About Us
Founded in 2006, Artists Emerge is leading a new era of Dance Competitions with the purpose of providing a meaningful experience for every level of dancer through education, training, and healthy competition.
SINCE 2006, AE HAS HOSTED OVER 13,700 DANCERS FROM ACROSS CANADA.
We are committed to providing the greatest dance experience by promoting community, respect, positivity, and above all having fun.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
WE ARE AN ALL CANADIAN STREET DANCE COMPETITION CREATED
BY DANCERS FOR DANCERS. WE TRULY WANT TO BRING THE DANCE COMMUNITY
TOGETHER WHILE WE STRIVE FOR GREATNESS AND ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO MAKING ARTISTS EMERGE YOUR FAVOURITE COMPETITION.
WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY DANCER EXPERIENCE BY PROMOTING COMMUNITY, RESPECT, AND POSITIVITY. AT ARTISTS EMERGE, WE BELIEVE DANCE UNIFIES US ALL REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE, GENDER EXPRESSION, RACE, OR DANCE STYLE. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY LEVEL OF DANCER THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND HEALTHY COMPETITION.
ARTISTS EMERGE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 18TH YEAR!!
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
Artists Emerge strives to provide a meaningful experience for all levels of dancers. Whether in for a couple hours a week or at the studio every day – all dancers have a place here. We separate our Accelerated and Recreational Street Dancers so you are not only competing against dancers your age but also at a level comparable to you. All dancers are eligible for prizing and to compete at the Finals.
ADJUDICATORS
Our judging panel is comprised of two renowned street dance adjudicators to provide meaningful, specialized, and relevant feedback to each dance discipline. Our faculty are not only judges but world class educators, their goal is to help your students leave our event excited, inspired and a stronger dancer.
OUR TEAM
We are an experienced team comprised of studio owners, industry professionals, and international choreographers who judge internationally and produce events worldwide. Our attention to detail along with remaining current and relevant to dancers has been key to our success. We aren’t just hosting a dance competition; we’re building a community that celebrates and respects all dance disciplines under one roof.
Regardless of your age, dance discipline, or level of experience, all are welcome at Artists Emerge where we continually strive to be your favourite dance competition.
Mark Ward
Co-Founder & CEO
Luke Geldert
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Desiree Armstrong
Competition Director
Lisa Friedl
Awards Manager