Sean Cheesman
Sean took dance at ACAD as a young boy and into his early teen years. He branched out and continued his studies elsewhere.
I`m sure we all have followed with interest his awesome career. Seeing him on So You Think You Can Dance made the show so much more interesting.
He has a wonderful bio as you can see to the right.
Joy's School of Dance
Innisfail Alberta
Joy Westin
Joy McIlwain
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JORDEN MORRIS
Jorden took classes at ACAD when he was young. I remember teaching him the RAD boy's Russian Dance. The RAD examiner Lynette Kelley spoke to me that Jorden had the ballet gift. The rest is history and he went on to dance with the RWB.
As of 2023 Jorden is Artistic Director of the Orlando Ballet.
Morris’ career began at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet where he danced for 11 years. He has held leadership positions at Boston Ballet, Edmonton Citie Ballet and The School of Royal Winnipeg Ballet. He assumed the role of Guest Artistic Director at Orlando Ballet in August and his creative skills and positive influences were immediately apparent. His focus will be on enhancements to production quality and expanding the mission of Orlando Ballet School and Community Enrichment.
Morris’ productions of Moulin Rouge – The Ballet and Peter Pan last season inspired unprecedented critical acclaim and attendance. His highly anticipated glamorous production of The Great Gadsby.
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Miss Dawn
Dawn, owner and director of Dawns School of Dance, has been dancing since she was four. She was born and raised in Carstairs, but started her dancing career in Calgary under Allan Cozzubbo, where she won many awards and scholarships. Dawn trained competitively for 13 years in all forms of dance, and then opened her own studio.
Dawn specializes and teaches jazz, ballet, pointe ballet, tap and acro.
Dawn Marie top left...in a tap line -------------------------------------------------
Jorden's words below.
“Over the past four decades I have performed, created, taught, and learned from a wealth of artists and organizations across the globe – I am incredibly excited to share my artistic experience, knowledge and love for dance with Orlando. Working with Orlando Ballet over the past year has been a rich and rewarding experience. As the new artistic director, I look forward to the cultivation and development of the artists, students, and repertoire of this outstanding organization,” Morris said. “My commitment to our audience, patrons and donors is to produce
“Jorden’s remarkable creativity blended with his depth of business knowledge and experience, made him the clear choice as Artistic Director,” said Board President Jonathan Ledden. “We’ve had the good fortune to get to know Jorden well and to experience his talent and vision. We are inspired by his skill, innovation and enthusiasm which have already significantly impacted the Orlando Ballet organization.”
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Visit the following link and see Lisa in the studio teaching her class.
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=587764
Lisa took dance at ACAD as a young girl and into her teens. She went on to teach at Premiere and eventually became owner and Artistic Director. Her and her husband Todd operate Hat's off Management Group. A business that promotes talent in the young generation.
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Jodi was with ACAD for a number of years....she went on and was
Jodi and Allan at the 2013 ACAD Reunion. 
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Visit the following sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOmF-xMJ7jw&t=3s&ab_channel=TashaLawson
Tri-Tone Dancers have been invited to perform at Chicago Human Rhythm Project, New York City Tap Festival, Third Coast Rhythm Project, Vancouver International Tap Festival, Toronto Rhythm Initiative, Alberta Culture Days, Mayor’s Luncheon, Lilac Festival, Heritage Park, Calgary Stampede Youth Talent Showcase, Calgary’s Rhythm, Body and Soul Tap Festival, and much more. Alumni have been accepted into prestigious advanced placement programs such as the School of Jacob’s Pillow and Luthier School in Barcelona, Spain.
We help to promote and preserve the art form in our community, and are instrumental in the development of strong, confident, creative leaders of tomorrow.
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Dawn Marie Fox-Jackson
Dawn is on facebook and has a very successful school. She teaches recreational and competitive styles of dancing. Mr. C. adjudicated in Red Deer a few years back and saw some of Dawn's excellent work.
midajackson@yahoo.ca
Dawn Marie top left in another tap line-------------------------------------------------
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About Orlando Ballet:
Founded in 1974, Orlando Ballet is Central Florida’s only fully residential professional balletcompany. Orlando Ballet produces year-round main stage productions at the Dr. Phillips Centerfor the Performing Arts and Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, featuring timeless masterpiecesand innovative contemporary world premieres, achieving the highest level of professionalismand artistic excellence. Orlando Ballet promotes dance education through communityenrichment programs, performance lecture demonstrations, the renowned Orlando BalletSchool, and Orlando Ballet II, a second pre-professional company to train and support dancersas they approach the start of their dance careers. For information about Orlando Ballet, please
Jorden with Lynette Fry Abra above
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