Episode 88- Allain Lupien, Dancer, Choreographer, Studio Owner and Actor

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Allain Lupien has had an incredible career filled with amazing
experiences and successes. You might know him best for his role
as Lucien in The Next Step but his dance journey actually started
when he was a young boy.


Allain was only 8 when his mother was sticken down with polio,
she was 22 at the time and vowed that all of her children would
dance. He might of fought it in the beginning but very soon
became grateful that she had enrolled him in dance classes.


As a student, Allain studied and competed in Jazz, Tap and Ballet
until the age of 19, when he began teaching and performing.
Allain soon became a member of the Canadian Actors Equity
Association and Dance Masters of America.


He and his wife opened Canadian Dance Company in 1985. Under his
direction, CDC has won the highest awards in the major dance
competitions in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His Choreography
represented Team Canada in the World Dance Championships in 2005
and achieved the highest medal standings for Canada to date.


His training has produced many professionals in dance who have
performed in films such as Hairspray the major motion picture,
Broadway Musicals as well as professional ballet companies like
the National Ballet of Canada and attend the best schools such as
Julliard, The National Ballet Of Canada and Pointe Park.


Allain's greatest strength is in his ability to inspire dancers
of any age and of all talent levels. His classes drive students
to reach their full potential. As a result, he has been
responsible for helping some of the finest dancers in the
industry achieve their dreams.
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