Meet The Co-Creators:
JESS COHAN
After growing up as a competitive dancer in all genres, Jess continued teaching dance in Durham Region while dancing and choreographing on the UOIT Varsity Dance Team. After graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in Kinesiology, Jess continued as a choreographer and Head Coach of the team while training in commercial dance classes and companies in Toronto. As a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Jess combines her knowledge and passion to provide dancers with safe training while still developing their creativity and authentic movement. She continues to grow in her artistry and her movement is deeply rooted in Contemporary and Street Dance styles.
MIKE OPOKU
Mike began dancing and choreographing with his University Dance Team and competed in multiple Hip Hop competitions. He has also trained and performed with many Hip Hop groups and danced professionally with “The Cast” with Toronto choreographer, Danny Davalos. Mike is also well-known in the Toronto dance community through training and performing with successful Toronto artists and choreographers such as Danny Fernandes, Luther Brown, Leon Blackwood, Shavar Blackwood, and Lenny Len. Mike has appeared dancing in multiple music videos with artists such as Keyshia Chante and Carmen & Camille.
He has trained in many styles of dance, while making the Top 50 on SYTYCD Season 4, and specializes in Hip Hop. Mike has taught and choreographed for many dance studios and schools in the Durham Region and loves to share his wealth of experience and passion for dance.
