THUNDER BAY CONVENTION
October 24 – 25
Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
Address: 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R5
Phone: (807) 577-8481
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.
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 is now in its fourth season. He is passionate about connecting world class dance instructors to the dance community.
Chad is currently performing in Guys and Dolls at the Stratford Festival.
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, Kiss Me Kate (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
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.
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.
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Entry for one Junior student at Thunder Bay 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. -
Entry for one Senior student at Thunder Bay 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. -
Entry for one Mini student. 45-Minute Jazz Classes (Saturday 8:00am & Sunday 8:00am) -
Entry for one Teacher at Thunder Bay Location. Two Classes (Saturday Evening) -
For those wishing to sit and watch all classes at the Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay 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.