Matt hails from London, Ontario where he discovered dance at Westminster SS. After being competitive in many other sports throughout his childhood, Matt’s Natural physical ability and love of the stage allowed him to be seduced by a career in the performing arts.
Matt relocated to Toronto to continue his dance training in the Professional Training Program at the school of Toronto Dance Theatre. Upon graduation after 3 successful years, Matt has been lucky to work with many international artists, some of which include: Peggy Baker, Daryl Tracy, Tino Seghal, Sasha Ivanotchko, Margie Gillis, William Yong, Danny Grossman, Hari Krishnan, Amy Wright.
In 2010 Matt performed a lead role in the BravoFACT film titled ‘Unforgotten’ which has won multiple awards at international film festivals. Most Recently Matt was proud to perform in the opening act of the Indian Film Academy Awards (iifa) as well as with the Canadian Opera Company in their production of Iphigenia in Tauris. He looks forward to touring internationally with InDance contemporary company in 2012.
Aside from performing, Matt also teaches workshops and choreographs for youth performance groups and high schools throughout Ontario. He is also proud to be a founding member/director/choreographer of after-school ‘Glee’ clubs in conjunction with the TDSB.