2026 JAZZ, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY & SHOWDANCE WORKSHOPS CLASSES

If you have been to an IDO Modern/Contemporary or Show Dance World Championship with us then you have most likely seen and admired his work!  

Just to name a few of his accomplishments, Mitja was named the 2008 International Dance Organization (IDO) Choreographer of the year, he is a member of the IDO Hall of Fame, awarded Best Slovenian Choreographer for the past 15 years, won multiple World Championship Titles as a choreographer and dancer in modern, show, jazz, and tap formations, groups, duos, and solos with. Kazina Dance Company, numerous World Titles as choreographer for the South African National Dance Team (2011-2024), an international judge for IDO, a member of the modern, jazz, show dance,
and tap committees, and Chairperson of the Slovenian IDO Judges Committee. Mitja also has an extensive choreography and teaching experience in stage/theatrical productions, television/music industry, casino/entertainment shows, as well aa international teaching. and masterclasses, choreographing in Croatia, Finland, Serbia, Russia, Czechia, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Belarus, Estonia, and now, Canada! He is a Master Teacher at the University of Sports, Ljubljana, and the Slovenian Dance Association for the past 15 years. 

We welcome Mitja to Canada!

With 20 years of professional work under her belt, Kim has become a well- established dancer and performer.  Kim began her professional career as a featured dancer for the Helix Dance Project, under the direction of Linda Garneau.  Kim has performed at numerous corporate industrial shows, theatre credits, and can be seen in some major motion pictures and television.   Kim has had the honour of assisting many re-known choreographers including Matthew Clark, Gino Berti, Jeff Dimitriou, Trudy Moffatt, and Sean Cheeseman. Kim is currently a faculty member at Metro Movement Dance Studio in Toronto (open professional studio), where she teaches classes in Jazz, Jazz Tech, and Theatre Jazz.  She has over 15 years of adjudication experience across Canada and the United States.   Kim continues to teach master classes at various conventions across Canada (both student & teacher’s conventions), having more than 15 years of convention teaching experience under her belt.  She continues to teach / assist many professional auditions within the dance industry, as well as, be on various casting panels.  She has 20 years of experience teaching and training dancers of all ages and in many dance disciplines.  One of the highlights of Kim’s career is being able to work with young dancers, week after week, and seeing their continued growth and development.  Kim continues to be an active professional within the dance industry / community.  

With over 20 years of experience as a professional dancer, dance educator, international adjudicator and choreographer, holding a BPE with a major in Dance from the Universities of Alberta and Otago (New Zealand), Breanna Willis is thrilled to bring her love, passion, and dedication to dance into her new role as tour director of the Canadian Dance Awards. Originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Breanna’s passion for dance and travel has led her to perform and choreograph in film, TV, and on stages across Canada and the world, including The Stratford Festival (Guthrie Award Recipient), Canadian Opera Company, Vancouver Opera, and Drayton Entertainment, to name just a few. Her love of teaching and choreography began at a young age, and in 1997, she began her teaching career.

Over the years, she has honed her skills as a dance educator, working with all ages and skill levels, and is committed to the development and growth of every performer with whom she works. She is an award-winning choreographer both nationally and internationally, working with dancers from across Canada, the US, Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. She has traveled and danced her way to nearly 60 countries, and Breanna now calls Stratford, Ontario home. In 2018 she founded the Stratford Dance Collective, a drop-in dance and training program for aspiring and professional dancers. In 2003, Breanna began adjudicating dance festivals and competitions across Canada. In 2009 she obtained her license with The International Dance Organization and currently represents Canada as a judge and choreographer for their events in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, South Africa, and Mexico. Her choreography has brought home 5 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals in jazz, tap, and street dance show. Breanna is also now the Tour Director of the Canadian Dance Awards with the goal to foster growth and creating opportunities for dancers to realize their potential and deepen their connection to their art.

Breanna hopes to always impart her knowledge, love, and passion for dance to others.

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