Julie England

Julie England is an award-winning choreographer, adjudicator, educator, and artistic director with over three decades of experience in dance education, performance, and creative leadership across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Born and trained in England, Julie pursued extensive training in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Acro, National, Ballroom, Latin, Musical Theatre, and Lyrical dance. At the age of sixteen, she was accepted into the prestigious London College of Dance and Drama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Dance and an Associate Teaching Certification through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (A.I.S.T.D.).

In addition to her dance education, Julie holds an Applied Degree in Interior Design. Julie worked within the hospitality design industry, contributing to projects for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Among her most memorable experiences was serving as an Assistant Designer on the preparation and redesign of the Royal Suite for Queen Elizabeth Il's visit to Canada. This unique design background continues to influence her creative process, contributing to the visual storytelling, spatial awareness, and theatrical imagery that have become hallmarks of her choreographic work.

Throughout her career, Julie has taught, choreographed, adjudicated, and mentored thousands of dancers. Her students have gone on to perform professionally with internationally recognized companies including Cirque du Soleil, Disney, Universal Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment, London's West End, and Broadway.

Known for her innovative concepts, theatrical storytelling, and emotionally driven choreography, Julie has established a reputation for creating compelling and original works that seamlessly blend athleticism, artistry, and storytelling. Her choreographic voice is recognized for its unique fusion of technical excellence, contemporary movement, theatrical imagery, and emotional depth.

Throughout her career, Julie's work has been honoured with numerous awards and distinctions across North America. Most recently, she was named BC Choreographer of the Year (2026) and was recognized as a BC Provincial Acro Finalist in 2026, 2025, and 2022. In 2022, her contemporary choreography earned the distinction of BC Provincial Contemporary Champion, further solidifying her reputation as an innovative and visionary creator.

Her choreography has also received prestigious recognition through the George Lon Memorial

Choreography Award, the American Dance Award for Choreographic Achievement, the Julian Paul Mas Memorial Award for Outstanding Artistic Performance, and the coveted Cathy Wade Ensemble Award at the Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival in Palm Desert, California. In addition, her work has earned numerous Choreographers' Choice Awards, Provincial Championships, Provincial Finalist honours, Outstanding Group Awards, and Overall High Score titles throughout Canada and the United States.

As an adjudicator, Julie is a respected member of the Adjudicator Alliance and the International Dance Council (CID UNESCO). She is known for her insightful feedback, commitment to artistic development, and ability to inspire dancers and teachers alike through education and mentorship Julie is certified in Progressive Contemporary Technique and has achieved Acrobatic Arts Module Three Certification, representing the highest level of Acrobatic Arts teacher training. Her expertise in dance, acrobatics, artistry, and performance development has made her a sought-after educator, convention faculty member, choreographer, and adjudicator throughout North America.

Passionate about pushing creative boundaries, Julie continues to create innovative and impactful works that challenge dancers while captivating audiences. Whether working in dance, acrobatics, or interdisciplinary performance, she strives to create meaningful experiences that inspire both performers and audiences alike.

Her mission is to empower the next generation of artists to pursue excellence, embrace creativity, and discover their own unique artistic voice.

"To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak." - Hopi Proverb

We are honoured to have Julie as a part of our CentreStage Dance family. And we are so excited for the years to come with Julie as a part of our amazing CSD team.