2018-19 CREW
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RAELYN HARRISON
Raelyn founded Continual Surrender in 1997, and since then has had numerous opportunities to perform and facilitate workshops and other events locally, nationally, and internationally. She has been a backup dancer for various rap and R&B artists, danced background in the movie “Lullaby for Pi”, has choreographed for and performed in a Michael Jackson Tribute show, and taught hip hop in a local studio for multiple years. Many hours of her time have been given to training youth and young adults in dance, and helping other groups around Canada build their own dance crews. Raelyn's desire is to always be growing and exploring the limitlessness that dance and creativity brings. Her passion lies with using those skills to open doors throughout all spheres of society and to see lives transformed as they encounter God’s love and His presence. She describes her style as street, with experience in popping, locking, breakdancing, house, wacking, R&B, and Old School. 
BRITTANY WILSON
Brittany joined the crew in 2006, and has danced in a studio for the majority of her life, while picking up the opportunity to teach classes for 5 of her years there. She has had experience performing in an array of events, including sports half-time shows, fundraisers, youth conferences, street festivals, church events, and musical performances. She has choreographed for and performed in a Michael Jackson Tribute show, and has had the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally to perform and facilitate workshops. She has attended workshops and learned from professional choreographers, such as a few from the popular TV show "So You Think You Can Dance". Her goals are to travel more while sharing her passion for dance as well as the love of Jesus with more people around the globe. Brittany’s style is described as street, with groove-funk foundations, and with some wacking and locking influences. 
KIRK LOPEZ
Kirk Lopez joined CS in the fall of 2010. He has been hooked on dance ever since seeing a trailer for the old dance movie “You Got Served”. He expresses himself best through freestyle, and has had plenty of experience being creative in front of a variety of audiences in schools, churches, on the streets, and at different workshops. He has had the opportunity to take workshops from some renowned choreographers, such as a few from the popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”. His heart for dance lies with the opportunity it brings to be a blessing to the audience, with a high emphasis put on his heart for youth.
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MANDY FLAMAN
Mandy joined the team in January of 2011. She was introduced to dance at the young age of 6, and has since had many opportunites to perform in an array of events including youth conferences, Canada Day shows, on the streets, in arts festivals, and on Telemiracle. She once performed with a group in a talent show and won awards for her performance. Her soul desire in dance is to glorify God and allow her movement to be a testament of His grace and goodness.
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​TY PARISIAN
Ty was introduced to the team in the fall of 2014. She has a background of teaching and learning in a studio, and has received multiple awards for her solo and group work, as well as winning a scholarship to attend a dance camp in Los Angeles. Ty uses dance first and foremost as a way to worship God in a way that is more creative and personal to her than praying or singing, and she is drawn in by the endless variety that the hip hop genre offers. She desires to actively show the world that God has given each person a talent and a purpose to use for Him. Her biggest goal within the hip hop genre is to get more comfortable with freestyling. Ty describes her personal style as street or groove.

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RC EQUINA 

RC's love for dance started at the age of 14 when he realized it allowed him to express himself in a way no other outlet could. He started off as a self-taught, specializing in popping, robotics, isolations, and animation. In more recent years, he has gained more experience in learning choreography. He has taught at a few local dance studios in Saskatoon and Regina where he's won choreography awards as well as awards for his own solos. RC has had the opportunity to perform in various showcases, venues, and events in the past years. In 2012, he placed 2nd for his solo in the Youth Talent Search finals. He strongly believe that God has given each and every person special gifts and talents that they are able to use as a form of expression and worship. And he will continuously look to grow in his faith and love for God while being with Continual Surrender.