Rebel Faculty

Miss Morgan

Owner/Artistic Director/Instructor

Competitive Team, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary

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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

Competitive Team/Circus/Hiphop/Tiny Dancers/Acro /Musical Theatre

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- Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical/Adults

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 Frost