RILEY LABAIT
Dancer / Model
BIOGRAPHY
Riley Labait is a dance powerhouse hailing from Calgary, Alberta now thriving in Vancouver, BC.
With a passion for dance that ignited at the age of four, Riley has spent her life honing her craft and pushing her limits to new heights.
From ballet, jazz to hip hop, musical theater to lyrical/contemporary, Riley has trained in a range of styles at Airdrie Dance Academy, her hometown studio, and Elements Dance Co, where she added even more to her repertoire including heels, afro jazz and jazz funk.
But Riley's dedication to dance didn't stop there. She ventured to Los Angeles, London, New York and Vancouver to improve her versatility and expand her horizons.
Riley has trained at numerous studios around the world including Millenium Dance Complex, Playground LA, TMilly TV, Broadway Dance Centre, The BASE, Studio 68, Pineapple Dance Studios, Studio North, Harbour Dance Centre, A3 DIstrict and many more.
Throughout her dance journey, she has had the privilege to travel the world to dance including The London Spring Tour, The Hollywood Summer Tour, Dance The Magic Broadway and Dance The Magic Disney.
RIley has worked and trained with many choreographers including Luther Brown, Enola Bedard, Justin Corbo, Anthony Carr, Menina Fortunato, Roberta Bierman, Carlo Atienza and Teya Wild, while also collaborating with some for concept music videos and live performances such as dancing with Enola Bedard (21M followers) at Universal City Walk for her debut live performance.
Riley has been modeling for two years now, she modeled for Kayzie Couture, Love Bella Feye and Xcarii Xii. Modeling has taken her to Orlando Swim Week and New York Fashion Week. She is even ventured to NYFW again to model four times in Feb 2024.
She's excited to now be in Vancouver, BC, where she hopes to seek out new opportunities and expand her horizons even further. The Source Dance Company has provided her with the training and connections she needs. She is signed with Premiere Talent Management (Brenda Campbell) which has lead her to many auditions and callbacks and she can’t wait to see what is next for her journey.
Riley will be competing at the IDO World Hiphop Championships in Macedonia this October with Team Canada. She is looking forward to this amazing opportunity.
Through it all, Riley's upbeat personality, outgoing nature, and confidence have kept her grounded and helped her build strong relationships with her mentors and fellow dancers, including Menina Fortunato and Anthony Carr.
Her superpower extends beyond the dance world. Riley's positive attitude and ability to ask empowering questions set her apart and make her a joy to work with !
Continuing to hone her skills, Riley enrolled in The Business Of Dance Program via Menina Fortunato, equipping her with knowledge and skills for both her dance career and life.
Riley sees herself dancing with top recording artists like Rihanna and Beyonce, landing roles in feature films like The Greatest Showman and Burlesque, while also pursuing her passion for acting.
Her story is one of perseverance, dedication, and love for dance, and it's clear that with her talent, determination, and infectious personality, she's destined to soar to new heights.
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