Shock Value: Artistic Merit Versus Sensationalism Podcast from April 6, 2016 KasheDance; Artistic Director Kevin Ormsby interviewed by Producer Samara Thompson Dance Artist D.A. Hoskins, interviewed by Producer Malgorzata Nowacka Gadget of the Week: X-Pole with Producers Malgorzata Nowacka and…
Our gadget of the week is a product from Dance Poles Canada – dedicated dealer of X-Pole. The following is helpful information about poles from: https://www.dance-pole.ca Different X-Pole Types: X-Pert Poles – fully mounted, and can spin or be stationary…
Selecting a summer school for the aspiring dancer and parent is a daunting task. Here is a list that can help – best programs to consider for summer 2016. Full Show Podcast American Dance Festival – Podcast Segment 1….
The Flexistretcher is a tool created to keep up with the daily demands of a professional dancer. Here is more about it from the Flexistretcher web site: The Flexistretcher products and training techniques are ballerina-inspired; however, they have proven to…
Best of the Best: Summer Schools Part 1 – New York and Area Podcast from March 30, 2016 Gadget of the Week: Flexi Stretcher, with Producers Nicole Hamilton and Malgorzata Nowacka American Dance Festival, interviewed by Producer Samara Thompson …
A Dancer’s Dilemma: Getting Paid for What You Love Podcast from March 23, 2016 University of Toronto Dance Festival, interview by Producer Malgorzata Nowacka Gadget of the week: Luluelmon Pants with Producers Nicole Hamilton and Samara Thompson Dance Artist, Esie…
Turn Out Producer Nicole Hamilton talks with BaKari I. Lindsay about the legacy of the Black dance movement in Toronto, and COBA. BaKari I. Lindsay is the Co-founder of COBA (Collective Of Black Artists). He has danced for Danny Grossman Dance…
On March 16, Producer Malgorzata Nowacka and Clea Iveson, dancer and Educational Manager of Canada’s Ballet Jorgen, talked about her experiences in the making of Sleeping Beauty. Sleeping Beauty is one of the world‘s most famous classical ballets and holds…
Podcast from March 16, 2016 COBA; Artistic Director BaKari I. Lindsay interviewed by Producer Nicole Hamilton Julia Krauss and Nicholas Walsh, artists of Orpheus & Euridyce, interviewed by Producer Samara Thompson Gadget of the Week: Spin Spot with inventor Angela Pineda-Kyle,…
Here is a brief outline of the Spin Spot, from http://www.thespinspot.net/: The Spin Spot assists in learning spotting and turning techniques. You can use it as a tool to learn the proper way to spot, then move to holding proper…
Interview by Samara Thompson Guest: Akram Khan, on Monday, March 7 at Canadian Stage, Toronto, Ontario. Choreographer and Artistic Director Akram Khan is in Toronto for the Canadian premiere of Toro, a virtuosic work with four singers/musicians, where he blends…
Podcast from March 9, 2016 Dance Collection Danse, Nicole Hamilton interviews Corrie Sakalukk Gadget of the week: Attendance 2 Producer Samara Thompson interviews Akram Khan
Here is why we love Attendanc2 by David M.Reed: It helps you organize your attendance. You can attach photos to students – helps remember names! Keeps track of absences. Attaches notes. You can download this app on your iOS device…
We are excited to announce our new radio show, Turn Out, launching March 2016 on CIUT 89.5 FM! Hosted by Samara Thompson, Nicole Hamilton and Malgorzata Nowacka, Turn Out connects with independent artists, dance celebrities, historians, costumers, writers and latest…
Interview by Samara Thompson Guest: Akram Khan, on Monday, March 7 at Canadian Stage, Toronto, Ontario. Choreographer and Artistic Director Akram Khan is in Toronto for the Canadian premiere of Toro, a virtuosic work with four singers/musicians, where he blends…