MacKenzie Greenwell

MacKenzie Greenwell is a tap dancer, choreographer, musician, educator, and recognized figure in Canadian tap dance. With more than 15 years of experience performing, teaching, and choreographing across Canada and internationally, he has built a career rooted in rhythm, collaboration, and artistic innovation. A passionate educator and mentor, MacKenzie has helped shape the next generation of Canadian tap artists through his commitment to fostering community and artistic excellence.

As a performer, MacKenzie toured internationally with the acclaimed production Tap Dogs, was a principal dancer with Toronto’s Rhythm & Sound Tap Company, and served as choreographer for the Canadian National Team in 2018. Now based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, MacKenzie is an active force in the city’s jazz and performing arts communities. He performs with the Toronto/Halifax ensemble Game.Set.Trap. and collaborated with Rooted Dance on the original production Whoddunit, which premiered in 2022 and toured in 2024.

In 2023, MacKenzie co-founded Rhythmm, an organization dedicated to cultivating and expanding percussive dance throughout Atlantic Canada. His recent works explore the intersection of dance and live music, including A Tap Dance Through Time, created in collaboration with Symphony Nova Scotia, Beet Placement, a jazz-hop quartet where foot percussion takes on the role traditionally occupied by the drummer and now Embrace the Unknown exploring the endless potential of creating music and art in the moment.

Whether performing on stage, creating new work, or mentoring emerging artists, MacKenzie is committed to expanding the possibilities of tap dance while building meaningful connections between movement, music, and community.