OTTAWA CONVENTION
November 16 – 17
Nepean Sportsplex
Address: 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1W2
Phone: (613) 580-2828
OTTAWA SCHEDULE
OTTAWA TEACHING FACULTY
Eric Campros – Contemporary
Eric John Campros enjoys a varied career as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. He debuted on Broadway in the smash hit musical “Grease” and followed with the national tours of Hello, Dolly with the legendary Carol Channing and A Chorus Line. He danced on tour with the Backstreet Boys and Aaliyah, and has appeared in performances with Britney Spears, Usher, and Lil’ Kim. Eric danced in several films, most notably Across the Universe and the Bollywood hit Jaaneman, as well as various commercials and videos. Choreography credits include the US tour of Real Soul, German tour of M*Pire, NYC debut of the Voice’s Sal Valentinnetti, CCTV’s New Year Spectacular, video games for Studio Chibli, and commercial industrials for Levi’s, Wrangler, and Aventis Pharmaceuticals. Eric choreographed “Ding Dong” the ad campaign for Drizly, currently airing internationally. As an educator he created a 2 year dance based curriculum for Hebei Art College and Shandong University in China, and is a guest teaching artist at Yale University, Sacred Heart University, Boris Eifman Academy and Dance Academy Russia in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Mahalia in Egypt, Studio Harmonic, Arts Des Vivants, and Neo Dance in Paris, Jennifer Jellison TT in London, Living Art in Argentina and Uruguay, Broadway House and Capital Dance in Spain, and several others. (A comprehensive teaching list can be found on his website.) He was a panelist and choreographer for the hit Indian reality show Roots of Dancing with Prince Gupta Jr, and appeared as a guest artist for the Israeli documentary Dance Festival Mami, 2021. He is currently working on the International hit crime dramas Law and Order, Organized Crime, as well as Law and Order, SVU as movement coordinator, and remains on faculty at the prestigious Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Eric continues to create new works through his production company Rebellious Creatives, and holds a BA in Marketing from MSU. Videos, press, and more information can be found on his website www.ericjohncampros.com.
Megan Caines – Jazz
Megan Caines is a passionate performer born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, acrobatics, partnering, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom, freestyle, tumbling, choreography, musical theatre, acting. Megan has won numerous awards including 1st – Runner up Senior Soloist at The Dance Awards in Florida and was also asked to represent Dancer Palooza as a member of the Beat Squad in Los Angeles. Megan has been featured as an Actress/Dancer/Singer in many TV shows and movies such as “The Next Step”, “Backstage”, “Degrassi”, “Star Trek”, “What We Do In The Shadows”, “Magical Christmas Ornament”, “Disney Zombies 2”, “Disney Zombies 3” and “Ginny and Georgia”. Megan has worked at the Stratford Festival and in those 10 months she starred Gracie Shinn in the “Music Man”, performed “The Shining People of Leonard Cohen” at the PAL Event, took part in “The Lab Track” and also helped workshop the Romeo and Juliet Remix. Megan performed 42 shows as a Dancer/Magician’s Assistant on “The Illusionists, Live from Broadway”. This performer has been in many promotional events including “The Nut Cracker” for MAC Cosmetics and “Welcoming Spring” for the Eaton Centre. She also teaches and shares her knowledge with young dancers across Canada. Megan recently became a certified personal trainer and barre instructor. She created her own 4 Week Fitness Challenge eBook called “Elevate your Game” to help dancers cross train and get in their best shape. Megan continues to dance, act, sing and teach and is excited to grow as an artist and reach new goals in this upcoming year.
Chad McFadden – Jazz Funk
Chad is a professional dancer, actor and singer. He has performed on stages across Canada, the United States and abroad.
Chad is the Director of DANCE CANADA CONVENTION which had its debut event last year in Thunder Bay. He is passionate about connecting world class dance instructors to the dance community.
Recently, Chad co-created Just Short of Reality – a web series combining movement, narrative and original music. The series won multiple international film festival awards. The project was produced alongside the Stratford Festival.
Professional credits- Stratford: Chicago (Fred Casely), Billy Elliot (Mr. Wilkinson), Guys and Dolls, Romeo and Juliet, A Chorus Line (Don), As You Like It, The Sound of Music, Carousel, Crazy for You, Man of La Mancha, The King and I, Anything Goes, Hello, Dolly!, Into the Woods, Oklahoma!, My One and Only. Elsewhere: Siegfried (COC); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (North American tour); The Little Mermaid, White Christmas, Mary Poppins (Valentine), Big Band Legends, Annie, 9 to 5 (Bob Enright), Dance Legends, Brigadoon (Harry Beaton), Evita, Peter Pan, Robin Hood,Me and My Girl (Drayton); Joseph…, Sweet Charity (Stage West); Beauty and the Beast, Legends (Grand); Guys and Dolls (Citadel, Theatre Calgary, MTC); Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown); Broadway Encore! (Tokyo Disneyland); Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker (Ballet Jörgen). Film/TV: Hairspray, Bollywood/Hollywood, The Other Me, Charms for the Easy Life, Earth: Final Conflict, Mortal Instruments, A Christmas Dance Reunion.
When teaching, Chad guides dancers through his versatility, passion and growth mindset. Chad also educates dancers in well-being. He believes mindfulness is a skill that can help anyone achieve their dreams.
@chad910
Michael Prince – Hip-Hop
Michael Prince (he/him) is a driven, passionate and versatile artist raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He began his training at the age of 2 within his family-owned, award winning studio Vlad’s Dance Company. Growing up in this environment helped him develop many skills and traits that became integral to the professional he is today. Work ethic, creativity and positive energy are at the core of his values which makes him a powerful force in any creative process. He trained in an abundance of styles including hip hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, partnering, waving, breaking, ballroom, tap, modern, tutting, popping, freestyle, choreography, musical theatre, acting and modelling. His love for the arts, experience in multiple industries and professional attitude defines his work. Michael has won numerous awards as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. At the age of 15 he won “Young Choreographer of the Year“ as the youngest recipient of the award at “American Dance Awards”. After years of continued success with his choreographic work in the competitive dance space across North America he eventually contributed his creative expertise when Vlad’s Dance Company won “Studio Of The Year” at the Dance awards in both 2017 and 2019. In 2018 he won “Senior Male Best Dancer “ at The Dance Awards. That following year he toured with Jump Dance Convention, Nuvo Dance Convention, 24/7 Dance Convention and The Dance Awards as a demonstrator and guest performer. Most recently he’s won numerous choreography awards at the Dance Awards including Best Hip Hop Studio, Best Senior Performance and Best Lyrical Performance. He’s also represented “Dancer Palooza” beat squad in Los Angeles as both guest performer and assistant choreographer. Michael has been featured as a Dancer/Actor in various movies and television shows including Disney Channel’s “Zombies 2”, “Zombies 3”, “Bring It On: Cheer or Die”, “Sneakerella”, “The Next Step”, “World Of Dance” and a Netflix original film “Feel The Beat”. He also has a passion for stage and has been a part of multiple theatre productions and contemporary shows. In 2019 he choreographed his very own show entitled “In An Instant” in Toronto which sold out in minutes. That summer he performed in Los Angeles as a guest soloist in Kirsten Russell’s show “Contrary To Popular Belief”. Michael has also worked with award winning Stratford Festival as part of a select team workshopping “Romeo & Juliet”. He’s also been a part of 11 productions with non profit organization “Bridge To Artists” which has been creating critically acclaimed shows in Canada for over a decade. Michael has been featured in music videos for Ukiyo “Friends”, Velvet Code “Mary Offered Ladybugs and Love Yous”, and choreographed for upcoming artist Ose in her music video “Fazed”. He’s also choreographed for Immersion Room television/movie studios and OTF Sick Kids Gala. Michael continues to work on his craft and evolve as a dancer, actor and choreographer. He is hungry to connect and share his passion with other artists in any future opportunities to come.
Marc Kimelman – Theatre Jazz
Marc is the associate choreographer for the Tony-award winning Jagged Little Pill (Broadway, National Tour, Australia). He was the associate choreographer for Broadway’s A Bronx Tale and National Tour, the Kennedy Center’s Next to Normal, and assistant choreographer for Broadway’s revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. He choreographed Saturday Night Fever (National Tour), Billy Elliot (GoodSpeed Musicals), RENT, Man of La Mancha (Stratford Festival), Newsies (Drayton), Play It Cool and The Apple Boys (Off-Broadway), Come From Away, A Chorus Line and Once on this Island (Dora Award for Outstanding Choreography).
TV/Film credits include: Disney Plus’ movie-musical World’s Best (Tommy Kail producer), Degrassi: The Next Generation, Don’t Talk to Irene (starring Geena Davis). Marc was movement consultant for Vogue magazine (Annie Leibovitz, Charlize Theron, A$AP Rocky).
Marc has worked with Katy Perry, NYC Ballet, Deborah Cox, Queen, Neil Young and Chaka Kahn, and has created numerous cruise ship productions.
He is currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York City. @kimelman
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OTTAWA JUNIOR – Convention Pass (12 yrs & under)
$299.00 +HSTEntry for one Junior student at Ottawa Location. Morning warm ups. 10 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. -
OTTAWA SENIOR – Convention Pass (13 yrs & over)
$299.00 +HSTEntry for one Senior student at Ottawa Location. Morning warm ups. 10 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. -
OTTAWA – Observer Pass
$29.99 +HSTFor those wishing to sit and watch all classes at the Ottawa Location. In and out privileges apply. Also includes entry to the ‘Showcase and Awards Presentation.’ -
OTTAWA TEACHER – Observer Pass
$14.99 +HSTFor teachers wishing to sit and watch all classes at Ottawa 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.