“I am both an Artist and Teacher at heart, which is why I strive for creative excellence in everything that I do.”
KEITH CHAN is a multi-faceted artist, creative director and teacher based in Toronto and the GTA.
Keith’s creative flair and dedication to promoting higher level education all started at the early age of 5 with classical piano training. Studying under the Royal Conservatory of Music, his music training and artistic sensibilities became inseparable as he went on to complete the syllabus with honors distinctions in both advanced music theory and practical piano. His creative momentum and outburst did not stop there. At the age of 10, he attended his first drop-in hip hop dance class with the VYbE Dance Company, where he quickly discovered a passion for dance and art of movement. Realizing the importance of broadening his skills and knowledge as a dancer and soon-to-be instructor, Keith sought education and teacher training in various dance styles like latin, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and numerous urban dance forms. His extensive training not only directed him to find work on stage as an artist, but also led him to opportunities behind-the-scenes in large-scale production management, choreography and creative direction.
Today, Keith continues to exhibit a humble, passionate and sharing attitude while assuming a number of mentorship and leadership roles. He is currently the Education Program Director at a recognized international academy in Markham, Ontario, where he leads staff and students in higher level instruction and learning. After school, he carries the same energy to his roles as a piano and dance teacher, choreographer, workshop leader and group fitness instructor at several institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. With a strong background in mathematics and language education, combined with the creative arts, Keith continues to apply his unique teaching approach as a professional educator to enlighten teachers and youth. He aims to enrich the student experience in both realms of school and extra-curricular programming through student engagement and rigorous content-driven instruction.
Mr. Keith is a wonderful teacher. He challenges all of his students and they are very engaged through his clear and enthusiastic manner of communication. It is evident that he bases his differentiated instruction on goals that reflect high expectations. He establishes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring and respectful. I can tell the students really enjoy being in his class!
– L. Venditti, Former Principal for the York Catholic District School Board
Mr. Keith has been teaching piano to my boys for the past 2.5 years, and I must say, they are really lucky to have him as their piano teacher! He is very professional, knowledgeable, and from having conversations with him, it’s not hard to feel that he is very passionate about what he does. Keith is well-mannered and energetic, and he knows the ways to interact and deal with children. He amazes me with his excellent memory and attention to detail. My boys love him and are willing to listen to him, and they always look forward to their piano lessons!
– W. Kam, Parent of Piano Students
Mr. Keith is a very dedicated and caring teacher. He is an effective and efficient worker, while offering dynamic support to his students. He develops new and innovative methods of instruction to meet the unique needs of each and every student.
– S. Gallo, Vice Principal
The Health and Physical Education Department at St Augustine C.H.S. has been very fortunate to have Keith as our enthusiastic, professional dance teacher. Keith Chan has been a guest hip hop instructor in many of our courses for the past five years. He shares his passion and love of dance with the students and his classes are high energy, well paced and most of all fun!
– A. McFadden, Department Head of HPE at St. Augustine C.H.S.
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MR. KEITH CHAN 