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Meet our Ambassadors 

Introducing our Founding Ambassadors for 2025–26. Learn more about the individuals who helped shape our first year.

Anna Major

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

A teacher

Audrey Yasskin

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I want to be a professional ballerina. I also want to do something where I can share my passion and love for dance with others!

Ava Leinwand

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I want to keep learning and exploring in dance with hopes of one day going to Juilliard.

Ava Luck

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I aspire to be a dance choreographer and adjudicator.

Brynnlee Boyer Sliwka

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

When I grow UP I would like to be an actress or professional ballet dancer.  I would also like to teach at my studio!

Charlee Jackson

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Dental Hygienist and Tap Teacher

Ellie Fang-Ten

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Undecided but would love to incorporate dancing and performing in my career!

Elouise Lofto

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Dancer

Isabella Fraser

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Studio Owner

Jaida Hewson

Founding Ambassador 2025-26


What do you want to be when you grow UP?

I can’t imagine a life without dance in some capacity. I want to grow up as a choreographer, channeling my love for all things creative to inspire others, tell stories through movement, and create spaces where everyone feels empowered and encouraged.

Kayia Kinney

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I want to be an interior designer and dance competition adjudicator

Leah Bruner

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I want to be a dance teacher and choreographer.

Leah Clark

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP?

A veterinarian and a dance teacher

Lyrik Alkema

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP?

 

Either a full company member of Jorgen's Ballet or on Broadway

Mackenzie Presswood

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

When I grow “UP” I want to be involved in the dance industry. I am exploring different options and looking to experience different aspects of the dance world.

Maddie Moore

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I want to become a sports physiotherapist because I’ve experienced multiple injuries myself. Going through recovery has inspired me to help others overcome injuries and support them on their journey back to sport.

Mayumi Riola

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

When I grow UP, I want to keep growing as an artist and share my love for dance by telling stories. I look up to Zendaya and her journey, and I dream of performing in movies where dance and feelings come together. I want to be part of something bigger , express who I am, and show that passion and hard work can help you reach your dreams on stage, on screen, and beyond.

Mia Carr

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP?

Teacher

Morgan Symmes

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

I really want to be on Broadway! I can’t wait to act and dance in New York!

Olivia Sharp

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Performing on Broadway or dancing in LA!

Poppy Willsee

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Romi Cohen

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

A teacher 

Saige Chiarella

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

A Veterinarian because I love animals

Scarlett Halberstadt

Founding Ambassaror 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP?

A dance choreographer and studio owner, also would love to be on Broadway!

Sophia Mottaghi

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

When I grow up, I want to be a successful businesswoman and maybe even a CEO! I love the idea of being a leader, making big decisions, and helping my team succeed. I want to work hard and reach my dreams.

Sophia Nurse

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

Anything having to do with performing. Acting/Dancing/Film/TV

Vienna Cipollone

Founding Ambassador 2025-26

What do you want to be when you grow UP? 

A veterinarian and dancer

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Founding Ambassador (2026-27) Applications are Now Open

Application deadline: March 18, 2026
Results announced: May 2026 at Gatineau Competition

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