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Africa Wagg (she/her) is a dancer, freelance choreographer and dance educator based in Toronto, Ontario. Africa is recognized for her ability to lead with confidence and empathy, striving for student inclusivity and enthusiasm in all dance spaces.
Graduating with a BFA (with distinction) in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson) in June 2024, Africa is excited and determined to kick start her career. Following graduation, Africa was accepted and recently graduated a Master’s of Arts Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies program at York University in August 2025.
Africa grew up in Orillia, Ontario and was involved in dance from the age of 2, training in all styles but specializing in Contemporary, Lyrical and Jazz. As a dancer, Africa has achieved many overall awards, scholarships, and invitations to training programs across Canada and USA. During her university experience, she had the privilege of working alongside prestigious choreographers such as Guillaume Cotė, Vicki St. Denys, Tanya Évidente, Louis Laberge-Cotė, and many more.
Africa has immense teaching and choreographic experience with students of all ages and levels and has been recognized for her fresh and quirky choreography, receiving numerous awards for her creativity and connection with the students. As an emerging freelance choreographer, Africa is in demand at various studios, intensives and workshops across Ontario. Africa has also recently obtained her Professional Adjudicators Alliance (PAA) certification and is excited to begin her judging experience. Africa was accepted as a commission artist for Dance Ontario, and is scheduled to perform her original work titled “The Making Of Us” in early 2026. She has also completed 25 hours of Lagree fitness training and has obtained her Level 1 certification. Africa is currently instructing at Lagree Plus in Toronto, Ontario, Lagree Collective in Etobicoke, Ontario, and Lakeside Lagree in Orillia, Ontario. As her career begins to flourish, Africa is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming place to grow as artists, while promoting love and passion for the art form.

For more information about me, check out my choreography Instagram: @choreobyafricawagg