Biography
Carolyn Currey began dancing as a little girl in her parents' living room. Finances were tight, but when Carolyn was ten, her parents were able to place her in ballet classes taught by friends of the family. In turn, she passed what she was learning on to her own siblings. Training continued as she grew older, and Carolyn realized that dance was a passion for her. Through it, she was able to worship and serve God, as well as training others. Now she has completed training with the Royal Academy of Dance including the Advanced 2 exam, which she passed with Distinction. Carolyn is also a certified teacher with the RAD, an examination and training organization that is recognized worldwide. She has been operating Daybreak Dance Studio for ten years and offers regular classes, summer camps, and workshops. Her experience includes teaching men, women and children, choreographing and directing Christian musicals, and costume and production design. She is committed to training dancers at a high artistic and technical level.
In 2007, Soli Deo Gloria Ballet was formed as Canada's first professional Christian ballet company. Carolyn is currently their main choreographer and principal dancer. She also provides professional training for the company's apprentices.
Classical ballet training since the age of ten; trained under the Royal Academy of Dance method. Completed the Advanced 2 exam with Distinction in December 2006. Took the highest exam: Solo Seal, under the Royal Academy of Dance, May 2007.
Certified ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance since 2004.
Founded and directed Daybreak Dance Studio since 2000.
Performed in churches and other venues across Canada since 2000.
Experience teaching worship dance workshops, choreographing and directing Christian musicals, costume and production design.
Experience teaching fitness classes, summer camps and competition pieces.
Experience working with worship teams and Christian singers.
Performed with Debbie Fortnum, Christian singer at several different concerts.
Co-founder and director of Soli Deo Gloria Ballet; a Christian performance company operating in the Niagara region.
Appeared on the Christian TV program 100 Huntley St in March 2008.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed in Father, a production based on the Lord's Prayer. Toured Niagara area of Ontario summer 2008.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed Emmanuel, the company's Christmas 2008 production. Toured Niagara and Hamilton areas of Ontario during Christmas 2008.
Interviewed on 100 Huntley St. during the Emmanuel 2008 tour.
Produced and performed His Faithfulness, spring 2009.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed Father during the southern Ontario tour, summer 2009.
Choreographed and performed Street Lullaby for James St. Night of Art, fall 2009.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed Behold the Child, Christmas 2009.
Choreographed and performed several pieces including Dream and Vancouver at venues in BC during the Winter Olympics 2010.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed Glorious Day, Easter 2010.
Performed His Faithfulness at the Women Alive concert in Waterloo, ON.
Co-directed, choreographed, and performed Kyrie throughout southern Ontario, spring tour 2010.
