Description
Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) is a dynamic not-for-profit dance company rooted in artistic collaboration and community engagement. Dedicated to serving Simcoe County, SCD fulfills a dual role as both a creator of contemporary dance and presenter of dance as an art form. By fostering the creation, curation, and presentation of dance, SCD aims to make a profound and enduring impact on the performing arts scene in Barrie and beyond.
Brianna Maltais’ journey in music and dance spans across Canada, the United States, and Europe, where she studied alongside esteemed tap dancers and musicians. The pinnacle of her training includes, international mentorship from tap dance master Heather Cornell at her Tap Labs in Michigan, and Improjazz workshop in Greece. Recent performances include appearances with The Skyliners Big Band at the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival and Dance Against the Wind, produced by Vintage Taps Company, starring Brenda Buffalino. Dedicated to enriching the tap dance community, Brianna is part of the 2024 Toronto International Tap Dance Festivals production team, and teaches young tap dancers locally. Currently, she is engaged in Heather Cornell’s Legacy Project, supported by the Canadian Arts Council, focusing on musical collaboration, with mentorship from tap dance professionals Dianne Walker, Max Pollack, and pianist Andy Milne.
Joe Adamick is a percussionist. Passion, energy and rhythmic flexibility would best describe his performance. Over the past 40 years, He has worked in an endless variety of settings and genres including jazz (trio, quartet etc) musical theatre productions, Big band, Indie Band, wedding band, and dance group accompanist. Joe is a true supporter of the arts and has organized many fundraisers for fledgling performers, cancer research as well as donating his performance skills to assist Team Broken Earth sending a medical team to Guatemala.
Kasandra Chiaromonte was introduced to the world of dance as a toddler through her mother who owned a dance studio. She instantly fell in love with dance and has trained in ballet, tap, acro, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Kasandra took a break from dance to pursue a post-secondary education and received a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Georgian College and spent a few years in her field. Kasandra is thrilled to once again be creating through contemporary dance and movement. Dance has been, and always will be an integral part of her life.
Billie Ainsley is a contemporary dancer and emerging artist from Barrie, Ontario. With a passion for movement and storytelling, Billie has trained in a range of dance styles and continues to develop her practice through performance and collaboration. She is dedicated to creating meaningful connections with audiences and contributing to the growth of the local arts community.
