The Team

MATT LEBLANC - Founder & Executive Director

Over the years, I’ve found partners that shared the same vision to make my productions bigger and bolder. It wasn’t easy to let go of total control, but when I did, I realized how far I could take the FUSION Productions concept. The biggest hurdle for me has been to trust others with my baby — but I’m so glad I did! I can feel just how big my productions are becoming simply by looking at the variety and scope of expertise the people I work with leading up to the next show bring to the stage. The core team is listed below, but I work with other talented people like sketch artists and animators that play a big role even if they are not part of the core team. When the show hits the stage, more than 75 people have worked directly or indirectly on or in the production. It’s such a great feeling to see this, considering I did everything myself for the first show in 2011! - Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc has risen from virtual anonymity in his home province of New Brunswick, to become one of the most popular artists in eastern Canada and beyond. His unique blend of art and commerce has allowed LeBlanc to sell over 3,000 paintings in more than 20 countries since 2007.

His work has been featured in home decor magazines, blogs and on television shows airing on HGTV Canada. Matt’s ability to design a unique piece of art based on his client’s current décor has been a big asset in developing his strong brand as an artist.

	JANIQUE SIVRET AUCOIN - Production Director After finishing a degree in Business Administration as well as a Law degree, Janique had no choice but to follow her passion for dance and share it with the people around her. In addition to being co-founder and owner of CHAOS, she has been a teacher-choreographer for the Virtuose competitive dance crew at the Université de Moncton since 2003. Throughout the years, she was able to help her crews reach an competitive level and the many awards they’ve collected since 2003 are a good testimony to her dedication and hard work.
	CATHY LANTEIGNE - Dance Director Cathy started dancing early in life and began teaching when she was just 16 years old. She has danced in carnivals in Singapore, France and Italy. A dance teacher at Chaos since 2012, Cathy was the main choreographer for the recent Congrès mondial Acadien and has taught dance classes in Montréal. Over the years, she has perfected her skills by dancing in Los Angeles, taking classes with the industry best dancers.
	ISABELLE DIONNE - Dance Director (Edmundston) Isabelle Dionne founded the dance studio Zenith in 2010. Since that day, Zenith has trained several hundred dancers in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop. The competitive crews of Zenith always stand out in several regional and national competitions in various dance styles. During several events Isabelle's choreographies earned several awards and honorable mentions from the jury for their extraordinary character and high energy performance. A lawyer by trade, Isabelle is passionate about dance and combines the management of the Zenith, the teaching of dance and her career as a lawyer.
	CHRIS SIMPSON – Creative, Video & Animation Since 2006, Christopher has produced TV ads, music videos and promotions for some of the east coast’s best-known musicians, artists, entertainers, models and fashion designers.
	COLLEEN EDMONDS - Special Teams Colleen has been dedicated to cheerleading for over 20 years and coaching since 2001. As a USASF certified Level 5 coach, Cheer NB President, and 3 time NCA All American Cheerleader, several provincial and national championships - it's safe to say she is passionate for this sport. Colleen feels her greatest accomplishments are the life-long relationships made with the athletes and coaches along the way. This includes the relationship and partnership with the Fusion family and the excitement of the future growth of this amazing production.
	JOCELYNE SAULNIER - Graphic Design A lover of logos, clean lines, colour and typography, Jocelyne Saulnier is a graphic designer who provides a unique blend of creativity and practicality for a host of world-class clients. From an early age Joce has had a keen eye for detail and an obsession with perfection. Whether it was drawing Sasquatch maps as a kid or pencil sketches of Magnum PI as a teenager, she always took the time to get it absolutely right.
	MELISSA LEGRESLEY - Face & body painter Melissa has been an artist her whole life but since 2010, her preferred medium has been face and body painting. What started out as a hobby quickly blossomed into a passionate business encompassing projects such as birthday parties, holiday events and various private functions. Melissa specializes in face, pregnancy belly and full body painting and has worked with local community markets, festivals, circus performers, and full stage productions. Her attention to detail and artistic talents ensure that her work never goes unnoticed wherever her brushes take her.
	SHANIA FILLMORE - Musical Director Known to many as “Shania” of YTV’s THE NEXT STAR SEASON 4 (2011) and THE NEXT STAR: SUPERGROUP (2013-2014), this small town girl from Moncton, New-Brunswick has also appeared on CMT on the Paul McGuire show and THE ZONE, as her first song Dreams was on the charts. Her music video has appeared on YTV, CMT, FAMILY CHANNEL, and she is a MUCH MUSIC ARTIST. She has worked with Dan Kanter (Justin Bieber’s musical director/guitarist), Jasmine Denham (Back up singer for Nelly Furtado), Christopher Ward (MTV/producer for backstreet boys, Whitney Houston etc), Susie Mackneil, Murray Daigle (Neverest's producer), and Bobby Biscgilia. The art's world is her truest passion.

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