Mairéad Filgate took her first dance lessons at the age of twelve at the 'Keeping Time School of Dance' in Barrie , Ontario . Soon after, she moved to Toronto to attend the Etobicoke School of the Arts. During this period, Mairéad danced independently with Gabby Kamino, as well as with P.B.J. Dance Projects under the direction of Laurie Raymond. Since graduating from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre in 2001, Mairéad has performed the work of Justine Chambers, Bill James, Allen Kaeja, Karen Kaeja, and Ji Hye Lee, among others. Mairéad is also an aspiring young choreographer: For the past four years she has presented her own work with P.B.J. Youth Dance Projects, and at the Fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists, the Wrecking Ball, and several high schools throughout Toronto . Mairéad is thrilled to be in her third year as a member of Danny Grossman Dance Company.