THRILL THE WORLD Creator & Director:
Major accomplishments:
- 1st place at STOMP 2007 in Toronto, Canada. Kids hip hop dance company "Lil' Miss Fitz"
- commissioned choreographer for Mambo Mosaic 2006; Check Mate (chess game, salsa-style) premiered at Canada Salsa Congress 2006, Toronto, Canada
- Guinness World Record for Largest Thriller Dance; Thrill Toronto 2006
As a teacher for over 7 years I've come to believe, and uncovered evidence, that dance is IN everyone, it just has to be brought to the surface. It is not only for a rare breed of naturally-born-talent. No, no. Before we learned and believed we can't, we did. I am committed to bringing the joy and discovery of dance, of movement, of communication, community and creation, to every single person. A seemingly impossible or at least daunting task, yes. Impossible?
IMPOSSIBLE = HASN'T BEEN DONE YET.
DO THE IMPOSSIBLE!
But now, let's go back a few years and look at where my dance career began....
My arts education really started at Eastwood Collegiate’s Arts Package where I was a drama, then added dance, major. I continued on to York University’s dance program in 2001. It was at York that I realized how many different doors there are within the dance community, and that I could find a way to go through all of the ones I wanted to go through, in some way.
I acquired my STOTT PILATES certification while in my second year at York because I wanted a skill that would earn money and compliment my art form. After completing at York I added my CAN-FIT PRO Fitness Instructor Specialist certification, teaching group exercise classes, which also benefited my dance development!
My dance training includes: Hip Hop, Latin, Contemporary/Modern, Ballet, African, Jazz, Improv, Contact Improv, Breakdance and other forms in workshop or informal settings.
My choreography draws upon the variety of dance styles in my vocabulary. I can stay true to one style or blend styles together for refreshing new horizons. I also believe that my theatre background contributes to imbuing my choreography with a stronger communicative sense and motivation for movement.
I would love to do more choreography for film!
I also have several film/ television projects in development. If you are intersested to hear more, contact me! inessens@gmail.com
