MacKenzie Greenwell is a leader in the Canadian tap scene. Originally from Cochrane, AB, he has spent the last 15 years traveling all over the world performing, teaching, and choreographing. A dedicated mentor, MacKenzie has worked with and continues to foster many of Canada’s up-and-coming tap dancers. As a performer, he is a former touring cast member of the internationally acclaimed show Tap Dogs, was a principal dancer in the Rhythm & Sound Tap Company in Toronto, and was also a choreographer for the Canadian National Team in 2018. MacKenzie now lives in Nova Scotia, where he is an active member of the jazz music scene. He is a member of the Toronto/Halifax-based band, Game.Set.Trap. and he joined up with Halifax based dance company Votive Dance for their original show Whoddunit, debuting in 2022 and touring in 2024. In 2023, he co-founded Rhythmm, to establish a foundation for percussive dance to grow and thrive on the east coast. His latest project Triptych is a collaborative playground of improvisation, with fellow artists Michele King and Meghan Gilhespy, and explores all the possibilities connecting tap dance, movement, and soundscapes.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
| Class | Location | Period | When | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentorship Program | Private sessions taught live via Zoom | Customized programs and schedules | Available year-round | Email for available time slots |
| RHYTHMM SESSIONS | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | 2025 Fall Session Sept to Dec | Tuesday’s 10:30 – 12:30 | DROP IN Click here for full schedule |
| SUMMER TAP DANCE INTENSIVE | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | JUNE 30 – JULY 3 2025 | Junior Intensive (Ages 8-12) 9:00 – 12:00 Teen Intensive (Ages 13-17) 13:00 – 16:00 | Click here to REGISTER! |
| SUMMER TAP DANCE BOOTCAMP | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | AUGUST 27-29 2025 | INTERMEDIATE Wednesday + Thursday 9 pm – 12 pm Friday 10 am– 11:30 am ADVANCED Wednesday + Thursday 1 pm – 4 pm Friday 12 pm – 1:30 pm | Click here to REGISTER! |
| Adult Level 1 Tap | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Wednesday’s 18:00 – 19:00 | Click here for full details |
| Adult Level 2/3 Tap | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Wednesday’s 19:00 – 20:00 | Click here for full details |
| Adult Level 4/5 Tap | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Wednesday’s 20:00 – 21:00 | Click here for full details |
| Pre-Teen Tap Foundations | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Thursday’s 18:30 – 19:30 | Click here for full details |
| Advanced Tap | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | Summer & Fall 2025 | Thursday’s 20:00 – 21:00 | Click here for full details |
| Kids Tap 1-2 | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Saturday’s 10:45 – 11:30 | Click here for full details |
| Kids Tap 3-4 | Halifax Dance | FALL 2025 TERM 1: Sept 8 – Dec 6 | Saturday’s 11:30 – 12:30 | Click here for full details |
| Youth Lower School 6 Tap | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | Starts September 2025 | Saturday’s 13:00 – 14:00 | Click here for full details |
| Youth Lower School 3 Tap | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | Starts September 2025 | Saturday’s 14:00 – 15:00 | Click here for full details |
| Open Level Step Dance | TBD | Fall Session 8 Weeks TBD | TBD | $20 per class or $60 for 4 |


