A Timeless Tragedy Reimagined
WDX brings Shakespeare's most visceral tale of star-crossed passion to the contemporary stage. Through the raw language of dance, the feud between the Capulets and Montagues is stripped of its words, leaving only the heartbreaking intensity of young love caught in a cycle of ancestral violence.
Amid steel ruins and pounding rhythms, two young lovers defy family loyalties in our post-apocalyptic reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tale. Set to an intense, cinematic electronic soundtrack, you'll feel the desperation of a world on the brink and the electric spark of a love that shouldn't exist.
Romeo and Juliet is brought to you by Windsor Dance eXperience, Windsor's premier dance theatre company. Since 2003, WDX has staged over 70 productions and has been the artistic outlet for over 500 local dancers. We believe in the power of storytelling through movement, blending theatrical flair with technical dance to create experiences that are accessible, exciting, and uniquely beautiful.
Visual Narrative
The Captured Moment
"Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight!
For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night."
"O calm, dishonorable, vile submission!"
"Misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms"
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"
Meet the Cast
Rowan Alice
Romeo
Rowan Alice is a 20-year-old performer from Windsor Ontario, and is proud to be making his first appearance with Windsor Dance eXperience in the role of Romeo. This production marks his first venture into dance performance, and he is delighted to return to the stage of the Capitol Theatre, where he previously performed the lead role of Jack Kelly in Newsies, after pursuing Musical Theatre training in New York City.
Sonja Kollar
Lady Capulet / Choreographer
Sonja Kollar is a 21 year old dancer from Windsor, Ontario. She first performed with WDX in 2022’s Cosmos, and is excited for her complex role as Lady Capulet in this production. In addition to performing, Sonja has contributed to WDX as a choreographer and instructor, and has served on the board as Secretary before stepping into her current role as President. She has trained in a variety of dance styles throughout her life, including her studies at Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts, where she also teaches and choreographs while continuing to grow as a versatile and well-rounded dancer.
Fiona Lewsaw
Juliet
Fiona is a 21-year-old performer who was involved with Windsor Dance eXperience in her youth, where she danced many fun characters to life—most notably Tinkerbell in Neverland and Gerta in The Snow Queen. After taking a seven-year break from the stage, she recently performed in the musical Young Frankenstein at the Bank Theatre, which re-ignited her passion for performing. She now returns to WDX, stepping into the role of Juliet. She is absolutely over the moon and deeply grateful for the opportunity of playing such an iconic character and being back on stage with her WDX family!
Madison Chapman
Lady Montague
Madi has been dancing for as long as she can remember, training at Edmunds Towers School of Dance. Now in her 9th show with WDX, she is a board member, choreographer, and junior instructor, and is making her directorial debut with the youth production of Strings this June. Madi is currently completing her Bachelor of Education and will be graduating this June, excited to continue her passion for working with youth both in the studio and in the classroom.
Eric Cunningham
Tybalt
Eric is 25 years old and owes all of his dancing eXperience to Windsor Dance eXperience. Eric has been dancing with the company since 2012 and is beyond excited to play the role of Tybalt in this year's show. In Windsor Dance eXperience’s previous iteration of Romeo and Juliet, Eric played the role of Mercutio. He is excited to transition his experience with this production from the life of the party to the angry hot head. Outside of dance, Eric is currently entering his final year at the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, and enjoys partaking in a variety of sports.
Mayson Tuer
Friar Laurence
Mayson Tuer is an 18 year old dancer from Windsor, Ontario. He first performed with WDX in the 2025 summer program "A Weekend in the Park", but this marks is his first full production with the company. WDX has been an amazing experience for him and he is super excited for the rest of the years to come with the company. Outside of WDX, Mayson is going into his first year at St. Clair College for Fitness & Health Promotion and is aspiring to become a physiotherapist.
Matthew Riddell
Mercutio
Matthew is a 26 year old dancer from Windsor, Ontario. This is Matt’s first performance with WDX and they are super excited to be involved with this show. Previously Matt danced at the Rivertown Dance Academy (formerly Catz Meow) from 2008-2014, the Dance Barre from 2016-2017, and as well they were enrolled in the WCCA dance program at Walkerville Collegiate Institute from 2014-2018. Outside WDX, Matt works full time as a supervisor at Starbucks in Amherstburg.
Izabel Ewing
Nurse
Izzy is a 17-year-old performer in her senior year as a WCCA student at Walkerville Collegiate Institute. In 2014, she joined the WDX family in their production, Neverland. After taking a five-year hiatus starting from 2018, she re-joined the company for Narnia; this rekindled her passion for not just acting, but movement, dance and the art of storytelling. She is delighted to be granted the opportunity to be a part of this retelling of such a classic, renowned tragedy. You might have previously caught her as the Ringmaster in The Flamekeeper (2025)!
Simone Orlando
Benvolio / Choreographer
At 23 years old, Simone Orlando is a dancer and choreographer with over 10 years of experience at WDX. She was part of the original 2016 production of Romeo and Juliet as the Nurse and is excited to return in the role of Benvolio. Simone has also competed with the University of Windsor Competitive Dance Team and currently teaches at Académie Ste. Cécile. Her choreography credits include serving as lead choreographer for Arts Collective Theatre’s productions of Annie, SIX, Showstoppers, and several past WDX shows. She is passionate about performance, storytelling, and helping dancers grow both technically and artistically.
Taylor Charron
Juliet's Friend
Taylor Charron is a 16 year old performer from Windsor, Ontario. She began her dance journey in 2023 when she joined Windsor Dance eXperience. In addition to performing, she is also a junior instructor, sharing her passion and skills with younger dancers. She has played a variety of roles such as the Arabian dancer in “Once Upon a Christmas” (2024), and the March Hare in “Wonderland” (2025). With the goal of opening her own studio, Taylor is studying business in school.
Zowie Strickland
Romeo's Friend /Choreographer
Zowie Strickland is 22 years old and has been dancing with WDX for the past 10 years. She has had the opportunity to step into the shoes of many exciting characters, such as Aslan in “Narnia” (2024) and The Ghost of Christmas Future in “A Christmas Carol”(2023), and is very excited to now play Romeo’s friend Balthazar in our upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. Within the company, Zowie has taken on many roles such as junior instructor, choreographer, assistant director and currently sits on the board of directors as the Fundraising Director. Outside of WDX, Zowie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in History and is furthering her scholarship and working to complete her Master's Degree.
Sidney Reshwen
Juliet's Friend
Sidney is a 16 year old dancer from Windsor, Ontario who has been dancing with WDX for the past eight years. She has played notable roles such as Susan Pevensie in "Narnia" and the Mad Hatter in "Wonderland". Her diverse skills in all dance styles allow her to switch seamlessly from pointe shoes to hip hop sneakers during one show. Outside of WDX, Sidney continues to dance with Cathy's Dance Studio, both recreationally and competitively as well as with her high school dance team.
Jack Gray
Paris
Jack is a 17-year old performer and is thrilled to make his WDX debut as Paris in Romeo and Juliet! Jack has been dancing since 2025 but has been in the performing arts since 2022 and recently directed a 7x award winning show for the National Theatre School DramaFest. Jack is thrilled and honored to earn this role so early in his dancing career and is determined to have an incredible performance!
Jenna Walker
Juliet's Friend
Jenna Walker is a 16-year-old dancer from Windsor, Ontario. She has been performing at WDX for the past 11 years, making this her 19th show! Recently, she’s stepped up as a junior instructor and has been an assistant choreographer for two shows, and is now doing her first solo piece in our youth production, Strings. Jenna is super excited to perform in Romeo and Juliet as she remembers what it was like watching it from the audience in 2016 and hopes to give that same magical feeling to everyone watching in the audience this time around.
Kensington Tuer
Romeo's Friend / Choreographer
Kensington Tuer is a 23-year-old creative artist who has been heavily involved with WDX since 2014. Kensington fell in love with theatre and performing at the age of 7 after watching The Wizard of Oz in 2010. From there, they continued to attend theatre performances regularly and joined the Windsor Express Mini Dance Team and then WDX in 2014. Now 12 years later, Kensington has taken on many leadership roles within the company such as a junior instructor, choreographer, and assistant director. Outside of WDX, Kensington holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and plans to showcase the artistry and talent that is Windsor through film for years to come.
Laura Gallant
Juliet's Friend / Choreographer
Laura is an 18-year-old dedicated dancer who has been with the company for the past 10 years. This will be her 15th production, In this show, she takes on the role of Juliet’s friend and couldn’t be more excited to bring the character to life on stage. In addition to performing, Laura is also a choreographer and instructor. This season alone, she has choreographed four pieces. Outside of dance, Laura is currently pursuing her studies with the goal of becoming a police officer.
Olivia Chapman
District #2 Citizen
Olivia started dancing at five years old at Edmunds Towers School of Dance and later performed in WDX’s Journey to the Amazon. Although she stepped away from dance seven years ago, Romeo and Juliet sounded too fun to pass up, and she’s excited to be back in the studio. Olivia graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Social Work and Disability Studies and now works at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex, supporting youth in the community.
Danica Grech
District #2 Citizen
Danica is a 24 year old performer who has been dancing and acting since she was a child. She began her dance training at TCz Dance Studio and has also performed in productions with “The Space” and Arts Collective Theatre. Danica joined WDX in 2016 in the production of “Neverland” and now 10 years later she still is thrilled to be a part of the company! She has had the opportunity to choreograph for WDX . Danica has always had a passion for dance and acting and hopes she can continue with that passion as long as possible! She hopes to inspire young artists the same way she was inspired by others when she was younger!
Myia Guyton
Maid / Citizen
Myia Guyton is a 19-year-old dancer and after taking a couple years off, she is thrilled to be returning to the stage in WDX’s Romeo and Juliet. Myia has been dancing with WDX since 2016 and has also spent several years as a junior instructor. She is currently in her first year studying Criminology and Psychology at the University of Windsor. Myia is especially excited to be back on the Capitol Theatre stage, performing in the WDX production that inspired her to join the company 10 years ago.
Charlotte Fernandez Higgins
Maid / Citizen
Charlotte is a 16 year old performer who has been dancing with WDX for the past 4 years. Outside of WDX, Charlotte goes to Walkerville and is in WCCA Dance, Visual Art, and Violin. She is also on the competitive dance team. Charlotte is very excited to be a part of Romeo and Juliet, and is thankful to be dancing with amazing people!
Cameron Rousseau
District #2 Citizen
Cameron is a 18 year-old performer and has been a part of the company for 10 years and many years of junior instructing. Cameron has played the role of fan in the production of “A Christmas Carol” 2023 as well as card number eight in the production of “Wonderland” 2025 and now playing a District #2 Citizen in Romeo and Juliet and is so excited to get back on stage with her dance family.
Sarah Ayoub
District #2 Citizen
Sarah Ayoub is returning to the stage this year with WDX, excited to be part of Romeo & Juliet as a waitress from District #2. Sarah began her journey in competitive gymnastics at the age of 5 at Rose City Gymnastics. She joined WDX in 2018 for The Flamekeeper and enjoyed dancing in a variety of roles in several productions. Sarah then focused on competitive cheerleading for three years, earning many medals, but is now excited to be back to dance. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, playing the drums, doing yoga and pilates, and hopes to pursue a career in healthcare as an orthopedic surgeon while continuing dance and performing.
Victoria Lessard
District #2 Citizen
Victoria has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She began her journey with WDX at the age of 9 and Romeo and Juliet will be her 8th production! Most recently, Victoria has had the opportunity to play roles such as a Card (Wonderland, 2025) and Master of Ceremonies (The Flamekeeper, 2025). Outside of dance, Victoria also has a passion for soccer, art, travelling, working with children and anything outdoors! She hopes to study kinesiology to become a paediatric occupational therapist while continuing her love for dance, and performing with her WDX family. She's excited to be on stage with this amazing cast, and hopes to inspire others to do what they love!
Isaiah Dupuis
District #2 Citizen
Isaiah is 13 years old and started dance at the age of four. He loves to express himself through music and dance. He has participated in many Chrysler Theatre productions and camps.This is his second year with WDX and he is very excited to play the Pickpocket. He would like to thank his wonderful family for their support. They have always encouraged him to try new things and never give up!
London Rauth
District #2 Citizen
London is a 16 year old dancer from Tecumseh. She has been with WDX for the last 10 years. Her very first role was a fairy in Neverland. London’s favourite style of dance is jazz. Outside of dance London enjoys shopping, travel, spending time with friends and doing nails. She is looking forward to sharing the stage with her dance family again in June as they perform Romeo & Juliet!
Alex Velocci
Maid / Citizen
Alex Velocci has been dancing with WDX for 7 years. She works with the junior company as an instructor and assistant choreographer. She has recently joined the dance program at Walkerville Collegiate Institute to build her skills as a dancer and has also begun developing skills as a choreographer. Dance has always been a huge part of her life and she is grateful for all that WDX does for her and the community.
Alyssa Yannacopoulos
District #2 Citizen
Alyssa Yannacopoulos is a 16 year old dancer from Windsor, Ontario who has been dancing with WDX for the past 4 years. Alyssa attends Walkerville Collegiate Institute in the WCCA dance, vocal and musical theatre program, as well as dancing on the school's competitive team. Alyssa is very excited to continue growing as a dancer and performer.
Abby Poisson
District #2 Citizen
Abby Poisson is a 15 year old dancer and has been with WDX for 10 years. She has played various roles such as a Wolf in “Narnia” 2024 and Card number 7 in “Wonderland” 2025. She is also a junior instructor for the youth company. She took a short break from dance from the latest production of “Flamekeeper: A Christmas Tale” while still instructing. After a short break she is so excited to take the stage once again with her WDX family to tell the world the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Freya Cantwell-Morrison
Maid / Citizen
Freya Cantwell-Morrison is a 15-year-old dancer and performer who has been dancing since she was five. She loves finding ways to bring the story to life through her movement and storytelling. Freya first discovered her passion for the stage in 2023 when she made her debut in “A Christmas Carol ” as a Chain Spirit. She's also a member of her school’s dance team, where she continues to grow and challenge herself. In Romeo and Juliet, Freya performs as a District 1 Maid & District 2 Citizen and hopes to leave the audience feeling the beauty and emotion of the production.
Brianna Rivard
Maid / Citizen
Brianna began her dance journey at the age of three at Nancy Pattison’s, training in various styles including ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary for fifteen years. She also performed with Encore Performing Arts Company for seven years. After a short break, she joined WDX in 2025 and this will be her 3rd production with the company. Brianna has also contributed to WDX as a choreographer. She is currently in her final year of Architectural Technology at St. Clair College and is eager to explore where her new profession as an Architectural Designer takes her.
Keaira Giroux
Maid / Citizen
Keaira is 18 years old and has been dancing for 15 years. She has been an active member at WDX since 2016, but took a 4 year break to focus on school. Keaira attends Walkerville Collegiate Institute and is a member of the WCCA dance program. She is also a part of the dance team and is so excited to have a wonderful team by her side for her last year of high school competing at Strive Dance Challenge and DanceFest! Keaira is thrilled to see some familiar faces after returning back to the studio. She is so excited to be back on the big Capitol Theatre stage performing Romeo and Juliet as a maid! Next year, Keaira is attending St Clair College to study social sciences.
Isaac Dupuis
District #2 Citizen
Isaac Dupuis is a 14-year old actor who has been featured in many performances at the Chrysler Theatre including Cogsworth in “Beauty and the Beast” and Mr. Banks in “Mary Poppins”. This same year he is also in WDX’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as a steampunk gang member as well as an understudy for Paris. Isaac is also a year 2 Lifeguard trainee as well as a competitive swimmer. With a history of certified excellence and literary awards he hoped to expand his future theatre opportunities and relish in the support that his family provides him.
Fynlie Nephew
District #2 Citizen
Fynlie Nephew is a 16-year-old dancer who began dancing at the age of 4 at Edmund’s Towers School of Dance. She joined WDX in 2023 for ”Mystery of the Museum” and has played many roles since then. Romeo and Juliet is Fynlie’s 7th WDX production. Fynlie enjoys expressing herself through dance and is excited to make people feel something when they watch the show!
Shayla Pelchat
District #2 Citizen
Shayla Pelchat is a 17 year old dancer who was been with WDX for the past 2 years and is very excited to be a part of Romeo and Juliet! She’s looking forward to sharing the stage with her friends and bringing District #2 to life. Shayla hopes to continue dancing with WDX and is excited to see what her future holds for her.
Meet the Creative Team
Tiffany Chan
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Becca Silvius
Choreographer
Cindy Pattison
Choreographer
Nathalie Mero
Choreographer
Tiffany Chan co-founded Windsor Dance eXperience Inc. in 2003 in hopes of creating an inclusive dance theatre company. Since then she has produced over 70 productions working with dancers between the ages of 6 to adulthood. Additionally, she has worked with Ballet Jorgen, Theatre Alive, Riverfront Theatre Company as well as three different collaborations with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and two productions with Arts Collective Theatre.
Tiffany believes and has proven that dance doesn’t just provide technique lessons but also life lessons, such as discipline and learning how to work with a team. She recognizes all the dancers as individuals with hopes that they learn to love, embrace and share their unique qualities with the rest of the community.
Becca has been involved in community theatre in Windsor and Essex County for over 20 years. She started dancing at a studio in Kingsville at 6 years old, and fell in love with music even earlier. She has taught at Cassiah's Dance Company in Leamington and has choreographed for Little Tomato Theatre for several years. Recently, she was Director of Newsies by Arts Collective Theatre.
She's currently focused on fun projects that allow her to balance being both a Dance Mom and regular mom at home. Her favourite style of dance is TAP!
Cindy Pattison-Rivard has over 40 years of teaching experience, operating Nancy Pattison's Dance World, a pillar in the Windsor, dance community for over 65 years. She has been trained in all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre and even Hawaiian. She has been a member of the Cecchetti Council of America since 1993 and holds a Teacher's Intermediate Certificate (grade 6) in the Cecchetti Method of ballet.
Cindy has recently choreographed ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ for Windsor Light Music Theatre. Cindy’s number one passion is dance and sharing that with others.
Nathalie Mero has over 25 years of dance experience within Windsor Essex, and over 20 years of community theatre experience. With all that being said, the stage is a regular for her. Nathalie has been trained in all styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, pointe, modern, contemporary, musical theatre, and latin dance.
Nathalie has been assisting with WDX auditions for the past few productions and teaches workshop classes in the summer season. Recently, she has choreographed Windsor Light Music Theatre's production of Waitress, Korda Artistic Production's of The Rocky Horror Show and their upcoming production of Evil Dead: The Musical in October.