Jaiden Lyons: Passion, Perseverance, and the Art of Dance

Meet Jaiden Lyons

February 24, 2025 — Jaiden Lyons is a dynamic and passionate dancer hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. With her powerful training at PURE Dance Academy, she quickly ascended to the role of professional assistant at LA Dance Magic, where she spent three impactful years.

In 2018, she was awarded a full scholarship to Hussein College’s prestigious BFA Commercial Dance Program in Los Angeles, training under industry luminaries like James Tabeek, Joe Brown, Alvin De Castro, and Jason Coosner. While in LA, she was also able to network with industry professionals such as Rosero McCoy, Dexter Carr and Aisha Francis.

Her impressive career encompasses stage, film, and theatre, featuring standout roles in Keke Palmer’s Vitamin D music video, The Christmas Dance Reunion on Lifetime, and Toronto’s Fever After Dark showcase. Currently, she brings her talent to the Toronto Raptors’ North Side Crew and remains a driving force in the city’s vibrant dance scene.

As a rising choreographer, Jaiden has already garnered multiple awards, including co-choreographed for the Canadian Mental Health Gala. With a strong philosophy rooted in growth, dedication, and creativity, she consistently pushes artistic boundaries and inspires the next generation of dancers.

Baron® Championship Rings believes that excellence knows no bounds—it resonates in every arena where dedication, passion, and perseverance thrive. Just as we honour champions in sports, we proudly recognize the remarkable achievements of artists who continually push the limits of their craft.

In celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we spotlight trailblazers like Jaiden Lyons, who embodies the drive, resilience, and artistry that define true champions.

From her early training to performing on the grandest stages, Jaiden’s journey stands as a powerful testament to the heights that can be reached when talent meets unwavering dedication.

Her story serves as an inspiration for the next generation of women, encouraging them to pursue their passions boldly—whether in sports, dance, or beyond.

At Baron®, we are unwavering in our commitment to honour those who break barriers and set new standards of excellence.

• @jaidenlyons9314 – Jaiden Lyons – Dance Reel
  Check out Jaiden Lyons’ dance reel, where she showcases her talent in various performances, including LA Dance Magic, Noir Live Performance, Keke Palmer’s “Vitamin D” music video, Lifetime’s A Christmas Dance Reunion, and Rave Train’s Season 6: An EDM Dance Show, among others!

Inspiration

What inspired you to pursue a career as a professional dancer, and how did it lead you to become a professional dancer?

Jaiden: At a young age, I always knew dance was a huge passion in my life. I would be that kid who would always put on performances for the family. Dance was introduced to me when I was 4 years old, but I didn’t start taking it seriously until High School when I attended Walkerville’s WCCA program.

I never thought I would ever be able to pursue dance at a professional level until my high school teacher, Roger Wellington, gave me all of the encouragement and push that I needed! He made the goal seem tangible and heavily believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself.

Roger then introduced me to PURE Dance Academy which opened up the doors to dive deeper into my training from teachers who were supportive, uplifting, and challenged me to work outside of my comfort zone. PURE gave me the opportunity to connect with industry professionals through dance conventions/competitions and pushed me to pursue this at the highest level. My teachers were able to provide me with opportunity, and quality training, and instilled a fearless but humble confidence that continues to aid in my success today!

Through my journey I’ve been able to travel and assist with a dance company (LA Dance Magic) all across the US, I received a full scholarship to Studio School (a commercial dance program) in Los Angeles, and have been able to work on music videos, movies, tv shows, live performances and much more within Canada and the US (all while be represented by agents in both Canada and USA).

Jaiden Lyons: Passion, Perseverance, and the Art of Dance – “A dance career is not for everyone. You have to be willing to be flexible, make sacrifices, and embrace the unknown—but if you’re willing to make it work, it’s surely an amazing journey!”

This was a compromise for me to be able to do the thing I love while also being close to family.

A dance career is not for everyone. You have to be willing to be flexible within your schedule, and when an opportunity arises you have to make a lot of sacrifices in order to follow through. The industry works fast and waits for no one.

So being open to auditioning for the job on a Friday, booking that job on Sunday, and then following through with a week or two of rehearsals on the Monday that could potentially be in another city, seems a little crazy.

Training & Preparation

Can you share a glimpse into your training routine and how you stay performance-ready throughout the season?

Jaiden: In order to keep my body optimally ready throughout auditions, performances, and even teaching I practice yoga and pilates regularly. Both of these practices go hand-in-hand with dance vocabulary.

Yoga helps keep my body stretched and flexible which limits injuries when executing technical elements within choreography, and pilates helps keep me strong and conditioned in order to maintain great endurance throughout different routines/performances.

These workouts are also fun and relaxing which makes them 100% more enjoyable! I would recommend everyone to take up pilates and yoga during their spare time. 

Pursuing a job that’s extremely demanding on your body warrants a lot of rest and recovery. It’s important to make sure you’re prioritizing different ways to help your body reset. I love indulging in self-care days at Othership (a sauna and cold bath spa in Toronto), massages, and lots of stretching!

Especially as our bodies get older, it’s critical to make sure you have an effective pre-dance routine, and post-dance recovery to really optimize the longevity of your dance career.

Jaiden Lyons: Passion, Perseverance, and the Art of Dance – “Being a professional dancer isn’t the ‘norm’ for most people, but having an army of people who believe in your talent and passion makes you feel like you can conquer anything”

Representation in Dance

How important is it to you to represent diversity and inclusivity as a pro dancer?

Jaiden: It’s extremely important to have different representations being celebrated throughout the industry. I love how the dance community continues to be one of the most diverse and inclusive professional settings!

Historically dance has been curated, influenced and evolved through multiple cultural backgrounds.

Each style of dance has its own history derived from different cultures, innovators, languages, etc. It’s important to keep the history of dance alive through education, research and representation.

Multiculturalism has been a huge part of what makes dance so special, universal and timeless. Being able to cultivate this environment makes all communities and cultures feel celebrated, which is why I love dance so much.

I’m honoured to be a part of a community that believes heavily on the importance of representing diversity and inclusiveness through all facets of the art form. 

Jaiden Lyons: Passion, Perseverance, and the Art of Dance – “Being able to see the growth throughout my career has been extremely humbling.”

Mental Strength & Motivation

How do you maintain mental strength and motivation during the high demands of a dancer or recital season?

Jaiden: Being mentally strong is the most important quality when becoming a professional dancer, especially when auditioning.

You’re going to hear a lot of “no’s” throughout your career whether that’d be, “I’m sorry you’re not ready for the role”, “No you’re not the dancer we’re looking for”, “Thank you for your time but you look too much like the artist so we’re heading in a different direction”, etc.

It’s important to always remind yourself that there are multiple different factors casting directors put into account when looking for the right performer for a job. It’s not always just about how talented and hard-working you are.

As long as you always put your best foot forward, show up with a positive attitude, and have fun that’s all that matters when it comes to auditioning!

This was a skill I had to learn at a young age in the dance world. I always remind myself that the right job and opportunity will never miss me. If it’s meant to be, it will be! Sometimes it can be a hard truth if your “dream job” doesn’t fall into place, but at the end of the day, I always root myself back into my gratitude.

It’s always good to remind myself that I do this because I love it and other opportunities will always arise that better align with me!

Future Goals

What are your future aspirations, both as a dancer and beyond?

Jaiden:I touched on this earlier but I hope to one day bring a pre-professional dance training program to the Windsor-Essex area.

The talent that comes out of our city is remarkable, but we have limited resources for post-graduate students to make the transition from “competitive dance” to the professional world.

You would have to leave the city to get this type of training or knowledge which I understand is not feasible for every family and dancer.

My goal would be to bridge that gap and give aspiring dancers the knowledge and understanding of how to network, market and conduct themselves within a professional setting before making the leap into the crazy world that is the dance industry.

I would also love to get my pilates and yoga certification and dive a bit deeper into the fitness and wellness world! 

Jaiden Lyons: A Celebration of Passion, Perseverance, and Performance

Baron® Championship Rings proudly expresses our sincere gratitude to Jaiden Lyons for sharing her remarkable journey with us. Her passion, dedication and relentless commitment to her craft exemplify the essence of a true Champion.

We are thrilled to celebrate her achievements and highlight her story as a testament to our unwavering commitment to recognizing excellence across all arenas.

Jaiden Lyons exemplifies the incredible results that dedication, resilience, and passion can generate. From her rigorous training in Windsor to earning a prestigious scholarship in Los Angeles and performing on global stages, she has established an extraordinary career in the dance industry.

Whether she’s captivating audiences in music videos, live performances, or professional sports entertainment, Jaiden relentlessly pushes the boundaries of her craft and inspires the next generation of dancers.

As we celebrate the 39th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), Baron® Championship Rings takes immense pride in honouring women like Jaiden—trailblazers who are redefining excellence in their fields. Her journey powerfully demonstrates that with hard work, self-belief, and unwavering determination, dreams are not just possible; they are inevitable.

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