THERE’S A REASON WE’RE ONE OF CANADA’S FAVOURITE DANCE CONVENTIONS!

Who is RME?

Under the visionary direction of Canadian choreographer Stephanie Rutherford, Rutherford Movement Exchange (RME) stands as one of Canada’s premier dance events. Our community is enriched by elite dance experts, an exceptional and dedicated staff, and inspiring assistants and ambassadors, all committed to making each dancer feel their absolute best. RME offers a nurturing and supportive environment designed to foster growth and ignite creativity. Join us to learn from Canada’s top dance educators, movement specialists, and choreographers. Connect with dancers of all ages from across the country and immerse yourself in the transformative magic of RME.

Meet The RME Staffing Team!

Stephanie Rutherford

Director | Founder | Event Host

Stephanie Rutherford is a distinguished, award-winning choreographer and dance educator from Canada. With a theatre major from the University of Winnipeg and comprehensive training across many dance disciplines, she has carved out an illustrious career in directing and choreographing both commercial and contemporary dance. As the founder and artistic director of Rutherford Movement Exchange (RME), Stephanie has led her company to sell out over 20 dance conventions and RME’s company shows "ASCENSION" and "UNREFINED."

Internationally, Stephanie's choreography has been showcased on So You Think You Can Dance Vietnam, and she was a finalist for the prestigious Capezio A.C.E. Awards in New York City. As a coach and choreographer for Team Canada at the Modern/Contemporary World Dance Championships, she led the team to victory, securing 6 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in both Germany and Poland. Additionally, she worked on set in Cairo, Egypt, assisting Hani Abaza for an Orange Mobile project.

In Canada, her choreography portfolio includes projects for Manulife's “Stars Of Excellence” Global Awards Show, General Motors, Andrew Austin’s chart-topping music video "Disappear," and performances for stars like Melissa O'Neil, Paul McQuillan, and Lynzie Kent. Her work has been spotlighted on danceplug.com, in Sandbox Magazine, and on platforms such as MTV Canada and Slice TV. She has also made significant contributions to Toronto's dance scene, including the Toronto Choreographer's Ball, Fever After Dark (choreography showcase) and Toronto Pride TD Main Stage.

Stephanie also holds an O1B USA work visa, allowing her to travel across North America, collaborating with numerous dance studios. Her choreography has garnered multiple nationally recognized awards and widespread acclaim.

Continued Movement Education: A fully certified Pilates instructor with training from the Mindful Movement Center, Stephanie has furthered her expertise at The Laban Institute and in restorative yoga. Currently on faculty for Alpha Dance Convention in the USA, she continues to inspire and mentor dancers across North America as a sought-after freelance choreographer and teacher.

Victoria Lee

Event Manager | Vendor & Scholarship Coordinator | Event Host

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Victoria began dancing at the young age of 4, and is a graduate from the Ontario School of Ballet and Related Arts. Victoria has extensive training in all dance genres with advanced training in Jazz, Lyrical and Acro. Victoria has also been trained in classical ballet under RAD achieving distinction on her advanced 1 examination, as well as having training under the ADAPT syllabus in jazz and tap. At the age of 9, Victoria began competing all over North America being recognized for winning numerous overalls and special awards and continued to do so until her graduating years. She has also been all throughout Canada and the United States with the nationally renowned dance competition, Candance. Victoria has been a loyal Candance employee, working multiple jobs from merchandise, backstage and tabulation.

Victoria has successfully completed her Acrobatic Arts Module 1. She has completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation degree, as well as her Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. Victoria is a recent graduate of the Masters of Teaching program at the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Victoria continues to grow as a professional dancer and teacher, by advancing her dance skills through taking classes and workshops whenever she can.

Victoria spent a contract with Kalos Collectives, a contemporary training program based out of Toronto, under the direction of Jessica Ford. Through this company, she was given the opportunity to train with upcoming artists and choreographers such as; Sebastian Mersch, Alysa Pires, Kylie Thompson, and Alvin Collantes. Apart from studying under her studio teachers growing up, Victoria also trained with some outstanding professionals such as; Leon Blackwood, Amanda Cleghorn, Caroline Torti, Ryan Foley, David Cox, and Evelyn Hart.

Victoria's passion for dance has always shown in the studio and on stage, and she continues to share that passion and inspire the next generation of dancers!

Todd Christenson

CFO | Pop Up Shop Coordinator

Todd holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree from the University of Manitoba, specializing in tax accounting. His distinguished career has taken him to major cities including Calgary, New York City, Toronto, and Winnipeg, where he has honed his expertise and made significant contributions in the field.

Olivia Fedele