Author Archives: Rachel Martin

For those of us who love dance…

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Rachel Martin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WoAjE1aioHE Very exciting… definitely something to look forward to! From Jon M. Chu, director of G.I. Joe Retaliation, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 3D and creator of The LXD… We proudly present… DS2DIO (pronounced D-Studio) The World’s First … Continue reading →

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Ben Cameron: The true power of the performing arts

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Rachel Martin

Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts — asking: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? At TEDxYYC, he offers a bold look … Continue reading →

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Ice or Heat? How to Take Care Of Your Body!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Rachel Martin

The age old question for any injured dancer, do I use ice or heat? This fantastic article by Elizabeth Quinn can help you decide! Do you know when to use ice and when to use heat on a sports injury? … Continue reading →

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Amazing Canadian Talent: Young Dancer Shale Wagman’s Big Break

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Rachel Martin

Canada’s Got Talent is in it’s first season this year, and has already uncovered some amazing Canadian talent! Finalist Shale Wagman’s dance performance to “The Scientist” on April 15th even brought some of the shows judges to tears. This 11 … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for a Big Show: 5 Steps to a Perfect Performance

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rachel Martin

Getting Ready for a Big Show: 5 Steps to a Perfect Performance With rehearsals revving up, we thought we might share with you some tips to help you in your preparation! When getting ready to hit the stage it is … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calanders! April 29th is International Dance Day!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rachel Martin

Who could imagine – an entire day dedicated to celebrating our passion, DANCE! International Dance Day is in it’s 30th year and is stronger then ever. Here in Toronto the celebrations will take over the whole week leading up to … Continue reading →

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Jazz Music for Our 2012 Recital!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Rachel Martin

With our 2012 Woodbridge School of Dance Recital coming up quickly, we thought it would be fun to give you a little taste of what’s to come! On our Youtube channel we’ve put together a playlist of some songs that … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration and Pushing Away Doubts

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Rachel Martin

Many artists, and dancers especially, can become troubled by the daunting task of embodying a brilliant, creative mind. Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert gives a wonderful talk on keeping your artistic fears at bay and moving forward in your craft – a great … Continue reading →

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Pulse on Tour Update from Ms. Veronica Cappadocia

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Rachel Martin

This past weekend, our Woodbridge Dancers were involved in one of the most anticipated dance conventions known to date!  The Pulse on Tour finally made a pit stop in Toronto, opening the dancers experiences to new styles of movement and … Continue reading →

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State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo & Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Rachel Martin

One of the world’s most distinguished ensembles, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo & Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev. Passion and drama abound in this tale of two young, star-crossed lovers who, amid a bitter family feud, will stop … Continue reading →

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