Adam Gericke

Currently lives in New York City, where he divides his time between teaching dance, and music production. He started his career as a member of Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. From there performed at Disney in both Orlando and Tokyo.  Adam can also be seen as a featured dancer in the hit movie Step Up, and has appeared several times in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and National Campaigns for Nike shoes. He now teaches frequently at Joffery Ballet NYC.  His love for music has now taken him to producing/composing music for several upcoming artists in the NYC and Miami area.  Music and dance have always been a driving force in his life, and he hopes that he can pass some of that enthusiam and artistry along through his choreography and music.

   Sarah Dolan

Sarah has been dancing for the past 19 years, eventually discovering her passion and talent for teaching and choreographing. As a performer, she has trained across Canada and abroad, attending several international events. She has taken part in numerous dance shows and can also be seen in the film "The Wickerman". Sarah has had the honour to assist Sean Cheesman on So You Think You Can Dance Canada (Season One and Two), So You Think You Can Dance (Season Six) and So You Think You Can Dance UK (Season One). She has also recently returned from assisting Mr Cheesman on the Peter Andre Revelation Tour in the UK.

Sarah has taught at numerous studios, schools, workshops and intensives throughout Western Canada. Many students she has worked with have continued to pursue their dance passion, through performance opportunities such as Cirque du Soleil, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, cruise ships, shows, music videos or training opportunities at distinguished dance companies, institutions or universities across North America.

   Megan Lawson

Megan was inspired by movement in her teen years, and began training and competing in all disciplines of dance. After touring and assisting the incredible teachers of Triple Threat Dance Convention, the young Canadian moved to Los Angeles and submerged herself in the dance scene. Megan became a member of the crew "Fanny Pak" seen on America's Best Dance Crew, and since has been blessed to continue working, teaching and creating with her new dance family.

Credits Include:
Dancing with the Stars, Cirque Du Soleil, Missy Elliott, Lil' Mama, MTV's Video Music Awards, Canon Electronics, New Balance Athletics, BODOG Poker, SONY, Boogiezone's World Hip Hop Showcase, LA Fashion week, 'Another Cinderella Story' Movie.

   Cyndi Scott

Cyndi Scott is the new Artistic Director for Edge School. She was the Artistic Director and former owner of Airborne Dance Studio from 1996 – 2008, and a graduate of the Dance Faculty at the University of Calgary. She has enjoyed a professional career as a dancer, teacher, adjudicator and choreographer in both North America and Europe. Ms. Scott has been recognized for her choreography, including the Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics, World Police and Fire Games, professional recording artists, and for Calvin Klein. Her students have appeared in shows such as Moulin Rouge in France and So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

Cyndi brings with her nineteen years of teaching experience and is looking forward to working with all the students at Dance Crave.

   Joey Matt

Joey Matt was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He has been dancing and performing since the young age of 7.

After competing as a child his passion lead him to audition and make it to the top 16 of the first ever 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada'. He then joined a Vancouver based contemporary company called Modus Operandi. From there Joey followed his opportunities which lead him to be an Assistant Choreographer on 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada' (Season 2).

Joey has been seen in many shows such as the Canada day show in 2009 where he was able to dance for Sarah Mclachlan and K'naan. And also the Bell Mobility Gala featuring Eva Avila, Shiloh and Kardinal Official. He and other “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” Contestants guest performed in the Toyota Press Conference held in the Bahamas.

Joey Matt then went on the album launch tour as a dancer for the Pinup Saints touring various cities around Canada. As well as guest performing for the Danzmode Productions Show in 2008 and 2009.

   Edgar Reyes

Born in Calgary, has travelled all over working with such choreographers as Luther Brown and performing for artists such as Keisha Chante, Eva Avila and Corey Lee. Training in Toronto and L.A., Edgar has been able to incorporate the video styles of hip hop with his Jazz training as he is also a performer in the company of Decidedly Jazz in the 08/09 season. One of the founders of Tru Source, now illFX, has allowed him to show off his choreography to thousands and win the competition of Calgary's Best Dance Crew.

   Richard Andries

Richard Andries has become one of the key driving forces within the Hip Hop dance scene in Edmonton and across Alberta. With his high energy classes and his passion for the art, he continues to share his vision of the positivity of hip hop culture in everyday life.  His personal style is heavily influenced by the foundation of hip hop dancing; popping, locking, breaking, house, etc, and newer forms such as Krump, and Street. For this reason, he has sought out and trained with many of the founders and influential figures of these styles such as: Popin’ Pete, Suga Pop,  Mr. Wiggles, Caleaf Sellers, Bradley Rapier, Duece and many more. In 2005, he was chosen to assist  Bradley Rapier at the 2005 Dance Xtreme convention in Detroit.  Richard and his company, “Rhythmic Flow Productions” (alongside Urban Metropolis) have produced shows with the Jabbawockeez, Super Cr3w, Fanny Pak, and  Supreme Soul, from America’s Best Dance Crew where his own crew, White Chocolate opened the shows. Chris Brown, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Ginuwine, Sean Paul, Kreesha Turner, The Game, Nelly Furtado, Obie Trice, 112, Boyz II Men, Fabolous, K-Ci & JoJo, Chingy, Sean Desmond, Massari, Gary Beals,Rochester, and Snoop Dogg are just a few of the other international acts that Richard has opened for while performing with White Chocolate.  White Chocolate along side Fly Girls were also featured at the 2009 Grey Cup pre game show.White Chocolate was also featured as the only Hip-Hop group to perform at Alberta’s Centenniel event where the Queen of England was in attendance.  Richard also stars in the hit music video “Bounce With Me” by Kreesha Turner, which was directed by world renowned director, Little X. He has accompanied Canadian artists Kayle and Gary Beals as a background dancer and has toured Europe with Urban Metropolis, and 4 Korners the Toronto Raptor's official DJ's. He has also toured across Canada with Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul, and The Game.

Richard acts as Senior Manager of 3rd Street Beat; Edmonton’s only hip hop studios. He is a main choreographer in fundraising shows like Santa’s Kids, and Hip Hop For Hope, he also is a main choreographer of the show “Hip Hop Saved My Life” a 35 person touring group that will be touring and performing all over China this December 2009 and January 2010.

Richard has recently returned from a dance tour across Spain with 3rd Street Beat. He was one of  the principal choreographers of the company class that performed at many locations.  He continues to sharpen his skills training with North America’s finest and lives with the motto that you are always a student of the dance.

   Kim Gingras

Kim, an original member of Blueprint, juggled physiotherapy studies and dancing for many years until she decided to become a professional dancer 5 years ago. She teaches at the 8 Count Dance Complex and all over Canada and choreographes for different groups and artists. Over the years, Kim has appeared in many music videos and on stage with artists such as Craig Ferguson, Rachid Badouri, Caroline Néron, Karl Wolf, Carl Henry, Eve, Zaho and Jeden just to name a few. She also performed at the base of the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt with singer Chantal Chamandy, whom she then followed on tour across the United States. She was also picked to perform in the famous Monsters of Hip Hop Showcase in 2008. As well, Kim is proud to say that she has danced for Véronic Dicaire and opened for Céline Dion for a crowd of over 22,000 people. More recently, she became one of Canada’s favourite dancers when she made it to the top 8 of the 2nd season of 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada' and toured the country. She has just appeared in Shawn Desman’s new music video ¨Shiver¨, has worked with Ubisoft, Massari and has won a SOBA (Sounds of Blackness Award) for Best Dance Artist of the Year. Kim continues to work hard to reach her goals and strongly believes in the TTDC motto : If it’s meant to be, it is up to me.

   Rachael Poirier

Ms. Poirier founded R.P. Danzmode Productions in Vancouver, B.C., Canada in 1994. Rachael has more than 20 years of experience as a choreographer and dance instructor and has trained throughout North America in cities including Vancouver, Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. Her dances have captivated audiences worldwide, winning numerous awards for their innovative style and consistent originality. In 2006, Kirsten Wicklund won Outstanding Teen Dancer at the NYCDA National Finals in New York. Alex Wong became the first Canadian winner at the Prix De Lausanne in Switzerland with his "Capture the Tiger" solo, which has been performed with ABT Studio Theatre and the Miami City Ballet company. Rachael has choreographed opening acts for Julianna Chen, Michael Buble, Capital Sound, B.C. Country Music Awards, numerous fashion shows, hair shows, and corporate events. Recently, Miguel Nguyen and Rina Watanabe won the Gold Medal at the World Championships in Norway for modern dance. Rachael won the Outstanding Choreography Award at Y.A.G.P. competition in Carolina in 2007 and, again, in San Francisco in 2009. Her 2009 Performance Group received the Critics' Choice award at NYCDA. Several of her dancers were in the Top 40 for So You Think You Can Dance Canada (Season 1).

Dance Crave is excited to present Rachael Poirier as a faculty member for the 2010 Summer Intensive!