Meet our 2025 Faculty
Ashley Coulson
Alyssa Petrolo
George Jones
Anna & Valentin
Jesse Weafer
Manpreet Singh
George jones
Hip Hop
George Jones Jr, Celebrity Choreographer/Instructor/Dancer, has worked with some of the biggest icons of this generation. The artist that thrusted his career into overdrive was Britney Spears, but since then he has worked with JLO, Nicki Minaj, and Usher just to name a few. He received his Bachelors of Art from Marymount Manhattan College. Marymount is where George received his training in the techniques of ballet, modern, jazz and choreography. His degree focused on the production side of the art, which included but were not limited to sound design, lighting design, set design, as well as videography and video editing.
After graduating and having such a desire and passion to perform he switched gears and decided to focus all his energy on training in street styles with Rhapsody the Company. After finding great success in New York City, he relocated to Los Angeles where his career hit new heights. He has had the honor of touring the world multiple times, appearing on various TV and Award Shows (Ellen, SYTYCD, Dancing with the Stars, American Music Award, MTV Video Music Awards), and dancing in several movies (Jack and Jill, Footloose).
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George is currently a rising star in the world of choreography and international instruction. He’s a faculty commercial hip-hop instructor at Playground LA, Broadway Dance Center, The Underground Dance Centre, as well as Millennium Dance Complex. He has taught in over 20 different countries and continues to travel, teach, and inspire gifted artist across the world. Commercially, he is represented by MSA Agency, and his work has been featured with brands such as Adidas, Vitamin Water, Cathay Pacific Airline. As well as music videos and movies such as “Pound the Alarm” – Nicki Minaj, “Bills” -Lunch Money Lewis, and “the Best Man Holiday”. He has also contributed choreography in several world tours: “Circus Starring Britney Spears”- Britney Spears, ” Pink Friday & Pink Friday Reloaded “- Nicky Minaj, “Dance Again World Tour”- JLO.
From sold out arena tours and music videos to commercials and TV shows, George’s unique showmanship and choreography continues to set a standard in the commercial dance industry and is what makes him one of the most sought-after choreographers/performers. George has secured his place amongst this generation of elite commercial dancers and is paving his way with the next generation of choreographers and instructors. He believes, “There are no limits to what any of us can achieve, with hard work, dedication, and positivity.”
Ashley Coulson
Contemporary
ASHLEY COULSON is a professional dancer, actress, teacher, and choreographer, based in Toronto. She entered her first dance class at the early age of 4, and has worked and trained in many genres including, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet/Pointe, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap, Modern, and Ballroom.
Throughout her career, she has had the incredible opportunity to work with, and assist, some of the industry’s leading dancers and choreographers including; Mia Michaels, Stacey Tookey, Evelyn Hart, Garrett Smith, Tiler Peck, Jennifer Nichols, Stephanie Rutherford, Tiffany McLachlan, Derek Piquette and Mitchell Jackson.
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Ashley is a highly experienced performer on stage, and in front of the camera. Although her most recent focus involves dancing and acting in TV/Film, she has performed on various stages across Canada, Los Angeles, New York City, and Europe, working with Disney, Universal Studios, and most recently Canadian Opera Company. Ashley has appeared in many shows such as Gadfly’s Production of UNBXBL II, Hit The Floor Gatineau, Dance Ontario, Hit and Run Productions, CMHA Conference, Signature Dance Inc’s Escapade, and has been featured in numerous pieces at Fever After Dark and Toronto’s Original Choreographer’s Ball. She has also worked with talented artists such as, Jessie Reyez, Francesco Yates, Ria Mae, Blake McGrath, Alx Veliz, Leila Milki, Jon Vinyl, and NIIVA.
Ashley has been showcased in a variety of TV and Film productions, working for companies such as Netflix, Paramount+, Family Channel, Rhombus Media, Sony Music, and DHX Media to name a few. She recently worked on a new TV series with Sony Pictures Television, and was also featured in CBS’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, Family Channel’s The Next Step, and played the role of Gwen, in Netflix series Tiny Pretty Things.
Ashley has a strong passion for teaching, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with all of the dancers at No Limits Dance Experience this fall.
JESSE WEAFER
Theatre Jazz
Jesse began his dance career at the early age of 6 at Jaymor School of Dancing in Aurora Ont. At age 12, he made his first professional debut in Mirvish's production of Jolson. By the time he was 14, he had performed alongside Michael Buble in the hit show Forever Swing. His Theatre credits include; “Kinky Boots” (Original Canadian Company) Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" (Original Canadian Company
and Original North American Tour Company), lead dancer in Cirque du Soleil's - Criss Angel "BELIEVE" choreographed by Wade Robson in Las Vegas, the role of "IQ" in "Hairspray" (Original Canadian Company), Hello
Dolly and The Tempest (Stratford Festival of Canada), "IQ" on the 1st U.S National Tour of Hairspray, We Will Rock You (Original Canadian Company).
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His film credits include; Carrie starring Julianne Moore, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen starring Lindsay Lohan,
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The Music Man starring Matthew Broderick and Molly Shannon, "Hairspray" Playing the role of “IQ” starring John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Michelle Pfeiffer. Jesse also appeared in the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance in Wade Robsonʼs piece "Homage to the Rabbits". He also performed along side Shawn Desmond at the 2011 Juno
Awards on CTV, as well with Far East Movement and DEV at the 2011 MMVA'S. Jesse made his reality television debut in Canada's hit show So You Think you Can Dance Canada season 3 as a top 16 finalist. He is thrilled to be living his dream everyday, and looks forward to spreading his passion and knowledge of dance for many years to come.
Alyssa Petrolo
Jazz
Alyssa is a Toronto-based performer, award-winning choreographer, educator, and adjudicator. She trained at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, later earning a scholarship to Shenandoah Conservatory (VA) and a BA in Sociology from York University. Alyssa has performed with companies including Rutherford Movement Exchange, Jasmyn Fyffe Dance, P.O.V Dance Project, and Gadfly Dance Company, touring nationally in Klorofyl and appearing in the Netflix film Work It. Her choreography has been showcased at the Young Creators Challenge, and she created Improv for The Cause, a fundraising event supporting relief efforts for the Australian bushfire crisis. Alyssa has extensive teaching and choreographic experience with students of all ages and levels and has been recognized for her innovative choreography,
receiving countless awards for her vision and creativity. Many of her students have gone on to pursue professional dance careers, with students training at NYU, SUNY Purchase Dance, Arts Umbrella, Toronto Metropolitan University’s dance program, and most notably Nederlands Dans Theater. She is an established freelance guest teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator, in demand at studios, intensives, and workshops across Canada. Alyssa aims to inspire and motivate all those who she works with, and is dedicated to a life of education in dance and art.
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Anna & Valentin
Latin Fusion
Manpreet Signh
Anna Pelypenko: 5 times Canadian Champion, Blackpool, International, Uk finalist, World Champion
VANENTIN VORONOV
Valentin Voronov: 2 times Canadian Champion, Blackpool, International and Uk finalist, World Semifinalist, World Finalist.
Special Guest -
Opening Ceremony
Manpreet Singh is a creative and expressive Toronto based dancer,
choreographer and teacher. He started his dance training at a very
young age in India, gaining experience in various dance styles such as Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Modern and Bollywood.
Pursuing his dream of training internationally, Manpreet moved to
Toronto, Canada in 2021 and graduated from the Centennial College Dance Program in 2022. During his time at Centennial, Manpreet was exposed to a variety of dance genres that inspired and provided him with skills to become a professional level artist.
Over the years, Manpreet has created a name for himself in the dance industry in Toronto and currently, dances for the Toronto Raptors as one of the dance captains of the North Side Crew. Additionally, his credits include performing for various artists, such as: Jonas Brothers, Reve, July Black, Kiesza, Haviah Mighty, Shuffle Demons, Keshia, Chante, Priyanka, and others.
With a mission to revolutionize the concept of dance fusion, Manpreet integrates his Indian heritage into western dance genres, producing work that is both innovative and deeply rooted in cultural identity.