2025 Adjudicators
Breanne Wilson
Breanne Wilson grew up in Calgary, Alberta and received a BFA in dance from the University of Arizona School of Dance with a minor in Business. She now splits her time between Los Angeles and Vancouver. Television credits include The Midnight Club on Netflix, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies on Paramount+, Wild Cards on CBC and Yellow Jackets (Season 2) on SHOWTIME. Other recent credits include the 25th Anniversary production of Art on Ice in Switzerland touring the country with Aloe Blacc, La Traviata with Los Angeles Opera performing as a principal dancer and Singin’ in the Rain performing the iconic dance role of “the girl in the green dress” originated by Cyd Charisse, choreographed by Spencer Liff. Singin’ in the Rain was nominated for 11 Ovation Awards, taking home 3 of the 2020 Ovation Awards celebration in downtown Los Angeles. Breanne was also the featured dancer in the Sweet Like Summer music video by artist GITAA where she worked closely with choreographer Travis Payne and video director/producer Rushka Bergman. Before moving to Los Angeles, Breanne was fortunate to perform as a company member with Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City for three years. She performed several principal roles with the company and completed 3 European tours. She has danced works by George Balanchine, Sean Cheesman, Spencer Liff, Kitty McNamee, Mia Michaels, Larry Keigwin, Gary Chryst, Ann Reinking, Jamal Sims, Sherry Zunker, Bonnie Story, Ernie Flatt, Garrett Smith, Derryl Yeager, and many others, Breanne loves sharing her passion for dance through teaching and choreography. She has taught at several dance studios throughout Canada and the United States, and currently teaches weekly at Harbour Dance Center in Vancouver.
Johnathan Morin
Johnathan Morin is a 33 year old Indigenous (Nehiyaw) tap dancer hailing from Treaty 6 Edmonton, Alberta. Now residing in Treaty 13 Toronto, Ontario he is a force in the tap dance community and known across the country and around the world.
A Dora Award Nominee, Johnathan co-produces and co-directs Rhythm and Sound Dance Company alongside Cori Giannotta and also runs his own drop in classes in Toronto. His passion for the dance has brought him across the country as well as internationally as a performer and educator. Some of his accolades include TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Sarah Reich’s Tap Music Project, Vancouver International Tap Festival, and the Toronto International Tap Festival.
With his talent, dedication, and impressive list of accomplishments, Johnathan Morin is sure to continue making rhythmic waves in the world of Canadian tap dance for years to come.
Sherrie Scherger
Sherrie’s training started in her family owned studio, based in Alberta. She now resides in Vancouver, B.C. She is an educator and choreographer for many studios & companies throughout Canada, as well as the U.S. and Europe. Sherrie is certified in the RAD ballet syllabus, the A.D.A.P.T jazz & tap syllabus, and attended Grant MacEwan College Dance Arts Program (studies in kinesiology, anatomy, dance & music history). Sherrie has been an adjudicator for over 25 years.
Professional dance credits: Principal with Decidedly Jazz Dance Company, D’Hershey Modern company and Stone Soup Collective Contemporary Company. Dance Documentary “No Small Feats”, the “World Dance Congress” in Chicago, principal dancer with the Las Vegas Company Farrington Production, The Rio Las Vegas show in Atami, Japan. “The Mix” revue show in Macau, China as singer and dancer.
Choreography credits: Michael Jackson VH1 film “Man in the Mirror”, Kimberly Wyatt (Pussycat Dolls) for VH1 Magic special, “The Man” starring LL Cool J (television pilot), The Black Eyed Peas, Radio Disney, The Gemini Awards, CTV’s “So You Think You Can Dance” - assistant choreographer to Sean Cheesman (Canadian season).
Theatre credits: The Boyfriend, The Music Man, 42nd Street, The Pajama Game, Choreography for Theatre “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat”, “Aladdin”, “Evangeline”, “Shakespeare in the Park” for Mount Royal Theatre Arts. “The Cherry Orchard” with United Theatre Players, “How To Succeed in Business” and “Damn Yankees” with Front Row Centre Players. She recently directed Cinderella and Jungle Book story for B.C. children’s theatre. Over the years she has won numerous distinguished awards for her creative choreography including winning the International Choreography Award representing Canada.
Sherrie recently has been travelling through Europe sharing her love of dance.
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