NATASHA KORNEY

Stories & Testimonials

NATASHA KORNEY

Calgary, AB
Jazz, Hip-Hop, African, Caribbean, and Contemporary
Career Pathway: Psychology

Natasha Korney: A graduate of the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) Professional Training Program, Natasha Korney has been a featured dancer with the DJD company for 10 years. She has also appeared in many productions throughout Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. In recent years, she has collaborated with Kevin Fraser on choreographic and cinematic creations focused on the black diaspora, black history, trials and tribulations. Natasha is in her 11th season with DJD, while working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

NATASHA’S STORY

“When I was young, I imagined myself pursuing two career paths: professional dancer, and mental health professional. I have always had an interest in helping people, and I hope to become a therapist to help in a more skilled and professional way. I am thankful to say I have enjoyed a fruitful dance career thus far, leading me to my current job as a dancer for Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD). Throughout my dance career I never forgot about my second goal and during my time with DJD, I was made aware of the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC). DTRC has been an incredibly helpful resource, and with grants such as the Skills Grant, Career Exploration Grant, and the Retraining and Subsistence Grants, I have been able to work toward my goal while dancing professionally.

I am thankful for my affiliation with the DTRC. Each grant I received continues to propel me toward my end goal. The DTRC team has been extremely supportive no matter the question or concern. I am especially grateful for the flexibility surrounding my program along the way. I also received some personal counselling during a tough time in my life, yet another major benefit of this membership. The DTRC has been nothing short of incredible, I highly recommend membership to any dancer planning to pursue a second career.”

DTRC’S SUPPORT

Counselling
Skills Grant
Career Exploration Grant
Retraining (Study) and Subsistence Grants

National Office

The Lynda Hamilton Centre
Suite 303
1000 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2K2

Phone: 416-595-5655

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Quebec Office

5584 chemin de la Cote-de-Liesse Mont-Royal
Montreal, QC
H4P 1A9

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BC Office

The BC office runs as a virtual office and is open on a part-time basis, according to a variable schedule.

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Regional Reps

British Columbia
Jessica Mckeown
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Alberta
Paige Wichers
abrep@dtrc.ca

Manitoba
Eugene “GeNie” Baffoe
mbrep@dtrc.ca

Atlantic
Sydney Ewert
atlanticrep@dtrc.ca

Toll-free: 1-800-667-0851

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We acknowledge the lands, waterways, languages, and Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island – First Nations, Inuit and Métis – who have been living on these lands since time immemorial. As we carry out our work, digitally and in person across many distinct territories, we offer our recognition and respect to all the peoples and places that are connected through our engagement together. We, at the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, commit to the ongoing work and learning required of all of us to address past and persistent harms. We continue to deepen our understanding and we welcome dialogue as we strive to move into better relations with Indigenous peoples and with the land.