Faye Rauw

Faye Rauw hails from Humboldt, Saskatchewan where she started dancing at the age of four.  Over the years, she has built her career as a renowned teacher, adjudicator, choreographer and performer.  Lululemon has recognized her as an alumni ambassador as a result of her involvement in the entertainment industry and her positive contributions.  It’s not easy wearing all different hats but as a lover of the industry and a dreamer of the big stage, Faye’s credits are many.

Professionally, Faye has had the pleasure of working with the likes of Marlon Wayans, Charo, Ben Vereen, as well as Rob Marshall and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Oscar & Golden Globe winning movie, “CHICAGO”.  Faye can be seen as one of the video dancers in U2’s “Vertigo” tour 2005.  She has worked on such celebrated dance movies as CBC’s “Roxana” with Greta Hodgkinson from the National Ballet of Canada and Rex Harrington.  Most recently, Faye finished filming the movie, “HAIRSPRAY” in Toronto with John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifa.  Faye’s acting credits have been seen on the television series “MONK”, Walt Disney’s “The Sixth Man”, the Canadian film “Ham & Cheese” and various other television commercials.

Faye has traveled extensively around the world dancing and performing for various dance companies across Canada and the US and as far away as Finland.  Faye had the pleasure to travel to some of the most exotic and remote places while performing for Royal Caribbean Cruiselines. 

Her choreography credits span from stage to stage, be it sports or musical theater.  Some of the leagues that Faye’s choreography has been seen are AHL, NBA and the CFL.  She was also apart of the production team for the Steve Nash Charity Basketball Invitational 2005 held in Toronto.  She produced the talent and entertainment for the annual KRG Children’s Charity events as well as the annual Mr. & Miss CHIN Pageant.  On the musical theater stage, Faye choreographed KING DAVID The Musical at the Winter Gardens Theater in Toronto, BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR for Souris Valley Theater Festival and the national stage tour of CANADIAN THUNDER.  Faye’s choreographic works have also been seen at the Canadian launch for the Brittney Spears fragrance, CURIOUS, Dance Force at Western University and recording artist, Kristine W.

With Faye’s extensive involvement with the public she has branched her talents and personality into a hosting position on such contracts as the AHL Toronto Roadrunners in-game host, CFL Toronto Argonauts in-game host as well as co-host for the Steve Nash Charity Basketball Invitational and the Mr. & Miss CHIN Pageant. 

As a dance teacher, Faye started teaching at the age of 15 in Saskatchewan and has expanded her teaching capabilities all through her professional career which has lead her to teach at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts College and OIP Dance Center in Toronto.  Faye’s workshop faculty credits include Triple Threat Dance Convention, The Dance Project, Dance Dance Canada, Fame Fitness Exposition and is pleased to have the opportunity to travel to various studios across Canada and host her own workshops with Fayez1 Productions.  This past summer, Faye hosted her own inaugural summer camp at U of S Kenderdine Campus, Fayez1 Summer Dance Camp.  Faye is certified as a full member with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. 

Faye has been adjudicating dance festivals and competitions for several years within North America and Australia where she continues to learn about confidence, relationships, courage & controversy as it relates to society through dance.  “It’s amazing what you learn from watching!”  Faye’s passion to learn, educate, motivate and perform makes her an inspiration to work with.  

A Visit with Faye:

Question: Where did you take your dance training?

Answer: Humboldt School of Dance + Jacquie's Dance Academy, Humboldt, SK...all under the direction of Jackquie Huck

Question: Who inspired you as a young dancer?

Answer: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson and any dancer I ever saw on the American Music awards

Question: And why?

Answer: Because they were spot-light performers, captured in the most famous lights...they had to be the best at their craft to get that kind of recognition I thought.

Question: Who inspires you now?

Answer: Now, my peers inspire me, music and quiet time inspire me.

Question: And why?

Answer: Because my mind is an instrument and is always creating....seeing my peers create such fabulous work inspires me to create intricate and unique pieces.

Question: Where has your dance career taken you?

Answer: I've had the pleasure of working on cruise ships and traveling the world.  I've performed in dance companies in Finland and Canada.  I've judged national championships in Australia and am fortunate to have performed in such feature films as CHICAGO and HAIRSPRAY and Gemini award winning Canadian dance feature, Roxanna.

Question: What are you presently doing now in dance?

Answer: Currently, I'm teaching in Toronto, performing for various companies and running my own production company that allows me to host my own annual summer dance camp back in Saskatchewan.

Question: What is your favorite style of dance?

Answer: Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop or Tap.

Question: What is your favourite style of dance to do?

Answer: Contemporary and Lyrical...because I can express.

Question: What is your favourite style of dance to watch?

Answer: Tap...because it excites me and leaves me in wonderment.

Question: What is your favourite style of dance to choreograph?

Answer: Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary because anything goes!!!

Question: What is the most exciting dance moment?

Answer: Right before they announce your name and you are about to perform...and then the applause at the end of your performance...

Question: What is on your Ipod now?

Answer: On my IPOD is a mix of songs from country to hip hop to electronic to pop and rock...I love it all...once a prairie girl, always a prairie girl!!  I'd have to say my favorite is what my boyfriend has added for me cause it makes me appreciate someone else's interests musically and it inspires creation for me.

Question: What is your favorite food?

Answer: Anything...chocolate, pasta, steak cooked by my father, my grandma's apple pie and my mom's apple Danish.

Question: What is your favorite T.V. show?

Answer: I don't' get to watch too much TV but I've been starting to get into The Office lately...I kinda like Grey's Anatomy too.

Question: What is your favourite movie?

Answer: Always a fan of Pretty Woman but I also enjoy The Princess Bride and Grease 2.

Question: What is your favorite holiday destination?

Answer: My parents farm in Saskatchewan but I'd be okay with any hot destination or NYC anytime of the year.

Question: And why?

Answer: Home because it brings me peace and quiet and comfort!!! NYC because it inspires me!!!  Hot destination because it forces me to chill out and relax!!!

Question: What is something about you that might surprise people?

Answer: I hang onto everything...even a piece of paper or home-made card that a former student made for me...I keep it...it clutters my place but I have a hard time letting go of things that make me smile...Also, I used to water ski competitively and play rugby on the provincial (SK), regional (SK) and varsity team (BC).