CRAIG RAMSAY

Born in Harrow, Ontario, a small Canadian farming town near Windsor, Ramsay developed a passion for the arts as a teenager at the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts, where he studied dance. Ramsay continued his education at The Banff Centre for the Arts. He was soon given a full scholarship to attend the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Professional Division.

Ramsay’s first theater performance was in the Canadian production of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on Prince Edward Island. He went on to join the original cast of the Toronto production of the hit musical Mamma Mia! and he appeared in numerous original Broadway shows including Fiddler on the Roof and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, where he worked closely with famed choreographer Gillian Lynne. Other notable Broadway credits include Bounce, On the 20th Century, Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Cats.

Ramsay’s film credits include An Englishman in New York and the movie musical Once Upon a Mattress, in which he danced with Carole Burnett and Tracey Ullman. He appeared on All My Children and General Hospital and was a guest star on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls.

Ramsay is a proud LGBTQ+ advocate, whose same-sex marriage was chronicled in the Bravo reality television series Newlyweds: The First Year. He and his husband currently divide their time between Canada and the United States, where they help raise their nephew.

In 2022, Ramsay and his best friend Catherine Wreford took first place in CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada. Known as “Team Broadway,” their strong friendship and love of performing captured the hearts of Canadians from coast to coast.

Ramsay is a sought-after adjudicator for dance competitions worldwide. He’s also a popular keynote speaker, who delivers powerful and inspirational speeches that motivate people to take better care of their health and wellness. Following their win on The Amazing Race, he and Wreford toured throughout Canada speaking about the power of friendship and living life to the fullest.

Ramsay is also the creator of Sip & Stretch, an opulent experience that pairs stretching with a wine (or other beverage) tasting. He has hosted these fun fitness classes—both private and public—throughout the United States, Canada and around the world.

Ramsay also offers private in-person and virtual fitness training as well as nutritional coaching.