Canada's Ultimate Dance Community Website
Danielle DeMi began her performing career at the ripe old age of 9 months! Scouted by a local talent agent for her expressive large eyes and quirky facial expressions Danielle began working steadily in print and on film. From Huggies to Bell Telecommunications, Danielle had the invaluable opportunity to grow and learn throughout the entertainment industry in the most trying of times, childhood … [Read more...]
IDM sat down with the choreographer of 'Pop' City', Jocelyn Peden, to get the scoop on what it takes to audition for the PNE's pyrotechnic extravaganza. IDM: Why should dancers audition for the PNE? JP: Any audition experience is always good. The PNE is a great starting point for dancers looking to book their first job. It's a 17 day run, 35 person cast, 25 minute show, performed … [Read more...]
We have to admit - we have a huge crush on Justine Gera of da Costa Talent Vancouver. One of our favorite Canadian dancers of all time, and only 18 (years old), we couldn't WAIT to have an excuse to get her on our cover! Now, after touring with Triple Threat Dance Conventions last year, filming a music video, and joining Vancouver's most prestigious principal talent agency, she is off on … [Read more...]
IDM would like to introduce our newest Columnist, Stephen Roberts from Toronto, ON! Currently working on the Broadway Tour of Mary Poppins The Musical, see how this Canadian triple threat has taken the Theatre industry by storm. IDM: Let's start at the beginning! Where did you grow up? SG: I was born in Toronto, but grew up in Whitby (a suburb 45 minutes east of the city). I danced … [Read more...]
It was at Fusion Dance Camp that Creator and Editor of Industry Dance Magazine, Christie Manning, realized her love for dance, and her determination to turn it into her career. Tammy and Jocelyn have not just been instructors, but mentors throughout her career, and the first to hire her for her first gig - The PNE night show! Being a camper at Fusion Dance Camp creates lasting memories and life … [Read more...]
Follow Julie's Travel Diary and see how many opportunities may lie before you! *********************************************************** The past month has been amazing. It began with a long journey from Greece to Italy, getting lost without a cell phone, waiting at an empty train station late at night, and finally coming to the arts centre here in Toffia, where … [Read more...]
(Review) - “I was at my best as a dancer at 45 years old.” I wish I had told Nela, the director of the contemporary dance group diskordanse, how much it meant to me that she shared these words of hers the evening we met her at her studio in White Rock. I have heard so much about the brevity of a dancer’s ‘life’, that the peak of a dancer’s career is in his or her … [Read more...]
The audience inside the Michael J. Fox Theatre was rowdy from the moment the lights went down. The lively emcees, Tiffany “Jimini Bong” and Caroline “Lady C” Fraser started off the night with a playful duet, while sporting t-shirts with Vancouver splashed across the front. What a way to get the Vancouver dance community energized! Once the show began, it … [Read more...]
What can we say about Ms Stacey Tookey that you don't already know? She's inspiring, vivacious, and beyond talented. We are so excited to have her as the Cover Story for this month's issue of IDM! Thank you Stacey for taking the time to share your wisdom and passion! Read on to see … [Read more...]
We have to admit - we have a huge crush on Justine Gera of da Costa Talent Vancouver. One of our favorite Canadian dancers of all time, and only 18 (years old), we couldn't WAIT to have an excuse to get her on our cover! Now, after touring with Triple Threat Dance Conventions last year, filming a music video, and joining Vancouver's most … [Read More...]
