Invocazione ad Iside
(Invocation to Isis)

Michelle Crossman is an actor, dancer, choreographer and mental health advocate. She was born and raised in Brantford Ontario where she grew up as a classically trained dancer. Moving to the city of Toronto Ontario she expanded her training to more styles of dance, began to choreograph and started training in acting as well to grow her skillset. Michelle is known for her storytelling through movement and expression, the ability to connect with the audience whether it is on stage or on camera.

Raised in Vancouver and based in Toronto, Raelyn is a woman of mixed race Plains Cree from Saskatchewan and settler heritage. She is a graduate of The Conteur Dance Academy. Her love of performing began with ballet and transitioned her into other styles, including musical theatre. She has trained with The Richmond Academy of Dance, MOVE: the company, and The Conteur Academy.

In 2015 Raelyn had the pleasure of working with Conteur Dance Company, a preview development show under the direction of artistic director Eryn Waltman. Raelyn has also worked with Aria Evans who is artistic director of Political Movement. In 2017 Raelyn performed Aria’s work Voice Of A Nation, commissioned by the Toronto Concert Orchestra.

Revisiting her identity and background, Raelyn had the opportunity performing as a dancer at the 2018 Indspire Awards along with Santee Smith, the founding artistic director of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre. Raelyn has recently completed the 2019-20 tour of the production The Mush Hole with Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, and received a 2020 Dora Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. Following her passion of performing both on stage and on film, Raelyn is a dedicated dance artist who wishes to continue her inspiration for others.