Heather Dotto (VAN)

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  A proud and strong member of the Vancouver dance community, Heather Dotto has been a part of MOVE: the company since its conception in 2005, working closely with long time friend, Josh Beamish. She is also pursuing her own choreographic and teaching career at both K&S Dance Productions and … [Read more...]

3T Winnipeg’s Ultimate Threat Solo Winner – Kayla Ireland

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IDM is proud to feature Triple Threat Dance Convention's Ultimate Threat Solo Winner from Winnipeg, MB, Miss Kayla Ireland from Dance INK!   IDM: What is your Favourite Style of Dance? Kayla: My favourite style of dance is contemporary. It is where my true love lies because through contemporary dancing … [Read more...]

3T Winnipeg’s Senior Definite Threat – Juliet Amara!

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Allow us to introduce to you, Triple Threat Dance Convention's Winner of  the Senior Definite Threat title in Winnipeg, MB: Miss Juliet Amara from Institute of Dance of Manitoba!    IDM: What is your favourite dance style? Juliet: I couldn't choose one favourite dance style from another. I've taken everything … [Read more...]

Richie Lubaton Photography

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So you want to be a professional dancer, eh? After reading all of the amazing articles you have found here on IDM, I am sure you are beginning to realize that there is so much more to a career in the arts than just simply having the ability to dance! … [Read more...]

Arts Umbrella Season Finale

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Vancouver, BC – Arts Umbrella Dance Company (AUDC) presents its Season Finale May 24 to 25 at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton). Season Finale is the culmination of months of exploration and rehearsal of bold and innovative works created for AUDC dancers by prominent choreographers. The two evening shows (May … [Read more...]

Next Level Hip Hop Competition

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  Stepping into the Chuck Bailey Rec. Centre I could feel the focused drive hanging thick in the air as the Next Level Hip Hop Competition wrapped up with their final event - The Final Throwdown.   The two day event was packed with dancers performing as solo artists or … [Read more...]

Dancer’s Transition Resource Centre

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    Joysanne Sidimus founded the Dancer’s Transition Resource Centre in 1985. Seeing the need for support amongst the professional dance community and after researching this need, in conjunction with the Dance In Canada Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Dance Organizations, the DTRC finally came to fruition. Assisting … [Read more...]

You Can’t Out Train A Bad Diet

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    “You can’t out train a bad diet” is a quote that most people fail to live by. It doesn’t matter how many calories you burn on the treadmill, if you’re finishing your day with a Big Mac and a coke, it won’t make a difference. On that note, … [Read more...]

World Dance Movement’s newest Faculty – Teddy Forance!

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Teddy Forance got his start in the professional dance industry performing for Anna Vissi a Greek pop star. Mia Michaels picked him out at the NYCDA Nationals and asked him to attend a closed audition with only five other dancers! He got the job and moved to Greece for six … [Read more...]