Dancecon Experience - ACTIVATE Academy

IMMERSIVE DANCE CONFERENCE

Creativity and Inspiration for the Dance Professional & Enthusiast

DANCECON

Creativity and Inspiration for the Dance Professional & Enthusiast

A premiere event of professional dance workshops and/or interactive master classes with leading renowned commercial dancers and choreographers

MEET OUR FACULTY

THE ACTIVATE DANCECON EXPERIENCE

With an incredible team of well-renowned faculty, ACTIVATE DanceCon will inspire dance professionals and enthusiasts to stimulate their creativity, re-ignite their passion, network with peers, invest in their personal and professional growth through a variety of interactive workshops and masterclasses in a variety of dance styles as well discussion panels about the dance industry business.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Find Confidence, Community, Courage, Clarity and Compassion with:

A special keynote presentation that will deliver messages of hope & inspiration
Top influential Faculty that will inspire
Programming that will provide strategies, creativity and resources to help you excel in the dance industry
Access to a variety of live & virtual sessions
Community connection & support
Uplifting energy and unparalleled motivation
Scholarship prizes to be won!

Meet our 2023 DANCECON FACULTY

Eddie Gutierrez

JabbaWockeeZ, Missy Elliot, NeYo, New Kids On The Block

Eddie Gutierrez aka Eddiestyles has been teaching hip-hop/breaking for over 30 years.

Janick Arseneau

Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Cardi B, NETFLIX, SYTYCD, Step Up 5, Kevin Hart & "The Rock"

Born in Bathurst, New-Brunswick, Janick started dance at the tender age of

Kellie Koonce

Culture Shock DC Business Director, Owner of JKLM Talent Management, Semi Retired Dance Mom

Kelli was born and raised in New York City and spent her

Marc-André Clément

B.Sc. (HK), B.Ed., Culture Shock Canada, Entrepreneur Lifestyle Academy, Momentum Moves Canada

Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life

Patricia Lavres

Culture Shock Ottawa Artistic Director, Co-Founder SoFly Dance, PNL Dance Co.

PATRICIA LAVRES took her first dance class at the age of 14.

Xander Sen

Choreographer, Everest Productions CEO, NAC Soloist, Future Shock Ottawa Alumni

Xander Sen started dancing when he was 5 years old with the

OUR Sponsors & Exhibitors

ACTIVATE Marketplace Expo

Products & Services to Support You

Marketplace Expo

A place to shop & network

The ACTIVATE Marketplace Expo will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 8:30am-4:00pm in the atrium of Centre Excentricité. Shop vendors, learn about opportunities and services that can help you on your journey. Network with fellow industry peers and professionals. Soak in the uplifting energy.