
Courtney
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DANCE INSTRUCTOR CHOREOGRAPHER ADJUDICATOR
THIS IS MY STORY
Courtney has been part of the dance industry for over 20 years. As a dance instructor and choreographer, Courtney specializes in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap, song and dance, and musical theatre. Courtney is a graduate of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts triple threat school, studying extensively in dance, drama, and vocal. She is a certified jazz and tap instructor under the A.D.A.P.T. syllabus, a module 1 certified acro instructor under the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, and a member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance.
As a performer, Courtney has had the pleasure to train under many notable instructors and choreographers including George Randolph, Linda Garneau, Shawn Byfield, Faye Rauw, Ryan Foley, The Tap Dogs, and Brian and Faye Foley. Some of Courtney's performance credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie: Toronto, ON; Anne of Green Gables: Toronto, ON; The Short Bus: Bite TV; The Heidi Chronicles: Toronto, ON; Miss Canada Globe Pageant: Toronto, ON; Steve Nash Charity Basketball Game: Toronto, ON; Grease Ball 50's Concert: Niagara Falls, ON; and 80's workout dancer: Koodo Mobile Promotional Ad Campaign.
Courtney is a highly sought after choreographer and instructor who thrives on making new connections through creating pieces as a guest choreographer and workshop teacher. Her choreography has received top accolades including overall titles, top scores, and choreography awards at both the regional and national competitive level for her unique style and creativity. Courtney's work has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine and many of her students have gone on to professional careers in the industry including television (Lost & Found; The Next Step), cruise lines (Norwegian), dance companies (The Radio City Rockettes Summer Intensive; Joffrey School of Ballet), dance packs (Toronto Rock Cheerleaders; Raptors Dance Pak), and dance education (Ryerson; George Brown; Randolph).
Courtney is honoured to share her knowledge and passion for dance with the next generation as an adjudicator at various competitions across Canada. Courtney prides herself on continuing to develop her craft through workshops, seminars, and classes to push both her dancers and herself as an artist.