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Dannica Robertson

Dance Instructor

Dannica Robertson is a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor with over two decades of experience in the dance industry. She is the founder of Outlaw Dance, a premier country dance company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in country swing, line dance, and performance choreography. With a background in competitive dance, Dannica has trained in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, acro, and lyrical since childhood, later expanding into cheerleading and professional performance. Dannica has danced on some of Canada’s biggest stages, from The Calgary Stampede’s Young Canadians program to winning a Grey Cup ring as a CFL cheerleader for the Calgary Stampeders. Her work extends beyond the stage into the world of music videos, live performances, corporate events, and wedding choreography, where she blends technical skill with storytelling. Dannica has choreographed and performed alongside major country artists and continues to share her passion for dance through teaching and community engagement.

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, Haskayne School of Business

Professional Achievements

  • Selected for the Young Canadians Pre-Professional Program at The Calgary Stampede (Singer, 2006 | Dancer, 2008)
  • Competed nationally and internationally in dance, specializing in jazz and tap
  • Former CFL Cheerleader for the Calgary Stampeders (2013-2014) and Grey Cup Champion (2014)
  • Music Video Performer & Choreographer for artists such as Dan Davidson, Hunter Brothers, Gord Bamford, and Chillbilly
  • Choreographed & Backup Danced for Live Performances, including The Hunter Brothers (Canadian Tour 2023), Billy Ray Cyrus (Big Valley Jamboree, 2019), Dan Davidson (Big Valley Jamboree, 2019), Bobby Wills (CCMA Weekend, 2019), Lauren Mayell (Country Thunder 2016, Knoxvilles Tent/Blueprint 2016)
  • Opening Act Dancer & Choreographer for many artists, including Luke Combs, Kane Brown, High Valley, Tebey, Morgan Evans, Brett Kissel, Chad Brownlee, Granger Smith, Chris Lane, James Barker Band, Chase Rice, and Dan Davidson

Certifications & Organizations

  • Alixa Flexibility, Module 1-3 (2020)
  • Acrobatic Arts, Module 1 (2020-2023)
  • Spectacle Blue Aerial Dance Certification, Level 1 (2020)
  • ICU International Cheerleading Union, Level 1-3 (2018-2022)
  • NCCP Coaching Certifications: Respect in Sport, Making Head Way in Sport, Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Emergency Action Plan, Radar Technique, Module 1-2 (2018)

Favorite Piece of Advice

In dance and in life, you have to know the rules before you can break them with confidence. However, don’t wait for the perfect moment to start—progress always beats perfection, and showing up consistently will take you further than talent alone. Whether it’s dancing or chasing a dream, just start—you’ll wish you had sooner!

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