Angela Caporiccio
Dance Director, Iona Catholic Secondary School
After graduating from the Kinesiology Program at York University, Angela Caporiccio traveled to New York City to continue her studies at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education. As a Dance Education Graduate student, Angela joined NYU’s Kaleidoscope Dance Company where she performed and taught at many inner city elementary schools in New York. Angela also became a member of New York University’s Experimental Music and Dance Company and traveled abroad to perform and study in Genoa Italy.
Upon her return to NYU, Angela also joined the José Limón Professional Studies Program (PSP) and was immersed in the technique and legacy of José Limón. During this time Angela was asked to dance as a guest with José Limón Dance Company to re-vamp some of José Limón’s original works.
After an enlightening experience in New York City, Angela Caporiccio returned home to Canada and completed her Education Degree from York University. Upon graduation from the Faculty of Education, Angela founded the Dance Program in Iona Catholic Secondary School’s Regional Arts Program.
Angela is proud member of Healthy Dancer Canada and is excited to be presenting in the 2011 Toronto Conference.
Carmen Duncan
Royal Academy of Dance Canada,
Dip RBS (TC), BA (Hons) Dance Education, CBMN
Born in England, Carmen Duncan began her training at the Arts Educational School, Tring, continuing on to the Royal Ballet School, London to gain her teaching qualifications. From there she has proceeded to teach internationally, maintaining close connections with the Royal Ballet through her work at their annual Summer Schools, Associate Programmes and often working at the Royal Opera House with students involved in the Nutcracker.
Currently residing in Toronto, Ms. Duncan is the Associate Artistic Director of the School of the Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre, where she takes great pride in her commitment to train a new generation of intellectually vibrant dancers. She has successfully coached hundreds of students through their Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) examinations, and in her pursuit to continue her own education in tandem with that of her students she has graduated with a BA in Dance Education and achieved Benesh Notation certification. Ms. Duncan is also an approved tutor for the RAD and teaches both students and teachers on courses across Canada.
Ms. Duncan is delighted to be representing the Royal Academy of Dance as a presenter at this year’s Healthy Dancer Conference.
Katharine Harris,
Communications Manager, Canada's National Ballet School
Katharine Harris has worked for multiple dance companies and is currently with Canada’s National Ballet School. Although not a dancer, she is an ardent supporter and fan of the art form.
Healthy Dancer Canada is happy to have her speak about the NBS Flash Mob at this year's conference.
Richelle Hirlehey
Educational Director, Choreographer and Dance Educator, B.A., B.Ed., D.M.A., C.D.M.A. MA (2011)
Richelle Hirlehey holds the position of Educational Director, Instructor and Choreographer at Dance Extreme Inc London Ontario's most progressive dance studio. She is responsible for all Educational programs Dance Extreme. Richelle is the liaison between Dance Extreme and The Thames Valley School Boards where she coordinates the Educational Outreach program to bring dance education to surrounding elementary and secondary schools. Richelle Directed the Carousel Dance Company, Carousel Dance Centre Inc. in Waterloo from 2005-2011. In addition to teaching, she choreographs for Original Kids Theatre Company (London ON), high schools in South Western Ontario and her own company Barefoot Creative. She danced/choreographed for the University of Western Ontario Dance Company for 8 years & the Hamilton Dance Company for 3 years. She worked as assistant choreographer on “Bella Dancerella – Disney Princess” & “Disney’s High School Musical 2,” “Dora Dance to the Rescue” (DVD) for Spin Master Ltd and on “Get Up & Move” – a dance instructional DVD for Toniolo Productions. Richelle is a graduate of the Honours Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education programs from the University of Western Ontario and is currently working on her Masters in Dance at York University.
Dr. David Ng
David Ng B.A.Sc., M.D., CCFP(EM) Emergency Staff Physician University Health Network / Toronto East General Hospital
David Ng is an emergency physician in downtown Toronto. He is also a lecturer for the Department of Community and Family medicine at the University of Toronto, and as such, is involved in the training of medical students and residents. Having worked in Nunavut, Iqaluit and different areas of rural Ontario, from Lion's head to Cobourg and Simcoe, Dr. Ng continues to nurture his interest and involvement in rural emergency medicine. David has interest and proficiency in break(dance)ing although he would not identify himself as a break(danc)er. A little known fact is that he auditioned for cycle 1 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and had he been successful in his audition he would have dropped out of his emergency medicine training and would not be the doctor he is today. Prior to his delusions of grandeur as an undiscovered dance star, David Ng taught break(dance) and hip hop at McMaster University and was a founder of the Jedi-Ninja Crew. David's dancing is unique in that it is largely self taught. He remains active in dance and continues to maintain his connections in the break community.
Ofilio Sinbadinho Portillo
Artistic Director, Gadfly
Ofilio is a choreographer, actor, dancer, designer, photographer, educator and artistic director of the highly praised Gadfly Dance Company. Born in El Salvador, raised in Montreal, and trained in New York, he is responsible for bringing street styles such as hip hop and house dancing to the stage. He presented his work at many festivals including Manifesto, Luminato, Break Beats and Culture, Toronto Fringe, International Dance Day, and Nuit Blanche. On screen, Ofilio has landed roles in feature films such as “Turn The Beat Around,” “Beat The World,” and “Camp Rock 2” featuring the Jonas Brothers. He worked as assistant choreographer in the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance Canada,” and is seen in commercials for Virgin Mobile and WarChild foundation. He has worked with artists including Kreesha Turner, Feist, Jully Black, Thunderheist, Danny Fernandes and the European group, Cascada. He looks forward to sharing his talent, energy and mindset to inspire others to dream, believe and achieve. Ofilio is producing his second full-evening theatrical production, Klorofyl, on Nov 24th, along with the second instalment of the highly anticipated Toronto Urban Dance Symposium on Nov 26 (www.gadfly.ca).
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