Shay began his artistic development at the age of 5 with dramatic arts at Stage Polaris Theatre Academy, and with martial arts in Shito-Ryu Karate. His early artistic growth would lead to dance and a versatile background in Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Ballet. He continues to pursue and develop his artistic range and versatility, which has led him travel and study music, dance and martial arts in Tokyo, Japan and Salvador, Brazil as well as throughout North America. The range to his artistic background has seen him perform and create for artists such as Neil Young and Naughty By Nature, and numerous Tap, Hip Hop and Contemporary companies across Canada including Decidedly Jazz, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, and Citieballet. His unique choreographic ability has seen him commissioned to choreograph for numerous festivals including The Canada Dance Festival, The Fluid Festival, The International Dance Festival of Brazil, and The Baalbek Arts Festival in Beirut, Lebanon. As an artist whose foundation started in martial arts, he is continually aiming to further his abilities and versatility, allowing him to respond to any requirement asked choreographically and in performance. www.shaykuebler.com