Kayla MacAskill has been dancing since the age of two and joined CDA Dance Inc. at ten, starting in recreational dance before joining the competitive team at thirteen. She has trained in Vaganova ballet and competed in a wide range of styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, and open. Kayla is best known for her award-winning musical theatre solos, which have received multiple overall and special awards at regional and national levels. She has also attended numerous dance conventions, where she learned new styles from industry professionals, further enhancing her versatility as a dancer.
Kayla’s passion for choreography began early. She started choreographing at age 15 for the recreational team, followed by the competitive team at 16. She won top student choreography for her self-taught solo at Luv 2 Dance in 2019 and her musical theatre and hip hop choreography for others have earned multiple awards throughout 2019-2024. While continuing her dance journey at McMaster University, Kayla choreographed multiple advanced hip hop classes, and doubled the hip hop enrolments during her time there. She is known for her passion of teaching, dedication to the growth of her dancers, and her flair for theatricality. She’s excited to share her love of dance with the next generation at CDA Dance Inc.!