Robert Pili
General Manager
Pili, as he’s known in the performing arts and dance community, is thrilled to officially join the Shelley Shearer School of Dance team as General Manager. Pili brings years of experience as both a performer and arts leader and is committed to supporting both the artistic and organizational growth of the studio.
His professional theatre credits include 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Fame: The Musical, West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2003 & 2010), The King and I, Miss Saigon, and The Wizard of Oz (Rainbow Stage), as well as My Fair Lady (RMTC). On screen, he has appeared in Shall We Dance (Miramax), One Last Dance (Without Word, Inc.), 2030 C.E. (YTV), and The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (YTV).
He has performed in opening acts for Sean Paul and the Jabbawockeez, danced for Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist Fresh I.E., and worked as a backup dancer for Filipino pop icons Martin Nievera and Vina Morales. Additionally, Pili represented Canada as a member of the National Hip Hop Team at the World Hip Hop Championships in Bremen, Germany.
Pili is excited to bring his passion, leadership, and experience to Shelley Shearer School of Dance and looks forward to an incredible year ahead with the students and faculty.