Mr. Gerard McIssac

Miss Christina Di Giuseppe

Miss Jasmine McDonald

MR. JAY

MR. MATTHEW

Summer Intensive Teachers

MR. GERARD MCISAAC ~ Ballet Class & Variations

A double alumnus of Canada’s National Ballet School (Professional Ballet. Program/Teachers Training Program for Former Pros – TTPPD, Dip with Distinction), Mr. McIsaac is a highly regarded/accredited Professional Dance Educator/Master Class Facilitator and one of North America’s leaders within dance community at large. His vast experience as a Professional Dance Adjudicator (25 years at Regional/National events) inspires dancers to achieve their highest technical/performance potential: and is eagerly sought after. Mr. McIsaac is the Resident Classical/Contemporary Ballet Master for competitive dance studios within the Greater Toronto area, instructing students ages 6-19. He also mentors YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX and RAD SOLO SEAL participants and boasts an impressive roster of private clientele under his company – DANCE DIRECTION. Mr. McIsaac also facilitates Teacher Training seminars for a plethora of events, including being on faculty for RHEE GOLD’s DANCELIFE Enterprises, and has also developed a comprehensive IN-HOUSE BALLET/DANCE EVALUATION Examination Program. Mr. McIsaac is in high demand as an Intensive/Convention facilitator and has been touted as the “Canadian Ballet Guru”, and is currently booked for events such as VIEW DANCE, CHALLENGE CONVENTION, ALLEGRO BALLET FESTIVAL, CAMBODIA DANCE CHALLENGE, CANADIAN DANCE EXPO (Teachers/Students Experience), RAD WORLD CONVENTION “EN AVANTE”, RAD USA DANCE CHALLENGE, DANCE MASTERS OF AMERICA, WORLD PERFORMERS CANADA, ON THE FLOOR, ROCK THE RHYTHM, DANCE QUEST CANADA, TNT AONCE CONVENTION, THE AUDIENCE DANCE RIVALRY and more.
Mr. McIsaac’s certifications include; Diploma with Distinction-NBS Teachers Training Program for Former Pro’s (TTPPD, Dip), Mutually Recognized Teacher-The Royal Academy ofDance (RAD, MRT), Dance Masters of Canada (DMC) and International Dance Teachers Association of Great Britain (IDTA), The Society of Classical Ballet Vaganova Method (SCBVM). He was the recipient of the 2013 CAROLE CHADWICK AWARD and 2014 SYLVIE M. MCPHEE Awards, presented by NBS ballet faculty for Outstanding Teacher Recognition. Mr. McIsaac also boasts an Extensive Professional Performance career, including Broadway Musicals such as: CATS, Mr. Mistoffelees (Original Can. Cast/Nat. Tour); MISS SAIGON, Dragon Acrobat & Ensemble (London, Eng. – West End); HOME AND AWAY THE MUSICAL, UK Tour; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Napthali (London, Eng. – West End); SHOWBOAT, Assistant Dance Captain/Ensemble (Toronto/US Nat. Tour/London, Eng. – West End); BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LeFou (US Nat. Tour); THE HANDMAID’S TALE and DEATH IN VENICE, Dance Ensemble (Canadian Opera Company); HAIRSPRAY THE MOVIE!, Dance Ensemble; CANADIAN IDOL SEASON 3, Ensemble; SYNCHRONICITY, with Jennifer Lopez, Dance Ensemble (Japan Tour). Mr. McIsaac and his BOUNDLESS enthusiasm/dedication to the mentoring dance community has been noted and applauded from the highest level of dance educators, worldwide.

CHRISTINA DI GIUSEPPE ~ Jazz & Contemporary

Christina Digiuseppe is a passionate dance artist and choreographer based in Toronto, Canada. Known for her cutting-edge and versatile artistry, Christina is a visionary in her work continuing to push boundaries in the ever-evolving world of dance.

Christina has choreographed performances for International stages as well numerous industrial performances for companies and events across Ontario.

She has self-produced and artistically directed professional productions which include The Love Project, The Infinite Continuum, The House of Heartbreak, Exyst, Mizpah, Revolt, La Femme Kabarett, (Toronto Fringe Festival) and De Novo. She recently produced her ninth production, JUXTAPOSE, which was showcased at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Christina was honoured with an invitation to showcase her choreography at the American Dance Guild Festival held in New York City to represent Canada in Modern dance. In 2015, Christina was chosen as a finalist in the Capezio Ace Awards for Choreographic excellence. In 2014, Christina was awarded the Choreographer’s Connection Grant by Regional Dance America, where she had the honour of working alongside Miss Nelly Van Bommel as an emerging artist.

Christina has dedicated over twenty years mastering her abilities as an accomplished dance artist, mentor and choreographer. She is an adjudicator for dance competitions across Canada and is a proud member of the Professional Adjudicator’s Alliance. Christina is a mentor for youth dancers both in the competitive and pre-professional levels. She has taught and choreographed extensively for dance studios and Arts high schools guiding and inspiring the creative abilities of young dance artists.

Through her work, Christina has contributed her distinctive and innovative artistic abilities to the dance industry creating platforms for professional dancers across Ontario. Her professional training, experience and accomplishments as both a dance artist and choreographer allow her to continue sharing her artistic voice with audiences and dance artists alike. It is her goal to continue being a positive role model in the dance industry helping to shape the face of dance for years to come.

MR. JAY T. SCHRAMEK ~ Tap

Jay is a Dora Award nominated performer, educator and adjudicator. His 30 year teaching career spans Canada’s most prestigious post-secondary arts institutions and dozens of dance studios. A graduate of TMU (formerly Ryerson University) and a former Mr. Dance of Canada. He has been a faculty member at Randolph College, George Brown College and Saint Lawrence College. Guest faculty for: Sheridan College, Canada’s National Ballet School, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Pearson School for the Arts, Eastern Arkansas Ballet, Duboforce Mexico, Metro Movement and Charlottetown Festival. He is the Tap Director at Dimensions in Dance and choreographs for World Performers.

Favourite Stage roles include: Cosmo – Singin in the Rain, Lumiere – Beauty and the Beast, Bobby – Crazy for You, Skimbleshanks – Cats, Nana – Peter Pan, Pepper – Mamma Mia, Jimmy – White Christmas, Ethan – The Full Monty, Jinx – Forever Plaid, Cecil – Anne of Green Gables, Batboy – Batboy the Musical, Action – West Side Story, Barnaby – Hello Dolly.

An accomplished voice-over actor on Arthur, Space Ranger Roger, Inspector Gadget, Trucktown, Willa’s Wild Life, Slam Dunk, Totally Spies, Gracie & Pedro. Commercials for Royal Bank, Microsoft, Pfizer, Subaru, CBC, Aleve, Cepacol, Air Transat, and Motorola. He’s appeared on: Handmaid’s Tale, Mayday, Lost Girl, Getting Along Famously, Queer As Folk and From Time to Time. Motion Capture for Dark Sector.

Jay is one of North America’s most prolific talent adjudicators and has judged and hosted over 250 talent competitions, pageants and festivals. Contributor for 3 adjudication certification programs including: Professional Adjudicator Alliance, Certified Dance Adjudicator & Acro Dance Adjudicator.

Jay is the owner of Tap Shoes Canada – the exclusive Canadian & Global distributor of Miller & Ben Tap Shoes. He is the Host/Co-Owner of Dance Attack Competition and The Toronto Dance Teacher Expo.

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MR. MATTHEW O’DOHRETY-ADKINS ~ Contemporary

Matthew’s dance training began at the age of six in Norfolk, England where he trained extensively to attain advanced level status in ISTD ballet, modern and tap. By sixteen years old, Matthew received a scholarship to attend one of London, England’s distinguished performing arts colleges, Millennium Performing Arts LTD. Upon graduating in 2005 with a national diploma in dance and musical theatre, Matthew went on to join the original cast of “The Osmond’s Spirit of Christmas” and toured the United States with the lovable brothers. Since then, Matthew has worked for Belinda King Productions, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has had the privilege of working with world-renowned choreographers such as Liz Imperio, Jeff Amsden, Anthony Lyn, Stephen Mear and Raphael Bonachela.

Matthew has had the most incredible experience of traveling the globe with Jean Ann Ryan Productions by performing onboard multiple luxury cruise lines. With Jean Ann Ryan as his mentor, Matthew had the honour of being asked to choreograph for media events during the set-up and launching of the P&O Ventura. Most recently, Matthew has worked for the company as a rehearsal director, teaching and directing the next generation of professionals for the cruise ship industry.

Matthew has pursued his love for dance education by guest teaching in school board dance programs, running master classes in various dance studios, volunteering with Dance Masters of Canada, and leading musical theatre intensives to help prepare young dancers for the professional world. His choreography has even been featured and praised in the UK’s “Dancing Times” magazine. Matthew’s expertise and vast knowledge of the dance industry has also led him to become a well-sought after judge for dance competitions throughout Canada and the United Kingdom.

Young Dancers Intensive Teachers

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Summer Intensive & Young Dancers Intensive