Nancy has been recognized as a professional performer and dance educator for many years. Her strong choreographic skills and strong technical training have enabled her to be successful in the dance world. She is highly respected for her ability to challenge her students to achieve their highest potential.
A graduate of Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, Nancy has intense training in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, pedagogy to name a few. Her experience in acting, has allowed her to appear in commercials with CTS Television Studios. Her talent has been recognized by several respectable talent agencies and included a scholarship for the International Model and Talent Network (IMTN) held in New York City where she was scouted from the cast director to be selected to appear on the Young and the Restless. Nancy has a very creative imagination which has given her opportunities to work on choreographic projects for Hudson Bay Company, Lancôme Paris, Toyota, Reitmans, Zellers, TD Bank Financial Group and many more.
Nancy has taught classical and contemporary ballet, lyrical and jazz at several organizations throughout North America, including DX Dance Events Minneapolis, Dance Manitoba Inc., New York Dance Experience and several in- house studio workshops. Nancy is on faculty as a guest teacher at Joy of Dance Centre and Teacher’s College as a classical ballet teacher. She currently resides as a full-time ballet educator at several recognized competitive dance institutions teaching graded and vocational level students.
She is a Registered Teacher, Mentor and Practical Teaching Supervisor with the Royal Academy of Dance. In addition, her certifications include honors with Imperial Society Teachers of Dance (ISTD) for Modern and National, International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), Professional Adjudicators Alliance (PAA), International Academy of Dance Adjudicators (IADA). An established and reputable Dance Adjudicator for several respectable dance competitions across North America also appeared as a Guest Judge for the World Championships of Performing Arts held in Hollywood California.
A renowned Dance Educator, Choreographer and Performer, Nancy also adds her expertise and advice with Industry Dance Magazine. Nancy also continues her connection and ongoing involvement with both the Toronto International Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. Nancy continues to teach for several workshop and convention classes throughout North America and is one of Toronto's most highly regarded ballet educators. As an instructor, Nancy teaches at varied dance schools throughout the Greater Toronto Area and has been the recipient of many choreography awards. Her combined career experiences have enabled her to become a well-rounded professional in the dance field. She is particularly eager to share her experiences, passion and love for dance with today's young dancers.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University, is a certified instructor by The British Association of Teachers of Dance and a certified L2 adjudicator by Canadian Dance Leadership. Some of her most recent stage/tv credits include Toronto Starlight Gala at the Royal York Hotel, Lion’s Club International Conference at the Air Canada Centre, and The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu.
She has danced for several production companies including Hit&Run, TDC Entertainment, Impulse Talent Group, Belluscious and Agence KIK for such clients as Ferrero Rocher, Nike, Claratin, Festival Comédi-Ha and Breakfast Television. Taylor has set choreography for Memories Splash in Punta Cana, Welch’s Juice, and assistant choreography for the hit tv series The Next Step.
Taylor has performed with companies Rock Bottom Movement, Reactive Dance Theatre, Ballet Creole, Dancetheatre David Earle and Dance Migration based in Toronto. She was the dance artist on tour with Saskatchewan Culture Exchange Society for 2 years and resided in Japan for 15 months while performing for Tokyo Disney Resort. After a 5-month contract in the Yukon at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino and episode feature on The Amazing Race Canada, she continues to teach, choreograph, and adjudicate students of all ages across Canada. Her passion for movement is infectious and she strives to help her students become well-rounded, confident individuals who fulfill their dreams! @tayloralexiswellness