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Justine Coroza dances into the WNBA
Hart House workshops and event organizing helped the Trinity graduate build confidence before joining the Toronto Tempo's Rhythm Section dance ensemble.
Justine Coroza with the Toronto Tempo's Rhythm Section in April 2026.Photo: Amanda Lee Coffey
The context
Where the work begins
Justine Coroza performs at Toronto Tempo home games as a member of the Rhythm Section. The Trinity College graduate traces part of that professional start to a creative writing assignment: asked to describe an event, she found Hart House's Lyricists' Lounge and its Hip-Hop Education program.
The takeaway
What follows
She applied for a work-study position and learned to organize events with support from the program's staff. Over the next three years, she was invited to perform and lead workshops at the annual Hip-Hop Block Party. Those experiences helped her see dance as a possible career and gave her the confidence to pursue it professionally.
Source reporting
Justine Coroza dances into the WNBA
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