The BC Movement Arts Society says it is delighted to present five of BC’s top commercial dance artists in an evening showcasing their skillful versatility in hip-hop, tap, and contemporary jazz.
According to a news release from the BCMAS, Zachary Burke, Jenna Homan, Kiara Mcllravey, Julien Naud, and Shane Simpson are inviting the audience to a dance-filled fun gathering of five friends.
Simpson was born in Thornhill Ontario and began his professional journey at the age of 12, portraying Young Simba in the Mirvish Production of “Disney’s The Lion King”. In 2008 & 2009 he was announced as one of the “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges”. After returning back home to Canada, Simpson landed a spot on CTV’s hit show So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 4, where he placed in the top three male dancers.
Burke began as a competitive dancer from the young age of 8 years old. From Bolton, Ontario, Zachary has competed throughout North America at prestigious dance competitions in all disciplines. His dedication and hard work has earned him recognition and numerous awards.
Naud was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. Starting his training at the age of 4 in martial arts and dance, Julien grew up to achieve multiple national title in both art forms and become an extremely well-rounded physical mover. His professional journey began in Vancouver where he trained at the city’s top facilities and quickly made a stamp in the community as one of the top performers. Naud has had the pleasure to work under the direction of many world-renowned choreographers and multiple multimillion dollar productions.
Homan is a Canadian based professional dancer, born and raised in Nanaimo B.C. training at the Kirkwood Academy and Prism Dance in ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, HipHop and more. She is proudly an alumni company member and Captain of the Vancouver based Source Dance Company, led under the direction of Joanne Pesusich, where she worked with renowned choreographers and casting directors from Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, the UK, and more.
Mcllravey is a Canadian based dancer and actor born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, training extensively in all styles including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acrobatic, working with teachers Shelly Tookey, Kirsten Kowalchuk, Moe Brody and others, and at the Intensive Training Program at Harbour Dance and at the Joffrey Ballet School’s Commercial Dance Program in New York City. Kiara truly believes in sharing her love and knowledge of the dance industry and has assisted Triple Threat Dance Convention in all their touring cities across Canada.
Ticket information
Adults - Sliding scale $15 to $20.
Youth - $10 (+ gst & service charges if applicable).
Tickets for Sointula and Port Hardy: Call 604-970-3206 or email movementartsbc@gmail.com. For Port McNeill go to eventbrite.ca or call 604-970-3206.
Show dates
Thursday, March 7 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Sointula Athletic Hall.
Friday, March 8 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Sointula Athletic Hall.
Saturday, March 9 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Port McNeill Gate House Theatre.
Sunday, Marcg 10 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Port Hardy Civic Centre.
BCMAS is a professional dance organization founded in June 2015 by Mary-Louise Albert and Michael Margolick and based in Sointula, Malcolm Island - located within the unceded Kwakwaka’wakw territories of the ‘Namgis, Kwakiutl, and Mamalilikala Nations. We are one of the few professional dance organizations in Canada based in and serving rural and remote underserved communities.
Presenting our shows in the North Island/Central Coast communities - Sointula, Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Bella Bella, Powell River, Campbell River - enables residents and the surrounding North Island population to experience exceptional professional dance in their own community without having to travel long distances to urban centres where contemporary dance is traditionally presented.