Courtney Owen-Muir (Courtney OM) hails from Toronto, Canada and is a full-time dance educator and choreographer. Her professional training includes Ryerson University (BFA Dance program) and the Conteur Academy, a contemporary conservatory under the direction of Eryn Waltman, where she graduated in 2013. She has additional training from The Alvin Ailey School, The American Dance Festival, L.A. Contemporary Dance Company and Steps on Broadway Exchange Program where she has trained with such notables as Andrew Winghart, Sidra Bell, Alexandra Wells, Gerri Houlihan, Abby Zbikowski, Shannon Gillen and Kate Hutter to name a few.
Courtney began producing work in the United States in 2014 at the annual SARUS festival in Wilmington, NC and has since spent the last 8 years teaching at local studios and setting work across the triangle and country.
Courtney established her contemporary dance company, OM grown dancers, in 2016 and with them- has produced 6 evening length premiers, held pop-up performances both around Durham NC and internationally. She and the company have hosted free community dance events, facilitated summer/winter intensives and collaborated with other local creatives on movement projects. The evolution of the OM grown dancers has played a vital role in her growth as a creative in North Carolina.
In 2016 Courtney opened and co-owned Threehouse Studios, a movement studio located in Durham, NC. In 2020, Courtney created a pre-professional, contemporary focused program called TRAIN: Dance at Threehouse. In 2023, she opened her very own dance training center, OM Grown Dance Studios, in Aberdeen, NC. Courtney is both a 200-hr RYT yoga teacher and a Progressive Ballet Technique instructor.
Courtney is an established dance choreographer, who has been recognized for her work on the competitive level and professional company level. She is currently working on and certifying a Floor-work Teacher Training called Floor3.
Her growing mission is to provide dancers seeking additional training opportunities, a platform to further develop their artistic voice and nourish their evolution as a contemporary artist. Courtney has a passion for dance education and is proud of the symbiotic offerings she has created as an educator.
OM Grown Dancers
OM Grown Dancers is a contemporary dance company dedicated to enriching their communities with thought provoking and powerful movement experiences. Under the direction of Courtney OM, the company is known for its ability to evoke emotions through physical and synergistic harmony in formal stage performances, master classes and community projects. They are committed to providing professional experiences and memorable performances.
To learn about OM Grown Dancers please visit: https://www.omgrowndancers.com/