Simler, Kiana

Kiana Simler is an accomplished dancer, teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator with over 15 years of experience hailing from London, Ontario. Her journey began at Dance Extreme Inc. and Western University, where she trained extensively in various dance styles under the guidance of industry-leading instructors and choreographers. Kiana holds an H.B.A. from Western University, double majoring in Business Management and Media Studies, minoring in Dance, and also holds a diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design from Humber College. Kiana is a Co-Owner of Mindful Dancers, a company dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical well-being of dancers. Her passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others is further evidenced by her active involvement in various prestigious events, including presentations at DanceLife Teacher Conference, Soul Dancer Conference, Carolina Dance Masters, and more.

Kiana held the titles of Petite Miss Dance Canada 2008 and Young American Dancer of the Year 2008. Her journey took her to professional stages across North America, including the New Blue Festival for Emerging Artists (Toronto 2016) and the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (New York City 2017), as well as backup dancing in music videos for Saidat, Reezy, and Sean Kingston.

Kiana has garnered recognition for her diverse choreographic styles across various age groups. Her work has been featured on Season 8 of the Canadian TV Series, The Next Step, at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, and at the 2025 Annual Night of Heroes Fashion Show in London, Ontario, to name a few.

Kiana is beyond excited to be on faculty for the 2025 DanceLife Teacher Conference.