Phoenix Dance Competition

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Full Name: Jeff Dimitriou

Jeff Dimitriou is widely recognized as Canada’s artistic architect and the definitive designer of the total spectacle. An internationally award-winning creative director, filmmaker, and powerhouse choreographer, he has shaped some of the biggest moments in modern pop culture, television, and global theater. His staggering on-screen choreography credits include Schitt’s Creek, over 20 seasons of the legendary Degrassi franchise, the global dance hit series The Next Step, Netflix’s Bet., The Kids in the Hall, Warehouse 13, UnReal, and fan-favorites like Odd Squad and Blue’s Clues & You!, alongside blockbusters like The Twilight Saga films, Mirror Mirror, Sucker Punch, Carrie, and Rosie.

Dimitriou has brought his signature movement to the stage for legendary music superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Jon Secada, and Tegan & Sara. A massive force in musical theater, he has choreographed major productions worldwide, including Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera, Newsies, Cabaret, Cinderella, The Rocky Horror Show, and the world-touring mega-hit Return to Grace. From directing stadium crowds for the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies, the Pan American Games, and the NHL Classic to coaching Olympic Bronze Medalists Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier and World Ballroom Champions, his visionary direction is unmatched.

He is the recipient of the prestigious Visionary Award, presented by Cineplex at the CEA Awards, as well as honors from the World Choreography Awards and Dance Magazine Awards. His critically acclaimed film Stigma has captured over eight international film festival awards. Having traveled the globe conducting master classes, workshops, and conventions, Dimitriou brings an unmatched wealth of industry knowledge, motivating and elevating the next generation of artists and athletes worldwide.

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Full name: Caleb Agno

Bio:
Caleb Agno is an artist and teacher born in California, raised in Lake Country, B.C,. Caleb moved to Vancouver at 17, with the intention of seeking out many opportunities to grow and train. Today, he is a proud alumni of Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training program and The Source Dance Company. He has traveled to compete internationally in IDO competitions, and as a member of both TwoFourSeven Company and K.I & Co. Beyond that, he has done swing and background work in productions by Netflix and Lionsgate Television, worked as a choreographer and performer for Reine Des Fleurs dit Poeme, done skeleton crew and performance work with PRP Productions inc., and has put his own work on stage as an artist for Chris Bonus’ Sounds in a Dark Room and Kevin Mand’s 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴. Caleb strives to be true to his unique voice and outlook as an artist, and wishes to inspire others to do the same.

Davi Rodrigues, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of Lamondance, is a Brazilian-born Canadian citizen known for his high-energy, immersive dance approach. He studied Physical Education at the Universidade Católica de Brasília and danced with Aplauso Cia de Dança for 5 years under the artistic direction of Junior O’hara. Davi choreographed eight full-length shows for Cia Criatividança, his own company, which he directed for 13 years before moving to Vancouver, BC, earning numerous awards. He moved to Vancouver in 2008, joining Lamondance as a dancer and guest choreographer, and has been the Artistic Director for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, Lamondance Arts Society was incorporated, and the company became a leading training program and professional dance company for emerging dancers.

Davi’s recent works include “IELE,” “How It Ends,” “VIVA,” “Black Feather,” “Before Dawn,” “Behind the Veil,” “Soul Searching,” “Flesh and Blood” and the upcoming “Nothing Really Matters.” His choreography is performed by prominent Vancouver dance schools and has won awards in Canada and the U.S. He founded the Lamondance and Friends Gala, now in its 13th year, celebrating the local dance community.

Davi was a mentor, judge, and choreographer at prestigious dance festivals and was a faculty member at the International Dance Seminar in Brasília. He served on the artistic committee for Vancouver’s Royal City Youth Ballet. Known for his unique style and optimism, Davi supports and challenges artists, contributing to dance communities worldwide.