A next-generation dance convention built for dancers who want more than choreography. Amplify is where technical growth meets artistic momentum, guided by industry professionals who know how to develop real performers. It is a curated dance experience built to sharpen technique, unlock expression, and give dancers the clarity and confidence to stand out on stage and beyond it.
Amplify is produced by experienced convention directors and adjudicators who have spent decades building studios, competitions, and education standards across Canada. This is training created by people who understand dancers, parents, and studio owners equally well.
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Dazlle provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for dancers of all levels. As a beginner, I was nervous, but the instructors made me feel comfortable and supported.
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Dazlle provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for dancers of all levels. As a beginner, I was nervous, but the instructors made me feel comfortable and supported.
Student
Dazlle provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for dancers of all levels. As a beginner, I was nervous, but the instructors made me feel comfortable and supported.
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October 25, 2026
Pearson Convention Center, 2638 Steeles Ave. E Brampton
November 8, 2026
Ottawa Events & Convention Center, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa
November 15, 2026
Niagara Falls Convention Center, 6815 Stanley Ave. Niagara Falls
Amplify Dance Lab brings together industry-respected educators, adjudicators, and working professionals who understand how dancers actually grow. Every faculty member is selected for their ability to teach, not just perform.
Contemporary | Modern
Toronto Dance Theatre grad; Performer for Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia and World Performers Canada
Break | BBoy | Top Rock | Dance Hall | Hip Hop
Two-time Team Canada representative; 20+ years international street dance specialist.
Contemporary | Hip Hop
Broadway Dance Centre Outstanding Student Award winner; Founder of A L I Entertainment.
Improvisation | Contemporary
Canada’s Got Talent Season 2 performer; Certified IDTS, PBT, and Acrobatic Arts instructor.
Ballet & Contemporary
Columbia University Doctoral Candidate; International stage & screen performer.
Contemporary | Barre | Ballet
Broadway Dance Center grad; Co-Artistic Director of Point Of View Dance Project and PAA member.
Jazz | Lyrical | Tap | Stage
Metro Movement co-owner; Stage & Screen professional with extensive theatre credits.
Improvisation | Contemporary
IDO World Tap Bronze Medalist; Certified PAA Adjudicator, McMaster Varsity Dance Choreographer
Lyrical | Performance Jazz | Tap
Team Canada Tap alum; International performer with National Ballet of Cuba & Drayton Ent.
Tap | Contemporary | Lyrical | Jazz | Theatre
ADAPT Examiner & World Performers Canada choreographer with 25+ years of industry experience
Dark Dance Collective - Hip Hop | Urban
SYTYCD Canada Finalist; Choreographer for Shawn Mendes and founder of Dark Dance Collective.
Fosse | Jazz | Competition | Acting
Dora Award-winning War Horse performer; 3-season Assistant Choreographer for Canadian Idol.
Ballet, Contemporary
National Ballet School Valedictorian; Registered RAD & Cecchetti teacher and PAA Adjudicator.
Breakdance, Hip Hop
Director of Fresh Factory; Choreographer for Drake, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and Christina Milian.
Ballet, Musical Theatre, Stage Performance
Phantom of the Opera (Toronto) & Cats (Hamburg) performer; Award-winning film actress and singer.
Tap | Theatre Jazz | Song & Dance | Performance
Dora Award nominee; Stratford Festival performer and International Tap gold medalist.
Contemporary | Lyrical | Ballet | Jazz
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet alum; B.F.A. Marymount Manhattan & 2015 Pan-Am Games featured soloist
Tap | Jazz
World Tap Dance Champion; Member of Bringing Tap Back & former performer for Disney Cruise Line
Convention Directors
Founders of Inspire Dance Challenge; 20+ years of studio ownership and industry leadership
Break | BBoy | Top Rock | Dance Hall | Hip Hop
One of the members of The Moon Runners, Daniel Keith Morrison aka Keith the God is a street dancer who spends most of his time teaching and battling in Toronto’s dance scene. The name Keith the God is in relation of The Triune God, Being made in Gods Image, and Being one of Three Keiths in his family. He has been dancing for over 20 years, with most of those years as a b boy.
In those years he has danced with Missy Elliots’ Choreographers in Film, Represented Team Canada Twice in China and L.A., Toured the UAE, battled in Taiwan, The UK, and many more. Keith is dedicated to street dance and the competition scene and it’s hard to predict when he’ll stop competing.
Ballet & Contemporary
Melissa is a dance education specialist with international credits as a professional performer, teacher, choreographer and presenter. Melissa’s international credits include stage appearances in Brazil with the Tihany Spectacular, South America’s largest Circus, Showtime! with Casino Figueria Da Foz, Portugal, and on the high seas with Princess Cruises. Her countless appearances in live events include performances as a Toronto Argonauts cheerleader, Brazilian Carnival Samba Dancer, Divas Las Vegas Live at Casino Rama to industrials representing numerous brands and companies such as Skechers, MAC cosmetics, Red Bull and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Melissa continues to appear/audition for roles in in film, television, and commercials. Her most recent projects include choreography for the Bata Shoe Museum’s 80s Prom event and a dancer/dance consultant for Mighty Yell Studios in the development of their newest game to be available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation.
Melissa is a doctoral degree candidate in Dance Education at Teacher’s College, Columbia University and teaches post-secondary programs in dance and teacher education at Centennial College and The University of Toronto She collaborated, adjudicated, taught, and choreographed for world-wide arts organizations in England, South Africa, and China, in addition to a conference speaker for arts and education conferences. Melissa aims to promote holistic, student-centred learning that supports accessibility and inclusion in dance spaces.
Jazz | Lyrical | Tap | Stage
Kalie is originally from Victoria, BC and she has been dancing since the age of 8. She has her BA in Dance from The School of Alberta Ballet/University of Calgary and since graduation has spent her time performing all over the country. Her favourite theatre credits include: Dance Captain, Spamalot -Stagewest Calgary, Tantomile (u/s Victoria, Bombularina, Demeter,) CATS -Panasonic Theatre, White Christmas -Manitoba Theatre Centre, Dirty Rotten Scoundrals -Theatre Calgary, Beauty and the Beast x2, Theatre Calgary and Citadel/Theatre Calgary co-pro. Her favourite film/tv credits include: Season 1 and 2 of The Strain (F/X,) Ghost Annie in Pay The Ghost (starring Nicholas Cage; out this year, Voltage Pictures,) A Cowboy for Christmas (Hallmark/CTV,) Bang Bang Baby (TIFF,) Tiny Dancer (White Pine Pictures,) The Ron James Show(CBC,) Nikita (CW/Warner Brow.)
Kalie has also had the chance to dance in many company works having spent one season with La Caravan Dance Theatre in Calgary, performing original works such as In Proximity and The Corridor, and one season with Ballet Espressivo in Toronto performing in Don Quixote, Uprising and Forbidden Fruit and Rotten Apples. She has been lucky enough to tour much of the world dancing and as a featured aerial artist for Jean Anne Ryan Productions onboard Silverseas Cruise Lines, and also had the opportunity to dance her way across Poland with 17 other Canadian dancers from U of C representing W&M Physical Theatre.
In addition to performing, Kalie is a sought-after adjudicator and teacher and has worked from Vancouver Island to Quebec spreading her love and passion for dance. Kalie is co-owner of the professional dance training centre “Metro Movement” in Toronto.
Improvisation | Contemporary
Kayla grew up dancing in Hamilton Ontario, where she quickly discovered it was her passion. She began competing at the age of 5, which opened up so many opportunities for her as a dancer.
As a teenager Mikayla had won scholarships letting her perform and take classes from Top Industry Professionals in LA, Vegas, and New York, where she danced in concept videos, a live show at the Minskoff Theater in NYC, and in Times Square.
Growing up she completed all of her CDTA Ballet Exams, and trained at Zacada Circus on Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, and Trapeze. After graduating she continued her training as a CLI trainee, where she was directed under her mentor, Teddy Forance. Mikayla then attended Intrepid Dance Company learning from Choreographers such as Derek Piquette, and Mitchell Jackson, and graduated in 2022. Mikayla has also had the opportunity to assist the well known choreographer Mitchell Jackson.
She performed on Canada’s Got Talent Season 2 as a contestant with Intrepid Dance Company, she danced as an opening act for Blake Mcgraths Live Promo Tour, Back Up danced for REVE, and Local Toronto artist Nadia Stone, and danced in multiple music videos.
On top of her love for performing she found a drive for Choreography, she first started choreographing competitive routines at the age of 16 and has since been awarded multiple choreography awards, and concept awards for her routines. Aside from the competitive industry Mikayla has choreographed Concept videos, Event performances, and multiple routines for a Nadia Stone virtual concert.
She is Certified with “International Dance Teaching Standards”, “Progressing Ballet Technique”, “Acrobatic Arts”, and is a “canadian Dance Teachers Association” affiliate.
Improvisation | Contemporary
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Alyssa Aceti is an emerging choreographer, adjudicator and interdisciplinary dance performer, and teacher. Alongside graduating with honours from McMaster University, receiving her Bachelor of Commerce, Alyssa had the privilege of holding the position as a captain, choreographer, and dancer for McMaster’s varsity dance team from 2019-2023.
Alyssa has trained extensively in tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre making her a well-rounded performer and choreographer within these genres. Alyssa teaches at studios across Canada and has been recognized for outstanding achievements in both dance and choreography, receiving top discipline and overall adjudication awards for her work, as well as scholarships, and invitations to prestigious professional programs as a dancer.
During Alyssa’s competitive dance career, she had the opportunity to work with many accredited Canadian choreographers including Mitchell Jackson, Rebecca Zizek, Matthew Clark, Derek Piquette, and Mike Rhodes. She has also had the honour of representing Canada at the International Dance Organization Tap world championships in Riesa, Germany, winning top overall Canadian female soloist and earning a bronze medal with Team Canada.
Alyssa is a certified instructor, adjudicator, through the Professional Adjudicators Alliance and facilitates her classes using recognized technique methods/syllabuses. She has also had the opportunity to judge for Canadian Dance competitions such as “Luv 2 Dance”, perform as a principal dancer for local theatre companies. Alyssa encourages authenticity and positivity, and her passion, and dedication to the art of dance is reflected in her award-winning chorography.
Lyrical | Performance Jazz | Tap
Accomplished as a performer and competitive dancer for several years, she is an example of what exposure to many different teachers and styles can do for an elite-level athlete.
Ellyna will be traveling to Poland as a member of Team Canada Tap in 2018 under the direction of Mathew Clark, and previously performing as a member of Team Canada East 2017, she competed in the elite small jazz, jazz, and modern formations, for which she has Silver, Bronze, and Gold Medals. Additionally, Ellyna has performed internationally in Spain in 2018, in Los Angeles in 2014, and with the National Ballet of Cuba in 2010 on the Havana Grand Theatre stage, their group being the first North Americans to perform since the revolution.
At age 13, Ellyna trained at “the Edge” performing arts and worked with world-class teachers and choreographers.
She has appeared as a dancer in the music video “Bootie Swing” by Parov Stelar, has acted and danced in Drayton Entertainment’s 2015 production of “Peter Pan” & the 2014 production of “The Little Mermaid.” Credits also include catalog modelling.
Ellyna consistently wins three top choreography awards at regional competitions in full-time competitive categories.
Her recognition in the industry as an up-and-coming talent is reflected in her being asked to teach at workshops for many SW Ontario dance studios.
She has also adjudicated for multiple regional dance competitions and ‘moc’ judged work for several studios.
Ellyna has attended ADAPT teacher training, is certified in the Acrobatic Arts module, including the aerial & back handspring clinic, and the International Dance Teacher Standards, and is an affiliate of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association.
Tap | Contemporary | Lyrical | Jazz | Theatre Performance
An accomplished performer, Tracy has appeared in many Stage productions including A Day In Hollywood/ A Night In The Ukraine(Nina), A Chorus Line (Cassie), La Cage Aux Folles (Anne), California Suite (Gert), and has performed at Canada’s Wonderland, C.N.E., and Epcot.
Tracy is former member of T.O. Tap, a professional tap company formed by renowned tap choreographer Marion Hopkins. Some of Tracy’s choreographic credits include A Day In Hollywood/A Night In The Ukraine, Anything Goes, And The Winner Is…, Sound of Music, to name a few. In 2009 Tracy was fortunate to have the opportunity to choreograph the Toronto premier of “Hey Marilyn”, a musical based on the life and career of Marilyn Monroe at The Jane Mallet theatre in Toronto.
Tracy has over 25 years of teaching behind her and her students have won many top honours at regional, national and international competitions and many have gone on to dance professionally throughout North America. She is a Certified Dance Teacher and Examiner with ADAPT, founded by Brian and Faye Foley. Tracy has taught at numerous studios, and Post Secondary Educational Institutions throughout Ontario.
Tracy adjudicates for many competitions across North America, is a choreographer for World Performers Canada and currently teaches at Creswell Dance Academy in Toronto, Ontario.
Contemporary | Modern
Michael Rayson is a professional dancer, choreographer, dance educator, model, and actor based in Toronto, ON. From an early age, training and performance opportunities took Michael to venues across North America, including Las Vegas, Florida, San Diego, as well as internationally, in Poland.
He grew up training in many styles of dance such as, Ballet (Vaganova Method), Jazz (ADAPT Syllabus), Tap (ADAPT Syllabus), Contemporary, Lyrical, Acro, and Hip Hop. Michael was a graduate with honours specializing in Dance from the Performing Arts Program at O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, where he was immersed into creative process, composition, and improvisation.
Later, Michael went on to refine his training and received an Advanced Diploma from The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s Professional Training Program, a conservatory education with a concentration in contemporary, modern, and ballet dance styles.
Michael has had the pleasure of dancing professionally with various companies such as, Opus Dance Collective, Tiger Princess Dance Projects, Human Body Expression, and has performed in many annual industry events including Toronto’s Choreographer’s Ball, Hit The Floor All-Star Showcase, charitable events and fundraisers, fashion shows, multiple full length shows, virtual concerts, corporate events, and many dance film and digital concept pieces.
Michael has been fortunate to work with choreographers including; Peggy Baker, Michael Caldwell, Roberto Campanella, Jeff Dimitriou, and Christopher House, as well as assist Rosemary James, Ashley Schofield, and others.
Currently Michael is a teacher with Kaeja d’Dance, and continues to lead creative residencies and workshops in various school settings, ranging from Elementary and Secondary schools, to Post Secondary Educational Institutions such as Toronto Metropolitan University. Michael has presented his own choreographic work in festivals such as, SummerWorks Performance Festival, and has worked as assistant chorographer on events such as TKFW (Toronto Kids Fashion Week).
Michael has had the honour of choreographing for World Performers Canada, a team that represents Canada at the Dance World Cup in Europe. Alongside being a highly sought-after dancer, teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator, Michael is also a signed model, and actor. Michael can be found in numerous magazines, and online publications, as well has been featured in an art gallery, and on billboards internationally in Sweden.
His film and television credits include numerous shows and commercials, such as Ginny and Georgia on Netflix, Global News Morning Show, CAMH, and more. Michael has adjudicated for several prestigious competitions but currently serves as a show director for View.
Contemporary | Hip Hop
Allison’s passion for dance is evident with every breath she takes. Ally is a gifted performer, teacher and choreographer with an amazing ability to get her students and dancers to tap into their innermost feelings and dance them. Allison trained at Dansation in her hometown of St. Albert, Alberta, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York and Toronto for intensive training. In 2009, she completed the International Student Visa Program at Broadway Dance Centre in New York City where she received the Outstanding Student Award.
Allison has created opportunities for herself and others by creating her own dance company, A L I Entertainment. Her dance crew worked with N5 Pictures and performed for the music video Man-o Kabootar by Sasha. Allison performed in the production I Think I Can as an actor and dancer under the direction of Conrad Alexandrowicz at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People. She also danced in the Zapix Awards on YTV, Shawn Byfield’s Live in Rhythm, and Luther Brown’s Red City.
“To be outstanding get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute for experience. The expert in anything was once a beginner.”
Dark Dance Collective - Hip Hop | Urban
Lineen started his dance career in high school studying the basics ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. Freestyling was his first form of dance in the field of hip hop. In 2005 he really began to take interest in hip hop choreography where he auditioned for the McMaster dance company. He was named assistant artistic director in his second year of being in the company and choreographed many award winning routines and placed top 3 at many competitions throughout his university career.
Lineen has come a long way since university, he has worked with many choreographers; Luther Brown, Leon Blackwood, Shavar Blackwood, Lenny Dela Pena, Romeo Cassellas, Natalie Nesterenko, Tre Armstrong and many more. He has done work for Rogers, Sony, shops at don mills, and many conventions! Lineen has danced for Shawn Mendes, Kreesha Turner, the General, EOS, Troy, Lights, and most recently Trish; where he performed at the America’s Next Top Model fashion show as a backup dancer. He has choreographed the TB show, Rich Bride Poor Bride and was also highlighted on So You Think You Can Dance Canada where he made finals week! He has also choreographed for a contestant in the Miss Perfect 10 pageant and is a featured dancer in Kreesha Turner’s music video Bounce with Me and in the video Toes by Lights.
Currently, Lineen is part of the Original Gentlemen all male dance crew which has competed all over Toronto and is now going to UK to represent Toronto and Canada at the UK’s hip hop championships! The O.G is taking the industry by storm and performing everywhere, becoming a crowd favorite. Lineen also has a dance company called DARK (Dance and Rhythm Konnexxions) where he hosts charity events, dance training programs, and much more.
Fosse | Jazz | Stage Presence | Competition Performance | Acting
Christy is an extremely versatile competitive adjudicator, performer & actor who has performed in 5 productions of Cats, most recently at the Panasonic Theatre in downtown Toronto. A highlight of her career was learning puppetry to spend over a year starring as Joey and Topthorn in the Dora Award winning play War Horse, developed by The National Theatre of London.
Most recently she starred as Tanya in Mamma Mia! at the Citadel Theatre and toured the US in a production of Saturday Night Fever. Before embarking on a career in Music Theatre Christy spent several years as a featured dancer with the OMO Dance Company, travelling as far as Macedonia and Turkey for performances.
Favorite theatre credits include: Boys In the Photograph (Mirvish);
Jolene/Associate Choreographer Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (US National Tour); Velma Von Tussle Hairspray (Port Hope); Annie Chicago (Drayton Entertainment); Lucilla Anne Of Green Gables, Canada Rocks (Charlottetown Festival) ; Lady Jaqueline Me And My Girl; Tess Crazy For You; Evita; Sweet Charity; Cats (Drayton Entertainment); Bianca Kiss Me Kate; Jesus Christ Superstar (Sunshine Festival); U/S Narrator Joseph and the amazing…; U/S
Diana/Val/Judy A Chorus Line (Stage West); Dance Captain All Shook Up (Stage West Calgary); Robin Hood (Ross Petty Productions); Hollywood Sings; Broadway Baritones (Starbright Festival); Choreographer/Assistant Director Cats, Fraulein Cost Cabaret (Theatre Aquarius) TV and Film credits include: Assistant Choreographer – 3 Seasons Canadian Idol; Assistant Choreographer 18 th Annual Gemini Awards
Upcoming: All Shook Up, Rockabilly Swingtime, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Ballet | Contemporary
Kelly Summers is an accomplished dancer, instructor and studio owner. She is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program, graduating with distinction and as class valedictorian. She holds her Associate Status with the Cecchetti Society of Canada and her Registered Teachers Status with the Royal Academy of Dance.
Her performance career includes Musical Theatre Productions, Industrial Work and Ballet/Contemporary Repertoire across Canada, the USA and Bermuda. She now focuses her passion for dance on teaching, which has taken her across Canada and the United States, teaching classes and workshops in ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. For two years she was Ballet Director at In Motion School of Dance in Bermuda.
Kelly was also Personal Assistant to the Director, Mignon Furman and Teacher at the American Academy of Ballet. Kelly currently holds her Advanced Two diploma with distinction from the Royal Academy of Dance, Advanced Two diploma with the Cecchetti Society of Canada, and her Advanced One diploma with the I.S.T.D. National Branch. She is a member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance and Canadian Dance Adjudicator certified.
Kelly is an auditor and contributor to this program being on the ground floor of delivering an elevated standard of dance adjudication. She recently completed her ACA – AcroDance Competition Adjudicator Certification and is proud to be a Acro Dance Adjudicator: Founding Member. She continued her training by attaining her certificate of completion for the Progressive Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts- Level I. Most recently, Kelly became the co-director and choreographer of The Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular- Milton’s first community-based full-length Nutcracker production.
She is an advocate of Arts education for all ages through community outreach and high school programs. Her goal is to develop young dancers into passionate artists with technique, creativity, focus, and undying love for their craft.
Breakdance, Hip Hop
Paul ‘Kaze’ Thurton is the Director of Fresh Factory Toronto, and Simply Swagg He has choreographed & performed with Drake, Mario, Nas, Christina Milian, Wu-Tang Clan, Kardinall Offishall, Classified, Rich Kidd, Method Man, Redman, Afrikaa Bambataa, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Christina Milian, Show Stephens, etc.
Specializing in Breakdance and Hip Hop
Ballet | Musical Theatre | Stage Performance
Harriet Chung was born in Hong Kong and grew up dancing, singing and playing the piano. As a member of children’s choirs that performed around Europe and the United States, Harriet became enamored with the west at a young age. After graduating from high school she majored in dance at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.
Harriet moved to Toronto to further her dance training at the National Ballet of Canada. Afterwards, she danced professionally with the Empire State Ballet, Ontario Ballet Theatre, Xing Dance Theatre, among others. During this time she also landed roles in operetta and musical theatre productions
Harriet’s career took a huge turn when she was cast in the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera, becoming the first Asian cast member in Canada’s most successful theatre production. She later performed in the most successful show in German history, Cats, in Hamburg. Harriet also appeared in the award-winning world premiere of the opera Iron Road and several productions of The King & I where she played the role of Eliza. She also served as choreographer and received an Ovation Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography for her work in the Gateway Theatre production of The King & I in Vancouver.
Harriet played the titular role in the award-winning stage production of Golden Lotus in Hong Kong which earned her a Hecklers Award nomination for Best Actress. She has also received several Outstanding Actress awards for the internationally acclaimed musical film of Golden Lotus from the Film Fest International Paris, Barcelona International Film Festival, among others. Harriet also appears on the Golden Lotus: Sounds from the Musical soundtrack album.
Harriet’s debut single is a rebooted version of A World Away (Remix) from Golden Lotus which was recorded with a full orchestra. The track won Best Original Song at the Hollywood Gold Awards. Its glamorous music video has won numerous Best Music Video awards including the Amsterdam International Film Festival, Canadian Cinematography Awards, Europe Film Festival U.K., Hollywood Gold Awards, among others. She also received a Best Actress award from the Europe Film Festival for her performance in the music video.
Harriet will be releasing new singles throughout 2022 with her debut solo album scheduled for release in early 2023.
Contemporary | Barre | Ballet
Amy Wysocki (formerly Adams) is a passionate Toronto-based artist with over 25 years of training and experience as a dancer, while focusing the past 10 years on developing and expanding her skills as a teacher, choreographer and adjudicator. A graduate of the International Student Visa Program at Broadway Dance Center in New York City, where she trained in contemporary dance, working closely with mentors Cat Cogliandro and Jenn Freeman. Some performance experiences include; Icona Pop “I Love It”, ABC’s Good Morning America, Classified “Payday” music video, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Dance Teacher’s Expo, CNE Bellosound “Sketch Stage” and Much Music’s Electric Circus New Years Eve Bash.
Amy’s journey began in Mississauga, Ontario where she trained for many years as a competitive dancer in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre and pointe. As a dance graduate of the Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park Secondary School, Amy furthered her technical training in modern (Limon and Graham techniques), cultural dance styles, choreographic skills, improvisation, dance history, kinesiology and nutrition.
Amy furthered her education at McMaster University, attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour. While she completed her studies at McMaster, Amy co-Founded and co-Directed a highly successful competitive university dance team called Verve Dance.
Amy is co-founder and co-Artistic Director of a professional contemporary company, based out of Toronto, called Point Of View Dance Project. The company completed two successful show runs of a full length work titled, “Wireless Connection”. P.O.V. Dance Project has choreographed work for Fever After Dark, The Bazaar, Toronto Fringe Festival, CNE Bellosound “Sketch Stage”, Raise The Rhythm fundraisers, and many more. The company has also been featured in The Dance Current Magazine.
Amy is a certified Barre fitness instructor and a member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance. She teaches, choreographs and adjudicates across Canada, with award winning choreography and recognized students. Amy strives to continually grow and develop as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Leading by example through hard work and determination, Amy loves to inspire and share her passion with others..
Tap | Theatre Jazz | Song & Dance | Performance
Eric is a Dora Award nominated performer, based out of Toronto. Specializing in dance and singing, Eric has matured his career across Canada, and internationally. Currently, Eric is performing in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Stratford Festival, where Eric has spent the past four years doing previous shows such as The Rocky Horror Show, The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, Romeo and Juliet, A Chorus Line, and The Hypochondriac.
Elsewhere, Eric has performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Theatre Aquarius, Funny Girl at the Segal Centre, Anne of Green Gables, Alice Through the Looking-Glass, and Canada Rocks at the Charlottetown Festival, and the Dora Award nominated Toronto revival of Cats in Toronto.
On screen, Eric has appeared in Romeo and Juliet on CBC, Full Out on Netflix, Big Fun Weeknights on YTV, and Get Up ‘N Move for Revolver Films. Amongst others, Eric has been honoured to earn the Maureen Forrester Award, Guthrie Award (Stratford Festival); Amy Wallis Scholarship (Charlottetown Festival); and gold and silver medals (International Tap Dance Championships).
Online: Instagram/Twitter: @EricMackAbel
Contemporary | Lyrical | Ballet | Jazz
Evan Supple, a native of Toronto, Ontario, trained at Elite Danceworx before moving on to earn a B.F.A. from Marymount Manhattan College, Class of 2016. While at Marymount, he danced in works by Dwight Rhoden, Paul Taylor, Aszure Barton, Desmond Richardson, and Alexandra Damiani. He also toured internationally as a member of the Nikolais-Louis Dance Theatre in 2013. Additionally, Evan was featured soloist in the closing ceremony of the 2015 Pan-Am Games. He spent summers with Complexions, Canada’s National Ballet School, and Springboard Danse Montreal.
Tap | Jazz
Throughout his career, Mike has trained intensively in tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet and partnering as well as performing in musical theatre and modern.
Mike is the current World Tap Dance Champion in the “Battle of the Feet”. Along with his title win, he has won a total of 6 medals in his two appearances at the World Tap Dance Championships in Germany, spanning across solo, duet, and group categories. During his 12 years of competition, Mike won numerous overall awards and titles including but not limited to: Mr. Bedazzled, Mr. Dance Canada, Champion of Champions and Dynamic Dancer Awards (Highest mark of the competition). Additionally, he has won the Be Discovered, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Tiffany McLean’s Jazz and O.I.P. Intensive scholarships.
Through his career Mike has been fortunate to train with many of the greatest dancers of our time including: Lane Alexander, Jason Samuels Smith, Derick Grant, Sam Weber, Bril Barrett, and Michelle Dorrance to name a few. Mike also recognizes the benefits of continued education in dance, and travels every summer to Chicago to further his own training.
Mike has performed with Shawn Byfield’s “Funk Factory” and was a founding member of Everett Smith’s tap company “Bringing Tap Back”. Most recently, he was a member of the “ONE Movement” anti-bullying performance company. Other projects have included: The Miss America Pageant, The Humber River Hospital Benefit, the Kitchener-Waterloo Choreographer’s Ball, McDonald’s Canada National Conference, and a guest performance with the True Jive Pluckers and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also the Canadian representative for the “House of Tap Project”; a collective with the goal of uniting the tap community worldwide.
Mike began teaching dance in 2009, after having assisted for many years before that. His passion for working with children and youth has lead him to mentor as a Youth Facilitator with the Kiwanis “Key Leader” program, and as a workshop leader and guest speaker at the Kids4Kids summer leadership camp.
After spending two years dancing aboard the Disney Dream and Fantasy cruise ships, Mike returned home to reignite his teaching career. In the time since, he has become a sought after instructor, guest teacher, and choreographer throughout the GTA. Mike cherishes his time spent encouraging and inspiring his students, and imbuing them with the same love of dance and performance that has him shuffling down the street.
Convention Directors
James & Robyn have spent more than 20 years together -15 of them building dance studios, events and industry standardization tools in Canada.
Robyn is a seasoned veteran of the performance and dance industry has a BA in Dance from the University of Waterloo and attended Ryerson University. She has judged dance competitions both nationally and Internationally, including being the Canadian dance judge for the IDO Commonwealth Cup of Dance in South Africa in 2017.
Starting in 2004 they built three successful studios in southwestern Ontario.
They have also produced and directed one of Canada’s premier dance Competitions, Inspire Dance Challenge. This experience has given the couple a unique perspective on the needs of the dance industry today. In 2014 they were pivotal in developing a training standardization for dance competition judges as well as coordinating over 75 events and competitions.
Being able to address the needs of the student, the parent, the teacher, and the studio director makes them uniquely able to create a convention experience that will amaze the participants! They remain a very happily married couple today, as James does exactly what he is told…
Amplify Dance Lab is not about cramming dancers into crowded rooms or chasing celebrity names. We prioritize measurable growth over flashy trends and rushed classes. Our mission is to provide an intentional environment where technique and artistry take center stage. By focusing on real improvement and high-level mentorship, we ensure every dancer leaves with the tools they need to truly excel.
Curated faculty with real-world industry experience to guide and inspire every dancer's journey.
Class sizes intentionally designed for quality instruction and personalized feedback for growth.
Balanced training focused on technical precision, creative artistry, and performance presence.
An organization that recognizes skill effort and potential with titles & cash scholarships at events.
Choose a full-day or multi-day experience with structured schedules that maximize training time without overwhelm.
Dancers train across ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, improvisation, and performance-based classes.
Classes are taught by educators who understand both competitive development and professional career pathways.
Dancers receive clear, constructive corrections they can immediately apply in class, rehearsal, and competition.
Learn from professionals with Broadway, film, television, international touring, and adjudication experience.
High expectations without intimidation. Growth-driven training without ego or unnecessary pressure.
A supportive, motivating atmosphere that encourages confidence, collaboration, and artistic exploration.
Clear communication, smooth scheduling, and professional organization that respects studio owners, parents, and dancers.
Join an intentional convention environment at Amplify Dance Lab where your dancers trade the crowd for quality, and flashy names for real, measurable growth.
Amplify is built on decades of experience producing conventions, competitions, and training programs that dancers and studios return to year after year. The results show in dancer confidence, cleaner execution, and elevated performance quality.
To elevate dancers by providing intentional training experiences that amplify both skill and self-belief. To create intentional training experiences that help dancers evolve technically, artistically, and personally.
To become a trusted name in dancer development, known for quality education, professional execution, and meaningful impact. To set a higher standard for dance conventions through quality instruction, professional execution, and meaningful impact.
Elevate your technique with Amplify Dance Lab. We offer transparent pricing designed to support individual growth and studio-wide transformations through elite faculty and industry-leading resources.
Get all the details you need about the Amplify Dance Lab experience. We are committed to transparency and helping you make the best decision for your dance training and studio growth.
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your Amplify Dance Lab subscription at any time through your dashboard. Changes will be reflected in the next billing cycle without any penalty fees.
Our tracks are structured to accommodate various ages & experience levels. We ensure the dancer is challenged appropriately while having the high-level instruction we are known for.
Absolutely. Amplify is built for the competitive community, focusing on the refined technique, performance quality, and inner confidence required to excel on the national stage.
We prioritize development over spectacle. Through smaller class sizes, curated elite faculty, and intentional training, we offer a personalized experience that mass-market conventions cannot.
Yes. To protect the quality of instruction and ensure every dancer receives personal attention from our faculty, we strictly enforce registration caps for all of our events.
Yes. We highly encourage studio participation. We offer dedicated studio partnerships and streamlined group registration options to make the process seamless for directors and teachers.
While our lineup varies by event, we focus on foundational and performance-driven disciplines, including Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip Hop, led by industry experts.
Registrations are transferable to other dancers or future events but are non-refundable unless Amplify Dance Lab cancels the event. Please contact us for specific transfer details.
If your dancers are ready to move beyond where they are now and step into their next level, Amplify Dance Lab is the environment built to get them there. If Amplify does not deliver a professional, organized, and high-quality training experience, we make it right. No runaround. No excuses.
Dazlle provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for dancers of all levels. As a beginner, I was nervous, but the instructors made me feel comfortable and supported.