About Mr. Dean(ADAPT, AAC, CAEA)

Professional Dance Instructor & Award-Winning Choreographer

Professional Teaching Qualifications / Certificates

Bio (Please contact for full Resume)

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Originally from Calgary, Dean’s won many awards and scholarships for his teaching and choreography. Some of his notable awards are:

**Runner-Up Dance Power Champion- 2 Years Running! **

1. He Lives- Large Open Line – 2013

  • Highest  Scoring Overall Div 2 Group @ Dance Power
  • Runner-Up Dance Power Champions!! 
  • Adjudicator’s Choice Choreography Award @ Terpsichore Dance Celebration

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2.  “Hair”  – Small Jazz Group -2012

  • Runner-Up Dance Power Champions!! 
  • Highest Scoring Overall Div 2 Small Group @ Dance Power

* 3rd Highest Overall Scoring Group @ The Great Canadian Dance Challenge for Small Jazz Group “Love is Found”

* Highest Scoring Solo Awards:  Juli Ohsada (Last of Me- Lyrical), Takara Seki (Born Country- Jazz), Eva Poidevin (U Smile & Sing Together – Tap)

Dean resides in Canmore, AB where he enjoys teaching  Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, and Acrobatics. Dean has also taught at many studios in Western Canada teaching Master Classes and Workshops.

With over 25 years professional and competitive dance experience, Dean often gets called to adjudicate dance competitions.  Dean has been a judge all across Canada for competitions such as : Terpsichore Dance, Showtime Promotions, 5678 Showtime, Dance Dance Canada, Starz, and Wild Rose

A graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC, Dean quickly became a member of the Canadian Actors Equity Association for Professional Theater Actors.  Dean’s professional theater credits include Troy in High School Musical, Chip Tolentino in 25th Annual Spelling Bee, Pinnocchio in Pinnocchio, as well as featured dance roles in Oklahoma, All Shook Up,  Hello Dolly, Annie, Anne of Green Gables, and the Nutcracker.

Dean found a great way to escape the cold Canadian winters by finding employment as a dancer/singer on the world’s most luxurious cruise lines. Dean has entertained audiences from all over the world on Cunard, Holland America, Celebrity, Norwegian, Carnival, and Festival Cruise Lines. Dean has also danced in several industrial shows and starred in his own show that toured the United Kingdom:The Magic and Illusion of Dean Ozen. 

Dean Trained at  Performing Dance Arts (Woodbridge, Ont), Center 58 Dance Arts (Calgary), and Expressions the Dance Gallery (Calgary).  Thanks to all my teachers, parents, family, and all those who support me help me to achieve my dreams.

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