Rebel Faculty
Miss Morgan
Owner/Artistic Director/Instructor
Acrobatic Arts
ADTA
ADE Jazz/ADE Acro
Meet Ms. Morgan
Morgan Hazelwood began dancing at the age of three and started competing at eight with No Limits Dance Company in Peterborough, Ontario, under the direction of Joanne Agar. By the age of thirteen, she had discovered her passion for teaching, and she has been inspiring dancers ever since.
Throughout her career, Morgan has danced, taught, and choreographed with several outstanding studios, including Premiere Studio of Dance, A Frost Dance Experience, The Academy of Dance, Inside Out, Maracle Centre for the Arts, and Pirouette School of Dance. She has also performed in musical theatre productions, community performances, parades, and as a backup dancer for Toronto-based tribute acts, while guest teaching and choreographing throughout Ontario and Alberta.
In 2014, Morgan joined the Canadian Armed Forces, a journey that took her to Cold Lake, Alberta, before eventually bringing her family back to Trenton, Ontario. After years of building meaningful relationships with dancers and families across multiple communities, she realized she wanted to create a studio where those connections could last. In 2019, Rebel Dance Company was born.
With over 36 years of dance experience and more than 26 years of teaching, Morgan is passionate about lifelong learning and providing thoughtful, progressive, and safe dance education. She has been Acrobatic Arts qualified since 2012, including earning her Acro Dance Adjudicator Certification, and also holds certifications with the Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA) and Artistic Dance Educators (ADE). She has completed RAD and BATD ballet, jazz, and tap examinations, earned specialty certifications in Aerial and Back Handsprings, and Teaching Contortion, and is currently working toward her MuvMethod certification. She continues to expand her knowledge through conventions, workshops, and professional development each year.
Morgan believes in developing smart dancers by helping students understand why movement works, encouraging body awareness, confidence, and injury prevention alongside strong technique. Her favourite place is in the wings—knowing every dancer can step offstage to a familiar face who will celebrate them, support them, and be there no matter what.
Morgan's three children proudly dance with Rebel Dance Company, and her fiancé, Mat, has become the studio's biggest supporter—builder, handyman, parade driver, and dedicated dance dad.
For Morgan, Rebel Dance Company is more than a dance studio—it's a family. Her goal is for every dancer to leave with confidence, lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a place they'll always call home.
Because once you're a Rebel, you're a Rebel for life.
Miss Deejay
Instructor/Assistant Director
Acrobatic Arts- Acro Dance Preschool
Dance PossAbilities
Meet Ms. Deejay
Known to many as Electric Hoopster, Ms. Deejay has been part of the Rebel family since our very first season in 2019. Her infectious smile, endless energy, and genuine love for her students make her a favourite around the studio. Whether she's teaching dance, circus arts, or hula hoop, her passion is impossible to miss—and our dancers are constantly inspired by her incredible talent.
Deejay began dancing at just five years old, training in ballet, jazz, and tap. In 2010, everything changed when she picked up her very first hula hoop. With no local classes or instructors to learn from, she taught herself from the ground up, eventually creating the performer known today as Electric Hoopster. During this time, she also shared her love of movement while teaching children's programs through the Quinte West YMCA.
After moving to Hastings in 2011, Deejay discovered the Peterborough Circus Arts Group, where she found a community of circus artists and flow performers who introduced her to LED and fire spinning. Together they founded the performance troupe The Pyroflys, travelling across Ontario to perform at festivals, weddings, corporate events, community celebrations, and charity functions, bringing the excitement of circus arts to audiences of all ages.
Returning to the Quinte area in 2013, Deejay continued performing, teaching, and developing her own progressive hula hoop curriculum, helping students build confidence and skills through achievable, step-by-step learning. You may have seen her performing throughout Quinte and Prince Edward County, or even fire hooping in Cold Creek County's Our Town music video.
A lifelong learner, Deejay continues to grow her knowledge through conventions, workshops, and professional development. She is Acro Dance Preschool Certified through Acrobatic Arts, regularly trains with leading hip-hop educators, and has completed workshops focused on supporting exceptional children—reflecting both her own values and Rebel Dance Company's commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for every dancer.
Since Rebel Dance Company opened its doors, Deejay has been an integral part of our studio family. We are incredibly grateful for everything she brings to our dancers and can't wait to see what the next chapter brings.
Once a Rebel, always a Rebel.
Miss Emma
Instructor
Miss Emma has loved dance since the age of 3 when she began her training at Georgetown Dance Company. At the young age of 6, she moved to the competitive team where she trained in ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and acro for 12 years and even had the chance to dance in the Disney world parade and stage! During her time at Georgetown dance, she won the Spirt of Dance Award and became a growing leader in their dance community. At age 12, she joined the staff as a teacher’s assistant and soon fell in love with teaching. Enjoying the chance to pass on her learnings, by 16 she was not only assisting but also the teacher and choreography her own classes.
Unfortunately, a long trip away from home for schooling put a pause in the teaching dream while she spent time becoming a paramedic. Emma has now been working as a full-time paramedic for Hastings County since 2022. Always having dance in the back of her mind, she’s kept a soft ear out for the right opportunity to continue her passion. She could not be happier to continue educating and supporting all dancers and join the Rebel family.
Miss Ireland
Instructor
ADE Acro
Meet Miss Ireland
Miss Ireland is a proud Rebel through and through. After growing up as a dancer at Rebel Dance Company, she recently graduated from our program and is now inspiring the next generation as a member of our teaching team. Watching our students become teachers is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, and we're so excited to have Ireland sharing her passion right here at home.
Ireland's love of movement began at the age of seven through gymnastics, where she trained until she was 13. She then found her home in dance, building a strong foundation in acrobatics while continuing to train in jazz, ballet, and contemporary. Her positive attitude, patience, and encouraging nature make her a wonderful role model for our youngest dancers.
Over the past several years, Ireland has gained valuable experience teaching dance through the YMCA, where she also managed their summer camp programs. She is currently studying at Loyalist College with the goal of becoming an Early Childhood Educator, combining her passion for working with children with her love of teaching movement.
Committed to continuing her education as an instructor, Ireland earned her ADE Acro Teacher Certification in the summer of 2025. She is excited to bring that knowledge into the studio as she works with our Little Acrobats, helping each child build confidence, strength, coordination, and a love of learning through movement.
We couldn't be happier to welcome Ireland to our teaching family. Seeing Rebels grow from students into leaders is what our studio is all about, and we know she's going to make a lasting impact on every dancer who walks into her classroom.
Ireland's journey has come full circle—from growing up at Rebel to sharing the Rebel way with our newest dancers. We couldn't be happier to have her on our teaching team.
Miss Tashawna
Instructor
Meet Miss Tashawna
Miss Tashawna's love of movement began at the age of eight and quickly grew into a lifelong passion for dance. Growing up in the recreational dance world, she trained in jazz and hip-hop, always looking for opportunities to expand her skills and explore new styles. Her curiosity led her to train in Bollywood, Hula, and belly dance, eventually performing with the performance company Diva Diverse. Later, she stepped away from the stage to focus on raising her family and building a career in healthcare.
When her daughter became a Rebel, it didn't take long for that passion to come rushing back. Inspired by the energy and community at Rebel Dance Company, Miss Tashawna rediscovered her love of dance. It wasn't long before Miss Morgan recognized her enthusiasm, dedication, and natural connection with children, inviting her to join the Rebel teaching team.
As a proud Rebel instructor, Miss Tashawna is committed to continually growing as both a dancer and educator. She actively pursues professional development and is currently working toward her ADE Jazz Teacher Certification. While she enjoys many styles of dance, lyrical and jazz have captured her heart for the way they allow dancers to tell stories through movement.
Miss Tashawna has a special place in her heart for our preschool and novice dancers. She loves creating a welcoming, high-energy environment where little ones can build confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of dance one step at a time.
Miss Tashawna's journey is a reminder that a love of dance has a way of coming full circle. We're so proud to have her on our teaching team, inspiring the next generation of little Rebels to dream big, dance boldly, and discover the joy of movement.
Miss Jessa
Instructor
Meet Miss Jessa
Miss Jessa has been dancing for as long as she can remember. Along the way, she also explored gymnastics and even spent a season as a competitive cheerleader while living in Cold Lake, Alberta. Her love of movement eventually led her back to the dance studio, where she trained in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, acro, jazz, and pointe. As a competitive dancer, she found her passion in lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and acro, developing both her technical skills and her artistry.
As Jessa progressed through her dance journey, she discovered another passion—teaching. Choosing to focus on her education, she shifted her energy from competing to assisting classes, where she built confidence, leadership skills, and a love for mentoring younger dancers. It wasn't long before she stepped into her own classes, and she has loved every minute of inspiring the next generation.
Jessa has been part of the Rebel family since the very first day our studio opened. Watching her grow from one of our original dancers into a confident, caring instructor has been incredibly rewarding. She brings patience, positivity, and a genuine love of helping every student succeed, making her a wonderful role model for our young dancers.
Jessa's journey is what the Rebel Way is all about—growing with confidence, leading with heart, and giving back to the community that helped shape you. We're so proud to have her on our teaching team and can't wait to watch her inspire the next generation of little Rebels.
Miss Frost
Instructor- Tech
Miss Frost brings with her a lifelong love of dance, a wealth of education, and over 30 years dance experience. She is accredited with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ryerson University, is trained in RAD ballet and holds her Advance One Certificate with the Royal Academy of Dance. She continues her dance education by attending workshops and teacher courses and has obtained her Module One Acrobatic Arts Teacher certification. She is also working on her membership with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing.
Miss Frost began her dance career at seven under the direction of Joanne Agar at the Academy of Dance. She was a founding member of the dance company Integrated Dance Arts Collective and has performed throughout Canada. She has been lucky enough to work under the instruction of many of her idols in the dance world: Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Dave Scott, and more. Miss Frost’s learnings from these choreographers can be seen through her own choreography and styles of dance. Her choreography has won numerous awards including Overall Awards, Judges’ Choice, and Special Awards.
Miss Frost loves teaching and brings warmth, kindness and a personal touch to each class. Her passion for dance is evident in every aspect of her teaching. She hopes to foster growth, nurture students’ own love of dance, and inspire their imaginations.
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