Leo Stock

Leo Stock began his life in traditional music at the age of 5, when he started learning Ontario-style step dancing to traditional fiddle music. At the age of 9, he began learning to play the fiddle and the Ontario fiddle music that he had grown to love. From there, he has branched out into many other styles, including country music, Texas-style, bluegrass, Celtic, and many more. Along the way, he has developed a unique style of step dancing that is as technical as it is high-energy. 

Although he was born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, his love for the fiddle and for music has taken him across Canada and into the United States. Leo began performing at the age of 11, and since the age of 13, he has been a regular member of the Scott Woods Band, touring all across Canada, Florida, and Germany. He has also performed alongside country music greats, such as Larry Mercey and Marie Bottrell. In 2022, he was a cast member in the 2022 Drayton Entertainment musical production of Sorry, I’m Canadian 2. He has performed with the Barn Dance Society and made numerous appearances at the Purple Hill Country Opry. In 2023, he opened both Friday and Saturday nights at the Norwood Country Jamboree. 

Leo Stock has also taken part in numerous fiddle and step dance contests, and has received many awards, despite his young age. He is a three-time Ontario Open Fiddle Finalist, and is a multiple 18 & under fiddle champion. As a step dancer, he is a three-time Canadian Open Step Dance Champion, as well as a three-time Ontario Open Step Dance Champion. 

Leo recently released his second musical album, titled "Orthodoxy". This album is a snapshot that explores his love not only for the many different styles of fiddle music, but it also features vocals and step dancing. Together with his first album, titled "What's Next",  Leo's music has been regularly played on the Your Kawartha Oldies online radio program: “Classic Country Sunday”. For more information on Leo's music, click here. 

Leo also offers lessons in fiddle, step dance, and American-style clogging from his home in Stratford, ON, and enjoys working with dancers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. For more information about lessons, click here

Notable Awards

- 3-time finalist at the Ontario Open Fiddle Championships 

- 2-time finalist at the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville, Tennessee

- Twin Fiddle Champion at the Pembroke Old-Time Fiddle Contest

- Runner-up in the Open (Championship) Fiddle Class at the Great Northern Exhibition

- Over 18 and 3-time Under 18 Fiddle Champion at the Dundalk Fiddle Contest

- 2022 18 & under Fiddle Champion at the Canadian Virtual Fiddle Contest

- Three-time Canadian Open Step Dancing Champion

- Three-time Ontario Open Step Dancing Champion

- Top 4 Finalist in the All That! Best of the Best Percussive Dance Contest, with contestants from around the world