Jack Langenhuizen

A former national figure skater, Jack began, at the age of 18, his training in dance at Toronto’s Roland and Romaine Dance School, including jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre and ballroom.  He also took summer classes at York University in Toronto for 2 years, studying Luigi jazz. After completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario he joined the former Academy of Performing Arts School (Cambridge, Ontario) where he taught and continued his studies in dance now including modern and contact improvisation.  He then toured with the Academy’s dance school in Europe, Central America and throughout North America.  

In 1990 Jack co-founded MOTUS O dance theatre, as well as took the roles of General Manager, Choreographer, Performer and Teacher.  Jack has created over 70 original works for the Company and has toured and taught with them throughout England, Australia, U.S.A. and Canada.  Jack continues to tour with MOTUS O, as well as teaches and choreographs for figure skating clubs throughout Ontario.