This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Choreographer’ with acclaimed international choreographer, Marc Kimelman

Marc Kimelman is a Toronto-born choreographer and creative force whose career spans Broadway, national tours, and international stages. He has served as associate choreographer on Broadway productions of Jagged Little Pill, A Bronx Tale, and Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade. His work also includes high-profile tours, film/TV choreography, and movement consulting for global artists. Marc’s passion lies in telling bold, emotionally rich stories through dance and theatre, and in supporting emerging artists to find their own creative voices.

CGDC is grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this programming.

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Director’ from day one of rehearsal through opening night, with legendary director/choreographer, Tracey Flye

Tracey Flye is one of Canada’s most accomplished directors and choreographers, with a career spanning more than 200 productions across the country. Her directing highlights include Once, Million Dollar Quartet, Ring of Fire, Cabaret, West Side Story, Evita, Buyer & Cellar, Venus in Fur, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Stratford Festival. A dedicated mentor and educator, Tracey is committed to championing emerging artists and advancing new Canadian work.

CGDC is grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this programming.

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Resident Director’ with renowned director/choreographer, Dayna Tekatch.

Dayna Tekatch is a Canadian director, choreographer, and educator whose career spans decades of influential work across Canada. She has served as Resident Director for the Canadian productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Come From Away, and has directed major productions at institutions like the National Arts Centre and regional theatres nationwide. Known for her dynamic storytelling and collaborative spirit, Dayna remains a committed mentor and champion of new Canadian theatre

CGDC is grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this programming.