Brain Body Connection #2 Chancz Perry

Chancz Perry is certified in Early Childhood Education (SIAST), has a BFA in Dance, a BA in Criminology (Simon Fraser University), and is working toward a MEd (University of Regina). Aside from spending his time in graduate studies exploring the utility in art therapy programming, Chancz has spent over 35 years in the entertainment industry – on stage, screen, and behind the scenes. This multifaceted producer, choreographer, and triple-threat performer was nominated for two Jessie Richardson Awards, the SK Arts Arts and Learning Award and the recipient of the Vancouver Sun Reader’s Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year. Some film and theatre credits include Mr. Magoo, Bye Bye Birdie, Charlie Horse Music Pizza, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, Five Guys Named Moe, Hip Hop Hoop Dance, and the Gabriel Dumont Wild West Show. While continuing his practice as an interdisciplinary artist, Chancz has been an Artist in Residence in Regina Public  and Catholic Schools, an instructor with the National Arts Centre, and a sessional instructor at the University of Regina (Media, Arts, and Performance Department; Kinesiology and Health Studies Department). He also carried several positions at Globe Theatre where he was the Educational Outreach facilitator who helped to bring creation-based theatre programming into marginalized schools and community organizations; the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series coordinator who helped local artists and production teams to platform theatrical creations; and a Theatre School Faculty specializing in creative expression with children of various ages. He is currently the Outreach and Program Coordinator at Dance Saskatchewan, Inc. See Chancz teaching dance and theatrical improvisation on LIVE Arts broadcasts! Video Biographies: https://vimeo.com/219529027, https://vimeo.com/739294546. Website: https://chanczperry.ca.