Biography: Korinne Hewitt

Korinne has been teaching dance since 1987 and has obtained her Cecchetti Associate diploma, her accreditation in A.D.A.P.T Tap and Jazz and has also trained in the Royal Academy of Dance and Russian Ballet Syllabus. The recipient of many scholarships and awards throughout Manitoba and North America, Korinne has performed in Rainbow Stage productions, served as choreographer for the Marquee Dance team, Faith in Magic, MPIC and Exchange District commercials as well as various other events in Winnipeg. In 2003/2004, Korinne went on tour to Egypt and China with renowned escape artist Dean Gunnarson as his safety coordinator and stage assistant. Since 2001 she has been coordinating and teaching the dance program at Andrew Mynarski VC Junior High School. Korinne is a graduate of the RWB Professional Division Teachers Course and taught in the RWB professional and general divisions for 5 years. She is currently co-director of the Rising Star Dance Academy and a Dance Manitoba Board Member.