Sophie Olson's passion for dance ignited at a young age in her small French-Canadian farm town in Ontario, where she dreamt of becoming a dancer despite the limited dance schools nearby. Determined to pursue her passion, she danced across cow pastures and hockey fields until moving to the city to receive formal training. Her dedication and talent led to a successful twenty-year career as a professional dancer. However, Sophie discovered that her true love was choreography and education, prompting her to shift her focus and build a notable career in both fields.

Sophie’s extensive choreography credits include TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Bless the Harts and New Girl for FOX as well as Ghost Ghirlz (Dir. Jeremy Konnor), and Total Pop Stars (Prod. Debbie Gibson) reality show. Her work also spans music videos for artists She and Him (Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward), Wheeler Walker Jr. and Yael Meyer, and theater/concert dance pieces such as Romeo and Juliet for A Noise Within and Raiding the Rock Vault pilot in Los Angeles. She has been recognized for her innovative choreography in Rolling Stones Magazines and throughout dance festivals like the Ignite Dance Festival in San Diego and Loomis Day Festival in Los Angeles. In 2012, she won Best Director and Best Choreographer at the Los Angeles Women’s Film Festival for her debut dance film, La Femme.

Sophie Olson combines her passion for education and dance as the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Sophie Olson Dance Explosion, a contemporary hip-hop dance company celebrating seventeen years this September. Her commitment to the arts shines through her innovative body of work and steadfast dedication to dance and choreography. Sophie leverages the performing arts to create educational dance assemblies that engage younger audiences and craft immersive experiences, effectively bridging the gap between performance and reality.

Cailin Stadnyk is an award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and motion capture performer currently starring as Beverley & Others in the hit musical Come From Away for Mirvish Productions and Junkyard Dogs (Toronto, Canada).

Most known for her work in musical theatre, Cailin is a sought-after leading lady in the theatre world and has worked across North America for many of Canada’s top theatre companies, as well as the Broadway 1st National Tour for Come From Away. Just a few of her credits including starring roles in The Full Monty; We Will Rock You; Mamma Mia; Mary Poppins; Les Misérables; Cats; Hairspray; Singin’ In The Rain; Little Shop of Horrors; Cabaret; Fiddler on the Roof; and Funny Girl (which earned her an Ovation Award for Outstanding Lead Actress).

When not onstage, Cailin dabbles in TV & Film and was also one of the most “mocapped” females in North America, regularly becoming the “body and motion” of many animated characters seen in video games, cartoons and movies. She continues to strive for new opportunities in the performing arts industry, and is forging her new path into directing, writing and producing. She is proud to be joining the board for SODE and looks forward to watching it grow!

Seth Cover is an experienced leader in the themed entertainment industry, adept at navigating the creative and logistical complexities that drive successful projects. He has held pivotal executive roles in developing major attractions for renowned clients such as Universal Studios, Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix, Paramount, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon.

As CEO and Executive Producer at Mycotoo, Seth fosters strategic partnerships that lead to groundbreaking live, immersive events, including the Cannes Golden Lion award-winning 2018 SXSW Westworld activation, interactive educational exhibits, and various IP entertainment centers worldwide. His notable projects include Prince’s Paisley Park, The Stranger Things Experience (international tour), Motiongate Dubai and the upcoming National Geographic Basecamp Experience. Colleagues admire his approachable demeanor and exceptional multitasking abilities, praising his patience, generosity, and unwavering dedication as he skillfully balances big-picture vision with meticulous attention to detail while empowering his team.

A passionate advocate for mentorship, Seth is committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. He has served as a guest lecturer at USC and College of the Canyons, focusing on the location-based experience industry, and is a member of the Theatre Advisory Board at the College of the Canyons.