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Justine Gera’s once-upon-a-time has always included dance. Growing up in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, the young professional knew dancing was what she wanted to do from a very young age. Many dancers’ stories begin this way but Gera’s drive, versatility and talent have led to exceptional opportunities and a future that looks very bright. She […]

Jackson Williams was already recognized as one of the most talented dancers in the United Kingdom two years ago when he decided he needed to do something more. He had toured with Kylie Minogue, Take That, X Factor, and Whitney Houston. He had done award shows, sporting ceremonies, fashion events, and television programs. But despite […]

When Anton Engel was just 13, he realized his passion in life. There was something about moving along to music that was not just a pastime to him, but a lifestyle. Dancing became not just a workout, but a language. Anton Engel embodies music, and those that watch him dance know this to be true. […]

There’s no magical formula that guarantees a viral YouTube video but there’s no doubt it takes something special to captivate a global audience. For belly dancer, Nataly Hay, that unique something is a mix of strict technique, a diverse style in movement and music and a luminescent beauty that shows great love for her art […]

Michael Jackson ignited Navid Charkhi’s passion for dance. “He has that special thing. He just stands there with his finger pointing to the sky and waits for 20 minutes –just pointing– and people go crazy.” Born in Iran, Charkhi moved with his family to Canada as a child. He fell in love with Jackson’s movement and […]

As anyone working in the arts and entertainment industries will tell you, it’s good to have options. Dancers, in particular can and must move easily between dance genres in order to have options and opportunities open to them in the contemporary dance world. What allows a young dance professional to truly excel is the unique […]