-e56601c8b78a/running+from+and+towards+-+Rakeem+Hardy.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - RAKEEM HARDY Rakeem Hardy is a freelance dance artist, currently based in Toronto, Canada. They received their BFA from SUNY Purchase College and were the 2020 recipient of the Thayer Fellowship Award. They performed works by Ohad Naharin, Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, and Roderick George. They received additional training at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and Springboard Danse Montreal where they performed pieces by Crystal Pite and Aszure Barton. Rakeem has collaborated and performed with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, LA TRESSE, Loni Landon Dance Projects, and Gallim Dance. In 2022, they joined Kidd Pivot for the company’s touring of Revisor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/bfc405c8-ad84-4abb-9268-4ba3adbd5b3c/FOR+THE+CULTURE+-+Raoul+Pillay.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - RAOUL WILKE Raoul Wilke, a multifaceted Dora Award winning artist, is the co-founder of The Moon Runners dance crew and the CEO of FeedYourSole. His choreographic work extends into film and theatre, artistic directing and coaching for artists such as Dillion Anthony’s “Love That We Found, Tyra Jutai’s “New Shoes” and Abhithi’s cover of “7 Rings“. Under the artistic direction of Gadfly Dance Company, he got to perform for major brands such as Canada Goose, Azzaro Fragrance as well as grant commissioned works, at the Four Seasons, The Sony Center and many other Canadian based venues. As a black emerging artist, he’s accolades within these different communities opened doors for new collaborations. He was a model for Seika Boye’s “ This Living Dancer” in collaboration with the AGO ( Art Gallery Of Ontario). He performed for The Raptors half time show, as well got to produce his own film over the summer of 2019, commissioned by Canadian Stage Theatre. As a leader of street dance community within Canada, he has mentored various companies and dance schools over the years, on the importance of the historical context, within these venacular street forms and the value of themselves. He has represented Canada internationally battling at world renowned competitions, with his biggest accomplishment to date, representing Team Canada In China, for KOD in 2018. Photo by 905Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/baa45bf1-7d4a-47d7-9d4c-7fe3bd611ade/Enlazadas+-+Zuzu+Petals.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - PATRICIA LEVERT Patricia Levert, a North Bay, Ontario native, is an accomplished artist whose journey began in junior high and blossomed through Humber College’s Technical Production and Design Program, completed in 1997. After a decade as a stage manager in Toronto, Patricia moved to Peterborough in 2008, where she broadened her artistic scope to include theatre, dance, music, and circus arts. Specializing in lighting design, projections, and set design, she recently designed lighting for "A Hen Called Freedom" and "Weathering and Waiting" (2024). Patricia is also a graduate of the National Circus School of Canada and a certified Social Circus Instructor. Her alter ego, Zupies, is a captivating French clown from Northern Ontario, enchanting audiences with her circus performances. Patricia’s role as Production Manager for NOMADA, which won a Dora Mavor Moore Award, further exemplifies her dedication to the arts. She remains a creative force, illuminating stages and captivating audiences with her artistry. Photo by Patricia Levert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/6d31498e-aa92-41eb-b198-b39e543b5f84/IMG_0498+-+Parag+Dhadphale.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - PARAG DHADPHALE With dual master’s degrees in engineering and construction law, Parag's journey extends beyond academia into the rhythmic realm of Tabla. Guided by esteemed gurus like Dr. Sandhya Kale, Pandit Suresh Samant, Late Pt. Sudhir Mainkar, and Pandit Praveen Karkare, Parag is a seasoned Tabla player. He has performed in Tabla solo concerts and has accompanied vocalists, instrumentalists, and Kathak dance performances across India, UAE, UK and Canada- demonstrating his versatility and ability to collaborate with other musicians across various genres. Parag's passion goes beyond performance; he has conducted workshops on the 'Appreciation of Hindustani Classical Music,' and performed in concerts organized by Government of Maharashtra’s Culture Department, Indian Consulate Dubai, EXPO 2020 etc. to spread the art of Hindusthani music. The establishment of 'Naad,' dedicated to teaching and promoting the art of Tabla, showcases Parag's commitment to passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation. Photo by Lakeland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/7a5137ac-9e6b-4e5c-a696-c15e87b18bf4/6e7b42fe-8bf1-47ce-ac0d-1a6b0119eca6+-+rajesh+sant.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - RAJESH SANT Rajesh Sant specializes in playing contemporary music and had started his journey at an early age to the musical world. He was first introduced to Sitar and Jaltarang by his father who was an eminent violin and Shenai player in India. Rajesh has the privilege to belong to an illustrious musical family. He has completed his classical music training from an Indian University. Rajesh has traveled extensively in India and throughout the world and had performed live in major music programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/9ca46b41-2597-437b-95d6-3995b74f9e96/Headshot+-+Madhura+Londhe.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - MADHURA LONDHE Madhura Londhe is a young musician originally from Pune, India. She was trained under Shri Anand Godse from the Godse Vadyavadan Vidyalaya and completed her Sangeet Visharad, equivalent of the bachelor’s degree in music, from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandhrava Mahavidyalaya, India. She has performed in various concerts in Maharashtra, India and has also been a key member of an orchestra based on Hindustani classical music in Pune, India. After moving to Toronto 5 years ago, she started performing in concerts and training students about the nuances of Hindustani music. Photo by Print2Go studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/6abb779e-1dd6-4bf8-8406-620f9f8c8c94/Yash_Headshot+-+umesh+joshi.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - YASH U. JOSHI My name is Yash Umesh Joshi, I am 17 years old and am currently in grade 12 at Erindale Secondary School, under the IB program. In addition to my academic commitments, I've been pursuing Hindustani Classical vocal music in Akhil Music Academy under the guidance of my Guru Srimati Rasika Jog for the past nine years. My favorite raags are Jaunpuri or Jaijaivanti. Reading is my passion, especially. Fantasy and Mystery are my favourite genres. I am a diehard fan of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Sherlock Holmes etc. Software Programming is my favourite pastime where I can apply creativity and problem-solving skills! I am a blackbelt in Taekwondo. Fun fact, I’m always eager to try out new and diverse cuisines being a foodie. Photo by Umesh Joshi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/df2f2476-3839-4739-bb64-20948d35bbc1/HeadShot+-+Ishaa+Vinod+Chopra.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - ISHAA VINOD CHOPRA Ishaa’s approach extrapolates her lived experiences in mental health and applies it to education, advocacy and multidisciplinary arts. She holds a degree in Kathak under the guidance of Guru Pta. Maneesha Sathe. She has resumed her training under the tutelage of Guru Prajakta Dravid, at Atmika school of dance. As a Member Artist of the Workman Arts Organization, she integrates dance therapy into community for healing and expression by infusing Latin, Classical and Folk styles as a facilitator. In her memoir ‘Finding Order in Disorder’ in lucid, simple prose, she addresses what it is like to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, how it affects interpersonal relationships, and how societal norms influence our understanding of and responses to mental health issues. As a Research Associate of a York Master’s Thesis documentary project titled ‘Unfinished,’ she explores her journey in mental health vis-à-vis multidisciplinary arts. Photo by Biswarup Das https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/933d33e0-3715-4bf6-8e19-ca245b86a5e5/Minuet+Charron_Headshot_2024+-+Minuet+Charron.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - MINUET CHARRON Minuet “Min-T” Charron (she/they), is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher currently based in Toronto, ON. She mainly practices Contemporary dance and Breaking. Notable mentors include Kathleen Doherty (Votive Dance) and Nick “GenNew” Nguyen (FL&SH Crew). After graduating in 2021, Minuet moved to Calgary, AB, to train in Vernacular Jazz at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, and in their spare time danced with illFX Education, and Patrick Fernandez in his program Aura. Minuet has been a Nova Scotia Talent Trust scholarship recipient since 2020, and has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Artistic Achievement, and the 2011 Canada Games Young Artist of Excellence Award. Currently, Minuet is a student at Dance Arts Institute (formerly the School of Toronto Dance Theatre). Photo by Vivian Tran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/0c653105-da08-4789-9aff-2e1d8a4f20d8/Anviksa_+harikishan+s+nair.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - HARIKISHAN S NAIR Hari is the Founder and Artistic Director of Regatta Kala Kendra. He is active in the community as a dance artist, theatre artist, teacher, choreographer, actor, mentor, dramaturge and rehearsal director. He is a passionate and critical advocate for equity within the dance sector for practitioners of South Asian dance and a community leader who articulates issues on how these performance aesthetics interface with established institutions of dominant dance presenting/curation in Canada. Born and raised in Kerala (India) he has been dancing since age 3 and is fluently trained in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi. He tours new choreographic works and conducts teaching workshops and master classes extensively across North America. He has gone on to collaborate, perform, and present his work at numerous dance festivals in India, the UK, Canada, and the USA. He is the Co-Founder of Atam Arts Collective, a Malayalam theatre group based in Toronto, the Co-Director of SADAC—South Asian Dance Alliance of Canada, and the Associate Artistic Director of ĀNANDAṀ Dancetheatre. Harikishan has been generously supported by the Metcalf Foundation, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council to continue building his artistic practice and skills as a leader and maker in this sector. Photo by Alvin Collantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/f02bcf84-bf1b-4849-8313-3bc33b28701e/Damru+Kruti_+Prajakta+-+headshot+-+Kathak+Prajakta.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - PRAJAKTA DRAVID Prajakta Dravid is a Kathak dancer, teacher & choreographer based out of Toronto, Canada. Trained under the tutelage of Pandita Maneesha Sathe, Prajakta has a Masters in Kathak and has been conferred the title of "Nritya Shiromani". A recipient of the National Artists' Scholarship from the Government of India, Prajakta has performance credits at the Indian Embassy(Portugal), World Peace Festival(Japan), Pune Festival & Cuttack International Festival (India) among others. In Canada, she is carving her own niche, having performed at Kathak Mahotsav, DanceOntario-Dance Weekend, Collective Festival, Arzoo Dance’s Choreographer’s Voice and more. She is promoting Kathak through her institute Ātmikā, training dancers of all ages. She is empaneled with Bharti Vidyapeeth and Gandharva Mahavidyalay as an examiner for advanced level examinations in Kathak. Through her artistic journey, Prajakta has participated on panels and collaborated with artforms like Salsa, Korean drums, Bharatanatyam, Ghatam, while staying rooted to the tradition of Kathak. Photo by Suresh Mallya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/8884216b-8740-4579-a5f2-60b5f74b1e46/Headshot+-+Amruta+Nikte.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - AMRUTA NIKTE Amruta Nikte is a kathak artist with 14 years of kathak training under her belt. She began practicing kathak at 'Nrityadhara - Kathak Institute' in Thane, at the age of 5, after her school teachers noticed her interest in dance. Amruta has completed her Madhyama Poorna exam of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai under the guidance of Guru Smt. Kavita Ahire. She is currently preparing for her 'Diploma- level 1' exam of Bharti Vidyapeeth under the skillful guidance of Guru Smt. Prajakta Dravid at 'Atmika Kathak Institute' in Toronto. Photo by Bhaskar Gangani https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/85b1d6f7-03cc-41e2-a70d-2b31c3a8db93/Sanjukta+Headshot+-+sanjukta+banerjee.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - DR SANJUKTA BANERJEE Dr. Sanjukta Banerjee is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kathakali dance artist. She is a choreographer, research scholar and educator. An empanelled dancer with Indian Television, Banerjee is internationally acclaimed for her enactment of Mother Goddess Durga for ten consecutive years for special telecast during Navratri (1994-2004) on Indian Television. Alumni of Kalamandalam Calcutta, nurtured under the tutelage of Guru Dr.Thankamani Kutty and Late Guru P. Govindan Kutty, Sanjukta has performed in more than 300 National and International Festivals in Asia, Middle-East and North American cities. Founder and Artistic Director of Saugandhikam Dance Academy, she mentors Indian classical dance forms in young practitioners in North America. From her Academy she conducts regular in-person and online dance lessons of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam. Banerjee has offered courses, lecture-demonstration and workshops in various Universities of North America and Europe. To her credit she has won several accolades “Outstanding Young Person” (North Calcutta Junior Chamber, Kolkata), "CCI" award (Critic Circle of India, New Delhi). Banerjee has been awarded the prestigious title of “Singar Mani” (Mumbai), “Natya Kala Rathna” (Toronto), and holds a doctoral degree in dance from York University, Toronto. Photo by Robinson Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/01e0d47b-5c98-4fba-be05-8dde5a6b5f6c/headshot++-+Sarah+U.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SARAH HIN CHING U Sarah Hin Ching U 余衍晴 (she/her) is a Chinese-Canadian dance artist/choreographer, trained and influenced by a multitude of styles including contemporary, hiphop, ballet and breaking. My main intentions in my practice are 1. Explore and promote the cross-pollination between contemporary dance and street dance. 2. Investigate the integration of new media tools in performance-making, pushing the boundaries of choreography beyond physical movement. Select presentation credits include Dancing on the Edge (Vancouver), National Arts Centre, Capsule: Video series (Ottawa), The Dance Centre (Vancouver), NewWorks (Vancouver), REvolver(Vancouver), DanceWorks (Toronto), Skampede (Victoria), Free Flow Dance Theatre (Saskatoon), Good Women Dance(Edmonton) among others. In 2022, I received the Professional Performing Artist Award from British Columbia Arts Council and have recently received Professional Development award to train under bboy Savage Rock in the art of breaking. I been awarded residencies at Circuit est (Montreal), Dance Arts Institute (Toronto), Impulse Theatre (Victoria), City of Port Coquitlam, ArtStarts (Vancouver), and Plastic Orchid Factory. Photo by Laura Zeke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/2fd983c8-4322-47ad-b04c-df0f43a4a752/Liminal+Bodies+-+Marina+Robinson.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - MARINA ROBINSON Marina Robinson is a Vancouver born movement artist, choreographer and teacher. During her time in Vancouver, Robinson trained with the pre-professional training program, Source Dance Company. Robinson specializes in contemporary floorwork and is currently expanding her foundational knowledge of breakdance. Since her move to Toronto in 2022, Robinson has had the opportunity to perform and choreograph the original duet titled Transcendence at 100 Days of Summer Festival and the Purple Glow Showcase. She has danced in Alli Carry’s work titled A Subject, presented by The Garage TO and in Clarice Lima’s work titled WOODS, presented by Beyond Concrete at The Bentway. Most recently, Robinson has produced and choreographed her own new work titled, Unfurl, which was presented at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2023. She continues to immerse herself in the Toronto arts community as is currently teaching at The Fifth Dance. Photo by Kylie Thompson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1726271357741-2BMHGOFP7VPDQIYG5KAS/GC%2B-%2BKatelyn%2BBernard.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - KATELYN BERNARD Katelyn Bernard is a passionate dancer and choreographer from Toronto who has developed her craft in hip hop choreography over the past 6 years. Her immense training in Hip Hop, Krump, and Dancehall has allowed Katelyn to further develop her skill set and range as a dancer, performer, and choreographer. Her dedication has presented her with multiple opportunities. From opening up for July Black on Canada’s day, to being chosen to present her choreography at Toronto’s very first Elevate Showcase in 2019 and Pulse Showcase in 2023, performing at TIFF 2022 and more. Katelyn’s goal is to create a shared experience and connection between herself, the dancers, the audience, and the music that they won’t forget. As well as instilling unshakeable confidence in her students. Photo by Jasmine Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/503a8627-388a-4db1-9ddd-ab18b985decd/Diana+Lopez+-+headshot+-+diana+lopez.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - DIANA LOPEZ SOTO Award-winning multidisciplinary Mexican/Canadian artist, mother and land caretaker. She has presented and exhibited her work nationally and internationally in France, Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, the USA and Canada. She produces and co-produces site-specific performances, vertical dance, art installations and experimental film. Her interest in sustainable practices inform the direction of her collaborations and offerings. Diana’s love for material, physics and body/space connections informs her rigging designs and structures, installations and sculptural sets that come to life through her movement explorations. In 2028 and 2019, thanks to the Canada Arts Council for the Arts, Diana participated in the Guapamacataro Art and Ecology residency, the Vancouver International Vertical Dance Summit and the ‘Ritual de las Aguadoras’ with the Tirindikua family from the Barrio de Santo Santiago Michoacan. Diana is co-creator of Land Embodiment Lab with Coman Poon, member of Vanguardia Dance Projects and collaborates with Hercinia Arts, Femme du Feu, Look Up Theatre and Victoria Mata. 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Co-founding School of Groove, a dance training and mentorship program for women, she aims to empower dancers to realize their full potential and to help them navigate their dance journeys. As Associate Director of Outside Looking In, she also helps bring dance programs to Indigenous communities across Canada, fostering self-expression and developing self-esteem through dance. Driven by a desire to share the transformative power of dance, Queenie mentors others to discover their potential and live it to the fullest. Photo by Nino Vicente https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/fc216be8-8c43-4db7-a20a-ca786efb5ecf/GC-+Nia+Boateng.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - NIA Nia is a dancer and artist from Toronto, whose distinctive style blends the vibrant rhythms of hip hop and dancehall with her own creative flair. Over the decades, dance has evolved from a cherished hobby into a profound part of her life, offering not only joy and peace but also a space for introspection and connection. Nia aims to push her boundaries and share her passion for dance, striving to inspire both her peers and her audience to follow their passions and talents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1cb01bcd-19c1-4c81-b17e-197b0dca62e9/Enlazadas+-++victoria+Mata.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - VICTÒRIA MATA Venezuelan-Canadian dancer, choreographer with a background in expressive arts therapy. Mata’s career was first sculpted by pedagogic, self-directed training, which proceeded with training under internationally renowned choreographers and receiving an MFA in Contemporary Choreography from York University. As a settler in T’Koronto, Mata’s sensibility to inclusion and border stories are due to her eclectic upbringing across three continents before the age of fifteen. Mata’s contemporary expressions are rooted in Afro-Indigenous Venezuelan genres, harness/vertical dance and durational/ installation dance. Photo by Tulio Hernandez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/a2898a89-7ace-4a9a-9380-69e4ecfd1baf/GC+-+EmmaRosborough.jpeg CGDF Festival Archive - EMMA ROSBOROUGH Emma is a Toronto based dance artist, choreographer, teacher, and performer. She has professional dance training in the following disciplines: jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop, locking, house, krump, popping, animation, and more. Emma has had the honor to learn and work with artists such as: Aj MegaMan, Tatiana Parker, and PopNTod. Some of her training credits include: Footnotes Academy, Soulbotics, Reality Check Popping and Animation Company, and School of Groove. Emma has competed across Ontario, and has had the opportunity to work with studios based in California, New York, Colorado, and the UK. Some of Emma’s dance credits are: “Raptors 905” Sauga City Dancer, “Latin Sparks Toronto,” “1234 Dance Arts” dance show, “Show Time At Shops” Dancemakers, “Arts In The Park” dance performance, “Pajama Jam” dance show, 7-Eleven Commercial, performance series with Award-Winning Children’s Entertainer “Saidat”, Deep Jandu’s “Delhi Ki Chhori” music video, Karan Aujila “Jee Ni Lagda” music video, Common Ground Dance Festival “Toes for Dance”, Drayton Entertainment’s “Cinderella the Panto”, and Drayton Entertainment’s “The Little Mermaid.” Emma currently works with youth and adult programs, where she creates a safe and inspiring outlet to share her passion of teaching. She is passionate about dance, and strives for her students to discover the best version of themselves. 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Such lessons greatly inform her teaching philosophy where she aims to foster confidence, community and collaboration. Photo by Jasmin Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/693fc12f-baa6-499a-a06a-7342e1ce4539/iii-++Barbara+Simms.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - BARBARA SIMMS Barbara Simms (they/she) is a dancer currently based out of Tkaronto. Playful, thoughtful and curious, they are a good friend and a struggling artist. Since graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University’s performance dance program in 2021, they have been navigating the world of freelance dance as a dancer, choreographer, audience member, and collaborator. She is continually striving to absorb new physical knowledge, and has a strong desire to deeply understand a wide array of teachings and methodologies. Their passion for movement exists in continual discussion with their other artistic expressions, including listening to music, cooking dinner, writing in their notes app, and getting dressed. Right now, movement brings Barbara joy on the dance floor, at morning drop-in classes, and when she recognizes her friends in her own moving body. Photo by Aidan Tooth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/e30b0201-2e12-455e-be23-cf54e39031e9/iii-++Sophia+Hassenstein.jpg CGDF Festival Archive - SOPHIA HASSENSTEIN Sophia Hassenstein is a contemporary dance artist, lighting designer, and movement teacher based in Tkaronto. A lover of learning, she is an alumnus of the Alberta Ballet School (2017), the School of Toronto Dance Theatre (2020), and York University (2023). She has performed as a dancer in various festivals including the Luminato Festival (2018), Toronto Fringe Festival (2019), SummerWorks Performance Festival (2019), dance made in canada (2023), and Nuit Blanche (2023). In the past year, Sophia was delighted to perform with Tiger Princess Dance Productions, Stephanie Lake Dance Company, and Under 5 Collective as a dancer, rehearsal director, and co-choreographer. As a designer, she has worked with such companies like Frog in Hand, Artists in Motion, and Fermented Dance. Through lighting design, dance, and teaching, Sophia values the quiet language of movement and how it informs and shapes her understanding of the world. 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out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/54b78afa-9931-49f3-80ea-42120d543e05/CGDF+2025+LOGOS.png Emerging Artist Showcase - Groove Collective - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/29ed95dc-916b-4f5f-9456-02aafa5ab222/CGDF+2025+LOGOS.png Emerging Artist Showcase - Groove Collective - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.toesfordance.ca/cgdf-artists-staff-1 daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1647208075080-N1X107OHFFPI1IR19EQY/image-asset.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) - DAVID NORSWORTHY (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) DAVID NORSWORTHY David Norsworthy (he/him) is a Tkarón:to/Toronto-based dance artist, choreographer, producer, curator, and arts educator of mixed Japanese immigrant/British settler descent who is “an exceptionally lucid performer, impressive and articulate” (Globe and Mail). A graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City, he delights in asking questions, and is fascinated by the transformative power of dancing. David has performed with dance companies and collaborated with dance creators in Canada, USA, Sweden and Australia. Notable performance projects include productions with Dancenorth (Melbourne), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), and The Merce Cunningham Trust (New York City). His choreographic career has included independently produced full-length works, international tours, and commissioned projects for companies, universities and schools. David is the grateful recipient of the Ron Lenyk Award (2016) and was one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award (2018). He is a Co-Founder/Co-Director of TOES FOR DANCE, and has recently served as a Board Member of CanAsian Dance, and a part-time Rehearsal Director for Norrdans, a contemporary dance company in Sweden. Between 2023 and 2025, he was a Co-Executive Artistic Producer for DanceWorks, a choreographic presentation platform in Toronto. Photo by Colton Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/6ab2f3fb-db2e-42da-a9cc-818deaccd29d/HEADSHOT+Tanveer.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) TANVEER ALAM Tanveer Alam (he/him) started his Kathak training with Sudeshna Maulik and continued further nuanced studies with guru Sandhya Desai. Alam is a 2019 graduate of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Alam has performed in the works of Rina Singha, Lata Pada, Padmini Chettur, Brandy Leary, Harikishan S. Nair, Sashar Zarif, Lucy Rupert, and Peter Chin, to name a few. Alam is also invested within the dance sector as an Alliance Lead at The South Asian Dance Alliance of Canada, a guest curator alongside Nithya Garg at Dancemakers (2023 season), and was a guest curator/artistic associate with TOES FOR DANCE (2023 season). He has developed skills in the fields of curation and production by working as an independent artist in the city of Toronto, learning by lived experience. He produced Leher, his first full length solo in June 2023, as well as other smaller scale artistic endeavours. Photo by Brandy Leary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/3ef10cb0-afa7-4e99-96c0-69f61ea1021a/Chantelle+Good+-+Headshot+%231.jpg.JPEG CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) CHANTELLE GOOD Chantelle Good, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a performer, choreographer, and teaching artist, now based in Brooklyn, New York. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in choreography. To further her training, Chantelle also attended Springboard Danse Montreal where she performed repertoire by La Tresse Collective, Shumpei Nemoto, Stijn Celis, and Ohad Naharin. Past commercial dance credits include: H.E.R., Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, Daddy Yankee x Bad Bunny, iskwē, Haai x Jon Hopkins, Gary Clark Jr., David Byrne, Rothy’s “That’s More Like It” Global Campaign, Tyson, Volvo, and CNCPTS/PUMA. Concert dance credits include: Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), New York Fashion Week (A--Company), Still Motion Dance Company, Kate Harpootlian & Artists, Loni Landon Dance Project, The Forest of Arden, and Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More. Currently, Chantelle can be seen performing on Broadway in MJ The Musical. In addition to her work with TFD, Chantelle is also the Programs Director of Share The Movement, a non-profit dedicated to providing access and opportunity to young BIPOC dancers. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for dance as a teaching artist and guest choreographer for institutions and programs across North America. She continues to deepen her learning around decolonizing practices, in order to foster inclusive environments for her students and cultivate community whenever possible. Photo by Jon Taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/4b8f771a-ff35-48d8-a6f2-5076a9f25589/Bri+Clarke+-+Kendra+Epik+Photography.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) BRIANNA CLARKE Brianna (Bri) Clarke is a performer, choreographer, teacher, and producer, based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Her early training began in Ottawa at Leeming Danceworks, where she developed her voice as an artist and trained competitively in multiple styles of dance. While studying at Toronto Metropolitan University, Bri performed in full-length works by established choreographers such as Hanna Kiel, Alysa Pires, and Merce Cunningham. After obtaining her BFA in Performance Dance, Bri has furthered her training in Germany, New York City, North Carolina, Greece, Los Angeles and across Canada. She continues to be a freelance artist for multiple dance and theatre collectives. Bri has been fortunate to be on the TOES FOR DANCE team for many years, acting in various roles across the organization’s programming. Most notably, she associate produced and performed in the sold-out run of “Dinner is Served”, choreographed by Tony-winning choreographer Kristen Carcone. As well, Bri has enjoyed being on staff for Fresh Dance Intensive since 2015, carrying out roles as an assistant, a teacher, and now as Event Coordinator. Other credits include: Frog in Hand, Transcen|Dance Project, Dance Arts Institute, Near & Far Projects, The Performing Arts Project, and the Toronto Fringe Festival. 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Her background in performing arts, art history, and film has helped shape a well-rounded and thoughtful approach to storytelling and strategy in the arts and culture sector. In addition to her work in advertising, Shannon is an experienced photographer and videographer, producing content that ranges from promotional campaigns to documentary-style storytelling. She has worked as both a freelance digital marketing specialist and Marketing Coordinator for professional theatres and non-profit organizations across the GTA. You can view Shannon’s portfolio at shannonwiddis.weebly.com or follow her creative work on Instagram at @shannonwiddis_. Photo by Ceilidh Creative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/f223f805-3adc-4017-b37a-62650d180bdf/eden+graham+keira++marie+forde+.png CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) KEIRA MARIE FORDE Keira Marie Forde (She/They) is a multidisciplinary artist and community arts producer who has worked in culturally relevant pedagogy and the arts for over nine years. Keira’s artistic practice focuses on amplifying stories from youth (under 30) in Toronto. Recent performance credits include The Sonkofa Trilogy with the Wata Theatre, NYC’s Richest Man (web series), Suitable Climate with b current at SummerWorks, The Christie Pits Riot with Hogtown Collective, What’s So Funny with Carousel Players, and her original digital work No More News for Nancy with Alberta-based company Major Matt Mason Collective. In 2023–2024, No More News for Nancy underwent further research through the Creative Catalyst Dance Program at Nia Centre for the Arts. In 2025, Keira completed a residency on the decolonization of bodies at HAUT in partnership with KRA/RAS in Denmark. In 2024, she produced and choreographed Generation Gentrified for the Paprika Festival, inspired by Toronto’s changing communities. Photo by Eden Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/4711cb5c-d520-4155-984e-7a11ab0deb31/Visaree+Headshot+%232.JPG CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) VISAREE BRADSHAW-COORE Visaree is a Canadian film & theatre coordinator, and curatorial creative. She is known to be an active worker in delivering Canadian stories. Notably an AGO youth board, TIFF Next Wave and Fringe alumna Visaree is a prominent creative leader and production organizer in our city as she values lending a helping hand to creatives to make sure their stories get told. Welcome Visaree to the TFD team! More information about me for context: Pronouns: (She/Her) Instagram: @bradshawcoore Email: bradshawcoore@gmail.com Photo by Yellow Studio TO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d5076e71-9ace-464a-844e-2fea12c8f9d6/Gabriel+Cropley+Photo.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) GABRIEL CROPLEY Gabriel Cropley is a Toronto based lighting designer and three-time Dora Mavor Moore award nominee. Recent credits include Cendrillon for University of Toronto Opera (Elgin Theatre), Wakati for NAfro Dance Productions (Winnipeg), home for RAW Taiko Drummers, December Dances for Dance Arts Institute, RISE: Fall Dances for TMU Performance Dance, Empty Space Empty Time for Ottawa Dance Directive (Southam Hall, NAC), and Magic of Assembly for Toronto Dance Theatre. Gabriel has had the privilege of collaborating with the City of Toronto/Nuit Blanche, Ballet Creole, Victoria Mata Productions & Aluna Theatre, Coal Mine Theatre, dance: made in canada | fait au canada, Bicycle Opera, CanAsian Dance, dreamwalker dance, University of Toronto Opera, Sampradaya Dance Creations, Dancemakers, Humber Theatre, BoucharDanse, Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre, pounds per square inch performance, Avinoam Silverman Dance, Little Pear Garden Dance Company, Toronto Heritage Dance, Capitol Theatre Port Hope, Newton Moraes Dance Theatre, York Dance Ensemble, TOES for Dance, Danny Grossman, Sook-Yin Lee & Jennifer Goodwin, Theatre Gargantua, Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Hamilton Children’s Choir, Tracey Norman, Forcier StageWorks, JDdance, Art of Time Ensemble, the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and more. gabrielcropley.ca Photo by Alexandar Antonijevic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/f180fe6b-bace-43d6-9ec3-a308a62d9796/315039854_5690296761091872_811113259861442256_n+-+shivani+shivakumar.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) SHIVANI SHIVAKUMAR Shivani Shivakumar began her Bharatanatyam training at age 5 under Guru Smt. Padmini Achchi and continued under Guru Dr. Sanjay Shantaram at Shivapriya School of Dance. She is also trained in Kuchipudi and contemporary dance. Shivani has won over 200 competitions across India and completed her Rangapravesha in 2010. She holds over 30 prestigious titles including Bharata Ratna Prashasti and Vishwa Kalaaratna. She has performed on several Indian TV channels and was runner-up in Zee Kannada’s Kuniyonu Bara. Shivani has performed across major cities in India and internationally in Sri Lanka, Australia, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA . In 2019, she founded Tattvartha Dance Studio in Bangalore. Since moving to Canada in 2022, she has performed at Kannada Sangha, Purandara Dasa Aradhane, Taste of India Festival at Nathan Phillips Square, and the Toronto International Dance Festival, and many more prestigious events showcasing Indian classical dance on global stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/82ece81a-77f6-4bad-b658-209625b2e8c4/Carmen+head+shot+-+Carmen+Romero.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) CARMEN ROMERO Carmen Romero is a dynamic and award-winning flamenco dance artist, captivating audiences with her electrifying performances and innovative choreography. With a rich background in performance, education, production, and adjudication, she is a true luminary in the dance world. Notably, she coached global sensation Shakira in 2010 and proudly represented Canada at the prestigious 9th Annual Certamen de Coreografía in Madrid. Carmen is renowned for breaking barriers and creating dance that pulsates with passion and relevance. Photo by Denise Grant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/b37b760e-69f3-4b64-888b-a0c1ce5107df/82D69B74-51D5-49CB-8379-BC36EB0D6065_1_105_c+-+Beany+Kehewin.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) BEANY JOHN Beany is a 2 Spirit champion Grass dancer and in March 2022 she won 2nd place at the National Hoop Dance Championships in Arizona. She is currently the only woman in Canada initiated into the Grass Dance and was initiated when she was 10 years old. Beany has been dancing and teaching Hoop Dance throughout Canada and the U.S. since 2004. Beany shares about her 2 Spirit journey, her family and the importance of her dance. Photo by Josie John https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/3d52c1d4-1461-4a86-bc6c-165578f5d868/IMG_5782+-+Gisele+AM.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) GISELE ARDOSA Gisele Ardosa (she/her) is an Asian Canadian artist from Toronto, currently based in Alberta as a professional dancer with the DJD Company. A 2024 graduate of the BFA program at Toronto Metropolitan University and recipient of the Lipson Family endowment award, Gisele has performed repertoire by renowned choreographers such as Lea Ved, Kim Cooper, Guillaume Côté, David Norsworthy, Roberto Campanella, and Robert Glumbeck. As an emerging choreographer, her work has been showcased at events including Fall For Dance North, Toes For Dance CGDF, Innovative Ballet Theatre, and most recently at the Solocoreografico Festival in Frankfurt, Germany. Passionate about innovation and collaboration she continues to explore her artistic boundaries, creating new works and continuing to learn about movement languages within the umbrellas of Jazz and Contemporary dance. Photo by Trudie Lee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/ea1b9308-8c4e-43b4-b8f3-153536830dfd/NatasjaJordan+-+Natasja+Jordan.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) NATASJA JORDAN Natasja Jordan (she/her) is a versatile dancer, emerging choreographer, and multidisciplinary artist based in Tkaronto/Toronto. Natasja grew up in Burlington, Ontario, training in local studios with a hobby of drawing and painting. Over the years, she fell in love with many different movement styles. Now, her favourite way to express herself is through dance fusion. After recently graduating from the Performance Dance BFA program at Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University, Natasja is working toward further developing her choreographic process and performing with professional contemporary companies within Toronto and beyond. She recently returned from a choreographic residency at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary, where she made progress on choreographing her first full-length show. As an emerging artist, she is excited to be exploring many pathways in the arts and culture industries and looks forward to any opportunity to share her skills and passion for art in her community. Photo by Rita Zietsma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/739844ee-27ae-45a4-bb6b-e3a9263cd9ac/WhatsApp+Image+2025-03-06+at+15.43.24_cc8fedd0+-+Anjali+Tanna.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) ANJALI TANNA Anjali Tanna is an emerging movement artist, choreographer, and educator with roots in Indian classical and folk dance. Trained in Kathak, Garba, and certified in Dance Movement Therapy and Yoga, her practice blends tradition, healing, and storytelling. Originally from India, Anjali has lived, worked, and learned across the UK, Canada, and now the U.S., shaping her artistic voice through cultural shifts and personal transitions. Her recent choreographic interests lie in exploring rhythm as a shared language, and creating space for diasporic identity, emotional expression, and community connection. Anjali has had the opportunity to perform and collaborate with artists and collectives such as the Sanjukta Sinha Dance Company, Tanveer Alam, Shyam Dattani and Sampradaya Institute. She is slowly building her work with DanceHeals and Aadya Garba Institute, and hopes to continue learning, sharing, and growing through movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/0aed0dd2-222a-49d3-bbc8-aa3ecfe3c700/MGU_7121+%281%29+-+Maithili+Patel.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) MAITHILI PATEL Maithili Patel is a Kathak dancer and choreographer based in New Jersey. Under the mentorship of her Guru, Dr. Pali Chandra, she has been fortunate to share her work globally (Dubai Kathak Festival, London Parliament House of Lords, Modhera Dance Festival). Kathak, a storytelling dance form, allows her to weave narratives that reflect on contemporary human experiences while still staying true to her cultural roots. Maithili’s debut choreography, Dark Inside (2018), explored themes of mental illness and internal conflict, while Quantum Dances (2025), delved into concepts from quantum mechanics. Having trained extensively in ‘abhinaya,’ the art of expression, her piece Draupadi (choreographed by Pali Chandra) received acclaim at the New York Kathak Festival 2019, while her dance film Rise, resonated deeply at the Swiss International Kathak Festival 2020. Through her work, Maithili continues to explore the depths of Kathak, using form as a powerful medium for social commentary, emotional depth, and cultural storytelling. Photo by Marc Guerraz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/032e72f5-2ece-43ec-9644-bc108611ff18/Disha+Panchal+-+Headshot+-+Disha+Panchal.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) DISHA PANCHAL Disha Panchal is an emerging Toronto-based dance artist whose work blends Bollywood, Indian classical, and folk traditions with street dance influences. Beginning with Garba and Bharatanatyam in India, she expanded her practice in Canada, performing professionally while training with collectives such as MOVMNT and artists like Tanveer Alam. She has collaborated with G Sidhu, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Raghav, and Raja Kumari, and performed at TEDx, Olympics Team Canada Fan Fest, and Dusk Dances. Choreography credits include "Unveiled 2025", “Salaam Rahman” - a Sampradaya Dance Creations Production and “The Bridge World Tour” by Rajakumari, among others. Her work is driven by an ongoing exploration of identity, using movement to reflect culture, community, and lived experience. Photo by Hishant Dheer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/b79c31cf-ea5d-459c-a128-c9b2e154156f/photo+by+Enzo+Romero+-+CinnaMoon+Collective.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) CINNAMOON COLLECTIVE CinnaMoon Collective is founded by Irma Villafuerte and Nickeshia Garrick, a Central American and Afro-Caribbean contemporary dance duo that is dedicated to reclaiming and honouring ancestral stories from a decolonial perspective, with the mission to ignite collective healing and recontextualize identity through the lens of black, Indigenous and racialized femme presenting queer bodies. We are committed to forming part of the movement dedicated to magnifying the voices that have been silenced and erased. We aim to share works that reach our audiences and communities on a human level. Nickeshia and Irma have been collaborating as dance artists for over 7 years through companies such as Victoria Mata Productions, Jaberi Dance Theatre and Kaeja d’Dance, to name a few. CinnaMoon Collective has nurtured their creative beginnings through residencies in El Salvador at the Centro de Arte para la Paz in Suchitoto (Arts Centre for Peace), through Aluna Theatre which led to a work-in-progress presentation at Caminos Festival in fall 2023, and a presentation of the same work in progress at Aeris Korper’s Prospects, an Evening of Dance and Discussion. The collective premiered their full-length, immersive dance-theatre work “Surrendered Spirits” in May 2024, which was nominated for two Dora Mavor Moore Awards, and was co-presented and co-curated by dance Immersion and Kaeja d’Dance. Photo by Enzo Romero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/24efe921-3f4d-4582-af69-09beb5dc626b/QUEEN+2025+-+Queenie+Seguban.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) QUEENIE SEGUBAN Originally from Manila, Philippines and now based in Toronto, Queenie is a powerhouse dancer, educator, and community leader. She discovered her love of music and dance early in life and has since used movement as a tool for connection, empowerment, and cultural expression. With a background in Kinesiology and Education from York University, Queenie has over a decade of experience in street and commercial dance — from performing and teaching to choreography and creative direction. She trained with her crew DEUCEnDIP, and her work has been featured at Bazaar Dance Showcase, Toronto Pride Festival, MNFSTO, and Outside Looking In’s Annual Showcase. As the co-founder of School of Groove and Associate Director of the Dance Program at Outside Looking In, Queenie is dedicated to mentorship, community-building, and uplifting the voices of young dancers across Canada. Photo by Nino Vicente https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/7092ee4f-ec52-496d-be60-5e106acb0ea4/Kelly+Gammie+Headshot+2+-+Kelly+Gammie+%281%29.png CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) KELLY GAMMIE Kelly Gammie is a dance artist (DEUCEnDIP dance crew) and passionate dance educator based in Toronto. After receiving a BFA in dance from York University and a professional career dancing on some of Canada’s biggest stages (MMVA’s, iHeartRadio Fest, MuchMusic’s NML), Kelly now co-directs School of Groove, a street/commercial dance and mentorship program dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation. She also co-leads The Groove Collective, an initiative aimed at supporting emerging artists from process to stage. She has the privilege of teaching at dance studios in and beyond the GTA, as well as work with arts organizations such as Just Bgraphic, North York Arts and Outside Looking In. Dance has been central to her personal development and evolving self. Such lessons greatly inform her creative process and are embodied in her teaching philosophies, where she aims to foster confidence, community and collaboration. Photo by Jasmin Dela Paz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/55250617-0062-4d24-95f5-47ca155d3517/IMG_0644+-+Laxmi+Menon.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) LAXMI MENON Laxmi began her dance journey at the age of 3, training in various Indian classical styles. During her high school years, she actively competed in and won several state-level dance competitions across India. She later expanded her skill set by training in Hip Hop and Krump under “Myself and My Moves” dance community, eventually joining Choreo Grooves. In Toronto, Laxmi led as a choreographer for D Squad Ontario and performed with the Seneca Varsity Dance Team, contributing to their gold at the CMC Dance Competition (2022), silver at the Hamilton Association Competition (Sep 2022), and runner-up placement at the Afterdark Masquerade Gala. She has also showcased her performance skills with groups and events including Jadoo Entertainment (Mosaic & Diwali Razzmatazz 2024), Shadow Entertainment, Unite Dance Showcase, and Winterlude’s Fever After Dark. As an educator, Laxmi offers personalized training in Hip Hop and Indian classical dance, inspiring high school students to build confidence and express themselves through movement. Her unique style blends classical discipline with the raw energy of street dance—inviting dancers of all levels to explore, connect, and celebrate the joy of dance. Photo by anyo._ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/c1138871-66bd-419f-89f2-0e4bd95b9c91/DSCF5360+-+Harry+Zhang.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) HARRY Haoyan “Harry” Zhang is a Toronto-based dancer, choreographer, and educator specializing in Campbellocking. Originally from China, he discovered hip-hop culture through Breaking after moving to Canada and has since trained in multiple street styles under mentors such as Caroline “Lady C” Fraser, Footnotes Academy, and pioneering figures of the form. His studies with OGs have grounded him in Campbellocking’s history, culture, and techniques. Harry’s work spans stage, film, and battles. He has performed at Breakin’ Convention’s Open Art Surgery and the Toronto Jazz Festival, competed internationally, and directed the short film Candy, selected for the FORM Film Festival. His choreography includes a solo for Open Art Surgery (2022) and a work for MOVMNT Collective’s Emergent Choreographer Showcase (2024). Dedicated to both tradition and innovation, Harry continues to share Campbellocking authentically within Toronto’s street dance community. Photo by Anya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/c34e8c0b-c76a-4d84-9b4d-3ce64b9fe0b5/Carolin+M+%282%29+-+Carolin+Mateus.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) CAROLIN MATEUS Carolin Mateus is a dance artist, educator, and choreographer with over 15 years of experience teaching and creating in Colombia and Canada. She holds a Master’s degree in dance and has worked in diverse settings, from professional studios to community programs. In Colombia, she collaborated with IDARTES, developing artistic projects that empowered children and youth, and contributed to the book Educational Tools for Dance, highlighting innovative pedagogical approaches. In Canada, she has choreographed for multiple companies and led projects like SOMOS UNO, celebrating multicultural identity, as well as initiatives with Indigenous communities, promoting visibility and empowerment through art. Blending Latin, Afro, and Hip-Hop influences, Carolin’s teaching emphasizes inclusion, equity, and creative expression. Passionate about using dance to connect cultures and build community, she continues to inspire dancers of all levels, fostering growth, confidence, and artistic exploration. Photo by House Of Eight Dance Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/7eb0e047-a8de-427d-b221-d880836503ba/Rumi+By+Drew+Berry+2023C+-+rumi+jeraj.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) RUMI JERAJ Rumi Jeraj is an Ismailli muslim hailing from Sherwood Park Alberta (the world's largest hamlet). A Graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University Rumi has worked for dance artists including Hanna Kiel, Daryl Tracy, Maxine Hepner, Heidi Strauss, and Eilish Shin-Culhane. He has presented his own work at Dusk Dances, the Hamilton Fringe Festival, Citadel Compagnie’s Night Shift and Interaccess Gallery. He aspires to create and be a part of work which mixes forms in order to better tell stories. He believes there is a perfect balance between words, music, and movement which can communicate intellectually, emotionally and viscerally all at once. He aspires to find this state on stage. Photo by Drew Berry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/184a60bf-eaf7-4144-8443-8b40b5023172/Lethe-Zuri-196_websize+-+Zuri+Skeete.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) ZURI SKEETE Zuri Skeete (she/her) is a queer emerging dance artist within the Toronto community. She is a performer, choreographer, and teacher with a heavy focus on improvisation and contemporary dance. Zuri is a graduate from York University’s Choreography/Performance Specialized Honours BFA in Dance. She has worked with artists such as David Norsworthy, Syreeta Hector, Tracey Norman, and Susan Lee. Zuri has co-choreographed pieces for Dance Ontario Weekend and Fever After Dark. She has also choreographed and performed a commissioned piece for Toes for Dance’s Common Ground Festival. Additionally, she is the co-founder of The Meaningful Movement which aims to create spaces, events and conversations for all artists and art lovers. Zuri is constantly striving to explore her identity and movement aesthetic, persistently questioning if she can go deeper in everything she works on. Being present, staying curious and always ready to play allows her to fully immerse in the language of dance. Photo by Natasha Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/8b5d6d6c-eb12-488d-8b2b-7209678e3376/MINUET+CHARRON_HEADSHOT_Photo+by+VIVIAN+TRAN+-+Minuet+Charron.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) MINUET CHARRON Minuet Charron Is a dance artist, creator, and imaginator based in Toronto, ON. Originally hailing from Nova Scotia, Minuet has trained in various forms of concert and street dances. They mainly practice Contemporary and Hip Hop, exploring, educating, and expanding her overall knowledge about these styles and joy and understanding of them. An alumna from Dance Arts Institute, Minuet has been trained extensively in Contemporary dance forms including foundations of Graham, Inspired by Fighting Monkey, Flying Low and Passing Through, and has had the honour of performing works by Peggy Baker, Naishi Wang, Ashley “Colours” Perez, Tanveer Alam, Ryan Lee, and Elke Schroeder. Minuet continues to perform, teach, and explore Contemporary dance, while also giving time to their Breaking and freestyle practices through attending battles, sessions, and community events. Minuet is passionate about creating spaces for community, being in a constant state of learning, growth, and curating spaces of kindness. Photo by Vivian Tran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/319532b6-14ab-4500-bfab-d3635a6aa42f/Rikigai+%281%29+-+Rohit+Suneja.png CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) DJ RIKIGAI Rikigai is a Toronto-based DJ driven by a deep connection to nature and the energy of human experience. The name is a fusion of “Ikigai”—the Japanese concept of life’s purpose—and rhythm, reflecting his passion for creating meaning through music. Known for weaving Afro-house, melodic house, and global grooves, Rikigai’s sets are designed as journeys—balancing warmth and energy, harmony and pulse. Inspired by natural soundscapes, his mixes invite dancers to feel grounded yet elevated, blending earthy textures with hypnotic beats. Photo by Neharika https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/8a0af807-a86a-4d4c-b2d1-ebd3ff21fe5e/Raha+-+Sara+Yaghoubi.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) RAHA Raha is a passionate dancer dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Iranian/Persian dance with audiences worldwide. Trained in classical and regional styles, she weaves cultural heritage into her performances, blending storytelling, rhythm, and graceful movement. Her artistry reflects a deep respect for tradition while embracing contemporary expression, creating a bridge between past and present. Raha has performed at festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings, captivating audiences with her elegance and authenticity. Photo by Azita Ziaei (StudioSpec) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/2899fd20-754e-42e8-a8b4-1cc32380cf44/IMG_0013+new+-+Jessica+Denney.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) JESSICA DENNEY Jessica Denney is a 17 year old high school senior at Cawthra Park Secondary School, where she is in the Regional Arts Program for dance. Jessica was first introduced to dance at a young age when she would watch the performances of her older sister, Madison. This began her own dance journey at the age of 3. She has trained in a variety of different styles such as lyrical, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre. She started dancing competitively at the age of 8 and is currently dancing in her last year at Can Dance Academy in Mississauga. Jessica’s dance journey has not been without physical challenges including her scoliosis and arthritis diagnoses. However, she strives to overcome these obstacles and does not allow them to diminish her passion and desire to dance. She is very grateful for this opportunity to work with Toes for Dance and can’t wait for you all to see her perform! Photo by Henry Mendel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/3c55321b-a32c-4ec5-a522-b4095b57b677/20250726_153449+-+kim+lm.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) RHEA MANUNTAG Rhea is a 14-year-old dancer from Toronto, Canada, who has been training since the age of five. She currently dances at Dance Inc., where she continues to grow as a versatile artist. While she loves exploring all dance styles, her passion shines most in lyrical and contemporary. Dedicated to expanding her skills, she actively participates in dance conventions and had the incredible opportunity to attend the Outstanding Dancer Experience at NYCDA in Phoenix, Arizona in 2024. She is also proud to have been named Runner-Up Miss Junior Candance Nationals 2024. With big dreams for the future, she aspires to one day perform on stage alongside her favorite artists. Photo by Kimberly Manuntag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/4ec44780-a786-4548-b4bb-afdb22a760ef/CR%40Duende2021-photobyDahliaKatz-4614.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) MIGUEL MEDINA Miguel Medina is an exuberant percussionist whose rhythmic brilliance has energized contemporary dance for over 15 years at renowned institutions like Circuit-Est and Concordia University. His musical journey spans the globe, collaborating with diverse projects in Mexico, France, and Canada, including the acclaimed Compania Carmen Romero and the vibrant SaSaSa Company. Together, Carmen and Miguel create an unforgettable fusion of flamenco and contemporary dance that ignites the stage! Photo by Dahlia Katz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/d4b78345-6483-4178-af30-07bf7d75ba60/Jazzmin+James+Headshot+-+Jazzmin+James.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) JAZZMIN JAMES Jazzmin James is a dedicated dance educator and performer based in Canada. Her dance journey began at Elite Danceworx in Markham, ON. Later, she pursued her professional training in Vancouver, BC, at the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program under the direction of Artemis Gordon. There, she performed repertoire by renowned choreographers such as Crystal Pite, Mats Ek, and Johan Inger. Jazzmin has also furthered her dance education through intensives at Rubberband Dance, Ballet BC, and Springboard Danse Montréal. Her professional experience includes dancing with Janet Jackson in her Toronto concert and working on television projects including Degrassi, The Next Step, and Backstage. Currently, Jazzmin is a member of Transcen|Dance Project, a company focused on immersive dance theatre. Jazzmin holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Queen’s University, which informs her approach to wellness and movement. She also completed her CoreFit Reformer Level 1 teacher training and is a certified yoga teacher. Photo by Michael Slobodian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/835c0995-8caf-419c-b830-4acc8f3236ad/IMG_0645+-+Taryn+Leslie.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) TARYN LESLIE Taryn is currently a student, assistant and teacher at Dance Inc. She has experience in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Technique and continues to inspire young dancers. Taryn is currently a student attending a performing arts high school specializing in Dance Composition. She has choreographed numerous solos, duets/trios, and group routines. Taryn has 10 years experience in performance and is best known for inspiring young dancers through her passion and dedication to storytelling through her performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/793eee93-775f-4f22-9788-bee3ef8f21c3/IMG-20250904-WA0001+-+Nyla-Rose+Stanley.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) NYLA-ROSE STANLEY I am a13-year-old dancer and have been training at Dance Inc in Ajax since I was three years old. Dance has always been such a huge part of my life and something that makes me feel the most like myself. My favorite styles are hip hop and contemporary because they let me move in totally different ways—sometimes powerful and sharp, other times soft and emotional. What I love most about dance is being able to tell a story without having to say a single word. Performing gives me a chance to share my feelings and connect with people through movement. Dance has helped me build confidence, creativity, and friendships, and I’m excited to keep learning and growing as a dancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/0828f239-1469-4f41-8aea-1b8dc7da3226/DSC01213+-+A.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) AISHA NICHOLSON Aisha Nicholson is an Artist, Emerging Choreographer, Teacher and Reiki Practitioner that hails from Toronto; creator of the Movement CheckIn a program that brings artists together on Instagram live. She is currently an independent artist and has worked with various choreographers and companies such as Lua Shayenne Dance Company, Ronald Taylor Dance, KasheDance, Arsenio Andrade, C.O.B.A (Collective Of Black Artist), Garth Fagan, Ballet Creole, Aria Evans to name a few. Aisha has performed and toured with Obeah Opera for Luminato festival and in South Africa. She performed at Carifesta XIV festival in Trinidad and Tobago in 2019. In 2021, she choreographed her first inaugural solo called Abandonment and is currently working on remounting this work. Her artistic practice is rooted in Caribbean, West African, Contemporary and Afro-contemporary dance styles and her exploration of movement is multilayered, polyrhythmic and rooted in the Black experience. @movementcheckin Photo by Drew Berry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/95d82aae-516f-44be-828d-50f16d65f094/IMG_7936+-+Zeynab+Asnaghi.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) ZEENA I am Zeena, an artist with experience in theater and performance, as well as acting and voice work. In my home country, I was involved in various productions, many rooted in movement and performance. These experiences shaped my vision of the body as my main artistic language—a living language capable of carrying the deepest emotions. I am also passionate about photography, especially capturing the body in motion. Now, here in Canada, I am continuing to develop my practice, looking forward to exploring new opportunities and sharing my expression with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/eae7f6b7-a490-448a-8fd3-0967e94572e8/unnamed-5.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) JENNAVIE LEWIS From the ripe age of 2, Jennavie has found a deep love for dance and continued all throughout elementary and high school. Her growth in dance continues and cannot wait to enter her final year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/12fe7445-1bf0-4dca-be09-6bb66547e404/Judy+Luo+Headshot+-+Judy+L.jpeg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) JUDY LUO Jia Yi (Judy) Luo is a Chinese-Canadian dance artist based out of Toronto, Ontario, and in her trusty blue suitcase. Voyaging with faith and gifts of grit and grace, she loves exploring and animating every day spaces with movement. Judy is a former member of touring company Rambert 2 (London, UK). She holds her BFA in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University and is a laureate of the Hnatyshyn Foundation’s Developing Artist Grant. Known for her stage presence and versatility, her commercial credits include Nike, SportChek, Tim Hortons, Hallmark Channel, Jessie Reyez and Feist. Judy collaborates alongside Anne Plamondon (Montreal), Liam Francis (UK), Nova Bhattacharya (Toronto) and Dreamwalker Dance Company (Toronto/Vancouver). Switching between the hats of performer, rehearsal director and educator, she marvels at the body's intelligence and delights in sharing this fascination with others. Follow along her creative endeavours on her Substack publication, "mindthemoves." Photo by Carl Johan Folkesson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/60c28556-fc40-40a4-83ad-8e03e3cc1d8f/R74A6888.JPG CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) EVELYN FARMER Hi! My name is Evelyn, I am 16 years old. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old and started competing around the age of 7. I attend Rosedale Heights School of the Arts as a dance major. Dance is one of the best things that happened to me and brings me the most joy. I do not know what I’d do without dance, it helps me express feeling and emotions I have when words can’t describe them. I am overjoyed to be a part of this wonderful experience and so thankful for the amazing people who are making it happen. I can’t wait to continue dancing throughout me life and keep improving in my dance career. Photo by E.S. Cheah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/51fd47cd-740d-4ebf-8c9e-7afa0a78722e/IMG_5154+%282%29+-+Parth+Naik.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) DHRUV NAIK Dhruv is a multi-talented performer, choreographer, and co-founder of Jadoo Entertainment, bringing a unique fusion of Bollywood, hip hop, and contemporary styles to stages across Canada and beyond. A Marty Award winner for Established Artist, Dhruv has collaborated with top Bollywood professionals and celebrities, including Tesher at the Junos, Raja Kumari, and Raghav. He has also performed as a dancer for professional sports teams, including the Argos (CFL) and the 905 Raptors. His creative vision extends to film, having choreographed a short film set to premiere at TIFF 2025. Passionate about giving back, Dhruv is deeply involved in the local arts community, mentoring young dancers, organizing workshops, and fostering opportunities for South Asian performers. Known for his energy, precision, and storytelling through movement, he continues to inspire audiences while elevating arts and culture across Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/97af29e6-68b7-4bc8-84ef-f726df91125d/KINAJ+Headshot+%28Curtis+Alvaro%29+-+KINAJ+Co.jpg CGDF 2025 Artists and Staff (Copy) KINAJ (Kin Nguien and AJ Velasco) KINAJ is a cross-genre dance company founded in 2020 by Kin Nguien and AJ Velasco. Known for blending the raw energy of street styles like hip-hop, popping, and house with the elements of contemporary dance, KINAJ incorporates improvisation, freestyle, and partnering techniques to craft dynamic and innovative works. At its core, KINAJ thrives on collaboration, drawing inspiration from diverse art forms such as film, poetry, and visual arts. Their storytelling-based choreography explores pressing social issues, including mental health, inequality, and climate change, inspiring audiences to reflect and act. KINAJ’s work has been featured internationally, with highlights including their critically acclaimed ALIENS, commissioned by Toronto Dance Theatre, which captivated sold-out audiences with its sci-fi aesthetic and cross-genre brilliance. Currently, the company is preparing for the year full of productions and community engagement initiatives. Photo by Curtis Alvaro https://www.toesfordance.ca/double-bill-artists daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1762456631588-L1ZPKIVS6QKO8WD7CW2Y/Headshot%2B%2528superprof%2529%2B-%2BVeronica%2BSimpson.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists VERONICA SIMPSON Veronica Simpson is a multidisciplinary dancer and theatre artist based in NYC/Toronto. Some of her performance credits include projects with Dorrance Dance, Lisa La Touche, New York Theatre Company’s Machinal, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Rhythm and Sound, (in)sight dance, Dianne Montgomery at Fall For Dance North, Michelle Dorrance at New York City Center, and Danny Nielsen’s 2023 tour of On Foot. In 2021, she attended the School at Jacob’s Pillow as part of the Tap Dance Performance Ensemble studying closely alongside Michelle Dorrance, Derick Grant, and Dormeshia. Veronica continues her freelance and creation work in New York City and frequently returns to Toronto to work alongside prominent tap dancers. Photo by Sam Gaetz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/c125e0f2-21e1-4db7-b38f-d9847e5498a0/Laura_1+2+%281%29+-+Boys%27+Club+Tap+Dance+Collective.jpeg P+P Double Bill Artists LAURA DONALDSON Laura Donaldson is a tap dancer, choreographer, and educator from Calgary, AB. Her performance and choreographic work has been featured internationally at major festivals including Fall for Dance North, Fluid Festival, Tap Dance Days at tanzhaus nrw (Germany), Tap Liège Festival (Belgium), and the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival. A graduate of The School at Jacob’s Pillow, Laura trained under leading artists Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia, and Derick Grant. Laura has performed in works such as Danny Nielsen’s On Foot and Lisa La Touche’s Fool’s Gold, and toured Quebec as a principal dancer in (in)sight dance’s M/W/D: Sentiment du moi. In 2022, Laura co-founded Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective, presenting original work across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Laura holds a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and she continues to develop her artistic voice through practice, teaching, and performing in Canada and abroad. Photo by Amy Gardner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/7d58fe5a-4962-410b-bbe1-a67942feb898/Elise+McGrenera+headshot+-+Elise+Mcgrenera.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists ELISE MCGRENERA Elise McGrenera is a tap dancer from Vancouver, BC currently living in Toronto, Ontario. Elise is an alumna of the School at Jacob's Pillow where she was accepted into the 2019 tap dance program and performed in the schools annual fundraiser held in the Ted Shawn Theatre. She was a featured dancer in the 2019 Vancouver premier of Danny Nielsen’s On Foot and joined the cast again in 2023 for their BC tour. Elise was featured in both the 2021 and 2022 productions of Jeffrey Dawson and Friends presented by the Vancouver Tap Dance Society. In 2022, Elise co-founded the tap dance collective Boys’ Club which has presented their work across Canada and Europe. Most recently, Elise was selected as an artist researcher for Dancemakers Shoe Dreams project, creating her dream custom tap shoes. Currently, Elise continues to immerse herself in the tap dance and jazz music community in Toronto. Photo by Melissa Bahrami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/baba2d52-8df0-43f8-b5a8-751104ff12c1/IMG_0940+-+Ale+Nunez.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists ALE NUNEZ Ale Avery Nunez is a Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter, and bandleader based in Toronto, Canada. Rooted in jazz and soul, she brings a musical sophistication to every performance, with a tone that is uniquely her own and a true dedication to her artistry. Her influences range from Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Nat King Cole, and Etta Jones to Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones and Feist. Although a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Music degree at Humber College in Toronto, Ale has gone on to establish herself as an in-demand vocalist and musician, making her mark in music scenes near and far. You can often see her perform at venues such as The Rex, and the Jazz Bistro. She has sung with some of the best musicians of Toronto and New York City including Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, Adam Arruda, and more. Ale was featured in JazzFM91's 2024 Discover Women in Jazz series, and the 2024 TD Markham Jazz Festival. More recently Ale performed at the Toronto Jazz Festival 2025 and was one of five finalists in the 2025 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition by The Blues Alley Jazz Society. Photo by June Cavlan film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/66b4c0e8-45ce-4438-b8ed-23dd9ebf9d15/Alexa-WadeMuir-headshot+1+copy+-+Alexa+Belgrave.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists ALEXA BELGRAVE Pianist/Music Director/Educator, Alexa Belgrave has been an active member of Toronto’s music community for almost a decade. Upon completing her ARCT and a degree in music from UofT, Alexa has created and collaborated with multiple projects spanning across diverse genres and mediums. She most recently released her debut album “Let’s Talk” under her personal project, Moodset, in March 2024. As a musical director she has worked with Dance Immersion, Nightwood Theatre, Bad Hats Theatre, Musical StageCo, Sheridan Theatre, Obsidian and more. Recent show credits include ‘Heathers’, ‘After the Rain’, ’I was unbecoming then’ and‘Boy Boy and the magic drum’. As a keyboard pit player, recent credits includes Mirvish’s Lion King and YPT’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Alexa currently teaches at Sheridan College, Randolph College and Mayfield Secondary School of the Arts as well as freelances in various musical roles. Photo by Wade Muir https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1762456600862-V9ON8PIMJHIYJNYCOZ1E/HEADSHOT%2B%25282%2529%2B-%2BKiera%2BBreaugh.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists KIERA BREAUGH Kiera Breaugh is a dancer/choreographer whose style lives at the intersection of contemporary and hip hop. She has a BA in Dance from LMU in Los Angeles. While in LA, Kiera was a member of LA dance companies: the Young Lions, Immabeast, Immabreathe and MashUp Contemporary Dance Company. She has performed in Dance Matters, A Woman's Work, the Toronto Fringe Festival, the Orlando Fringe Festival, the Vancouver Fringe Festival and Dusk Dances, Hamilton. Kiera has choreographed for PRESENCE, a site specific series commissioned by Peggy Baker Dance Productions: ProArteDanza in their Choreolab and an original piece during the half-time of a Raptors Game. She has worked with and danced for artists including Ian Eastwood, Brian Friedman, Janelle Ginestra, Kylie Thompson, Mary Ann Chavez and Monika Felice Smith. Her work often explores themes such as racial identity, female upward mobility, and other ideas that aim to empower the unheard. Photo by ALKAN EMIN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1762456573852-EWQRTUXE40V0BN2OV4PP/Claire%2BWhitaker_Kendra%2BEpik%2B-%2Bclaire%2Bwhitaker.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists CLAIRE WHITAKER Claire Whitaker (she/her) is a freelance contemporary dance artist based in Toronto, Ontario. A graduate from Dance Arts Institute (formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre), she has performed her own solo work as well as works by Peggy Baker, Christopher House, Colleen Snell, Kylie Thompson, Kiera Breaugh, Motus O Dance Theatre, wind in the leaves collective and Compagnie de la Citadel. Claire’s practice is shaped by Modern/Western contemporary dance as well as Yin Yue’s FOCO technique and Anouk Van Dijk’s Countertechnique practice, alongside the teachings of the Alexander Technique. She is honoured to be performing alongside the passionate artists in this Process and Practice Cohort! Catch Claire’s next performance this December in Sex Dalmatian’s Hot Holiday Spectacular, produced by Citadel + Compagnie in association with Rock Bottom Movement. Photo by Kendra Epik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4ce63d80bd5e51e553d79d/1762456538478-50YBJ3B78OKNTSBYQW22/4.Web_Resolution%2B-%2BKiah%2BFrancis.jpg P+P Double Bill Artists KIAH FRANCIS Kiah Francis (they/them) is a queer mixed-race performer and teacher, born and raised in Tkaronto (Treaty 13). After graduating from the Dance Arts Institute in 2020, they have worked on festivals such as Porch View Dances, Common Ground Dance Festival, and SummerWorks. They have performed in Sofia Ontiveros’ Ojalá… and Kéïta Fournier-Pelletier’s Pillar of You as part of the Citadel’s Dance Mix. Kiah has also performed live and on-screen for artists including Dragonette, Tedy, Puma June, Charlie Houston, Chippy Nonstop, and Gay Jesus (Heath V. Salazar). Last year, they performed and collaborated on Visionary, a short film directed by Shailyn Ma-Fanfair and featured in the CONTACT Photography Festival. Currently, Kiah is training at McGeachie Actor’s Practice and pursuing a career in film and television, both on-camera and behind the scenes. 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