Meet Your Toronto Instructors!
Knox Harter
Instructor, Studio Manager
Knox’s teaching career spans over two decades with a wide variety of experiences teaching the very small to the very tall, young and old, beginner to pro. She has her B.F.A in Performance Dance from the Toronto Metropolitan University. Previous certifications include her R.A.D. Vocational (awarded with merit), her FIS and PTS from CanFit Pro, as well as certifications with Kaeja d’Dance in Express Dance and Elevations. She was the artistic director and lead choreographer of High Society Cabaret from 2012-2020.
She is the current artistic director of Mayfly Creative Productions.
Her experience has ranged from teaching in dance studios, community centres, public schools, conventions, intensives, gyms and fitness studios in classes as large as 75 participants! Known for her high energy and enthusiasm, Knox’s classes work to harness a supportive environment for all people to come and participate as they are, in their current state, while gently challenging their potential and growth.
Newfound Lad
Instructor
Newfound Lad is a burlesque and drag performer currently based in St. John's, NL/Ktaqmkuk.
He is a member of BoylesuqeTO, Canada's Premiere Boylesque Troupe, and has performed in festivals and cities across North America including the Burlesque Hall of Fame (Las Vegas), where BoylesqueTO won "Most Comedic!".
Lad competed on Season 2 of OutTV's "Call Me Mother!" where he represented Newfoundland and the intersection of Drag and Burlesque!