OUR CO-FOUNDERS
Four friends with one vision.
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Stephanie Thompson
Andrea Thompson
Heather Renzella-Ferguson
Sylvia
van Helden
In 2009, four friends, Stephanie, Heather, Andrea and Sylvia decided to form their own dance company. While they all had dance backgrounds, they we also working professionals who longed for a creative, supportive and collaborative space to dance, teach, choreograph and perform.
Their vision was unique, as there were limited options for non-professional dancers to still pursue their passion on and off the stage with high performance quality. Since then, Momentum Dance Toronto has exceeded their wildest dreams. MDT has become an integral part of the Toronto dance community, with a focus in inclusivity and creative expression while showcasing immense talent on the stage.
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THE EXECUTIVE
Kathryn Barban
CO-DIRECTOR
Kathryn’s passion for dance began as a student at the Harrison School of Dance in her hometown in New Hampshire. After graduating high school, she attended Western University where she began a seven-year hiatus from dancing. It wasn’t until after graduating, moving to Toronto, and attending drop-in classes throughout the city that she realized how much she had been missing dance and craved the opportunity to once again perform. After being introduced to Momentum through a close friend, she was thrilled to join the company in its second season and has been hooked ever since!
Outside the dance studio, she is the head of marketing for a fintech company. Kathryn loves the creative outlet and the community of fellow dancers that MDT has created. She is honoured to continue as an executive member in MDT's thirteenth season.
Megan Callaghan​
CO-DIRECTOR
Megan started dancing at age 5. Growing up in Vancouver, she performed with the Goh Ballet and the Royal City Youth Ballet Company. During University Megan was part of the Queen’s Dance Team and Dance Club. After studying Commerce and Art History, she went on to receive her BFA in Dance at Ryerson University. Megan is excited for her 10th season with MDT. Thank you to my family for your continued support.