

Discover T.J.'s Journey
T.J. first discovered her love for ballet at a local dance studio in Kitchener/Waterloo, Canada. At the age of 9, she began refining her classical ballet technique at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
School, before continuing her training at the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington D.C.
It was through years of competing in dance that T.J.'s passion for a professional career in ballet truly solidified. She received numerous scholarships and awards, recognized for both her detailed technique and her ability to express herself artistically. At 11, T.J. was selected for the lead child role of Clara in Canada’s Ballet Jorgen’s touring production of The Nutcracker. By the time she was 17, she signed her first professional contract with Canada’s Ballet Jorgen.
In 2011, T.J. joined Koba Entertainment, Canada’s leading commercial children’s theatre company (directed by Patti Caplette, former principal dancer with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet), where she toured across North America. She performed a range of roles as both a dancer and an actor. One of her most unforgettable experiences was dancing as the lead ballerina in Max and Ruby Bunny Party on Broadway at The Best Buy Theatre in New York City.
In 2015, T.J. joined The House of Dancing Water, the world’s largest water show, created by Franco Dragone. Here, her role was a dancer, dance captain, and backup for the lead female
character. It was a dream come true, performing 10 shows per week to an audience of 2,000. T.J. honed new skills, including dancing in water, falling from an 8-meter-high trapeze, and
performing on a T-pole. One of the most thrilling aspects of her role as The Princess was the requirement to scuba dive, magically entering and exiting the stage underwater.
In 2024, T.J. joined Disney Cruise Lines as a MainStage female swing performer. Being part of Disney’s Broadway-style shows has been a truly magical experience, bringing joy and wonder to
families at sea. As a swing performer, T.J. covered multiple roles in the live Disney productions, quickly adapting to new characters and stepping in on short notice whenever needed.
In 2013, T.J. broadened her horizons by stepping into the world of film and television. She danced in the film American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight, and appeared as a Baroque/
Court dancer on the CW's hit series Reign. She also had the exciting opportunity to work as a magic assistant for one of Britain’s Got Talent finalists, The Darcy Oake Show.
Outside of performing, T.J. is passionate about sharing her love of ballet with others. She dedicates much of her time to teaching and mentoring the next generation of dancers. She has taught master ballet classes for all skill levels, with students ranging from 3 to 83 years old. T.J. has also coached elite figure skaters at the KW Figure Skating Club and volunteered at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, bringing movement and joy to children in need of emotional and physical support. During her travels in Bali, she worked with the Ginatri Foundation as a volunteer ballet
teacher for underprivileged children in local villages—a truly special opportunity to share the joy of dance in communities that need it most.
Through every performance, every class, and every new opportunity, T.J. continues to live out her passion. She believes that no matter the circumstance, we can always choose to dance.


Career
Dance
The House Of Dancing Water
Lead Female Character,
Dancer, Dance Captain
Dragone
Franco Dragone
Disney Cruise Lines
Main Stage Performer/Female Swing
Disney
Ed Whitlow
Craig Whitcombe
Morgan Springer
Darcy Oake Illusionist
Soloist Dancer
Paquin Entertainment
Darcy Oake
Koba Entertainment
Soloist Dancer/Variety of
choreography and roles
for children’s musical theatre
North American Tours
Patti Caplette
Canada’s Ballet Jorgen
Clara role
Corps de Ballet Dancer
Canada’s Ballet Jorgen
Bengt Jorgen
Film
American Girl 2014
Ballet Dancer
Pleasant Company
Vince Marcello
Television
Reign
Baroque / Court Dancer
CW Network
Laurie McCarthy,
Frank Siracusa,
John Weber
Artistic Addendums
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Ballet/Pointe/Pas De Deux/Stretch/Strengthening/Contemporary/Choreography Classes online/in person in Kitchener, Waterloo, Ottawa, London, Toronto, Macau, Hong Kong, Guelph (all ages)
Sick Kids Hospital
Volunteer Ballet Teacher
Skate Canada Performance Specialist
Ice-side training to elevate, evolve and explore the artistry within an individual’s figure skating program. Offering encouraging suggestions to build confidence and express joy through choreography.
KW Figure Skating
Off Ice Coach/Teacher: Ballet/Pas de Deux/Stretching/Strengthening/Artistic Coaching
(all ages and levels)
Hit and Run Productions
Entertainer/Dancer for Charity Gala
SYTYCDC
Top 100 Contestant - Season 1
Dance Adjudicator
International Young Dancers Competition IYDC- Macau/HongKong, Rhythm Dance, En Pointe and Just Dance
Yoga Teacher Certification
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Yoga Alliance approved and completed at Yoga Union Bali
Ginatri Foundation Bali
Volunteer Ballet Teacher for the Foundation
Life Drawing Model
University of Waterloo and Cambridge Centre for the Arts
Oracle Cards
Creator of “Thoughtful Journey Oracle Cards." A vibrant 46 Card Deck and Guidebook, featuring the magical artwork of Kerry Slack. The dancers in the deck guide you to experience a thoughtful journey into your own life’s dance. Each card offers profound wisdom, gentle healing and inspiration through movement. @oracle_tj
