Judy Rayman

RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT HEAD

Judy received her dance training at All That Dance, where she began at the age of ten. Under the direction of owner Susan Spring, Judy studied in the disciplines of Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre.

Judy began teaching at the age of 16, and upon graduating York University with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology, she began a full time career as a dance instructor. Along with teaching at several highly established dance schools, Judy has also choreographed numerous children’s theatre productions for Charactors Theatre troupe.

Judy was a Department Head at WSD from 1999-2013. Along with developing the dance syllabus for the school and planning the year-end gala performances, she was also a principal instructor for students in the Recreational Program as well as the Intensive Training Program, and the Pre Professional Program.

Judy has been teaching at Rhythm for 15 years, teaching a wide variety of classes in both our recreational and competitive programs as well as our now retired company. Judy just recently made the transition from being a teacher on faculty to working behind the scenes helping us plan our year end recital and covering classes when needed.

Along with being passionate about dance, Judy is also a dedicated mother to Erin and Justin, who both were a part of the Rhythm family through dance and karate. They are currently living away from home while they attend McGill and Guelph University respectively. Judy enjoys traveling with her husband Shane which includes spending more time abroad during the winter months.

Judy is excited to be back as our newly appointed Recreational Department Head where she will continue to inspire, mentor, and support our students and teachers.