The Team
We have a talented team of passionate creators!
Enjoy a bit about each one!
Danny Davalos
Co-Founder/Choreographer
Danny is an internationally known professional dancer, teacher and choreographer and was the owner of O.I.P. Dance Centre, a staple drop-in studio in Toronto for over 10 years.
As a dancer, Danny has performed and toured worldwide with top artists such as Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Shakira, and Sean Paul. A few of his greatest performances include those with Danny Fernandes and Shawn Desman on their "Hit & Run European Tour", the Much Music Video Awards, the motion picture "Shall We Dance" with Jennifer Lopez, and the Carnival Choreographers Ball. Danny was also the lead choreographer for a TV series called “Popstars; The One”.
Outside his dance career, Danny has directed and produced many theater plays, live performances, music videos, and short films. He was also the TV host and producer of “Get Up and Dance”, on the BPM TV network.
Most recently, Danny was an assistant choreographer with the Cirque Du Soleil team for the PanAm Opening Ceremonies alongside Luther Brown. Today, he is focusing much of his attention on growing and enhancing Toronto dancers by utilizing all he has experienced throughout his career through training the ladies of the Badass Babes program.
Chelsea Seward
Co-Founder/Choreographer
Chelsea is a born and raised Vancouverite who has continued to train, perform, and teach while relocating herself across the Canadian map. Chelsea's journey is constantly fuelled by her dreams, and goals, of growing as a professional dancer, choreographer, and creator.
Over the years Chelsea has had the opportunity to experience the position of a director, performer, and choreographer for several groups and companies, as well as enjoyed dipping her toes into the world of television shows, Olympic events, music videos, workshops, commercials, and much more! In recent years, Chelsea has had the incredible opportunity to dance for artists such as Fifth Harmony, Anne-Marie & Marshmellow, Mia Martina, Hedley, The Tenors, and Coleman Hell, with her highlight of dancing in the 2016 & 2018 Much Music Video Awards, and being a lead dancer in two national SPORT CHEK campaigns.
Currently, Chelsea is residing in Toronto and focusing on her company; the Badass Babes Toronto. As one of the directors and choreographers, Chelsea is using this opportunity to infuse the Toronto scene with her style of choreography and creativity, as well as grow and inspire the next generation of female talent!
Dee Kearney
Admin. & Marketing Manager
This Wonder Woman is multi-talented in all aspects of dance!
To name a few ingredients, Dee is a MA Dance Graduate from York, classically trained in ballet & modern, specializes in Canadian Krump, is a trained B-girl, created her own dance theatre company, and the list goes on!
Between being a trusted Admin. Assistant with the Babes, Dee also mentors young women in hip-hop culture & breaking, and spends time embracing her writing skills for magazines such as "The Dance Current Magazine" and "Dance International Magazine".
As a dancer, this gem joined us in Season 4 and has dedicated herself in brilliant ways to her craft, as well as inspiring others! We are SO lucky to call her a BABE, and to have Dee as a part of our creative team.
Madison Harview
Admin. & Marketing Assistant
Madison is a beautiful soul that joined our Badass Babes family in Season 4, later joining the Admin. team in
Season 8! Shes a common voice among our other dancers, and we cherish her positivity and professionalism so much!
Growing up with an extensive dance background in multiple styles, to graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts with Specialized Honours in Dance, Madison is undeniably a hard-working, talented, and passionate BABE whom we cherish endlessly!
Today, Madison owns a badass shop in the vinyl car wrapping industry, serving celebs like Deadmau5, and continues to push to take her dancing to the next level! GET IT GIRL!