Rutherford Movement Exchange

WINNIPEG ♾️💜

INTRODUCING YOUR WINNIPEG MENTORS! 🔥
Touching down from New York City, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg— this powerhouse line up is ready for you!

▪️Madison Foley
▪️Lily Bollegraf
▪️Melodie Suganami
▪️Melanie Johnson

What is an RME Mentor?
The RME Mentor Team is made up of dancers who are either actively working in the professional dance industry or studying dance at an accredited dance college or conservatory. This team serves as a bridge between our faculty and students, fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring that everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. To become an RME mentor, candidates have participated in the RME program for several years, be pursuing a career in dance or intending to do so, and embody RME’s core values. Mentors are carefully chosen for their high standard of dance excellence, dedication to the RME community, and commitment to fostering a positive, healthy environment.

🚨 Special Class Drop!

✨ Introducing The Incomparable Julia D’Angelo! ✨

Your Acting for Dancers teacher and Junior Room host — with current projects streaming on Apple TV and Prime! 🎬

A proud graduate of The New School in New York City, where she majored in Acting, Julia has also spent a lifetime dancing — blending her deep understanding of movement and performance into everything she teaches.

“My goal for Acting for Dancers is to help dancers step outside their comfort zone and discover a form of expression that feels fully alive. Through playful games, imagination work, and the introduction of voice, we’ll explore what it means to move with full presence, honesty, and heart.
The Junior Room at RME is where our youngest dancers discover the joy of movement, connection, and community. We focus on strong foundations, self-expression, and creating a space where every dancer feels supported, confident, and excited to grow.” -Julia D’Angelo

💡 Fun Fact: Julia isn’t just a performer and educator — she’s also an indie recording artist! Check out her AMAZING music on Spotify!

She’s been an RME favourite for years, but it’s her Winnipeg debut! Get ready to experience Julia’s magic!

The one and only Rakeem Hardy joins RME Winnipeg alongside a very talented and inspiring faculty! Register now before it fills up! 🔥♥️

▪️Since 2022, Rakeem Hardy has been a company member with the internationally acclaimed Kidd Pivot, under the direction of the legendary Crystal Pite.

▪️Rakeem’s classes offer dancers insight into the professional world of concert dance through contemporary repertoire and improvisation, fostering a playful sense of rigor, integrity, and authenticity.

A little more about Rakeem:
Rakeem Hardy, and is a Toronto-based professional dance artist, creator, and educator. With a BFA in Dance from Purchase College, SUNY in New York, performance credits include Kyle Abraham, Coté Danse, LA TRESSE, and Gallim Dance, with work spanning across Canada and internationally. In 2022, Kidd Pivot welcomed Rakeem as a company member, touring Crystal Pite’s productions, including Assembly Hall.

“I’m inspired and energized to be teaching again at RME, an event that left a lasting imprint on me as a young and hopeful artist - I wouldn’t be the dancer I am today without these spaces that encouraged me to have great ambitions and modeled for me what an inspiring career could look like!”-RH