Apolonia Velasquez
Actor, Dancer
ACTRA
“Velasquez is a captivating mover as well as choreographer whose work in commercials, music videos and competitions gives her a savvy approach to staging”
– Susan Walker, Toronto Star

She is a passionate dancer, choreographer, and educator whose drive has brought her to major cities worldwide. Originally from Montreal, her fulfilling dance journey began at an early age. Renowned for her performance, freestyle and choreography skills, she stands out by her distinctive energy and her refined professional work ethic.

Making her an established versatile dancer, her dance repertoire has evolved and grown immensely through the years. Her expertise on emerging street dances such as House, Vogueing and Waacking, along with her extensive training in Hip Hop, Ballet and Folkloric dancing make her an exceptional sought after artist.

Apolonia can be seen as principal dancer in commercials for So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and featured Actor for Walmart, Virgin Mobile, Nike, and Bell. She has worked for artists such as Eva Avila, Trish, Rochester, Jully Black, Shawn Desman, Cory Lee and Thunderheist. As the artistic director of Gadfly Dance Company, her work has been presented during Festivals such as Luminato, Toronto Fringe and Nuit Blanche. Also, it has contributed to organizations such as “Keep-A-Breast”, “The Speech and Stuttering Institute”, and “Rethink Breast Cancer”.
She is thankful to have learned and exchanged with some of the most trust worthy dancers and choreographers out there, and is eager to share her knowledge and savoir-faire with others.