HEATHER LESLIE

Heather’s passion in life is to perform. Growing up in North York, her training began at Claude Watson School for the Arts where she studied Dance, Drama, Voice, and Cello. She continued as a dance major at Earl Haig Secondary, graduating in 2001. During this time she specialized on dancing at the competitive studio, All That Dance, where she quickly rose to the top, performing as a soloist and competing nationally in competitions and pageants where she won many awards for her lyrical and balletic style. She has completed R.A.D. ballet examinations up to the Advanced level. Heather also began to choreograph at the age of 14, starting up a small acrobatic dance company with her closest friends known as Baile. They are local legend in North York, known for their unique style and flexibility!

Professionally, Heather has had many amazing experiences. Among her favorites is being selected at 16 to train and perform with the Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre. She has memorable experiences training at the internationally acclaimed summer school, Sundance, touring and performing repertoire from “Wintersong”, “Teasing Gravity”, “Les Belles Heures”, & “Bayou”.
As a dancer, actor, and model, some of Heather’s favorite shows and productions have been: OFF THE HOOK (Ytv), WINNIE THE POOH (Disney), OPEN GIRL (L’Oreal), DANCE MOVES (Bpm:tv) SHOWCASE AT 10 (Alliance Atlantis), FORENSIC FACTOR (CTV).

Today Heather is a highly requested dance teacher across Canada, known for her Contemporary jazz style. It inspires her to work with young talent and grow fresh dancers! She has a dance company in Toronto, Collective Exchange, which comprises dancers, singers, and actors who are all passionate about performing. She hopes that CXC will continue to foster talent in the Canadian performing arts. “You create your future!”

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