2018/2019 Dance Team
Alexa
Year in University: 2nd
Program: Kinesiology
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary and Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Playing piano or guitar.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Hayley Erbert
Random Fact: Winter is my favourite season.
Most Excited for: The Competitions and meeting new people!
Bailey
Year in University: 1st
Program: Kinesiology
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Broadway jazz
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: watching movies, cooking, being with friends or listening to music
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Brian Friedman or Michael Jackson
Random Fact: I lived in France for 3 years and am bilingual
Most Excited for: being able to dance on a team of passionate and hardworking people.
Beth
Year in University: 4th
Program: Biology
Number of Years Dancing: 18
Favourite type of dance: Ballet
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Pole or aerial hoop
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Derek Hough
Random Fact: I’ve sung in a Guns n Roses Tribute band.
Most Excited for: Performing!
Blair
Year in University: 1st
Program: Arts and Science
Number of Years Dancing: 13
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary and Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Playing another sport like volleyball, softball, curling or badminton.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Derek Hough
Random Fact: My favourite colour is green.
Most Excited for: Learning to work as a team with new people and competitions!
Brooke
Year in University: 2nd
Program: Business
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary and Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Hanging out with friends and family, listen to music, study, or watching Netflix.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Gene Kelly
Random Fact: I love almost all genres of music!
Most Excited for: Dancing again and making friends with my new dance family!
Bryce
Year in University: 1st
Program: Kinesiology
Number of Years Dancing: 14
Favourite type of dance: Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Hanging out with friends!
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Travis Wall
Random Fact: I love watermelon!
Most Excited for: making new friends and performing!
Deanna
Year in University: 1st
Program: Arts and Science
Number of Years Dancing: 14
Favourite type of dance: Jazz
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Watching Grey’s Anatomy or eating Pizza Pops
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Eva Igo or Michael Dameski
Random Fact: I have a huge collection of converse shoes and plaid shirts!
Most Excited for: Performing with a new team and making new friends!
Emily
Year in University: 2nd
Program: Arts
Number of Years Dancing: 12
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: watching Grey’s Anatomy
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Michael Jackson
Random Fact: I am bilingual
Most Excited for: the competitions and making memories with the team!
Emma
Year in University: 2nd
Program: Education
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Hip hop and Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Studying or hanging out with friends.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Derek Hough
Random Fact: I LOVE listening to music and discovering new music.
Most Excited for: meeting and dancing with my amazing team!
Erica
Year in University: 4th
Program: Kinesiology
Number of Years Dancing: 17
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: doing homework, watching Friends or teaching dance.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Mackenzie Green
Random Fact: I absolutely LOVE dogs!
Most Excited for: The competitions and performing!
Hannah
Year in University: 2nd
Program: Kinesiology
Number of Years Dancing: 16
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary and Ballet
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Playing basketball, golfing or watching netflix.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Misty Copeland
Random Fact: I’ve played on the provincial golf team 4 times!
Most Excited for: Getting to know the team and making memories.
Jessica
Year in University: 3rd
Program: Physiology and Pharmacology
Number of Years Dancing: 6
Favourite type of dance: Jazz and Lyrical
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: studying or eating and unhealthy amount of chocolate.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Jessica Richens
Random Fact: I graduated from high school at 16.
Most Excited for: The opportunity to be able to dance again!
Kayleigh
Year in University: 1st
Program: Arts and Science
Number of Years Dancing: 10
Favourite type of dance: Jazz
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: cooking or doing photography.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Alex Wong.
Random Fact: My favourite food is popcorn.
Most Excited for: The Competitions!
Khoniss
Year in University: 3rd
Program: ITEP - Education
Number of Years Dancing: 16
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Dancing powwow
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Audrey Case.
Random Fact: My name is in Cree. In English, it means Snowflake it’s Snowing Eagle Tail Feather.
Most Excited for: Dancing with new people and becoming a team!
Laura
Year in University: 1st
Program: Agriculture
Number of Years Dancing: 10
Favourite type of dance: Contemporary
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Watching Friends and snacking.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: I did a grad duet with my dad and nothing would be able to top that.
Random Fact: I’m left handed and play the ukulele
Most Excited for: beinging with the team and becoming a family!
Lexy
Year in University: 1st
Program: Arts & Science
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Doing homework, reading or watching Greys Anatomy.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: my old dance teacher, Nadine Rehil.
Random Fact: I love keeping myself as busy as possible, within reason
Most Excited for: being part of a team and meeting new people with similar goals as me.
Madison
Year in University: 1st
Program: Arts and Science
Number of Years Dancing: 15
Favourite type of dance: Tap
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: Playing xbox, studying or napping.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: My sister, Brittany Newberry
Random Fact: I once ate 13, 3 inch subs in an hour.
Most Excited for: I’m excited to continue dancing after high school and meeting new friends that share my passion
Sandi
Year in University: 6th
Program: Medicine
Number of Years Dancing: 14
Favourite type of dance: Lyrical and Hip hop
When I’m not dancing, I’m…: the studying never ends, but I’ll spice things up with a dose of procrastination.
If I could do a duet with anyone, dead or alive, it would be: Janelle Ginestra
Random Fact: I have an odd passion for doing chin ups; it makes me feel empowered.
Most Excited for: Becoming a stronger dancer and being a part of a dance family.
Photos taken by Luc Johner & photographed at Black Fox Farm & Distillery