Newsletter:


Welcome to Volume 1 of the June 2007 bulletin from Dance Umbrella of Ontario's E-List Service.

IN THIS E-LETTER:

Announcements
Classes/Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Call for lodgings
Call for Volunteers
Auditions
Jobs
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Newsletter Achives

If you would like to post an e-listing through our service, please email us your listing to elist@danceumbrella.net.Our E-list will be sent out on the 1st, and the 15th, of each month (or if the date falls on a holiday or weekend, the list will be sent the next business day). Deadline for submissions will be no later than 3 business days prior to the circulation date. The Dance Umbrella reserves the right to determine whether or not a listing is appropriate for dissemination through our e-list. We DO NOT post performance or special event notices.

Announcements

The School of TDT welcomes Andrea Vagianos

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is delighted to announce that Andrea Vagianos will join the School as General Manager in June 2007.

Andrea Vagianos was educated at the University of Toronto and attained a B.A. in Drama and Classical Civilization and an M.A. in the History of Art. In 1989, after completing her coursework for a Ph.D. in art history, Vagianos spent a year in Washington, D.C., where she worked in the Fine Print Department of the Library of Congress cataloguing prints, and at The Phillips Collection researching the work of French artist Georges Rouault. When she returned to Toronto in 1990, she decided to change professional paths and pursue a career in arts management.

Vagianos has held a variety of positions in the cultural sector over the past seventeen years. She was Education Coordinator at the Shaw Festival in the 1991-1992 season; Assistant Producer of First Night Toronto '94; Education Coordinator at the Canadian Opera Company 1994-97; and Arts Programme Coordinator at the Laidlaw Foundation 1997-2000.

Vagianos was Managing Director of Dancemakers from August 2000 until August 2005, during which time she helped the organization eliminate its accumulated deficit and increase its earned and raised income. In addition to producing the company's annual Toronto productions and coordinating its touring engagements, she negotiated and managed the company's move to and leasehold improvements of Dancemakers Centre for Creation in the Distillery Historic District. Most recently, she held the position of Acting Arts Education Officer at the Ontario Arts Council from August 2006 through May 2007.

Andrea Vagianos can be reached at the School at 416-967-6887 or by e-mail at andreav@SchoolofTDT.org .



Cameraman available for videotaping (archival or creative use) of any kind of theatre, dance and music performance, as well as seminars and conferences equipment:
Canon XL II (Mini-DV format in broadcast quality) with external control monitor; heavy tripod with an excellent head
$ 125 per day for camera rental, negotiable rates for additional days
Camera microphone for basic, good quality sound, possibility for additional microphone or line feed through RCA or XLR sockets
fee for camera operator: daily and hourly rates are negotiable

Martin Weinhold
680 Queen´s Quay West, App. 204
Toronto / Ontario
M 5 V 2 Y 9

phone: 416 - 260 - 1956



The Summer Institute 2007 Announced

Cultural Careers Council Ontario (CCCO) in conjunction with Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates and the Centre for cultural Management, University of Waterloo announces the 2007 Summer Institute. The Summer Institute is a comprehensive professional training program for a career in fund-raising and marketing in the cultural sector. It is specifically designed for arts professionals and those who have a genuine interest in developing a career in arts marketing and fundraising. The Institute is a 3-week classroom training experience in a residential setting and it is held at the Centre for Cultural Management, University of Waterloo. This summer it will begin on Monday July 30th and run until Friday August 17th.

There is a dramatic lack of trained arts fund-raising and marketing personnel in the Canadian marketplace. Trained and experienced cultural fundraisers and marketers are in short supply and high demand. Former graduates of the Summer Institute now hold senior management positions both in and out of the cultural sector.

The course of studies at the Institute, coordinated by Genovese and Vanderhoof includes marketing (i.e. market research; subscriptions; philosophy and techniques; pricing; budgeting; target marketing; advertising; direct response; sales promotions; single ticket/event promotions; staffing and departmental structures and more) and fund-raising (i.e. corporate, foundation, and individual; prospect research; sponsorship and philanthropic selling techniques; patron fund-raising, membership programs and mega-gift programs; proposal writing; fund-raising data base management; annual operating, capital, and endowment campaign and more).

The faculty for the Institute is drawn from leading professionals in the North American cultural industry. Participants spend their days in class, hearing lectures from faculty and guest faculty, and in the evenings and on weekends there are group activities planned: field trips to cultural events across southern Ontario (i.e. theatre outings to Stratford Festival, Blyth Festival, a trip to St. Jacob’s Market, the Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo, a tour of Centre in the Square in Kitchener, and more). It is an exhausting but stimulating 3 weeks, full of learning and networking. Graduates become lifelong friends and colleagues. The graduates receive a Fundraising and Marketing for the Arts certificate from the Centre for Cultural Management, University of Waterloo on completion of the course.

For more information and to download a registration form go to our website at www.workingculture.ca <http://www.workingculture.ca> . Deadline to register is June 28, 2007.

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Classes/Workshops

Baby Steps - Sunday June 3rd, 2007 - Toronto
Are you a dancer who is planning for a child, expecting a baby, or has recently become a parent?
Are you a dancer who’s interested in learning more about pregnancy so you can make healthy choices in and for your future?

This workshop will address :
* how ligaments change throughout pregnancy
* stretches to keep the body limber
* exercises to strengthen your core muscles after      delivery
* healthy nutrition before, during and after    pregnancy
* specific nutritional concerns such as fertility and    injury prevention

& will include a facilitated discussion on:
* Human Rights legislation related to gender, including pregnancy
* how to talk about pregnancy with employers/engagers
* pregnancy and parenting issues within the dance community

Workshop leaders:
Ginette Hamel, BSc PT, is trained in sports physiotherapy and is a certified Pilates instructor. She has more than 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, and specializes in the treatment of performing artists. Ginette has worked with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the National Ballet School, and has been working with the Artists’ Health Centre since it opened in 2002.

Susie Langley, MS, RD, CSSD, has a Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and has more than 20 years of nutrition counselling experience. She specializes in both infertility and sports nutrition and currently consults to a wide variety of Team Canada athletes and coaches, the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and the National Ballet of Canada.

Kai Lai is a former professional dancer who, through working with the DTRC, has gone on toanother career. He currently is a professional mediator in workplace conflict, a trainer in conflict resolution, and specializes in settling human rights disputes. He works in the Education Department in the Canadian National Office of the United Steelworkers where he designs and delivers training, and is the national coordinator for human rights.
Registration:  9:30 a.m.  | Workshop:  10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date:  Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Workshop Fees (incl. lunch):  $25 / DTRC Members, Students and Seniors: $15      Location:  DTRC/AHCF, The Lynda Hamilton Centre, 250 The Esplanade, Suite 500, Toronto, ON (near Parliament & Front Streets).
 
Baby Steps is presented by the Dancer Transition Resource Centre &
Artists’ Health Centre Foundation.
  
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. 
To pre-register or for more details, please call the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC): 416-595-5655 ext. 25 or email: nationaloffice@dtrc.ca



Toronto Tabla Ensemble, M-Do and the Park side Studio Present
Summer Groove Studio Opening Party
Saturday June 2nd.

Free
½ hour Sampler classes.
3 :00 ˆ 3:30-4:00
Tabla. Kathak, Tribal fusion belly dance (3 sessions in each subject)



Devadasi Dance in South India: An Interdisciplinary Symposium
June 9, 2007:
inDANCE, one of Canada's premiere South Asian dance companies, presents "Devadasi Dance in South India: An Interdisciplinary Symposium" at the Robert Gill Theatre (University of Toronto). This symposium, the first of its kind in North America, examines various historical and aesthetic transformations of dance in South India over the last two centuries, and brings together an incredible group of distinguished academics and dance professionals from UK, India, USA and Canada. It promises to be a stimulating afternoon of talks, videos, and lecture-demonstrations on dance traditions from South India. The Symposium will be held from 1:00 to 5:30pm.

The symposium will be moderated by Michael Crabb, prominent Canadian dance writer and critic. The keynote address will be by Dr. B.M. Sundaram from Thanjavur, India. Scholars presenting include: Dr. Anne-Marie Gaston, Cultural Horizons, Ottawa, Dr. Avanthi Meduri, Roehampton University, U.K. Vidya Narayan, Brihadisha, Chicago, Dr. Srividya Natarajan, University of Western Ontario, London, Dr. Leslie Orr, Concordia University, Montreal, Dr. Janet O'Shea, Middlesex University, London, U.K., Dr. Indira Viswanathan Peterson, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, USA and Dr. Davesh Soneji, McGill University, Montreal. Bios of the speakers and abstracts of their presentations can be found at www.indance.ca

Saturday, June 9, 2007
1:00pm
Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto
3rd Floor, 214 College street
(College and St. George; use the St. George Street entrance)

Free Admission
To register please visit www.indance.ca
or call (416) 268-4746 or email indance@sympatico.ca

June 9, 2007:
Kacceri Attam by SHYAMALA, renowned exponent of the legendary Balasaraswati tradition of Bharatanatyam from Chennai, India, performing vintage abhinaya with musicians Vidya Narayan, Srividya Natarajan, Gowri Shankar, Thanathevy Mithratheva.

Saturday, June 9, 2007
8:00pm
Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto
3rd Floor, 214 College street
(College and St. George; use the St. George street entrance)

Tickets at the door: $25
online tickets: $20
To order tickets online, please visit www.indance.ca
or call (416) 268-4746 or email indance@sympatico.ca

Shyamala is presented as part of the Kacceri Attam Intimate Dance Series, inaugurated by inDANCE in 2001. An aspect of inDANCE's educational outreach, the Kacceri Attam ("Concert-Dance") program brings to Toronto audiences the last surviving vestiges of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century South Indian dance that is the source of present-day Bharatanatyam




PARAHUMANS DANCE THEATRE
Free workshops - Improv/Composition
For Emerging Dance Artists - recent grads or senior university/college
Fri June 22 - Dave Wilson/Emily Law
9-11pm

Trinity St Paul's Centre - Gym room
427 Bloor St.
(2 blocks W of Spadina)
Toronto
Info: dcwilson@mcmaster.ca .. or just turn up!




Downward Dog Classes
Upcoming Workshops

IN THE BEACH

Lift Up and Back: Vinyasa Workshop
with David Gellineau
Saturday, June 2
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#liftupandback

Big Stretch: Yoga for Runners
with Christine Felstead
Sunday, June 3
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#bigstretch

Second Series Intensive
with David Robson
Sat Sun June 8-9
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#secondseries

partneryoga
with David Robson
Friday, June 15
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#partneryoga

Reinvent the Wheel: Backbending Workshop
with David Gellineau
Saturday, June 16
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#thewheel

click here http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html for all scheduled workshops

dwd Summer Schedules
begin June 1
http://www.downwarddog.com/d_summer_schedule.html
******
Schedule changes Downtown, effective June 1:

New mysore times!
Mondays 7am to 10am
Tuesdays 7am to 11am
Wednesday 7am to 10:30am
Thursdays 7am to 9:00am
Fridays 7am to 10:30am
Check the schedule for new teacher time slots!

Summer prep classes
We will be running four prep classes downtown this summer:
- Tuesdays at 7:15pm
- Wednesdays at 5:30pm
- Saturdays + Sundays at 10am

Diane's Sunday 11:00am class will become Ujjayi Pulse Level 1-2

Ron will be teaching Level 1 Monday nights at 7:30pm beginning
June 18

Yoga for runners has moved to Thursday evenings at 6:30pm
David G's Friday 5:30pm class will now be Level 2
New class: Friday 7:30pm Level 1 Ashtanga with Geoff Wiebe

Schedule changes in the Beach, effective June 1:
http://www.downwarddog.com/b_summer_schedule.html
Early AM pre-registered classes are running Mondays + Wednesdays, 6:30am to 7:45am
Teen Yoga will run as usual during June; it will become a pre-registered class during July, and is cancelled for the month of August.
Yoga Flow on Wednesdays at 1:30 will become an Ashtanga Level 1 class.
Restorative is on hiatus for the summer.
6:00am Mysore on Thursdays is cancelled.

Ron + Marla 's European adventures...
Ron and Marla will be teaching abroad until mid June, 2007. Check out their out of town schedule at http://www.Swaha.ca to see what they'll be up to! We'll miss you, hurry back!
intro special for new students to downward dog: one week of unlimited class for $20 offer is good at both locations
http://www.downwarddog.com/contact.html


Downward Dog Yoga Centres

Downtown
735 Queen Street West
tel. 416-703-8805, info@downwarddog.com

In the Beach
1977 Queen Street East
tel. 416-693-4088, beachinfo@downwarddog.com





Series 8:08 presents a wonderful opportunity to work with Clinton Stringer of Rosas!

Clinton Stringer
Rosas Repertory Workshop

Thursday July 19th 2007
10am-4:30pm (1-2pm lunch)

Dovehouse Dance Ballroom
805 Dovercourt Road, 2nd floor

Fee
$70 ($60 if you register with payment by June 15th)
$15 for morning technique class only (10am - 11:15am)

To register please contact Kate Franklin, Program Co-ordinator at
416-504-6429 ext. 40 or atc@series808.ca

Workshop is open to professional dancers and dance students in their final 2 years of a professional dance training program.

The workshop will start with a Release Technique warm-up, focusing on support from the bone structure, avoidance of the use of superficial muscles and how isolated movement initiation can bring the body into movement. These concepts are important in the phrase material that we will be learning.

The workshop will focus on a part of the "men's material" of "Rain". This material is mostly danced by the men in the original version, but by no means exclusively. It is dynamic with lots of organic "juicy" connections.

After learning the phrase material, we will create a new choreography based on one of the compositional structures used in "Rain". The structure deals with differences in speed, retrograde movement sequences and counterpoint.

Bring along a pen and a piece of paper, although you will probably end up writing down your arm in true Rosas style!

Structure is a fundamental element of Anne Teresa De Keermaeker's work and it is most often rooted in the music - in this case, the emotive minimalist composition of Steve Reich's Music for Eighteen Musicians. The challenge for any performer is to be able to "live" within the structure.

After the workshop, join Clinton in a discussion of life as a dance artist living and working in Europe. The discussion will take the form of a question-and-answer session.

Biography:
Clinton Stringer was born and raised in South Africa. During his university studies there, he performed with the First Physical Theatre Company in works by South African choreographer Jeannette Ginslov and Claire Baker of the Laban Centre. After graduating, he moved to Belgium to attend P.A.R.T.S. Where his teachers were, among others, Lance Gries (Trisha Brown), Elizabeth Corbett (Frankfurt Ballet), Joanne Saunier (Rosas), Janet Panetta and David Zambrano. He left the school to work for Joachim Schlomer (Theater Basel) on the production La Guerra d'Amore. Since 2000, Clinton has worked for Rosas (Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker). He has been involved in the creations of In Real Time, Rain, April Me, Bitches Brew, Kasandra, Raga for the Rainy Season, D'un Soir un Jour and the Steve Reich Evening. While working for Rosas, Clinton has taught many repertory workshops worldwide as well as teaching during auditions for Rosas.

Kate Franklin
Program Co-ordinator
Alternative Technique Class Program
Series 8:08
Canadian Dance in the Making

E atc@series808.ca
W www.series808.ca
T 416-504-6429 ext.40

Series 8:08
c/o Dance Umbrella of Ontario
490 Adelaide Street West
#201
Toronto, ON, Canada
M5V 1T2




iFreeStyle.ca Salsa On2
Open Classes Practice Sessions (Drop-In)
http://www.ifreestyle.ca/classes/index.php
Ongoing! Learn at your own pace!

Registration is not required. Drop in any time. Partners are not required. Check our classes page or calendar for schedule (days, times and locations).

Open Class
* Body Movement Shines - On2 Fundamentals needed for shines portion.
* On2 Fundamentals - Sharpen your fundamentals! Solid technique for the basics is crucial dancing at all levels! This course is designed for new dancers and On1 dancers of all levels to learn On2 timing in preparation for more advanced partnerwork On2.
* Intermediate Partnerwork - For dancers who have completed Intermediate 8-week salsa On2 course or equivalent.
* Intermediate/Advanced Partnerwork - For dancers comfortable with Salsa On2 timing and partnerwork including multiple spins, coca-colas.

Contact us at info@ifreestyle.ca if you have any questions about which class is right for you!

Are you interested in learning to dance salsa On2 but not sure that you can commit to an 8-week course, or will miss the start of the next session? Or maybe you're looking to sharpen your fundamentals with extra practice each week.... iFreeStyle.ca's OPEN classes are designed with flexibility in mind. Students can drop in any time, so you don't have to pre-register.

Open Practice Session $2

http://www.ifreestyle.ca/classes/index.php
(Listed under OPEN Classes)

Each Sunday from 4-5pm
@ Martha Hicks

You've learned some new moves, now it's time to practice! Need some people to practice you moves with? Drop into our unguided practice session each Sunday from 4-5pm at Martha Hicks. No lesson, just bring your shoes and dance

iFreeStyle.ca 2-Year Anniversary!
http://www.ifreestyle.ca/events/index.php

Saturday June 16, 2007
You're invited to celebrate iFreeStyle.ca 2-Year Anniversary! There will be performances, food, door prizes, and of course lots of dancing! iFreeStyle.ca's 4th Performance Class will be debuting their new Shines Choreography!

Stay tuned for more information about this special event.
http://www.iFreeStyle.ca



The SooRyu School of Korean Dance Drum
2007 Intensive Summer Class

Now we are offering Intensive Summer Classes in traditional Korean dance and drum.

Taught by an outstanding, creative faculty of experienced teachers, including Miyoung Kim who has established herself as one of the leading figures in the Korean-Canadian cultural scene as an Artistic Director, choreographer, teacher and founder of the Korean Dance Studies Society of Canada in Toronto since 1979. She has been focusing her attention for teaching young Canadians and creating new works for more than 40 years which would open a new stage for multicultural Canadian dance history.

Schedule
Date: July 2, 2007 – July 13, 2007
Fundamental Step 1 (10 Classes)
9:30 am – 10:30 am Beginners for Children and youth
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Beginners for Adult

Korean Fan Dance 1 (10 Classes)
10:45 am – 11:45 am Any Age
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Any Age

Prerequisite: Korean Dance (introductory level)

Date: July 23, 2007 - August 3, 2007
Fundamental Step 2 (10 Classes)
9:30am - 10:30am youth
Prerequisite: Fundamental Step 1

6:00pm - 7:00pm Advanced

Korean Traditional Drum Class 1 (10 Classes)
10:45 am - 11:45 am Any Age
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Any Age

Date: August 13, 2007 - August 24, 2007

Korean Fundamental Step 3, Traditional Fan Dance 2 and Drum Class 2 (10 Classes)
9:30 am - 10:30 am Fundamental Steps 3 Any Age
10:45 am - 11:45 am Fan Dance 2 Any Age
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Drum 2 Any Age
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Fundamental Step 3 Any Age

Prerequisite: Fundamental Step 2, Fan Dance 1 and Drum 1 Class

Fee: $180 for 10 Classes, $22 for drop-in Class

* Private lessons for various choreography works are available.

Location:
Korean Community Center,
Dance Studio
1133 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON
Canada

For more information or to register, please contact

Korean Community Center, Dance Studio
1133 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON
Canada

416-443-9329
Fax 416-443-9652
tsukushi_48@hotmail.com
kdance@koreandance.net

Please visit our website http://www.koreandance.net .




June Mystique Workshop!
Sophie Luxton
June 2007

Join us on Saturday, June 2nd for this amazing line-up of 3 workshops teaching sexy dancing!

We are offering:
Instant Exotic Dancer, How To Give A Lapdance and Sexy Dancing Style!
Each workshop is $30.
Taking all 3? Take off $20!

This day of workshops is being held at Mystique Lounge, which is a club on the east side of Yonge, a few blocks south of Eglinton. You can't miss the big red lips!
Check out their site http://www.mystique-lounge.com for a look inside - don't worry, it's closed when we are there! (hint: turn your volume down first...)

Instant Exotic Dancer!
3:00 - 4:00pm
This workshop is designed for women who want to check the "exotic dancing" skill off their list in a one-shot deal! We will go through the most popular exotic dance moves, including
turns, slides and head accents, and practice putting them together in a nice flow. We also include pole dancing moves so you'll have a full stage routine whenever you need it!
At the end of this hour, you'll know the moves, feel confident doing them and be inspired by your own movement!
Please wear something you feel sexy and comfortable in and bring high heels! Don't worry, we'll figure out how to do all of these moves while wearing them and looking fabulous!

How to give a Lapdance!
4:00 - 5:00pm
If you haven't done this workshop before, it's time! Yes, we learn an actual routine of how to give a lapdance...that is, perform for and on someone who is sitting in a chair!
This is my favourite workshop to do and always gets rave reviews - don't wait, come and see for yourself!
Please wear something you feel sexy and comfortable in and bring high heels! You will need to wear something that you can sit with and open your legs wide in so do a clothing test beforehand!

Sexy dancing style!
5:00 - 6:00pm

This is a brand-new workshop!
This is for ladies who want to learn how to dance with a sexy, expressive style! We will go through both moves and freestyle tips so you can add this fire into your regular dancing - whether it's in front of the mirror or out at a club!This will be very fun and spicy hot!
Please wear comfortable clothing that you would wear dancing. As well, please bring high heels.

Prices and Registration
Each workshop is $30.
Take all 3 for $70.
Payment can be made in cash only please.

Please register by contacting Sophie.
http://www.sophieluxton.com/contact.html

Hope to see you there!
Sophie
http://www.sophieluxton.com


Bollywood Grooves
DANCE COURSE
Ready to get into shape for summer? Come learn new dance moves with Bollywood Grooves.

Originating in London [UK] BG now has schools in the UK, Brazil,Canada, and South Africa. As part of London’s dance scene BG has worked with BBC, MTV, Zee TV, and Sony Television.

Come get moving and taste the flavour of BG’s Bollywood style - a mix of the groove from hip hop/street, grace from Indian classical, passion ofLatin, spice of Middle Eastern, and
fierceness of Bhangra dance all choreographed into one energetic routine. Come along for fun and exercise!
Open to all ages, male/female, no previous dance experience required.

DATES: SUNDAYS - JULY 8 TO 29
TIME: 11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM

LOCATION:
THE NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
400 JARVIS ST.
[BETWEEN CARLTON AND WELLESLEY]
DOWNTOWN TORONTO

FEE: $65 FOR COURSE

PHONE: 416-624-9021
EMAIL: bollywoodgrooves@hotmail.com
http://www.bollywoodgrooves.ca
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bollywoodgroovescanada

Happy Dancing!

Lopa Sarkar, MBA
Director - Bollywood Grooves - Canada




YogaSpace by the Bay
A weekend at Deerhorn Lodge in Georgian Bay with Patricia White and Kathryn Beet

Drop-in Schedule Changes
Pick up a new schedule at the studio or check our website. Please take note of a few changes to the drop in schedule as follows.


Mindful Yoga: Practicing mindfully we are not trying to get somewhere else, but to be where and as we actually are in this moment, with this breath, whether the experience is pleasant,
unpleasant, or neutral. As our bodies change, so do our minds and hearts. Classical Hatha asana combined with mindfulness meditation. Gentle/Moderate

Live life to it's Fullest! with Ross Rayburn Join us for another fun and inspiring Anusara weekend.

Paul Grilley weekend workshop
We are very excited to have international anatomy teacher Paul Grilley coming to the studio in July.
Please check our website for more details.

YogaSpace 2007/08 Teacher Training Program
Our annual Teacher Training program begins in October and registrations are coming in. Registration forms can be picked up at the front desk or downloaded from the teacher training page on our website. For details speak to Kathryn or contact her through the front desk.


June
Introduction to Yoga - Begins June 9

Restorative Yoga - Begins June 13

Ross Rayburn - June 15, 16, 17

Moms with Mobile Babies - Begins June 18

The Art of Baby Massage - June 18

Introduction to Yoga - June 21 - July 12

Asana Clinic - Begins June 25



July
Restorative Yoga ~ Begins Monday, July 2

Introduction to Yoga ~ Begins Saturday, July 14

Yoga Anatomy: The Joints and Muscles ~ Paul Grilley, Thursday,
July 26 - Sunday, July 29

Standard First Aid/Heart Saver CPR ~ July 7 21

For New and Expecting Parents
Check out our extensive pre/postnatal programs

http://www.yogaspace.net







dance Immersion Workshop Series presents West African Drum and Dance classes with M’Bemba Bangoura
Saturday June 23 to Friday June 29, 2007
at COBA Collective Of Black Artists Studios, 610 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor. (Queen St/West of Bathurst St.)
Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24, 2007

Children drum 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Children dance 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Adult drum – 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Adult dance – 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Monday June 25 to Thursday June 28, 2007
Adult Drum 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Adult Dance 8:30 – 10:00 PM

Friday June 29, 2007
Midnight Bantaba, register before 11:45PM

 

Prices:
$17.00 per class
Children's class $10.00
Seriescard of 7 classes $100.00

 
BRING YOUR OWN DRUM

M’Bemba Bangoura is a native of Guinea, West Africa, where he began learning the traditional music and dances of his village from a young age.  He was a member of Les Ballets Africains and the Ballet of Conakry, in the nation’s capital of Guinea.  M’Bemba played with Ballet Djoliba, working with other drummers, with whom he created the Ballet’s musical arrangements. After touring internationally, M’Bemba now pursues a solo career.  He has traveled throughout the world as a performer and teacher of African drum and dance, and is revered worldwide for his high level of mastery.
For information about dance Immersion check our website at www.danceimmersion.ca, email info@danceimmersion.ca or call (416) 203-0666.



Street Dance Summer Camps
 Street Dance Academy’s summer day camps are a great way to introduce kids to the wonderful world of dance and expand any dancer’s repertoire.
Camps are $371 for kids ages 8 to 13 (July 9-13 and July 30 – Aug 3) and $ 397.50 for kids 14+ (July 16-20 and Aug 13-17).
Each camp’s five activity-filled days will offer classes in Breakdancing, Liquid, Hip Hop, Stomp, Afro, Popping and Locking. Students will also learn about street dance culture and history, watch dance movies and create their own graffiti t-shirt. Each camp week will conclude with a mini recital where students will showcase their new skills. Parents and friends are invited to come and cheer on.
 
Instructors include: MaeHem (shebang!crew, Daniel Cook, Raptors), Shugamai Johnson (Bella Dancerella, Family Channel’s Fam Bam), Krystal Garib (Broadway’s Bombay Dreams, Toronto’s Lord of the Rings) and more. Graffiti t-shirt workshop will be facilitated by the Bombshelter, Toronto’s premier graffiti shop.
For more information or to register, please download the registration form
http://streetdanceacademy.com/docs/SDA_Camp_RegForm07.pdf

Class Schedule
 New class starting next week!
 
Kids Liquid                w/ Shugamai
June 10 – July 22 (July 1 off due to Canada Day)
6 week session
Pre-register and get all 6 classes for $80
Drop-ins - $15
 
We’re moving things around! Starting June 5, Vintage Jazz Sweat will move to the 7-8pm timeslot. Beginner Lindy Hop is moving to Thursdays from 7-8pm, starting June 7. Kids Breakdance is also moving one hour later to 12-1pm, starting June 3.
 

Street Dance Academy
160 Spadina Ave, 2nd floor (NW corner of Queen & Spadina)
Toronto, On M5T 2C2
 
416.840.4934
  
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Summer in L.A. - Spaces are limited!
July 23-30, 2007

Payment plans for Summer in L.A are available as we understand that Summer in LA is quite an investment but as you can see from all what is a part of the week below, it is a priceless
opportunity of a lifetime.

Dancers can now also apply for a $500 Scholarship. Scholarships are limited so if you are interested in being considered, please contact us today!

In just 4 years, 67 dancers have taken part in this dance experience of a lifetime.

*Jestiena Salmon has attended 4 Summer in L.A.'s to date.
*Ashley Brodeur, Liana Lewis, Mercedes Guzikowski, Emmy Marinova, Kassandra Baird Aimee Mercer, all from Ontario have attended twice.
* Savanna Schulz and Cara Carosielli were a part of the 2006 S.I.L.A. and also joined us for the 2006 Broadway Bound!

Summer in L.A. this year is more exciting than ever!

The program is open to dancers of all levels and not just for professionals. 14 Yrs + up to adults including dance teachers.
You must have a desire to learn in an accelerated pace, take direction well, like to meet others who share your love of dance and want to have fun.
You do not need to want to be discovered to be a part of this experience.

Dancers will:
* Travel to Los Angeles, the entertainment capitol of the world
* Experience LA's professional dance world and have the summer of a lifetime!
* Train at LA's top dance studios as seen on MTV's Dancelife
* Take unlimited dance classes in the levels and styles of their choice with the industry's top choreographers instructors. Classes include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Break and more
* Work privately with the hottest choreographers in the industry including So You Think You Can Dance / You Got Served choreographer Shane Sparks
* Full day private intensive with The Groovaloos in Hip Hop, House, Breaking, Locking and Street Funk. All private workshops also include intimate and interactive industry chat's, Q A's, autograph signing sessions and photo taking opportunities
* Get their Krump on with a private krumping workshop with one of LA's Hip Hop clowns. Miss Prissy just booked a job so we have replaced her.
* Network with industry decision makers, choreographers back up dancers
These opportunities are only possible when you are a part of Be Discovered's Summer in LA.
* Be empowered at the Career Power Workshop led by Tony award winner Grover Dale, the man to meet and work with if you are interested in dancing professionally. If you are not interested in a professional dance career, this workshop is still for you.
In addition to working with Grover, dancers will work with Mickey Minden, choreographer for the Pussy Cat Dolls as well as the associate director Jesse Lee Santos.
Dancers will also have the incredible opportunity to work with Dancelife's director and creator Kevin Tancheroen, lead actors and dancers Nolan Padilla and Nick Baga.
Professional dancers Aisha Francis (Beyonce, Destiny's Child), Kevin Stea (Madonna's world tour) and Tonya Kay (Panic at the Disco) will also be in attendance
Dancers will then showcase the choreography learned for the world's top dance and choreography agents as well as in front of leading choreographers. Agencies include MSA, Bloc and DDO.
* Meet with top US immigration lawyer.

Be Discovered has referred many Canadians to this lawyer including:
- Tre Armstrong who he helped get her US work papers when required for her tour with Missy Elliott and to be signed by US agency
- Jae Blaze who he helped get her US work papers for her to also be signed by top agent and choreograph for top artists including Snoop
Other local dancers and choreographers include Rachel Alix Janet Castillo.

* Attend auditions and or work on a live set if you fit the type being cast.

Please note that Be Discovered does not guarantee the Summer in LA dancers any auditions or work during the SILA week or anytime after the experience.
* Be shot by Pussy Cat Dolls and Brian Friedman Photographer
Check out the 2006 Summer in LA dancers photos at http://www.leecherry.com/bediscovered
* Be a part of the live studio audience of the #1 hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance. It is virtually impossible to get tickets for this hot TV Show
* Attend LA's hottest dance show, Carnival Choreographer's Ball as VIP's where over 200 of LA's top dancers showcase works of top choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Shane Sparks, Marty Kudelka and many more.

Top dance agents and stars attend this not to be missed show. At past Carnivals we have had the chance to meet and hang out with Missy Elliott, Dave Scott, Darrin Henson and many more choreographers.
* Watch the best crews battle on the floor at the finals of the World Hip Hop Championships

* Sightsee LA hot spots including Hollywood, Melrose, Beverly Hills, see stars homes, Venice Beach and more in a private professionally guided tour or attend the World bboy bgirl battle which is part of the Hip Hop Championships
* Have a night out at Universal Studios Citywalk for fun, shopping, sightseeing and more...
* Make friendships that will last a lifetime and much more....

Summer in L.A. includes all of this as well as emergency medical insurance, airport transfers, transportation, chaperones, all meals, snacks and beverages, and accommodations.
Packages including airfare are also available.

If this sounds like a week of a lifetime that you want to be a part of, contact Be Discovered today as spaces are limited and we will sell out.

For more information to apply for the program:

Visit http://www.bediscovered.net go to the Workshop page, click Full Schedule and then the Summer in LA link.
Call 416-657-4202 ext 2 or toll free at 1-888-657-4202
Email: dance@bediscovered.net
REACH FOR THE STARS WITH BE DISCOVERED!



LINDY HOP BEGINNER DANCE COURSE !!
(The original 1930s Swing Dance)
No partner or dance experience needed when you register!

June 4 - June 28, 2007
Monday evenings 6:15-7:15 p.m.
$48 for 4-week course

Instructors: Lorinda Crawford and Danny Sarvesvaran, experienced Lindy Hoppers and philosophers in action!

Please see our website:
http://www.newacropolis.ca/natoronto/civilizations/learntoswing.h\tm
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED
Activities will be held at 14 Lawrence Avenue East - Lawrence subway station (N/E corner).

To reserve or for more information, please call 416-486-7198 or visit our website at
http://www.newacropolis.ca/natoronto/index_e.htm

We look forward to dancing with you soon!
Lorinda Crawford
Communications Department
New Acropolis Toronto




FELIX "PUPY" INSUA dance workshop
AFRO CUBAN Dance master in Toronto
Date: Saturday, June 2
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
DANCE DISTRICT Studio
The Distlillery District
55 Mill Street
Toronto, ON

Contact Info
Phone: 416-836-2600
Email: manolitointoronto@yahoo.com

Description
FELIX "PUPY" INSUA dance master, lead dancer for years of top AFRO CUBAN folkloric troupe YORUBA ANDABO - Artistic director of ORIKI OMI ODDARA. PUPY has been based in New YORK for the last 10 years. Appeared in CALLE 54 - DAME LA MANO documentary "Raices Habaneras" and is presently the subject of a documentary about his life.

He will be in town from MAY 29 - JUNE 2 performing and giving workshops. He will be giving a special workshop for dancers at the Distillery District's beautiful studio DANCE DISTRICT from 12pm - 2pm, SAT JUNE 2 along with master percussionist, world renowned ROMAN DIAZ. There will also be fantastic activities all day long and night following the workshop with live music and festivities

More and additional workshops with SUNDAY afternoon possibilities TBA for those who cannot make it on Saturday or want additional instruction. Workshop price is $26.50 all taxes included, check http://www.artofjazz.org for more info on this workshop and information about intro workshop Friday June 1 at 6pm with dancer/singer MUNA MINGOLE from Cameroon and Jimmy Slyde legendary tap dancer .



Ballet Espressivo Summer Classes
Adult Ballet Classes:   A FANTASTIC WORKOUT & A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER!
Tired of backaches, sore shoulders, general stiffness! Put that spring back into your step!
BENEFITS: Injury-Preventative - Improves Alignment, Balance, Posture, Flexibility, Co-ordination, & Circulation. Tones & Elongates every part of the body -Develops Core Strength -Engages the Body & Mind at the same time - Increases Concentration

CLASS SCHEDULE

Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I * No previous dance experience is needed! Monday evenings from 8 -9:30 p.m. from July 2– August 27, 2007 p.m. - 7 classes for  $84.00 (No class on July 2 & August 6 due to long weekends).
Saturday afternoons from 3:15 – 4:30  p.m. July 7-August 25, 2007 - 7 classes for $84.00. (No class on August 4 due to long weekend).

Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I I * For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class I or who have had some previous experience with ballet or other dance.
Saturday afternoons from 1:45 – 3:15  p.m. July 7-August 25, 2007. 7 classes for $84.00. (No class on August 4 due to long weekend).

Elementary Ballet  I
* For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class II  or who have had some previous experience with ballet.

Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. July 2– August 27, 2007 p.m. -. - 7 classes for  $84.00 (No class on July 2 & August 6 due to long weekends).
For The More Experienced Beginner: *Ideal for those with previous ballet experience!
Wednesday mornings from 10 - 11:30 a.m. from July 4 –August 29, 2007 - 9 classes for $108.00
***NEW**** Wednesday evenings  from  7:30 – 9 p.m. from July 4 –August 29, 2007 - 9 classes for $108.00
Friday evenings from 6 -7:30 p.m. from July 6 –August 24, 2007 – 7 classes for $84.00. (No class on August 3 due to long weekend).

Ballet Espressivo New Class
Ballet Floor Barre – Stretching & Strengthening
Reap the benefits of a low stress, low impact and highly rewarding form of exercise that tones the body, burns calories, increases core strength, improves flexibility, alignment, posture and boosts self-image. Students will be guided through a systematic and thorough approach to stretching and strengthening. Through this ballet floor barre, students will gain knowledge of how to work efficiently, according to the laws of the body classical ballet technique as well receiving plenty of individualized attention.

Instructor: Donna Greenberg teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of Ballet Espressivo has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques and artistic flair.

Wednesday mornings 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. June 6 -27, 2007 – 4 classes $48.00
Friday evenings 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. June 8 -29, 2007 – 4 classes $48.00
Wednesday mornings 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.- July 4 –August 29, 2007 – 9 classes $108.00
Friday evenings 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.– July 4 –August 24, 2007. (No class on August 3 due to long weekend) – 7 classes $84.00

Individual Coaching/Personal Training
Individual instruction for those who prefer exclusive and private sessions or have no time to fit a class into their busy schedules. Trouble-shooting for the professional dancer who wants to target their individual needs, stand-out at auditions and develop their uniqueness and artistry.

 Donna Greenberg teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of Ballet Espressivo has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques and artistic flair. Private classes are arranged on an individual basis at a mutually agreeable time. 

Singing for Dancers & Actors
Preparing for an audition. No vocal training. Feeling awkward and scared.
Get that song up to scratch! Sing with confidence and capture their hearts.
Donna Greenberg - Singer, choreographer & former dancer can help you sell that song! 647.294.0784 or email donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com <mailto:donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com>
 
All students must pre-register to ensure their place in the class. Classes are very popular and are kept small, so individual attention is possible and early registration is encouraged. All classes are held at The Studio Pilates 65 Wellesley St. E. Suite 405. Please register by email info@balletespressivo.com <mailto:info@balletespressivo.com> or phone 647.294.0784.
Please note and use my new email address:
DonnaGreenberg@BalletEspressivo.com
thanks !



**NEW** Classes at Hogtown Swing Dance Studios
Starting the June 4th Hogtown Swing Dance Studios will be starting up again from hiatus with a new schedule for the summer.
There are many requests of classes that are circulating so on Thursdays Nights we are setting up a "Specialty Class Series". Take them all!!!
They will be thankful that you did.

Mondays
6:30p-7:30p Authentic Jazz and Charleston
7:35p-8:40p Fundamentals and Introduction to Balboa/Bal-Swing

*NEW*
8:45p-10:00p Bal Rueda
(must have previous balboa experience or ok'ed by instructor)

Thursdays
*NEW*
6:30p-7:45p Specialty Classes
(Partnered Charleston, Blues Movement, Fast Dancing, Musicality-Rhythm vs Melody - requested by workshop organizers, Jumps Tricks and Air Steps to name a few)

7:45p-10:00p Hogtown Swing Performance Training (by permission of instructor, if not sure ask)

More details will be up on website soon. In the meantime check out our videos on our site.

See you all soon,
Dan and Joanna
Professional Dance Instruction of the Jazz Era
Lindy Hop / Balboa / Charleston / Authentic Jazz Dancing
http://www.HogtownSwing.com




Lunchtime Nia @ the Union
Because everyone needs a little mid-day Nia break...

Thursdays
12:30 - 1:15
June 7 - July 12
$36

Location:
The Union, 242 Carlton St.
Toronto, ON

Contact
Phone: 416-461-3008
Email: jenniferhicks@rogers.com




The Great Canadian Video Workshop
From a budding idea to final output, this workshop will take the foot dragging out of your digital video dreams.
A three day crash course on how to make the video that's been lurking within you. Taught over two weekends or one weekend and two evenings.
Day 1 focuses on production--story scripting, planning, camera basics and then everybody shoots some video.
Days 2 and 3 are spent editing the previous day's footage--all hands on Final Cut Pro.
Instructors are personable, courteous and sensitive to varying learning needs.
4 participants max.
When:
June 9th, 10am-3pm
June 10th and 16th, 10am-5pm

Fee: $400.00

To guarantee your spot in the workshop, please call 416-902-0325 or contact GCVWorkshop@hotmail.com

We also offer the following workshops :
DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Advanced Production, Advanced Final Cut Pro and services:
Video Editing, DVD Authoring, Private and Semi-Private lessons Production workshops are also available in Spanish Workshop Instructors Anna Malkin (FCP) was hatched from art school in the 80s, then had to relearn everything she knew about analog video on a computer in the 90s. An independent film and video maker her work has been screened at
film festivals internationally and has aired on national television. She has worked in the film industry in post-production sound since 1997. Anna has been editing video for herself and others for about 15 years and teaching video editing since 2001.

Alex Flores (Prod) is a Latinamerican eco-feminist and social justice activist as well as an independent visual artist and filmmaker. Born in Mexico, Alex graduated as a teacher in 1988.
Alex moved to Toronto in the spring of 2001. In 2003, she created Las Perlas del mar Video collective, where she teaches and produces films on social and cultural issues. She writes, directs and edits video-film. In 2005, Alex won the Best Up and Coming Toronto Film or Video Maker Award at the Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.



New Sessions with Bees Knees Dance
Please join Bees Knees Dance for new classes in June:

***JUNE SPECIAL -- INT/ADV+***
SLOW JAZZ SOLO BLUES -- Styling for all Lindy Hoppers!
Tuesday Nights, June 5, 12, 19, 26
NEW TIME: 7pm to 8pm followed by a pilgrimage up to Alleycatz
Drop in for $12

***NEW BEGINNER SESSION***
Begins Thursday, June 7th
7pm to 8pm
8 Classes for $90 or Drop in for $12

Classes are held at the
Street Dance Academy
160 Spadina Ave,
2nd floor
(NW corner of Queen Spadina)

For more details, please visit http://www.beeskneesdance.com
See you soon!
Mandi Gould
Bees Knees Dance
http://www.beeskneesdance.com




TRE-LYSTIKZ ENTERTAINMENT
Dance Workshop ... 4 classes, seminar + get seen by Powerhouse Casting (a top casting agency)
http://www.myspace.com/tre_lystikz

D.U.I. Workshop Series (Dancing Under Industry Influence)

TRE ARMSTRONG has worked with:
Missy Elliot, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, 50 Cent, Robbie Williams, Seal, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Sean "Diddy" Combs to name a few...
And now she brings you the latest greatest in Dance Workshops. Check it out...in one day, you get:

a) Four Urban Dance Classes

1. Step/Stomp (like the movie Stompin the Yard)
2. "TNT" or "Tippin N Tre" ... Tre Armstrong shows you how to walk and move sexy in PUMPS!! Yes, I said it, High Heels that are comfy to YOU!! or, if you don't want TNT, try Capoeira - a brazilian martial arts which doubles as a dance
3. Freestyle dance (how to dance freely, with no choreography, using all YOUR MOVES!!
4. Hip Hop Dance Class

b) an Industry Seminar with Kim Everest, Casting Director for Powerhouse Casting

PLUS...

c) an exclusive Open Audition for Powerhouse Casting, one of Toronto's lead Casting Agents... show her what you got, and there's no stress or risk involved!

Sunday June 3rd 2007.
All ages and levels welcome!
Limited spaces and filling up quick!!

only $45 in advance/pre-registration (each class usually = $15...you do the math on the savings! or $55 on the day (no guarantees of space if registering on the day...be safe. email
Tre in advance to pre-register! It's that simple!!)

To pre-register please contact Tre Armstrong at:
trelystikz@gmail.com
or
1-866-772-2200

"i believe people should experience PROGRESS as well as PROCESS"
- tRE



City Dance Corps

5 Year Anniversary OPEN HOUSE!
Join us in a celebration of half a decade of dance with City
Dance Corps!
Sunday June 3, 2007
12pm-6pm
FREE Dance Classes every half hour!
Performances by our student performance groups in Hip Hop, Jazz, Salsa and Musical Theatre
Prizes!
We will be giving away 5 FREE Memberships as prizes! The lucky winners will be chosen through an exciting dance off where the audience chooses their winner! No experience necessary, everyone welcome! Save the date and invite everyone you know! This is your chance to sample all the dance classes your dancing bodies desire!
Click here http://www.citydancecorps.com/openhouse.htm for schedule of FREE classes!

Beat the Clock Sale
Held only twice a year!
You have 3 hours to get great deals on Toronto's #1 Dance Classes
at City Dance Corps!
Sunday June 3, 2007
3:00pm-6:00pm
Sale includes:
Buy a card of 5 classes and get 2 FREE classes
Buy a card of 10 classes and get 4 FREE classes
Monthly UNLIMITED Membership for Open Classes valid for JUNE, JULY AUGUST for $80 Orders over the phone with Visa or Master Card accepted. Debit and cash in person at the studio. Don't miss it!

Hollywood Dance Series: NE YO!
JUNE 2007
Thursdays
June 7-28
7:00pm-8:30pm
Are you "So Sick of Love Songs"?
Grammy nominee Ne Yo will make you hit the dance floor with his R smooth, sleek, sexy and soft style! Learn routines to his latest single, "Because of You" and "Sexy Love" as featured on 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Be soulful, be sexy, be smooth, be NE YO!

June Workshops

Belly Dance HALL
Wednesdays
June 6 - 27
8-9pm
A unique mix of bellydance moves with dancehall reggae grooves and moves. Learn some sassy bellydance moves to the fantastic sounds of Caribbean dancehall reggae. Your temperature will rise as learning a choreography to Sean Paul’s riddims!! Any of these moves can be taken to the dancefloor. A great workshop for all levels.

OLD School Grooves
Wednesdays
June 6 13
9-10pm
Travel back in time to the 70's and early 80's...this is a "flashback" class! That's right folks! Reflect on those old school grooves that made MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice shake it up!
This class is guaranteed to add some soul and funk to your dancing. Learn how to groove the old school way! This workshop is for everyone and anyone of all ages and all
levels!

Striptease
Wednesdays
June 20 27
8:30-9:30pm
Ladies, meet your sexy side with fun, confidence-building, dance-focused class! Learn the art of TEASE through movement and dance. You will be bursting with confidence and charm with this enchanting dance designed to captivate!

Understanding Salsa Timing
Tuesdays
June 12 19
8-9pm
Quick Quick Slow! Timing in Salsa is everything! This workshop will help you increase your understanding of the complex rhythms, beats and melodies of the Salsa music we all
love dancing to. Understand your '1' beat, the pauses, the upbeats and downbeats, and overall dynamics of the music. This will improve your leading and following skills, connection
with your partner, and overall styling.

Intro to Salsa
Wednesdays
June 6 13
8:30-10pm

Break Dance Absolute Beginner
Thursdays
June 7 - July 19
8:30-10pm

TAP Absolute Beginner
Tuesdays
June 26 - Aug 7
8-9pm

BALLET Advanced Beginner
Fridays
June 8 - July 20
6-7:30pm

Pilates
Mondays
June 11 - July 23
6-7pm

BELLY DANCE Absolute Beginner
Tuesdays
June 5 - July 17
6-7pm

City Dance Corps Staff
http://www.citydancecorps.com

539 King St. West
Suite 103
Toronto ON
M5V 1M1

416-260-2356






Felix 'PUPY' Insua Roman Diaz
Sunday workshop
Afro Cuban and Rumba
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Location:
DLM Studio
1610 Bloor Street West (at Dundas West station)
Toronto

Contact
Phone: 416-836-2600
Email: manolitointoronto@yahoo.com

Description
Sunday workshop with PUPY and Roman (with Jennifer assisting) confirmed for those who cannot make Sat. at the Distillery or just prefer Sunday.
$25 Pupy is OK with anyone wanting to videotape the workshop. Jennifer has beautiful skirts available for the women.



Welcome to Superfly's drop-in dance fitness classes for this week!
Taking your first class with us? Bring a friend and you only pay $10 each!

Buy a class card ($75 for 5 or $150 for 10) and use it for any class or drop-in for $20!

This week's special classes include:
* "Mystique Lounge Sexy Dance Workshops" on Saturday, June 2nd from 3:00 - 6:00pm (check the site for more details)

* "Sexy Dancing Style" on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30pm (a class to help you add some sexy styling into your freestyle dancing!)

* Saturday, June 2nd
at: Stretch Fitness Boutique, 194 Bloor St. (across from the ROM, west of Avenue. 2nd floor above "Gabby's" restaurant. Between St. George and Bay subway station.)
http://www.stretchcanada.ca)

11:00 - 12:00pm
Latin Fever!
(Sophie)
This is a latin dance class, including salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton - all the music you hear in a Latin club! The music is high-energy and the dancing is hot! No partner needed and no experience needed! Get ready to sweat and leave feeling great!

12:00 - 1:00pm
Beautiful Workout!
(Sophie)
An amazing exotic dance-based workout which will challenge your core, arm/leg strength and flexibility...and let you express your sensual self! Incredible workout and fabulous fun...we cover floor, standing and wall moves!

* Sunday, June 3rd
at: 585 Yonge St.
(on the north/east corner of Yonge/Dundonald - just one block north of Wellesley. Seconds from Wellesley subway station.)

12:30 - 1:30pm
Beautiful Workout
(Sophie)
An amazing exotic dance-based workout which will challenge your core, arm/leg strength and flexibility...and let you express your sensual self! Incredible workout and fabulous fun...we cover floor, standing and wall moves!

1:30 - 2:30pm
Kikaz CardioSalsa!
(Kika)
Feel the total groove of a great dance party influenced by moves from Afro-Cuban to African! Designed to be easy and fun, this class is a full body workout to amazing music and fun dance steps!

* Monday, June 4th
at: 585 Yonge St.
(on the north/east corner of Yonge/Dundonald - just one block north of Wellesley. Seconds from Wellesley subway station.)
5:30 - 6:30pm
Beautiful Workout
(Sophie)
An amazing exotic dance-based workout which will challenge your core, arm/leg strength and flexibility...and let you express your sensual self! Incredible workout and fabulous fun...we cover floor, standing and wall moves!

6:30 - 7:30pm
Hip Hop!
(Sophie)
It's sweaty, sexy and hip - bring it on! We sweat, we laugh and we dance like crazy!

7:30 - 8:30pm
African Fusion
(Rumbi and Helena)
Take African roots and mix in belly dance, dancehall, hip hop, soukous, kwaito...amazing! These gals will bring you the latest dances rocking african clubs plus show you how to fuse these with other forms of dance and get a great workout at the same time!

* Wednesday, June 6th
at: 585 Yonge St.
(on the north/east corner of Yonge/Dundonald - just one block north of Wellesley. Seconds from Wellesley subway station.)

5:30 - 6:30pm
Belly Dancing Basics!
(Christina)
Turn up your pelvis a notch and become the belly dancing diva you dream of! Add grace and seduction to your body movements!

6:30 - 7:30pm
SEXY DANCING STYLE!
(Sophie)
This is a one-off class designed for ladies who want to learn how to dance with a sexy, expressive style, whether at a night club or at home! No dance experience needed!

7:30 - 8:30pm
Hip Hop
(Sophie)
It's sweaty, sexy and hip - bring it on! We sweat, we laugh and we dance like crazy!

* Thursday, June 7th
at: Stretch Fitness Boutique, 194 Bloor St.
(across from the ROM, west of Avenue. 2nd floor above "Gabby's" restaurant. Between St. George and Bay subway station) http://www.stretchcanada.ca

6:00 - 7:00pm
Kikaz CardioSalsa!
(Kika)
Feel the total groove of a great dance party influenced by moves from Afro-Cuban to African! Designed to be easy and fun, this class is a full body workout to
amazing music and fun dance steps!

For more information on locations, prices and descriptions, please go to our site!
http://www.superflydancefitness.com

See you on the dance floor!
The fun-lovin' gals from Superfly!
Superfly Dance Fitness
email: info@superflydancefitness.com
phone: 416-537-8790
web: http://www.superflydancefitness.com






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Calls to Artists

Bridget Sparkle Productions
freeSTYLE - DJ Dance Crew Competition

"You're about to experience something so cold…"

The 2007 Global Hip Hop Festival (held by Harbourfront Centre July 27th-29th), will be hosting a crazy competition called "freeSTYLE" involving 1 DJ and… nope not 1 emcee this time, but 1 Dance Crew. That's right, each dance crew will have their own DJ who will mix their music live and they will compete to stay in the competition, the dancers and the DJ together as a team!

Bridget Sparkle Productions is looking for interested registrants:

What you need collectively as a team to enter:
A dance crew
A DJ
A routine involving at least 2 "styles" of dance (4 minutes max.)
Practice and lots of it (just playing, well not really bring your "A" game)
Free-styling skills
Originality

How it will run:
1st round – Each Team gets a chance to perform their live routine piece (4 minutes max.)

Next round - Weakest Teams from 1st round are eliminated and remaining Teams battle it out with 1-minute freestyle sessions to stay in the competition

…and so it will go each round knocking out competitors until we end up with a winner!
Remember this is a team effort so both the Dance Crew and the DJ will be judged on their skills.
(Guest judges to be announced at later date.)

Email info@bridgetandsparkle.ca to register, or download the form from our site http://www.bridgetandsparkle.ca .
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JUNE 22ND, 2007



DANCE MATTERS
CALL TO CHOREOGRAPHERS
CALLING FEMALE CHOREOGRAPHERS FOR SOLO, GROUP, OR COMMISSIONED WORKS OF 5 TO 20 MIN IN LENGTH FOR AN INTIMATE, CASUAL, PROFESSIONAL VENUE.

DANCE MATTERS
OCTOBER 6, 7/2007 @ 4PM
PIA BOUMAN STUDIO THEATRE
6 NOBLE ST.

ARTISTS RECEIVE A CUT OF THE BOX OFFICE PROFITS, VIDEO, PUBLICITY.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 2/2007
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: c.v, biographies of choreographer and performers, piece description (including length of work, music credits, title). This venue is low-tech. A video of proposed or recent work may be required after your application is submitted.
Artists can send their applications by e-mail to howdareshe@hotmail.com , if the video is required you will be notified and arrangements will be made to acquire it from you.

SERIES 1 – A WOMANS’ WORK
Back by popular demand! This repeat of Series 1 will feature a new line up of female artists, showcasing a range of inspired projects, including work created for themselves, for other dancers and commissioned projects.
Featuring some of Toronto’s most daring and original female dance artists, A Woman’s Work will highlight each artist’s dancing, choreography and process; in an intimate and casual theatre setting. A post-show discussion will delve into each artist’s creative mind and ingenuity, and into the extremely personal and intimate world of the creation and performance of their own work.

DANCE MATTERS is a bold new series presented by rebellious and daring, dancer and choreographer Tanya Crowder and her production company HOWDARESHE. This exciting new curated event features finished works in a casual theatre environment; a platform for the exchange of thoughts, ideas, and feedback between audience and artists. Crowder has always been a spearhead in the independent community regarding the presentation of original dance-based work that is polished and raw, with a ‘grass roots’ edge. Her past production/co-production credits include: Before During After – Festival of Duets, CRAVE, Series 8:08, and A Moment of INERTIA.


'Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History'
HOWDARESHE Productions
howdareshe@hotmail.com <mailto:howdareshe@hotmail.com>





2008 Images Festival Call for Submissions
OFF SCREEN, LIVE AND PERFORMANCE categories
Deadline 27 July 2007

Dear friends of Images,

The DEADLINE for submitting works to the 21st Edition of the Images Festival in the INSTALLATION/NEW MEDIA or PERFORMANCE categories is 27 July 2007.

The Images Festival is Canada's showcase for the innovative edge of international contemporary media art. Over the past 20 years, the festival has screened thousands of
independent films and videos in all genres, and has exhibited performances and media art installations by many renowned international artists. Attended by more than 30,000 people each year, the Images Festival is a critical forum for the independent media arts in Canada and around the world. The 21st edition of the Images Festival will take place 3-12
April 2008 in Toronto, Canada

THERE IS NO SUBMISSION FEE IN THESE CATEGORIES

*FILM/VIDEO GUIDELINES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF JULY with submission deadlines in the fall.

Full guidelines and entry forms (in PDF format) can be downloaded from:
(Direct link)
http://www.imagesfestival.com/generic.php?id=28=Submissions http://www.imagesfestival.com/index-iF.php Under "SUBMIT"

If you're unable to download these files, you may request these documents in .rtf format from:
submissions@imagesfestival.com
http://www.imagesfestival.com





Call for Submissions
If you would like to submit a piece for the Wednesday, June 20th Cabaret at the Rivoli, please let me know asap!

Thanks!!

Description:
Eros, Thanatos the Avant-Garde ~ The Cabaret Series presents work in the disciplines of dance, film, and multi-media perfomance created and performed by emerging and established
artists. The mandate for the Eros Cabaret is to create a warm, intimate performance environment for audience and performers alike.
The Cabaret offers a diversity off performance styles, all connected by the epic themes of sex, love, death, passion and the avant-garde.

Show times 8pm

Contact
Email: PedestrianThrashDC@hotmail.com




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Space

COBA Studio space rentals available
We have 2 studios available for rent

Measurements: There are two studios available, the smaller one is 40' x 30' and the larger one is 65' x 30'
Each studio equipped with sprung dance floor, wall-to-wall mirrors and CD player. There are 2 washrooms / changing areas with shower.

Availability as of June 11: Monday to Sunday 9 AM to midnight

Ideal for dance and theatre rehearsal

Rates: $15 / hour for rehearsals; $20 for workshops

Contact:
COBA, Collective of Black Artists
610 Queen St. West , 2nd Floor (at Bathurst)
Toronto, ON M6J 1E3
416-658 3111
info@cobainc.com


Dovercourt House 3rd Floor Studio available for rent.
Beautiful rehearsal and workshop studio near Ossington subway station. 1600 square meters, 13 ft high ceiling. Price range from $15/hr (rehearsal) to $25/hr (classes – workshops). For more information about rental space, contact Isorine Marc: 416.516.4025 or email info@corpus.ca. 805 Dovercourt road, 3rd floor – Toronto ON M6H 2X4 www.corpus.ca





Rooms For Rent
* Large room available in large house
* Located in Riverdale - close to Broadview between Gerrard and Danforth, near to the park
* $500 a month includes all utilities, laundry, telephone, internet and cable
* Nice patio deck
* Indoor bike storage
* Casual atmosphere, but no smoking or parties
* Performing arts household with dancers and two comfortable cats
* Room is partially furnished

Talk to Eric or Diana
Call 416-462-9560








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Call for lodgings

Artists from out-of-town who will require lodging
Gerry Trentham of pounds per square inch performance will be in residence at Dancemakers’ Centre for Creation from July 9 to 22 to continue to create his new piece, The Four Mad Humours. The piece will involve simultaneous performances in Buffalo, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto that will be linked together through video and internet technologies. This means there will be artists from out-of-town who will require lodging during the residency. If you could lodge an artist, please call Slade Lander at 416.504.6429 ext 21 or email him at slade@danceumbrella.net

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Call for Volunteers

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2007 Dora Mavor Moore Awards June 25, 2007
The Dora Mavor Moore Awards recognize the outstanding achievements in theatre, dance and opera on Toronto stages. The 28th Annual Dora Awards will be presented at the historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre on Monday June 25th, 2007.

We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to assist before, during and after the awards show. This is a perfect chance to interact with members of Toronto's performing arts community from producers to performers, directors to designers, and writers to technicians. Past VIP guests have included Mayor David Miller, principal dancer and artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada Karen Kain, host of CBC Radio's Metro Morning Andy Barrie, Sean Cullen, Rex Harrington, Anne-Marie Macdonald, Meagan Follows and Shirley Douglas.

There are several volunteer opportunities that include:

VIP Reception Volunteers
Red Carpet Volunteers
After Party Volunteers
Photographers
Drivers *


*Drivers receive tickets to the Dora Award Show valued at $60 each
All volunteers are required to attend an orientation session (date TBA). Shifts are 4 hours.
To volunteer or for more information please contact:
Adam Hyatt
adamh@tapa.ca or 416-536-6468 ext 31



Scotiabank Nuit Blanche - a free all-night contemporary art thing
September 29, 2007
7:03 pm to sunrise

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is back after a highly successful inaugural year. For one sleepless night experience Toronto transformed by artists.
Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From alleyways and parking lots to churches and baseball diamonds, explore more than 195 destinations.
One night only. All night long.

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all night owls and art lovers!
If you're looking for a unique volunteer opportunity and want to be a part of Toronto's most exciting event, sign up now to become a Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Volunteer.

To become a volunteer contact: spevvol@toronto.ca

The Scotiabank Nuit Blanche website is currently under construction, but for a few highlights visit http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca



DUSK DANCES! Call for Volunteers
The incredibly succesful and much loved outdoor festival DUSK DANCES is looking for volunteers for its 2007 season at Withrow Park.
Show runs from July 10th-15th,
Volunteer Call is @ 6:00 pm
We need a maximum of 6 volunteers per night, so the more nights you can commit, the better. Bring a friend or two and help to make this wonderful community
event possible.
Contact:
Lilia Leon
Park Co-ordinator
liliamelisa81@yahoo.ca

*Send a message with your name, phone number and dates you are available to volunteer. We will contact you to confirm your availability.

For more info about the festival visit: http://www.corpus.ca/english/corpusset1.html

Spread the word...





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Auditions




Audition 2007
Victoria Ballet Academy

For 8 to 13 year old children
June 9, 10, 16, 17


Open Ballet Exam
Level 1-3 students
June 17th (Sunday)

Intensive summer school program and summer camp

Victoria Ballet Academy
7751 Yonge Street
Markham Ontario, Canada
Old Thornhill Heritage District

905-707-7580
www.victoriaballet.com <http://www.victoriaballet.com>



LOOKING FOR DANCERS FOR FILM SHOOT FROM JULY 7 – 14.
Film Title : Utopics
Director: Geoffrey Pugen
Choreograophy: Steeve Paquet

Looking for Men ages 18 – 50
Woman ages – 18 - 40

Skills – modern dance, street, yoga, improv, theatre and film experience an asset.
Please forward resume and headshot to:
Geoffrey Pugen by June 1st 2007 – email: rollscourt@gmail.com
Or call - 6472198702


The Dance Company - Audition June 7th
The Dance Company is hiring talented and enthusiastic dancers for our remaining 2007 season.

For more information about The Dance Company visit http://www.thedancecompany.ca

Dancers must be meet the following requirements :
Must be 19+ years of age
Must be able to attend Sunday Evening rehersals, with occasional extra rehersals on Thursday nights during high demand season. Should have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on evenings, and weekends. A reliable source of transportation is an asset Ethnic dancers are encouraged to apply

Audition Information
Thursday, June 7, 2007

Open Call Audition for Female Dancers
Sign in at 7:30pm
Audition from 8pm to 9:30pm

Please bring resume and headshot. Dancers should wear BLACK form fitting dance attire.
Dancers will be taught a short Jazz combination

Location:
The Westway United Church - Upper Auditorium
8 Templar Dr.
Toronto, ON
(Main Intersection - Kipling and The Westway)

CALL BACK and 1st Rehersal : June 10th, 2007 at 5:30pm
Selected dancers will perform their first show on June 15th, 2007.

To register for the audition please email info@thedancecompany.ca , or call 416-243-7505.
Dancers must register by June 6th, 2007.

The Dance Company
2006 Entertainer of the Year, by the Canadian Event Industry
If You Can Dream It, We Can Create It!
Visit us online at: http://www.thedancecompany.ca





COMPANY AUDITION
Dancemakers and the Centre for Creation
Michael Trent
Artistic Director

Dancemakers is holding an invitation-only audition for the 2007-2008 season.
Both male and female dancers are invited to submit their resumes and photos for consideration.
The Company seeks dance artists with skilled and refined instruments rooted in contemporary dance aesthetics.
Interested candidates must have a mature approach to a collaborative creative process and be versed in (or curious about) improvisation, voice and text.
Dancemakers is a small ensemble of unique individuals who value committed work ethic and generous interaction.

Dancemakers is based in Toronto, Canada
The 2007-2008 Season is 28 weeks in length.
Website: www.dancemakers.org

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007 (possible call-back on June 24)

Location:
Dancemakers Centre for Creation
55 Mill Street,
Building 58,
Studio 313
In the Distillery Historic District,
Toronto

Time:
10 am studio opens
10:30 - 12 class
12:30 - 4:30 creative work

This is an invitation-only audition. Please send your resume and photo.
Invited applicants will be contacted by e-mail.

Send materials to:
Michael Trent
Artistic Director

at michael@dancemakers.org

OR

Dancemakers
55 Mill Street,
Building #58
Studio 306
Toronto, ON
M5A 3C4

By June 15, 2007




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Jobs



JOB POSTING: Publicity & Outreach Assistant
Tarragon Theatre is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to fulfill a full-time seasonal position that requires flexibility and organization: shared responsibilities in the areas of Publicity, Marketing and Outreach. This position provides administrative support to and reports to both the Director of Marketing and the Director of Education and Outreach. It is a key position focusing on communication: to the press, teachers, students, artists, and the public. For more details, including skills required and information about submitting your resume, check out the full job posting at workinculture.ca



Office/Business Manager
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 30, 2007 – 5pm
Position available: June 1, 2007 – August 1, 2007 (flexible)
TERM: 20 - 40 hours per week

Location: 943 Dundas St. West
Salary: negotiable, related to experience

Job Description:
DB Works & Plays is looking for a visionary Arts Administrator to work with David Buchbinder on all aspects of his multifaceted music career. Visionary because the successful applicant will be involved in creatively expanding the scope and promotion of David’s current level of output as well as being responsible for building upon the existing organizational infrastructure.
Overall duties include:

• Booking private and corporate events
• Developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients
• Devising and implementing marketing strategies
• Publicity Liaison
• Scheduling and booking rehearsals
• Grant writing
• Office maintenance
• Filing – music scores as well as office materials
• Book-keeping
• Contracting
• Research
  

• Grant writing
• Highly developed computer skills (Mac OSX operating system)
• Quickbooks or other financial programs an asset
• Adobe Photoshop or other design programs an asset
• File Pro or other database programs an asset
• Background in music and/or performing arts
  

• Marketing experience
• Management experience
• People skills
• Adventurous, strong-willed, entrepreneurial spirit a GREAT asset
  

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

Canada Council for the Arts
Audience and Market Development Travel Assistance – Anytime (at least 6 weeks prior to departure date)
Travel Grants to Dance Professionals - Any time (at least 8 weeks before departure date)
Audience and Market Development Travel Assistance – Anytime (at least 6 weeks prior to departure date)
www.canadacouncil.ca

Ontario Arts Council
Chalmers Arts Fellowships - June 1, 2007
Compass - June 15, 2007
www.arts.on.ca

Toronto Arts Council
Dance Projects - August 1, for projects commencing after November 1
www.torontoartscouncil.org

Metcalf Foundation
www.metcalffoundation.com

Laidlaw Foundation -
After a period of reviewing and restructuring their Performing Arts Programme, the Laidlaw Foundation has now release their new arts funding program to the public.
Please go to the Laidlaw Foundation website for program information.
www.laidlawfdn.org

Canadian Heritage
www.pch.gc.ca

City of Toronto
www.toronto.ca

Ontario Trillium Foundation
Province-Wide Program - July 1, 2007
Community Program - July 1 2007
www.trilliumfoundation.org

Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade
Performing Arts Programmes - August 1 for projects beginning in October, November or December of the same
year or in January, February or March of the following year.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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