Biografia
A native of Newfoundland, Carolyn Morris, is now a Toronto based dancer, choreographer and teacher. She traveled to England to continue her studies in the Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus and before moving to Toronto, she taught at Coastal Dance Company in St. John’s Newfoundland. Currently, Carolyn teaches at Tap Shoes and Tutus, a non- profit cooperative, dance program in Parkdale, Toronto. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science from Memorial University, Carolyn moved to Toronto to further herself as an artist through the Dance Performance Studies Program at George Brown College. During the program she was able to work with seasoned choreographers; Hanna Kiel, Sharon B. Moore, Derek Sangster, Lauren Runions (I/O Movement), Dana Bondy, and Clea Iveson.
Throughout her time in the city Carolyn has had the opportunity to perform in several dance events including; Sharing Dance Day, a community initiative presented by Canada's National Ballet School with internationally renowned choreographer, Lenny Dela Pena. She choreographed and performed for various artists at Blueprint; an evening of emerging dance works and performed as a member of Impromptu Movements at Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Caberet. Carolyn presented a new work; Calibrated Capsaicin at Dine and Dance June 2015, and is excited to be dancing and choreographing for Fresh Blood this Fall. Carolyn is ready to explore any opportunity the arts community has to offer.
