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Frederick Ocansey

Frederick (Freddy), began his technical training with Mariah Layne French at the age of 17 at Charisma Centre for the Arts. Freddy first danced with Xclaim as a student trainee in 2009, before attending Wright State University Department of Dance. He joined Xclaim for BLUE in 2014 before making a move to Columbia, Missouri where he spent several seasons dancing with the Missouri Contemporary Ballet. Freddy has also danced professionally with the Burklyn Ballet Theater, Roxey Ballet and Huntington Dance Theater. Over the years has returned to Columbus numerous times to teach masterclasses and stage choreography on Xclaim. During his travels and studies he has worked with many notable dance artists including: Maria Konrad, Dylan Crossman, Helen Starr, Joanne Whitehill, Sarah Tallman, Lindsey Matheis, Christian Denice and Karen Mareck Grundy.

​Freddy currently works as a fitness trainer and dance instructor in Columbus. He has a contagious zest for life and a passion for sharing his love of movement, to use dance and fitness to impact the world.