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Artistic Director: @emma.searles
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INTRODUCING… Our Founder and Artistic Director 🕊

Emma Searles is a dancer, teacher and choreographer from Southern Ontario. She started dance at the age of three and went on to simultaneously enter the fields of both dance and business. Throughout her competitive dance career, Emma has won many scholarships and awards in Canada, the United States, South Africa and throughout Europe. Emma has competed internationally with the Canadian National Dance Team and Team Canada Dance at the IDO World Championship in Poland, Germany and South Africa.

To further her dance career, Emma graduated with a BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) in Toronto, ON, Performance: Dance; under the direction of Vicki St.Denys where she also completed her Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business at the Chang School of Continuing Education.

Emma is also a certified member of The International Dance Council, International Judging Licence in Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Show-Dance with the International Dance Organization and most recently obtained her Level 1 Certification in Kaeja Elevations. In addition, she has also attained her Grade V Cecchetti Ballet and has completed The British Association of Teachers of Dancing exams in jazz, tap and acro. She is also a competitive dance adjudicator, which allows her to bring the best training of dance to her students all of over Canada and Internationally. Emma is excited for this upcoming season to continue watching her students grow and evolve both as dancers and human.

CREDITS: The Next Step (Season 2, Episode 25), Canada’s Walk of Fame Dancer for Kardinal Offishall

#creodancemovement #creodance #creo #jointhemovement #dance artisticdirector founder by @creodancemovement

Leaving Season 5 feeling so full of growth, appreciation and absolutely blessed 💚 #jointhemovement #creodance by @creodancemovement

Congratulations, to our 2026 Top Mini, Teen and Senior Protégés who will be joining us on tour for #szn6 in 2027! 💚

#creotour #creodance #jointhemovement #protege by @creodancemovement

Forever inspired by you TORONTO!!!!! What an amazing weekend! The moments, the movement, you are everything ♾️ 💚🩷

#recap #day2 #volardance #creodance #tour jointhemovement reachnewheights by @creodancemovement

Congratulations, to our 2026 Top Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior Protege Search Finalists! 💚

#creotour #creodance #jointhemovement #protege #protegesearch by @creodancemovement

Toronto: Day 1 Recap 💚🩷

#creodancemovement #jointhemovement #volardanceconvention #reachnewheights by @creodancemovement

🚨 FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@amomiohk

Mio Sakamoto is a Toronto based dance artist originally from Japan. She is a Dora nominated performer, choreographer, dance filmmaker, and Co-Founder of MillO Dance Projects. Over the past few years, Mio has performed (selected) Architecture of Violence by Jaberi Dance Theatre as part of 2024/25 MainStage Season of Scenkonst Sörmland (Sweden), Soft by Chimera Projects Dance Theatre (Toronto), Act II by Kinetic Orchestra at Night/Shift by Citadel + Compagnie co-presented with Fall for Dance North (Toronto), Nine Bronze Pieces by Maxine Heppner at Salerno Danza Festival (Italy), Miigis: Underwater Panther by Red Sky Performance at Canadian Stage (North American tour), and TouchX and I am the Child of… by Kaeja d’Dance as part of Torque International Contemporary Dance Series 2022 (Toronto), Crépuscule by Marie-Josée Chartier at dance: made in canada/fait au canada (Toronto), October Sky by Paul-André Fortier at Nuit Blanche (Toronto), and Mani.Deux by Northfoot Movement at Fall For Dance North (Toronto).

Mio’s choreographic works (selected), Submerge, Lucid Space (dance film), Systematic, Oblivious or Naive, and Cater To You, were presented in Canada, Brazil, Slovenia, Germany and Japan. In 2020, she received the RBC Newcomer Arts Award by Neighbourhood Arts Network - Toronto Arts Foundation. In 2021 and 2025, she was selected for the year-long Artist in Residence of Kaeja d’Dance.

#creodancemovement #jointhemovement #faculty #dance #creotour partnering creotoronto by @creodancemovement

🚨 FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@michael_missios

Michael Missios is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer born and raised in Ottawa, ON, and currently based in Toronto. He is represented by DaCosta Talent Agency.

Michael trained with the inaugural class of the CLI Conservatory under the mentorship of Teddy Forance, where he was immersed in elite industry training and built strong international connections. He has been invited to assist renowned choreographers including Teddy Forance, Tyce Diorio, and Debra Vega on CLI Studios.

Professionally, Michael joined the inaugural cast of MSC Seascape, performing in four original productions and originating the first-ever lead role in LoveBlooms. In 2023, he performed aboard Anthem of the Seas with Royal Caribbean International in Spectra’s Cabaret, and later joined Wonder of the Seas performing in Effectors II and Voices, serving as Dance Captain. Most recently, Michael continued his leadership role as Dance Captain aboard Utopia of the Seas, performing in Aqua 80’s Too in the AquaTheater.

#jointhemovement #faculty #dance #creotour #creotoronto by @creodancemovement

🚨FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@emma.searles

Emma Searles is a dancer, teacher and choreographer from Southern Ontario. She started dance at the age of three and went on to simultaneously enter the fields of both dance and business. Throughout her competitive dance career, Emma has won many scholarships and awards in Canada, the United States, South Africa and throughout Europe. Emma has competed internationally with the Canadian National Dance Team and Team Canada Dance at the IDO World Championship in Poland, Germany and South Africa.

To further her dance career, Emma graduated with a BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) in Toronto, ON, Performance: Dance; under the direction of Vicki St.Denys where she also completed her Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business at the Chang School of Continuing Education.

Emma is also a certified member of The International Dance Council, International Judging Licence in Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Show-Dance with the International Dance Organization and most recently obtained her Level 1 Certification in Kaeja Elevations. In addition, she has also attained her Grade V Cecchetti Ballet and has completed The British Association of Teachers of Dancing exams in jazz, tap and acro. She is also a competitive dance adjudicator, which allows her to bring the best training of dance to her students all of over Canada and Internationally. Emma is excited for this upcoming season to continue watching her students grow and evolve both as dancers and human.

CREDITS: The Next Step (Season 2, Episode 25), Canada’s Walk of Fame Dancer for Kardinal Offishall

#creodancemovement #creodance #creotoronto #jointhemovement by @creodancemovement

🚨 FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@megancaines_

Megan Caines is a passionate performer born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, acrobatics, partnering, contemporary, hip hop, freestyle, tumbling, choreography, musical theatre, acting. Megan has won numerous awards including 1st - Runner up Senior Soloist at The Dance Awards in Florida and was also asked to represent Dancer Palooza as a member of the Beat Squad in Los Angeles. Megan has been featured as an Actress/Dancer/Singer in many TV shows and movies such as “The Next Step”, “Backstage”, “Degrassi”, “Star Trek’’, “What We Do In The Shadows’’, “Magical Christmas Ornament”, “Disney Zombies 2”, “Disney Zombies 3” and “Ginny and Georgia” Season 1 and 2. Megan has worked at the Stratford Festival and in those 10 months she starred Gracie Shinn in the “Music Man”, performed “The Shining People of Leonard Cohen” at the PAL Event, took part in “The Lab Track” and also helped workshop the Romeo and Juliet Remix. Megan performed 42 shows as a Dancer/Magician’s Assistant on “The Illusionists, Live from Broadway”. This performer has been in many promotional events including “The Nut Cracker” for MAC Cosmetics and “Welcoming Spring” for the Eaton Centre. She also teaches and shares her knowledge with young dancers across Canada. Megan recently became a certified personal trainer and barre instructor. She created her own 4 Week Fitness Challenge eBook called “Elevate your Game” to help dancers cross train and get in their best shape. Megan continues to dance, act, sing and teach and is excited to grow as an artist and reach new goals in this upcoming year.

#creodancemovement #jointhemovement #faculty #dance #creotour jazz creotoronto by @creodancemovement

🚨 FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@jjackwestt

Jack West is a passionate dancer, choreographer and artist. Born and raised in Oakville Ontario. His journey as a dance began when he was 10 years old at Live To Dance Academy. Jack trained in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip hop.

Jacks passion for his craft can be seen in many ways- his dedication to hard work and his constant pursuit of learning from others. Jack has attended international workshops and competitions and applies his learning and experiences into his classes and choreography. Jack has studied with Stacey Tookey, Akira Uchida, Kirsten Russell and many other distinguished choreographers.

Through Jack’s dance career he has earned many accomplishments such as Senior Mr Candance, Top 17 senior male at The Dance Awards, 4th place Adult Male Jazz soloist (Slovenia IDO) and many more. Judges and choreographers call out his use of music and expression as key components of his success.

Jack has also expanded his love for dance into choreography. His choreography has been showcased in Slovenia, at the Dance Awards in Las Vegas and Orlando and at many regional competitions. This year his work was recognized with multiple choreography awards, special recognition and overall placements.

Jack is looking forward to pursuing a career in choreography and can’t wait to create with all of you!

#creodancemovement #creotour #creotoronto #jointhemovement #kingofimprov by @creodancemovement

🚨 FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

@archiearona

Born and trained in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, first in Classical Ballet and subsequently Modern at La ENA, Havana, Cuba, Arsenio gained a BFA and professional credentials in Modern Dance Performance and Teaching. He joined Compañia Danza Teatro del Caribe where he became Principal Dancer and Tutor, directed by Cuban cultural icon, Eduardo Rivero Walker, and then the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica. He has toured extensively internationally as a dancer and continues to work with various companies and organizations as a consultant, choreographer, dramaturge.

In 2024, Arsenio was Artist in Residence at Ruth Page Centre for the Arts, Chicago, and at CoDanco Studio in Suriname. He was also invited to conduct master classes in Kingston, Jamaica, at B.E.A.M. Studio and L’Acadco – A United Caribbean Dance Force. In 2025, he choreographed a major ballet for L’Acadco in honour of their 40th anniversary. In Toronto, Canada, Arsenio continues to teach Cuban Modern Contemporary and traditional dance forms on the faculty at Toronto Metropolitan University’s (formerly Ryerson University) degree Dance Program, as well with other companies and schools in Toronto. In addition, he currently teaches for Ballet Creole and Kashedance companies, as well as for their special intensive trainings.

He is committed to preserving and evolving the rich tradition of Cuban dance by fusing the traditional with Contemporary modern techniques, movements and influences. Arsenio has devoted his life to the art of dance as a teacher, choreographer, and performer, committed to nurturing talent and fostering the love for dance in his students. He is a champion of the Cuban dance ethos and will continue to inspire future generations of dancers for years to come.

#creodancemovement #afrofusion #cubanmodern #jointhemovement #creotoronto by @creodancemovement