LONDON CONVENTION
October 4th
Best Western Plus
Lamplighter Inn
Address: 591 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4R3
Phone: (519) 681-7151
TEACHING FACULTY
Tenetia Di Salvo – Jazz
Tenetia grew up as a competitive dancer in Southern California. She has had extensive training in ballet, jazz, lyrical/ contemporary, modern and tap, and has trained with acclaimed teachers such as Mandy Moore (SYTYCD), Kim Borgaro (OTE), Ray Leeper (NUVO), John Crutchman (WCDE), Henry LeTang, Doug Caldwell and Robert Duran, to name a few. She holds her A.D.A.P.T jazz/tap teachers certification. Her performing/industry credits include; EFX starring Tommy Tune at the MGM Grand Las Vegas (Dancer); STORM at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas (Dancer) under the direction of Jamie King (Madonna, Brittney Spears) choreography by Melissa Williams and Carla Kama; Holland America Cruise Line (dancer/singer, dance captain); Stiletto Entertainment under the direction of Gary Kief (Barry Manilow) (Asst. choreographer/ Casting Asst.); WE DID IT Fashion Show Fashion Week Ottawa (choreographer); Industrial shows and conventions, including Paul Mitchell and BeBe (dancer/model); MGM theme park in Las Vegas (Dancer, dance captain); Keepiń It Right On Time dance training video with Kenneth Green (Dancer). Tenetia has been teaching for 20+ years across the USA and Canada, and currently teaches in Ottawa, Canada.
She is known for her attention to detail and choreography that resonates. Her choreography has won numerous overall standings, special awards and choreography awards at dance competitions, including YGAP in Canada and the USA. Her former students can be seen performing all over the world in New York, Branson, Disney, Nickelodeon TV, on cruise ships, TV/film, and music videos. Tenetia spends her free time with her husband and three children. She continues to educate herself in the dance industry so that she can provide new and innovative techniques to her students while keeping them safe and excited to learn.
Mark Samuels – Hip-Hop
In the early days of his career, Mark danced for countless Canadian artists such as
Shawn Desman, Jully Black, Maestro Fresh Wes and Nelly Furtado, to name a few.
He also danced in Canada’s most notable shows such as The Juno Awards,
MMVA’s and So You Think You Can Dance Canada.
After spending years as a dancer in Canada, Mark expanded to the US, where
he was fortunate enough to work with some of the industry‘s biggest choreographers.
His journey led him to dance for multi-platinum recording artists such as Mariah Carey, Mary J
Blige, Missy Elliott, Kelis, Mario and many more.
Today, Mark is a well-established figure in the dance industry. With over 30 years of
experience, he has shifted his passion into choreography and movement direction. He‘s
collaborated on a number of successful film and TV shows such as A Series Of Unfortunate
Events, Disney’s – The Descendants and The Magicians. He recently choreographed The 2025
Juno Awards for Aqyila and Shawn Desman‘s nationwide tour and his latest music video, “Body,“
featuring Jamie Fine.
Jenna Shortt – Jazz Funk
Jenna Shortt’s journey in dance began at just four years old, and she hasn’t stopped moving since. With over 14 years of competitive experience, she is classically trained in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, contemporary, and beyond, building a strong technical foundation and a fearless artistic voice.
Driven by ambition, Jenna moved to Toronto to pursue a professional career in commercial dance, where she quickly made her mark. She toured across the United States as an Elite Protege member of Pulse Dance Convention and further refined her craft in Los Angeles under the mentorship of renowned choreographer Rhapsody James.
Her dynamic performance style led her to dance for three seasons with the Toronto Raptors Northside Dance Crew, electrifying arenas and captivating thousands of fans. Jenna has also appeared on screen in music videos for Drake and Shawn Desman, expanding her presence in the global entertainment industry.
Most recently, Jenna completed her first nationwide tour on Shawn Desman’s Back to Life tour and continued performing with him internationally this summer in Germany. With unmatched passion, versatility, and stage presence, Jenna Shortt continues to rise; bringing power, precision, and heart to every performance. Her story is one of dedication, resilience, and an unstoppable love for dance.
Jodi McFadden – Broadway
Originally from Waterloo Ontario, Jodi credits much of her career to her early training at Bojangles Dance Arts and competing all over Canada and the US.
Other opportunities for training included Dance Masters of America (DMA), NYC Dance Alliance, Tremaine Dance Convention (LA), Showstoppers (USA), Broadway Dance Centre (NYC), Edge Performing Arts Center (LA) and Millennium Dance Complex (LA), and her ballet exams which she completed with The Royal Academy of Ballet.
Jodi spent years performing at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival of Canada, where she was the recipient of two Tyrone Guthrie Awards for exceptional merit in theatre.
A few other theatre favorites include the role of an evil stepsister in Stratford’s Into the Woods, Fosse’s Cabaret at Stage West and the role of Velma Kelly in Drayton Entertainment’s production of Chicago.
Jodi was also in the North American Stage Premiere of Dirty Dancing, was an assistant choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance Canada and danced alongside Catherine Zeta- Jones in the Academy Award Winning Movie; Chicago.
In 2010, Jodi moved to NYC to work with Julie Taymor and U2’s Bono and the Edge, in Broadway’s Spider-Man:Turn off the Dark where she performed her understudy role of the Ultimate Spider-Villain; Arachne. Her other broadway credits include The Band’s Visit where she covered the Oscar Award Winning role of Dina and Moulin Rouge where she performed her understudy role of Nini dancing in the iconic dance scene El Tango Roxanne.
Most recently Jodi co- created a NYC immersive theatre show with creators of Sleep No More called Life and Trust and is currently apart of the very early workshops for two new upcoming Broadway productions; Black Swan and Queen of Versailles starring Kristen Chenoweth.
Jodi is a graduate of NYC’s William Esper Acting Studio and is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) helping young dancers learn how to regulate their nervous systems so that they can access their beautiful authentic selves.
Kae Kae Lee – Contemporary
Malyssa Kae Lee (better known as “Kae Kae” Lee) discovered her passion for dance at just 7 years old. Kae Kae decided to take her training to the next step, by joining Performing Dance Arts in Vaughan, training extensively in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Tap and Hip Hop. Kae Kae credits PDA for her strong technique, versatility, athleticism and performance.
At an early age, Kae Kae’s talents began to take her across the world, taking on unique roles in various shows, such as Royal Caribbean’s Aqua production “The Fine Line”, Emmy award winning Debra Brown’s “Brace Yourself” and Family channel’s “Big Ticket Summer Tour”.
Kae Kae has since had many exciting opportunities, working with artists such as Emeli Sande, Aloe Blacc, James Bay, Jess Glynn, Natalie Imbruglia, Dave Stewart, Eurythmics, Paloma Faith and James Blunt whilst touring with “Art on Ice” Switzerland.
Some of Kae Kae’s TV and film roles include Disney’s “Zombies 3” and “Spin”, Fox’s “What We Do In The Shadows”, Lifetime’s “A Christmas Dance Reunion”, CBC’s “Frankie Drake Mysteries”, Amazon’s “Cross” and Family Channel’s “The Next Step”, as well as music video’s for artists including The Queen Priyanka, Liz Lokre, and Jade Eagleson.
Having experienced many different roles in dance, acrobatics, tv and film, Kae Kae branched out into musical theatre appearing in Rock of ages as Dance Captain at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre and then various roles for Drayton Entertainment.
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Entry for one Junior student at London Location. Morning warm ups. 5 classes including one Scholarship class. Presentation and Awards Ceremony to follow.
If you received a Partial Scholarship from a Dance Canada Competition location, please email us at dancecanadaconvention@gmail.com before registering online. -
Entry for one Senior student at London Location. Morning warm ups. 5 classes including one Scholarship class. Presentation and Awards Ceremony to follow.
If you received a Partial Scholarship from a Dance Canada Competition location, please email us at dancecanadaconvention@gmail.com before registering online. -
For those wishing to sit and watch all classes at the London Location. In and out privileges apply. Also includes entry to the ‘Showcase and Awards Presentation.’ -
For teachers wishing to sit and watch all classes at London Location. In and out privileges apply. Also includes entry to the ‘Showcase and Awards Presentation.’
You must be on the current teaching faculty of your studio to purchase and use Teacher - Observer Passes. To purchase a teacher pass, you must have dancers from your studio registered to participate in the Convention.