Lori Watson

Co-Director

Lori has adored dance since her first class at the age of 3. Since that time she has trained extensively in all disciplines across North America and the world. This also includes her time as a competitive gymnast and she is now a certified gymnastics instructor. Lori has enjoyed a professional dance career which includes performing on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, touring North America with The Big Comfy Couch (Koba Entertainment), dancing for Disney Canada, Harley Davidson, and Grammy nominated artist Fresh I.E, Modelling for a nationwide print campaign for Ford Motors, many productions for Rainbow Stage (Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and more) and countless industrials. Selected film credits include: Hellcats (CW), Shall we Dance (Miramax), Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (Space).

17 years ago Lori co-founded Kickit Dance Studio in Winnipeg, MB. Kickit now has two locations and has been voted the Top Dance Studio in Winnipeg 9 years in a row. Lori’s choreography has been recognized at countless competitions and events throughout the world. This includes her 4 times as co-choreographer for the Canadian National Tap Teams where her pieces won countless medals, podiumed many times and became World Champions. Lori has enjoyed judging throughout Canada and Europe and has completed her Judging Certification through IDO (International Dance Organization). She is a dedicated teacher and mentor who enjoys nothing more than sharing her passion for dance with her beloved Kickit students.