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Kim Thomas
A professional dancer, actor/singer, choreographer and teacher, Adam has worked with some of the industry's most admired companies including Disney and Mirvish Productions. He appeared in the ensemble dance cast of the movie "Camp Rock" and was a member of the Toronto cast of "We Will Rock You". Adam performed with Toronto's Premier Jazz/Contemporary Professional Dance Company: The Helix Dance Project in their full length dance production entitled "Rain-Life in Full Bloom" and assisted Mia Michaels during the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance Canada". He has worked with industrial shows such as The Live Right Gala for the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Puma Fashion Show and appeared as a singer/dancer in the musical revue "The Best of Broadway" at Guelph's River Run Theatre. Adam teaches and choreographs at several studios in the Greater Toronto Area and for The Travelling Stage. His training includes ballet (Vaganova and BATD), jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap and partnering. Adam attends dance conventions and workshops regularly and enjoys working with some of the dance world's elite choreographers including Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman, Mandy Moore, Shane Sparks, Tyce Diorio, Faye Rauw, Dee Caspary, Luther Brown, Linda Garneau and Justin Giles. He also trains in pilates with Olympic medalist Fanny Letourneau-Roussel and attends vocal lessons and acting workshops. Thirteen successful years as a competitive dancer have given Adam valuable perspective and he loves to share his knowledge by giving back to the dance community. He's very excited to be working with the talented team at KTDP.
Jacquelyn Sorichetti trained in all disciplines of dance from a young age. She has competed internationally receiving numerous top score awards, excelling in tap. She placed in the top 5 overall high scores for her senior tap solo in 2004 in Las Vegas and received the titanium cup for 3rd overall highest score for her senior tap duet. Jacquelyn recently (2008) completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph with a strong interest in human nutrition. Jacquelyn plans to return to the University of Guelph to earn a second degree in Applied Human Nutrition and hopes to become a registered dietitian. Jacquelyn's performance experience has included being a member of the University of Guelph Gryphon Dance Pak during her 4 years at Guelph. Her team placed 1st overall in 2007 and 2nd overall in 2008 in a yearly University Dance Challenge and her dance team performed at all of Guelph's home basketball and football games. Jacquelyn's teaching experience includes musical movement and pre-dance, baby tap, primary, grade 1 and grade 2 tap. Jacquelyn's choreography experience includes an intricate tap group number each year at Guelph for the year-end show and a tap duet in her final year, which earned the second highest score of all entries from the University of Guelph. Jacquelyn hopes to share her love of dance and the importance of nutrition with her students enabling them to reach their maximum potential.
Jerome Bobb is a dynamic; performer, teacher and choreographer, most recently adding national dance competition director to his credits! He started performing at age 14, and has now been dancing and teaching for 11 years. He offers intensive choreography and a high energy class with an emphasis on the love of dance and performing with a positive attitude! Memorable performances include international Bud Light commercial campaign "Square Dancers", the film "Ruby's Bucket of Blood" and on going projects with Canada's own Muchmusic. Jerome also relishes the opportunity to have worked with Angela Bassett, Montel Williams, Gavin Hope and Martha Wash. Featured choreography credits include Paramount Canada's Wonderland, industrial hits for Sauza Tequila, Jack - Astor's Bar & Grill Annual Bar Competitions, Carrasauga, Mississauga Arts Awards and The Sunshine Foundation Cancer Society. As creator of funky works, for Toronto pop group I.C.6, and R&B vocal group ORA, Jerome has flexed both dancer and choreographer muscles on an equal plain. Most recently, his choreography has been featured in the "State Street Stomp" music video for The Canadian Brass. A preferred dance instructor, Jerome is also blessed to be teaching children, teens and adults in various studios in and around the GTA while providing master classes for various workshops worldwide.
Emilio Macri has had extensive studio training in Ballet, Adage, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acro. In addition, he has attended workshops at Broadway Dance Center (NY), Dance Masters of America (LV), Dance Masters of American (NY), The Edge (LA), Dance Masters of American (QBC), Dance Fusion (ONT), Tiffany's Dance Workshops (ONT), The Dance Project (ONT), Performing Dance Arts (ONT), and Can-Dance Convention (ONT). Emilio has numerous awards and scholarships including 1ST Runner up, Mr. Senior VIP Winner (Jump Convention -National), Senior Jump VIP Winner (Jump Convention - Regional), Sr. Mr. Can-Dance (Can-Dance Competition), 1st Runner Up Sr. Mr. Elite (Elite Dance Convention), Dance Fusion Summer Scholarship (Dance Fusion), Can-Dance Convention Scholarship (Can-Dance Competition), Be Discovered Scholarship (Be Discovered Talent Company), Soloist Scholarship (Lyrical) - (Bedazzled Dance Competition), and Soloist Scholarship (Modern) - (Bedazzled Dance Competition). Emilio's dance performance experience has included the Hope Benefit (Sky Entertainment), Holiday Sparkle (Sky Entertainment), Broadway Finally (Jump Convention), Stage to Screen (Royal Caribbean Productions), Can't Stop the Rock (Royal Caribbean Productions), and Moulin Rouge (The Dance Emporium). Emilio teaches dance and choreographs competitive numbers at The Dance Pac in Mississauga, Ontario. He also teaches choreography at Young Dancers of Canada and he has conducted workshops for Mcmaster Dance Company. His students have won numerous awards at various competitions including recent successes at the Canadian National Dance Championship in Guelph, Ontario.
Everett Smith has been dancing for over 20 years. He has trained extensively in all aspects of dance and received countless medals & scholarships during his competitive years. Everett has also won many titles; Mini Mr. Dance of Canada, Petite Mr. Dance of Canada, Junior Dance of Canada, Teen Mr. Dance of Canada. As a member of the Canadian National Tap Team that travelled to Berlin, Germany for the World Tap Championships, he returned home with a gold and a silver medal. His professional career has been extensive and diversified to say the least. Everett played the role of "The Kid" in the North American tour of Tap Dogs Rebooted. He has also toured with Grease & Footloose. As well, he has been a back up dancer for Keshia Chante and Cory Lee. Such performances included: "the Thirty Hour Famine", "Harry Jerome awards", opening for "Ludacris", and the "2005 Juno's". He can also be seen as a backup dancer in a music video for Bobby Blake & Andrea Lewis. Everett has appeared in a number of TV shows/specials (Life with Derek, Slings & Arrows, and "From Time to Time" where he had the principal role of "Young Brent"). He also performed in the following movies: Ice Princess & American Girl Doll: Felicity. You might also recognize him from the recently released movie "Hairspray" where he played the role of Corny Council Member "Paulie". Everett just returned home from a contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Not only was he a principal dancer, but he was the Bungee Flying Captain. KTDP Guest Teachers/Choreographers Kevin Howe has been dancing since the young age of 5. After 14 years of training in various styles of dance including jazz, tap, hip hop, acro and contemporary in his hometown Ottawa, ON., he decided to make the move to Toronto to begin his professional career. Since then he has taken the dance world by storm from all angles, working with big names like Girlicious, Blake McGrath, Ke$ha, and Lady Gaga to name a few. In addition to his stage performances, he has also ventured into film. His film and TV credits include Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure with Disney's Ashley Tisdale, HBO's Hellcats, and Disney's Frenemies. Most recently, Kevin was chosen to be apart of Canada's top 22 on Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada.
Recognized for both his dance abilities and choreography skills, Kevin has begun to make a name for himself in the industry amongst other well established professionals. Having won the national title of "Americas Young Choreographer of the year" in both 2007 and 2010, his creative and innovative style has brought Kevin a lot of positive attention and he has since been given the opportunity to teach workshops and master classes to students and teachers across Canada. Kevin is excited to be sharing his passion and expertise this year at KTDP.
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