Brooke Hess

Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty 1 Territory), Brooke is a contemporary dance artist, educator, and choreographer. She began dancing under the direction of Paula Blair and later graduated from the Senior Professional Program at The School of Contemporary Dancers in 2021.

Brooke’s work focuses on creation and performance, using dance to tell stories and connect with audiences. She has performed in works by Stephanie Ballard, Hilary James, and Paula Blair, and is currently an Artist in Residence at New Dance Horizons, mentored by Robin Poitras, C.M., and Edward Poitras.

Affectionately known as “Ms. Brooke” to thousands of young dancers, she has been teaching since 2017 and currently works with The School of Contemporary Dancers and various community centres. She teaches a range of styles including jazz, contemporary, ballet, and creative movement, and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Brooke is also a former board member with Young Lungs Dance Exchange and continues to contribute to Winnipeg’s dance community through performance, mentorship, and collaborative creation.

Tatiana Vorreiter

Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty 1 Territory), Tatiana Vorreiter is a contemporary dance artist, educator, and choreographer. Raised in a home where the kitchen was used for dancing as much as cooking, she formalised her passion for movement by graduating from the Junior Professional Program at The School of Contemporary Dancers in 2025.

Tatiana’s versatile background spans competitive hip-hop—including CNDC, Move, and Kick it Up—and musical theatre, with roles in high school productions of Mean Girls and Legally Blonde.

Dedicated to mentorship, Tatiana shared her expertise by choreographing Shrek the Musical Junior at Collège Churchill High School. Fluent in English, German, and French, she continues to enrich Winnipeg’s arts community through a unique blend of contemporary technique, commercial styles, and youth education.