Kari Bodrug -Artistic Director

Kari Bodrug is a graduate of the York University Dance Program, achieving her Specialized Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts, as well as a proud member of CAEA, ACTRA and CDTA. Kari danced her way through musicals (JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT, SOUTH PACIFIC, BRIGADOON) and feature films (BLUES BROTHERS 2000, SUPERSTAR), before shifting her focus to choreography & teaching.

As a choreographer, Kari has worked across the GTA for professional theatre companies, recording artists, and television commercials. Favorite choreography credits include MADE IN CANADA, THE JUDY GARLAND STORY, and HONEY BUN for the Smile Theatre Company. She was thrilled to be a featured choreographer and performer in both JUST JAZZ concerts. Kari also enjoyed working as choreographer on HIPCHECK: THE MUSICAL which had its’ successful debut (Best of Fringe and Patron’s Pick) at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Over the last several years, she has been the recipient of countless choreography awards for her work in the dance competition circuit, most recently for 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'A Voice'.

As a teacher, Kari has coached professionals and young students alike. She was incredibly honoured to be voted 'BEST DANCE INSTRUCTOR' in the 2022 Burlington Post Readers Choice Awards. Her teaching experience includes the Quinte Ballet School of Canada (Professional Training Program) as the exclusive jazz & tap instructor; four National Summer Tours of the USA with the New York based Dance Olympus/America where she enjoyed teaching master classes and performing as part of the talented faculty.

Kari is also a current professor at Sheridan College, teaching tap, jazz & dance history, in the prestigious Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Program. Kari also enjoys adjudicating for several dance competitions in both the USA and Canada. She loves sharing her passion for dance as the Artistic Director at The Burlington Dance Company, a role she was born to fulfill!