MONCTON ~ NOVEMBER 14-16 ~ JUDGES
MONCTON COLISEUM
MONCTON ~ NOVEMBER 14-16 ~ JUDGES
MONCTON COLISEUM
REECE ROWAT
Originally from Vancouver, Reece has had the opportunity to work as a performer all across the country and the world! He is now based in Toronto and works regularly as a dancer, and dance educator. Selected performance credits include Orfeo ed Euridice (Canadian Opera
Company), Kinky Boots, Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Singin’ in the Rain. (Drayton Ent.), Elf: The Musical (Theatre Aquarius/Drayton Ent.), The Little Mermaid (Capitol), Kyle O’ Boyle in Legally Blonde (Stage West Calgary), Ross Petty’s A Christmas Carol (Elgin Theatre), Snowboy in West Side Story (Rainbow Stage), Les Feux Follets, Soul of the Island (Charlottetown Festival), Godspell, Hello Dolly!, Brantwood 1920-2020 (Theatre Sheridan), the Middle Eastern tour of Pinocchio (Creativiva), and several productions for Carnival Cruise Lines. Film credits include Star
Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount), The Testaments (HBO), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Hudson and Rex (CBC), Accused (Fox), Bring It On: Cheer or Die (SYFY), Tiny Pretty Things (Netflix), A Nutcracker Christmas (Hallmark).
As a dance educator, Reece has taught at dozens of studios throughout Canada specializing in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, choreography and musical theatre. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre from Sheridan Institute and has been part of the da Costa Talent roster since 2015. Instagram: @reecejrowat
SHAWN BRACKE
Shawn Bracke is a versatile Choreographer, Dancer and Visual Artist, creating movements for stage, film and television. His work is story-based and aims to inspire audiences to think critically and feel deeply. His aesthetic stems from his strong technical training and a professional career that's immersed in the commercial and concert dance worlds. His extensive training in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop genres and social dance vernacular have been integral to his unique movement. Shawn draws from experience with improvisational acting techniques to create a heightened emotional state with his work.
Having spent time living in Vancouver, London UK, Milan IT and now in Toronto, Canada. Shawn has gained credits working with major brands. Selected Choreography credits include: Macy's, Snapchat, The Hudson Bay, Tim Hortons, General Motors, The Abnormal Beauty Company (Deciem), Much Music MMVA's, YTV the Zone, The Next Step (associate chor.), We Day, Universal Music, BBC television, Converse, Bud Light Sensation, ACT Toronto, Freeform Network. Shawn's Directorial and Choreographic Dance On Film works have been featured in over 25 International Film Festivals including the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival, Inside Out (TIFF) Film Festival and Canadian Film Fest.
As an instructor he has taught at over 250 locations (studios, conventions and training programs) in Canada, the US, the UK, France and Italy. Prominent institutions and programs include: Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts (UK), York University (ON), Centennial College (ON), The Source Dance Company (BC), Harbour Dance Centre ITP (BC), George Brown (ON) and Randolph College For The Performing Arts (ON). Additionally he's currently a guest faculty member at: Studio North (ON), and has been faculty member at professional drop in centres: Underground Dance Centre (ON), Metro Movement (ON), Millennium Dance Complex (ON), Harbour Dance Centre (BC), Pineapple Dance Studios (UK), Studio 68 (UK) and The Dance Attic (UK).
For continued education for Professional and Pre-Professional Dancers, he created The Workshop Series, workshops designed to help Self Employed Artists hone in on their skills and learn new tools to enhance their business.
As an Adjudicator he has adjudicated over 75K routines throughout North America. He's excited to be part of Electric Beat Dance Productions