Director
/FOunder
Sean Butler
Director/Founder
Sean Butler is a Calgary-based Hip Hop dancer and choreographer, founding member of The Tomorrows dance crew (est. 2012), creator of VibeTribeYYC (est. 2013), and co-founder of the NextGen Dance Projects (est. 2021). His knowledge of music and movement is a direct result of his years of training in Flavorshop: a world-wide motion of like-minded artists created and developed by Lenny Len (Toronto). Sean started dancing at the age of 15 and has since been involved in the community as a Choreographer, Performer, Videographer, Teacher, Event Producer, and Adjudicator. He has taught at many dance studios in and around Calgary for the past 14 years working with recreational and competitive programs. He established VibeTribeYYC: an entertainment lane-creator and Hip Hop dance company designed for those seeking excellence, connection, and fun! He also co-founded the NextGen Dance projects: A youth focused initiative providing unique dance opportunities such as the NextGen Dance Film Festival. Sean strives to affect artists and students alike, generating an enhanced mentality and promoting growth and success through dance, music, and community.
CREDITS
Adjudication
Abstract Movement Festival
2022, 2023, 2024
PERFORMANCE
The Tomorrows
Dance Crew
Est. 2012
• Lenny Len Films
• 10@10 music and culture (2013 - 2018)
• Downtown Calgary (2015 - 2016)
• Music Gives YYC (2017)
• Lilac Festival (2018)
• Dance YYC Showcase (2019)
• “The Alley Party” at The Grand (2019)
• Troo Knot’s “Tungle” album release (2019)
• Unganisha (2020)
• Outrun The Stigma (2020)
• Xpressions @ containR (2021)
• Dance YYC Showcase (2022)​
• The Tomorrows 10 Year Anniversary (2022)
• That Cabaret/Dance Co App Launch (2023)
• The Vibe-Out (2023)
Inez Jasper
2014
• Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards
• Indspire
SYTYCD Cowboys Competition
Competed and won 1st place with The Tomorrows
2014
Hayden McHugh
2018-2022
• Calgary Pride Events (2018 – 2020, 2022)
• Fernie Pride (2021)
Choreography
Back-Up Choreography
Yung Dre
• “Dancing in the Mirror” music video
• Opening for Big Sean & Fetty Wap (2017), and Juice Wrld (2018)
Hayden McHugh
• “Take You” music video
• Calgary Pride 2018-2020, 2022
• Fernie Pride 2021
Private Studios &
High Schools
• Competitive choreography
• Recreational choreography
2010-Present
The Tomorrows
Dance Crew
2012 - Present
• 10@10 (2013 - 2018)
• Stampede - Opening for Big Sean and Fetty Wap (2017), Juice Wrld (2018)
• Social Beer Haus Opening (2019)
• “The Alley Party” at The Grand (2019)
• Troo Knot’s “Tungle” album release (2019)
• The Tomorrow's 10 Year Anniversary (2022)
• That Dance Cabaret/Dance Co App Launch (2023)
• The Vibe-Out (2023)
VibeTribeYYC
2013 - Present
• Weekly classes
• Music videos
• Outrun The Stigma (2021)
• NextGen Dance Film Festival (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Dance YYC Mixer (2021, 2022)
• Dance YYC Showcase (2022, 2023)
• Lilac Festival (2023)
• Okotoks Buskersfest (2023)
• SunFest (2023)
• The Vibe-Out (2023)
University of Calgary
• Dance Montage
2018
NextGen Dance Co
2021 - Present
• Dance YYC Showcase (2021, 2022)
• Dance YYC Mixer (2021, 2022)
• (RE)Generation (2022, 2023)
• NextGen Dance Film Festival (2022, 2023)