Charlotte Cain is an emerging dance artist originally from Ottawa. She began dancing at National Capital Dance Educators under Merle Adam’s instruction, partaking in annual Vaganova style examinations with the Society of Classical Ballet. She attended De La Salle High School’s CEAO dance program under Erika Mills’ teachings, who inspired interpretation, improvisation and creative process. Thereafter, Charlotte studied at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, recently renamed Dance Arts Institute, during Patricia Fraser’s final years as artistic director. During the program, Charlotte delved into the deep-rooted Graham technique, flourished as a producer of a student-run production and received The Winchester Prize for choreographic distinction. Following graduation, she premiered her first dance film entitled What” is im from, in SummerWorks Performance Festival 2021. She worked with Hanna Kiel for Tafelmusik’s Musik in Motion video series, performed as a Dance Stewart in dance: made in Canada/fait au Canada festival 2021, as well as recently fulfilled a Career Catalyst Grant provided by the Ontario Arts Council. Charlotte passionately teaches dance to youth across Toronto, at several dance studios and in schools with Kaeja d’Dance. Since performing during an excerpt at Dance Ontario DanceWeekend’22, she has been in process with choreographer Yvonne Ng, artistic director of Tiger Princess Dance Projects. Driven by spontaneity, intuition and curiosity, Charlotte Cain continues to deepen her artistry through an explorative action-based practice, sharing dance in engaging and meaningful ways.