BLACK OPS
ABOUT US
Founded in 2024, Black Ops is a Hip Hop and Street Dance Company focused on training, technique, self-expression, artistry, and community. Home to over 90 dancers across its Academy Training Company & Competitive Crews, Black Ops offers dancers from beginner to advanced levels the opportunity to deepen their foundation in Hip Hop through focused training in musicality, freestyle, technique, and performance and competitive opportunities, with a strong emphasis on education, growth, and development within Hip Hop culture.
Auditions for the 2026/2027 season will take place during Summer 2026.
AARON AQUINO-ANNOBIL
NICOLE ROSOVE
Meet the Directors, Aaron & Nicole
Black Ops is directed by RTF Co-Founders Aaron Aquino-Annobil and Nicole Rosove — Toronto-based dance artists, choreographers, and educators dedicated to developing the next generation of high-level performers.
With extensive experience in training, competing, and performing, Aaron and Nicole bring a focused approach rooted in technique, musicality, performance quality, and team culture. Their mentorship emphasizes discipline, growth, versatility, and creating an environment where committed dancers are challenged to train with purpose and perform at their highest level.
Under the direction of Aaron and Nicole, Black Ops Academy is led by an esteemed roster of choreographers including JP Manabat, Petra Ayedzi, Josh Julian, Bianca Asilo, and Noel Nomil, alongside featured guest choreographers throughout the season.
BLACK OPS COMPETITIVE
CREW + ELITE
Black Ops Competitive Crew is RTF’s first-ever competitive team, featuring Elite (advanced), Comp (int/adv) & Apprentice (in-training).
ALYSIS
Elite
ERICA C
Elite
MARY
Elite
EMMA
Elite
ERICA R
Elite
KONYERE
Elite
JASON
Elite
LEXI
Elite
PATRICK
Elite
SEBASTIAN
Elite
AURORA
Comp
BRITNEY
Comp
CAILEIGH
Comp
GIULIANA
Comp
JEREMY
Comp
JULIA D
Comp
KAREN
Comp
LEANNE
Comp
LEILA
Comp
SAMAIRA
Comp
KIM
Apprentice
KATIE
Comp
JULIA P
Comp
ALYSSA
Apprentice
ANTHONY
Apprentice
BLACK OPS COMPETITIVE MEDIA
BLACK OPS ACADEMY
Black Ops Academy is a training and performance-focused program designed to elevate dancers through technique, choreography, and stage experience. The Academy is divided into 4 levels: Beginner, Beg/Int, Intermediate, and Int/Adv, ensuring dancers train at the right pace and continue to grow each season.
TRAINING + PERFORMANCE
