About UGOT Inc.
U GOT DANCE is part of a bigger production
U GOT DANCE is part of the U GOT Inc. family. U GOT Inc. is a socially progressive company founded in January 2008 to provide children and youth with enrichment programs designed to encourage and promote physical activity, healthy living, creativity and intellectual advancement. U GOT DANCE is the first of the company’s programs, followed by U GOT DRAMA, with additional programs in development. Over the past 12 months, U GOT operated programs in more than 275 schools and childcare centres, making it the leader in this growing marketplace.
The Growing Need
The benefits to children of being involved in extracurricular activities are well documented. Numerous studies confirm that children who participate in after-school programs enjoy an increased sense of accomplishment, competence, and self-esteem. Participation also lowers children’s risk of becoming depressed, using drugs and alcohol, and experiencing other behavioral problems. These findings are corroborated by many authorities in the field, including the 2009 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth in Canada issued by Active Healthy Kids, Promising After School Programs, a three year study conducted by Policy Studies Associates, and a study by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
The U GOT Team
G. Randall Munger, Founder and President
Randall is the driving force behind U GOT Inc. and is an accomplished entrepreneur with many successful ventures to his credit. Among his accomplishments, he was the co-founder of HomeMakers Magazine and founder of Canadian House and Home Magazine, two of Canada’s best-known magazines. He was also the founder of Advantex Marketing International. Randall founded U GOT Inc. in January of 2008 to positively impact the lives of children by providing them with physical and educational programs upon which to learn and grow.
Lisa Levstein, Program Director
Lisa is responsible for the creation of online and printed sales and marketing materials, working with Randall and the Artistic Directors on improving program delivery, and on the creation of new program concepts and curriculum. She holds a BSc. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and an MBA in Finance. She has worked with Randall for more than 18 years, at Advantex Marketing International Inc. where she was Director of Investor Relations, and at U GOT Inc. since its inception. In addition, Lisa is a senior sales representative of the company.
Niky Johnson, Artistic Director, U GOT DANCE
Niky oversees the hiring and the class activities of dance instructors. She is an accomplished dancer, instructor and performer with many performance appearances to her credit including Hairspray , Honey, Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Amazing Race 8, multiple commercials and music videos featured on MuchMusic. She has taught and teaches at some of Toronto’s best schools including Branksome Hall, Havergal College, Bishop Strachan School, St. Clements School, Upper Canada College, Etobicoke School of the Arts, and more. Niky has trained and worked with some of the world’s top choreographers (Mia Michaels, Shane Sparks, Brian Friedman, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown) in N.Y., L.A., Australia, and Toronto.
Alan Kliffer, Artistic Director, U GOT DRAMA
Alan oversees the hiring and the class activities of drama instructors. He has headed and directed five improv/sketch troupes over the years, and also performs stand up comedy on his own. He began his professional theatre career and training at a young age. Alan is a part of the Canadian Actors Equity Union, and noted acting credits include, Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, Pippi Longstocking, Robin Hood, The Laramie Project and the One Less Stress Comedy Tour. Alan is a graduate of The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and has additional training in playwriting, sketch comedy writing, audition technique, film and film production/direction, theatre direction, musical theatre history and singing technique.
To book a program at your school or childcare centre,
call 416-483-8100 ext. 228
For customer service and program service inquiries,
call 416-483-8100 ext. 223
