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DANCE ONTARIO 3 THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES Administration 51 THE PERFORMERS Box Office 51 Companies 4 Costumes and Dancewear 51 Dancers 25 Fundraising, Marketing 51 Library 51 Media/Broadcasters 51 THE PROFESSIONALS Music/Accompanists 51 Choreographers 28 Video/Film/Photo/Graphic/Web 51 Examiners & Adjudicators 31 Photographers 51 Health Services 31 Publicity & Promotion 52 Notators/Pilates 31 Technical Support/Supplies 52 Researchers 32 Tour Mg’t/Representation/Producers 52 Teachers/Educators 32 Theatre 36 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Writers 36 Provincial Dance Service Organizations 52 Other Professionals 37 National Dance Service Organizations 53 Regional Arts Councils 53 THE SCHOOLS Schools 38 Barrier Free/Mixed Abilities 44 SPONSORS Schools by Form 45 Festivals 54 Acro/Aerial 45 Competitions 55 African/Caribbean 45 Foundations 55 Ballet 45 Government—Federal 55 Ballroom/Latin/Afro Cuban 46 -Provincial 56 Central Asian 46 - Municipal 56 Chinese 46 - Presenters 56 Creative Movement/Kinderdance 46 Folk/National/Country & Western 47 VENUES & REHEARSAL SPACES 56 Urban/Hip Hop/R&B/Pop&Lock 47 /Reggae Indian/Bollywood 47 Jazz/Musical Theatre/Lyrical 47 Middle Eastern/Bellydance 48 Modern/Contemporary 48 Pointe 49 Spanish/ 49 Tap/Rhythm 49 Summer Schools 50 Open/Drop-in 50 Other Forms 50 Workshops 50 Images: (above) Alyssa Martin (opposite) Yvonne Ng by Edwin Luk 2

Gladys Forrester, Vera Davis, Carol Anderson, Rose - LONDON DANCE NETWORK (LDN) Hill, Danny Grossman, Patricia Miner, Mimi Beck, Debbie Kapp—[email protected] Roelof Peter (Ron) Snippe , Nadia Potts-Gomez and - DUFFERIN DANCE NETWORK (DDN) OUR VISION Vivine Scarlett [email protected] - to develop a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and sustain- - HALTON DANCE NETWORK (HDN) able dance community reflecting all Ontarians. DANCE INNOVATION AWARD Kate Lowe—[email protected] Founded in 1976 , we are a 700+ strong membership - WINDSOR DANCE NETWORK -based association that has developed into a dynam- Taisa Petruk—[email protected] ic cross-section of all areas of the dance sector . The - ALGOMA/SAULT STE MARIE province's umbrella dance organization , we are Richard Kim [email protected] central to the diverse sector's communications and - SUDBURY DANCE NETWORK networking systems. JACQUE FOESIER YOUTH DANCE AWARD recognizes Lauren Foy—[email protected] the passion, dedication and commitment in the CORE VALUES pursuit of excellence in dance by a young dance - connectivity and communication artist age 19 or under. Recipients include Makeda - support and celebration of diversity Benitez who has since joined the DOYB (Dance On- providing opportunities to raise the profiles for all tario Youth Board) , Isabella Rapino , Madison Gray International Dance Day (April 29) activities such as forms of dance and their practitioners and Tess Vosper. the 2015 Dance Ontario Instagram Media Campaign

 The Directory Dance Ontario is an active member of the PASO-  headlines, quarterly newsletter , e-news OPSA Coalition made up of 27 Provincial Arts Ser- Now in it’s 25TH year, DANCEWEEKEND at Toronto’s  Website (approx. 1900 hits daily) serves Harbourfront Centre, is our unique showcase of vice Organizations,. PASO-OPSA lobbies and our members and the dance community at member companies and professional training insti- advocates provincially on concerns of mutual inter- large with free listings of jobs, workshops, tutions. Over 25 companies in all genres reflect the est across disciplines classes and events global influences of the province’s dance milieu.  E-Communique, 2-3 times monthly. Pro- We also lobby and advocate on behalf of our mem- moting members’ events, current dance bers on dance specific issues as well as through the CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY FREE NOONHOUR issues and announcements. Friends of the Arts. SERIES IN THE RICHARD BRADSHAW  Hotline telephone information/referrals to AMPHITHEATRE—annually to promote member schools, events/services province- DanceWeekend. January 11, 2018 Kaha:wi Dance wide as well as same service on con- Theatre [email protected]

CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP COMMISSIONING support  Calendar of Events listing of dance perfor- for artists. Recipients include Nenagh Leigh, Meagan mances in Ontario over the next 12 months O'Shea, Terrill Maguire, Lucy Rupert, Vivine Scarlett,, Jenn Goodwin, Sasha Ivanochko, Marlee Cargill, Malgorzata Nowacka, Nova Bhattacharya & Louis Laberge Coté, Sashar Zarif & Holly Small, William Yong, Lacey Smith, Amy Hampton & Keiko Ninomiya, Jessica Westermann, Lucy Rupert and Barbara Pallamino, Pamela Rasbach, octamerous, Robert Stephen, Jasmyn Fyffe, Keiko Kitano, Natasha To benefit our members and the sector in general, Powell, Malgorzata Nowacka/James Croker & Jack Dance Ontario enters into Partnerships and collabo- Langenhuizen, Hanna Kiel, Courtnae Bowman, Louis rations such as that with SOCAN, Society of Compos- Laberge-Cote/Jordana Deveau , Jacob Niedszwiecki, ers, Authors & Musicians for a reduced annual Ryan Lee ,Alyssa Martin, Shameka Blake and Riley licensing agreement for members who use copy- Sims. righted music. and RE:SOUND . Other collaborations have included those with other CONFERENCES—We collaborate with other arts dance service organizations and festivals for emerg- service organizations to deliver the on the move and ing artists. Keep On Moving conferences for emerging artists graduating from training institutions to the profes- sional dance sector

Through activities across Ontario generously funded AWARDS by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Dance Ontario has assisted in the establishment of dance networks LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recognizes the in regional centres. These networks organize activi- contribution of individuals to the discipline. tiesspecific to their communities as they work to Recipients include Charlotte Holmes, Grant Strate, increase dance opportunities for professional dance Lawrence & Miriam Adams, Brian Robinson, Trish artists, teachers, studios owners and young dancers. Beatty, David Earle, Peter Randazzo, Lois Smith, Herbert Whittaker, Janet Baldwin, Boris Volkoff, We encourage you to contact the Network Coordina- building strong, vital dance Nesta William Toumine, Judy Jarvis, Joysanne Sidi- tors if you are a dance professional living in their communities across the province mus, Dr. R. N. Laidlaw, Rina Singha, Peter Boneham, region. 3

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ACROSS OCEANS . AFRO LATINO DANCE COMPANY MAXINE HEPPNER Albena de Assis, Art. Dir. Maxine Heppner, Director 901 Yonge St., Lower Level 21 Palmerston Square Toronto, ON Toronto ON M6G 2S8 M4W 2H2 T 416 531-8557 T 416 671 7140 [email protected] F 647 435 5189 Www.acrossoceans.org [email protected] www.afrolatinodance.com

Form of dance: Form of Dance—Latin Contemporary Size—variable Touring Availability—Contact Size— Small Company

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Maxine Heppner founded ACROSS OCEANS in 1995 to explore and study collabo- Company Description—AfroLatino Dance Company has emerged as the premier ration in dance, music, visual and literary arts and media, based in a humanistic Latin dance entertainment company in Toronto. From intimate cocktail parties, approach to creation, education and community service. company team building events to custom tailored theme productions, AfroLatino Dance Company specializes in producing spectacular events mixing the Cuban Touring Availability—Contact Company cabaret and Brazilian carnival show traditions.

ADELHEID DANCE PROJECTS AKA DANCE Heidi Strauss, Art. Dir. Amy Hampton, Director 405 Salem Ave. North 152 Alton Ave Toronto, ON M6H 3C9 Toronto, ON M4L 2M4 T 416 516 0253 T Cell 416 301 3430 C 416 997 4430 [email protected] [email protected] www.akadance.ca www.adelheid.ca Form of Dance—Contemporary

Size— Small Form of Dance—Contemporary Company Description—AKA Dance creates and presents contemporary Size— small dance works for all ages. Drawing from diverse dance forms from butoh Company Description— to ballet, AKA’s pieces are physically Adelheid Dance Projects is the exciting and visually stimulating. The platform for the choreographic company is known for its accessible and performance works of Heidi works that resonate with children and Strauss. Based in contemporary multicultural audiences. The recipient aesthetic, works focus on themes of two Dance Ontario Creative Part- of human relationships and nerships, AKA Dance was invited to tendencies, identity, and potential. represent Canada at the 2008 Dance Ga Mitai International Dance Festival in Tokyo, Japan and has toured nationally, performing at Dancing On The Edge (Vcr), Guelph Festival, Asian Heritage Month (Ottawa) as well as Touring Availability—Contact Company Dusk and Luminato in Toronto. The company values education and con- tinues to tour its works for young audiences and bilingual arts education program Photo Credit: Jeremy Mimnagh to schools throughout Ontario.

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ALYSA PIRES DANCE COMPANY PROJECTS Larissa Szackrajuk, Alysa Pires Art Dir Art Dir Toronto, ON 145 Evans Ave., #206 [email protected] Toronto, ON M8Z 5X8 T 647 348 7947 www.alysapires.com [email protected] arkandancecompany.com Form of Dance:- Contemporary Form of Dance— Ukrainian Company Description— Alysa Pires Dance Projects is Size—Large a Toronto based contempo- Touring rary dance company led by Availability—contact choreographer Alysa Pires. Company Through highly dynamic physicality and quiet tenderness, APDP ex- plores humanity at its most intimate and its most extreme. APDP made its critically acclaimed full-length debut at Toronto Fringe 2016 with Exterminating Angel. “Perfectly cinematic. Brilliant.” - NOW Magazine

Company Description—Arkan Dance Company consists of 40 dancers, ages 14 to 30, and is a reputed group in Toronto and Southern Ontario. Arkan has represented both Canada and the Ukraine at numerous international festi- vals.

ARABESQUE ¡ARTE! FLAMENCO Yasmina Ramzy, Art. Dir. Elena La Comadre, Art. Dir. 1397 Yonge Street 901 Yonge Street Toronto, ON Toronto, ON M4W 2H2 T 416 920 5593 T / F 416 920 3774 F 416 703 5593 [email protected] [email protected] www.arteflamenco.com www.arabesquedance.ca Form of Dance—Flamenco Form of Dance—Egyption & Sufi style Size—Mid-scale

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Company Description - Established in 1992, Arabesque is a dance and music ensemble that embodies creative contemporary sensibilities steeped in a rich and ancient Arabian tradition. Seven- teen male and female dance artists directed by Yasmina Ramzy and eight acous- tic musicians directed by Bassam Bishara and Suleiman Warwar weave together seamlessly the infinite and ornate intricacies of refined and redefined Arab art. The company has toured across Canada and in the U.S., Europe and Middle East. Company Description– “A Jungian wonder...intelligent & inventive ...seduces completely”. the Company was founded by Elena La Comadre in 1989. Its aim is to preserve The Globe & Mail Spain’s rich artistic culture of dance and song in a dynamic and individual man- ner.

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ARTISTS’ PLAY DANCE BELINDA MCGUIRE DANCE THEATRE PROJECTS Belinda McGuire, Art Dir 3586 The Credit Woodlands Road Elizabeth Dawn Snell, Mississauga, ON L5C 2K8 Art. Dir. T 917 232 4786 1112 Dundas Street East [email protected] Toronto, ON M4M 1S1 belindamcguire.org T 647 206 2154 Form of Dance—Contemporary [email protected] www.artistsplay.com Size—Small

Form of Dance—Ballet, Jazz, Modern Company Description—Established Size—Small in 2007, Belinda McGuire Dance Projects (BMDP) supports the re- Company Description—Artists’ Play Dance Theatre creates emotionally engaging search, development, production, and unpredictable performance. Under the direction of the widely versatile and and presentation of international dynamic dancer, choreographer and educator Elizabeth Dawn Snell, the compa- and collaborative multidisciplinary ny works in many styles of dance with equal emphasis on expression and pure dance performance as a means to physicality, the beauty and the absurdity of reality. stimulate the conscientious capaci- Artists’ Play has appeared on many stages around Toronto and across Canada. ty of wide-ranging publics through What came from a largely improvisation based collective, has now grown into a exposure to creative experimentation and artistic excellence. company which produces short and full length works. BMDP has produced two full-length productions The Desert Island Project and Artists’ Play Dance Theatre has many moods. Movement styles range from mod- The Heist Project, which was nominated for a 2013 Dora Mavor Moore Award for ern, jazz, ballet and tango, while performance styles lend from silent films, physi- Outstanding Performance. Workshops, residencies and master classes are coor- cal theatre and real life. dinated between BMDP and various companies and schools, to introduce other dancers to the technical methods and expressive power of the repertoire. Touring Availability— contact company Touring Availability—see company

BRIDGE TO ARTISTS DANCE BURLINGTON FOOTNOTES COMPANY SENIOR PERFORMING Vlad Novitski ArtiDir TROUPE INC 565 Edward Avenue, Unit 10 Rosemarie Maurice, Richmond Hill, ON Art Dir/Chor. [email protected] 4180 Afton Court www.bridgetoartists.com Burlington, ON L7L 1J6 T 905 681 1517

F 905 379 0015 rosemarie- [email protected] www.burlingtonfootnotes.org

Form of Dance— tap, jazz, ballet, clogging, hip-hop, and musical theatre.

Size—variable Company Description—Bridge to Artists is a pre-professional contemporary dance company, which has just obtained non profit status in order to expand the mandate of helping student dancers learn the full spectrum of creating a profes- sional production and professional dancers to enhance their repertoire. Founded Company Description—The Burlington Footnotes is an award-winning seniors’ by Vlad in 2010, this program has integrated professional and student dancers to performance troupe with over 70 performers and 40 behind-the-scenes volun- produce multi-dimensional storytelling dance pieces. Professional dancers have a teers. It is composed of several dance groups that specialize in a variety of dance chance to enrich their dance training and continue doing what they love – danc- styles and a number of vocalists and musicians who perform at the semi-annual ing and performing. Emerging young student dancers get a glimpse of the profes- Company shows. sional dance world by being part of a professional show and working side by side with mature dancers. Now as a non profit organization the mission is to expand performance opportunities for dancers across Canada and internationally. Touring—Contact Company

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CANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN CITY DANCE CORPS Bengt Jorgen, Art. Dir. Tina Nicolaidis, Art. Dir. 160 Kendal Ave Bldg C 489 Queen St. W., 3rd Fl room 126 Toronto, ON M5V 2B4 Toronto, ON M5R 1M3 T 416 260 2356 T 416 961 4725 F 416 260 2353 F 416 415 2865 [email protected] [email protected] www.citydancecorps.com www.balletjorgen.ca

Form of Dance—Latin, Urban, & Form of Dance—Ballet, Classical Contemporary Ballet Company Description—City Dance Size—Mid-scale Corps is a professional dance company specializing in Salsa, Cha Cha, Hustle, Afro-Cuban, Hip Hop, Company Description— Ballet Jazz, Hip Hop, Break, Contempo- Jorgen Canada was founded in rary, Tap, Ballet 1987 by Bengt Jorgen and Su- san Bodie. As the only ballet company in this country with a repertoire made up exclusively of original works created for it, Ballet Jorgen has established itself as a Size—Mid Scale centre for the development of Canadian ballet choreography. Based in Toronto, the company offers choreographic workshops and commission opportunities, and tours extensively in Canada and the U.S.A. The 14-member company performs Availability—Corporate Events and weddings full-length , children’s ballets and accessible mixed programs of new works.

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CANADIAN COBA, COLLECTIVE OF BLACK CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS DANCE THEATRE BaKari E. Lindsay & Charmaine Deborah Lundmark, Headley, Art. Co-Founders Art.Dir. Daniels Spectrum, Dundas St W 509 Parliament Street Toronto, ON Toronto, ON T 416 658 3111 M4X 1P3 F 416 658 9980 T 416 924 5657 [email protected] F 416 924 4141 www.cobainc.com [email protected] www.ccdt.org Form of Dance—African, Caribbean, Modern Form of Dance— Contemporary, Modern Size— Mid-Scale

Company Description— Company Description— Canadian Contemporary The Collective presents Tradition- Dance Theatre is a reperto- al West , music, and ry company founded in folklore; Carribean Indigenous 1980 to present gifted next Folk dance, music, and rituals in -generation artists in pro- their purest forms possible for the fessional productions. The company has staged more than 1500 performances theatrical stage. While also cre- from Barrie to Beijing. CCDT dancers create with celebrated Canadian and inter- ating contemporary works devel- national choreographers and designers in productions for audiences of all ages. oped from an Africanist movement aesthetic that reflects African social realities in a global context.

Size – Mid-scale Touring Availability - contact company

Touring Availability – Contact Company Manager, Michael deConinck Smith

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COLEMAN LEMIEUX & CORPUS DANCE PROJECTS COMPAGNIE David Danzon, Laurence Lemieux & Art. Dir. & Co-Founder; Bill Coleman Art Dir Sylvie Bouchard, 304 Parliament Street, Co-Founder. Toronto, ON M5A 3A4 805 Dovercourt Road #300 416 364 8011 in- Toronto ON M6H 2X4 [email protected] T/F 416 516 4025 www.colemanlemieux.com [email protected] www.corpus.ca Form of Dance— Contemporary Form of dance: Combination of movement with Size—Mid scale theatrical imagery.

Company Description— Size: mid-scale Coleman Lemieux & Com- pagnie (CLC) is a contemporary dance company that is distinguished by its unbri- dled vision and artistic range. Led by Co-Artistic Directors Laurence Lemieux and Company description: Bill Coleman, CLC encompasses intimate, emotionally honest productions and Created in 1997, CORPUS has presented more than 1000 performances in shop- spectacular stage shows featuring some of Canada’s greatest dancers as well as ping malls, parks, festivals, theatres, schools (...) across Canada and around the site-specific works. CLC works out of its home, The Citadel, a centre for dance in world. Toronto's Regent Park. In 2008, James Kudelka became resident choreographer, a relationship that has allowed him to revisit some of his greatest dances while facilitating daring new creations. Touring availability: contact company

"CORPUS fuses biting social commentary and astounding feats of physicality with delightful wit", Toronto Life

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CULTURE SHOCK CANADA COLLECTIVE Marc-Andre Clement, Summer Leitch, Dir National Executive Dir. 230 Baseline Rd W 1848 Leclair Crescent London ON Toronto ON K1E 3R7 N6J 1W1 T 613 868 1263 T 519 452 2900 ext 6402 [email protected] [email protected] www.cultureshockcanada.com Contemporarydancecollective.ca Form of dance—Urban/Hip Hop Form of Dance—Contemporary Size—Mid-size Size— Small Scale Company description: Company Description— Culture Shock is a Hip Hop dance Contemporary Dance Collective is an intergenerational dance company that uses organization dedicated to innova- traditional and contemporary dance techniques along with structured improvisa- tive performance, artist develop- tion to explore emotions and feelings; personal stories; social and cultural cri- ment, and community enrich- tique; and relationships. ment, revealing the power and beauty of Hip Hop to diverse communities. Our professional-level troupes provide dancers with rigorous training, paid perfor- mance opportunities, and the chance to dance in numerous high-profile events. Touring Availability— contact company Many of Culture Shock's dancers and alumni grace the screen and other stages with their awe-inspiring talent and vision..

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DANCEMAKERS DARK Dance Amelia Ehrhardt, Art Curator Nathlineen 15 Case Goods Lane, Ste 301 Doung, Founder Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 412 - 335 Drift- T: 416.367.1800 x. 22 wood Avenue F: 416.367.1870 North York, ON [email protected] M3N 2P3 www.dancemakers.org T 289 2424369

Form of Dance – Contemporary

Size – Mid-Scale [email protected] Company Description www.darkxdance.com Dancemakers animates a space where contemporary dance creation, presenta- tion and development provoke unexpected discoveries, sensations and mean- Form of Dance—Urban/Hip Hop ings. Dancemakers invites artists and publics- locally, nationally and interna- tionally - to engage in dance that mines the relationships between bodies, envi- Company Description— ronments, sounds and images, all starting from the here and now. Dancemakers DARK stands for DANCE AND RHYTHM KONNEXXIONS works through a rigorous meeting of collaborators who investigate the collision between dance, other fields and the questions that inform them. It is a company geared towards the relationship between music and dance. A company that allows the dancers to learn and prepare themselves for the in- dustry. This company is a family of dancers that train rigorously to obtain the Touring Availability – See company same goal, to allow dance to go from a hobby to a career! It is a lifestyle and you can be successful. You just need the right tools and the right people to “A captivating, kaleidoscopic haul over the peaks and into the valleys of the guide you there! physical arts.” –NOW Magazine

Photo: David Hou

DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCETHEATRE DAVID EARLE David Earle, Art. Dir. DANCEWORKS 42 Quebec Street, 2nd Floor Kimberley Cooper, Art Dir. Guelph, ON N1H 2T4 1514 4th Street S.W. 519 837 2746 Calgary Alberta T2R 0Y4 [email protected] www.dtde.ca T (403) 245 3533 decidedlyjazz.com

Form of Dance—Graham-based Modern Form of Dance—Jazz Size—Mid-Scale Size—mid scale

Company Description— Company Description— Dancetheatre David Earle was founded in 1997 by the acclaimed Canadian choreog- Rooted in the history of jazz dance and music, DJD is constantly innovating and rapher, dancer and teacher to support the evolving this art form. DJD, a registered charity, is a professional dance compa- continued creation and preservation of his ny that creates original performances, at least one per year with live music. DJD repertoire. David Earle’s company serves also offers professional training to those wishing to specialize in jazz dance, as a forum for artists whose concern is the outreach programs that educate the community about the history and im- expression of humanity in dance. DtDE portance of jazz in North American culture, and is Calgary’s largest recreational gave its first performance in 1997 with the dance school. Penderecki String Quartet. Since then the company has presented nearly 50 new DJD invites audiences and students to experience how jazz music shapes move- works, including commissions for performance with choirs, orchestras, and ment and feeling, to explore the between personal expression and chamber musicians including the PSQ, Soundstreams, Rosedale Concerts, the collaboration, and to move. Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, NUMUS, Tactus, the Guelph Chamber Choir, and the Gryphon Trio. In 2001 the company established their studios in Guelph, Ontario, and have since performed throughout Ontario, in Victoria, Vancouver, Ottawa, Quebec

City, and Burgundy, France. Touring Availability— see company Classes Offered Photo: Karolina Kuras

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earthdamcers ESMERALDA ENRIQUE Denise Vitali, Art. Dir. SPANISH DANCE 165 Pine St COMPANY Sudbury, ON P3C 1X2 Esmeralda Enrique, T 705 674 0190 Art. Dir. [email protected] 401 Richmond St. W. B104 www.earthdancers.ca Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 T 416 595 5753 Form of Dance— [email protected] www.flamencos.net

Form of Dance—Spanish

Company Description— The award winning Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company was founded in 1982 under the artistic direction of Esmeralda Enrique and has a history rooted in flamenco and Spanish Classical dance. While maintaining the values of tradi- tional flamenco singing, dance and music, the company has continued to meet Company Descrip- the challenges imposed by time and change presenting a style that holds in tion—Founded in 1989, earthdancers is a youth-run modern dance group based perfect balance tradition and classicism with a modern, contemporary aes- out of Sudbury, Ontario. Each year, under the guidance of Artistic Director thetic. EESDC has been presenting an annual Toronto Season since 1990 and Denise Vitali, the earthdancers produce a benefit performance to raise money has developed an ever expanding repertoire that has earned both critical and for environmental causes. popular acclaim. With unique, talented dancers and musicians that rival their Spanish counterparts the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company is recog- nized for the exceptional level of their productions receiving two Dora Mavor Moore Awards in addition to numerous nominations over the years.

Size—Mid-scale Touring Availability—Contact Company

Photo: Hamid Karimi

EGYPTIAN DANCE COMPANY FEMMES DU FEU Nada El Masriya Art Dir Holly Treddenick and Sabrina Pringle , 211 Danforth Avenue Artistic Directors Toronto ON M4K 1N2 26 Sarnia Avenue T 416 462 3498 Toronto ON M6P 3P3 www.discoverbellydance.com T 647 234 2583 [email protected] Form of dance— Egyptian/ www.femmesdufeu.com Form of Dance—Aerial Dance Company Description— Size— Small scale The Egyptian Dance Company is the Premier Professional Dance Company in Canada Company Description— Femmes du that truly represents authentic Feu's mandate is to develop, explore Egyptian Folklore and Egyptian and promote aerial dance in Ontario Style Belly Dancing. and to new audiences. Femmes du Feu The Egyptian Dance Company creates work that blurs the edge be- offers professional level dance tween circus and contemporary dance. productions in theatres and at Founded by dance artists Holly Tred- premier festivals, such as denick and Lindsay Goodtimes in 2003, Luminato, Taste of the Femmes du Feu was joined by co- Danforth, Dance Ontario and international music and dance conferences such artistic director Sabrina Pringle in 2006.Aerial dance is an approach to space as The International Council for Traditional Music World Council 2011 in New- using props or apparatuses such as silks, low-flying trapezes, hoops, bungee, foundland. The company has also appeared on Much Music, OMNI TV, Global, harnesses, window frames, chairs, or anything thing else suspended that can be and Dance Files. The Egyptian Dance Company has performed with such leg- danced with to create an exiting visual effect or convey an image. Femmes du endary Egyptian artists and movie stars as Fifi Abdou and Randa Kamel. Feu have presented their aerial dance works at various corporate events, wed- The Magic and Mystique of the Egyptian Dance Company mesmerizes and dings, Bar Mitzvahs, holiday parties and for other companies such as Zero Grav- captivates, allowing the audience to experience the rich cultural history of ity Circus and Circus Orange, as well as festivals such as The Wrecking Ball Egypt through sophisticated complexity of technique, and the heartfelt soul of (2007), The International Circus Festival (2008), and Hysteria Festival (2009), authentic Egyptian Dance. and The London, Hamilton, Winnipeg and Toronto Fringe Festivals, winning https://www.facebook.com/EgyptianDanceCompany both Patron’s Pick and Best of the Fringe in Toronto.

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FORM GADFLY CONTEMPORARY Apolonia Velasquez & DANCE THEATRE Ofilio Portillo, Art Dir Lisa Emmons, Art Dir P O Box 47135, 10 Dundas 905 Cloverleaf Drive St East Burlington ON L7T Toronto, ON M5B OA1 3Y8 T 647 989 6809 T 416.432.8816 [email protected] [email protected] www.gadfly.ca www.leform.ca Form of Dance—Urban Contemporary/Street Form of Dance— Dance Contemporary Company Description— Size— small Gadfly focuses on studying, researching and creating movement at the junction where urban dance styles (House dancing, Hip Hop, B-Boying) and other praised Company Description— Our work is geared towards audiences who want to genres (Jazz, contemporary) collide and tune together. Ofilio Portillo and Apolo- reflect and be inspired. Our performances have plenty of entertaining moments nia Velasquez, artistic directors, merge art with entertainment in Contemporary but our target audience are those with active and curious minds who are looking Urban Dancing, which breathes with a spontaneity found only in urban dance for a show that leaves them contemplating and engaged long after the perfor- culture. Don’t settle for less than what you truly are worth, dare to question the mance. Vulnerability is one of our most precious tools during our creation pro- established standards and INNOVATE. www.gadfly.ca cess. We seek to expose our truths (fears, weakness, happiness, etc.) within the work we create. Touring availability: Open—contact Company

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FUJIWARA DANCE GUELPH YOUTH INVENTIONS DANCE COMPANY Denise Fujiwara Art. Dir. Catrina von Radecki, 509 Parliament St., 2nd fFloor Janet Johnson Co Art Toronto, ON M4X 1P3 Dir T 416 593 8455 123 Woolwich Street, [email protected] 2nd Floor www.fujiwaradance.com Guelph, ON N1H 3V5 T 519 803 8829 catri- Form of Dance: Butoh, [email protected] dance-theatre, guelphyouthdance.ca

Form of Dance— Company Description: Contemporary A company devoted to the creation and touring of original butoh and contemporary dance -theatre works in theatres and site-specific locations. No Exit, Company Description— an ensemble work, solo butoh The GYD Company was formed in 2008 in collaboration with the Guelph Contem- works, Sumida River and Ko- porary Dance Festival as a means of further celebrating, enhancing and training machi, and a new solo, Lost & young dance artists. The GYD Company is the first contemporary dance company Found are available to tour. Fujiwara also teaches Butoh-based dance and im- for youth in Guelph. The GYD Company only hires professional, established Cana- provisation at home and abroad. dian dance choreographers with great skill and artistry as well as experience with youth education. Guest artists have included Dancetheatre David Earle (Guelph), Tour availability: Contact Company Suzanne Miller (Montreal), Karen Kaeja (Toronto), Lina Cruz (Montreal), Lisa Sandlos (Erin), Adwoa Badoe (Guelph), Georgia Simms (Guelph), and Julia Garlisi Fujiwara is “one the of the country’s most unique and unrestrained artists.” NOW (Guelph). Magazine

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HERCINIA ARTS COLLECTIVE JADE’S HIP HOP ACADEMY Natalie Parkinson, Art Dir PERFORMANCE CO. 51 Jefferson Ave., Ste 103 Jade Jager Clark, Art. Dir. Toronto, ON 12 Bramcourt, Unit 4 &5 416 275 2232 Brampton, ON L6W 3V1 T 647 393 6396 [email protected] Form of Dance—Aerial jadeshiphopacademy.com

Company Description: Hercinia Arts Col- Form of Dance—Hip Hop, Pop- lective is a multi-disciplinary company ping, Locking, Krump, Break that fuses aerial, acrobatics, dance and Dance theatre with other art forms to create contemporary circus works. Founded in 2009, we create dynamic physical perfor- mances that engage with an audience Company Description— The Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company through story, complexity of theme and comes direct from the already successful and nationally acclaimed studio that human spectacle.! ! specializes in Authentic Hip Hop and . Under the direction of Jade At our Toronto studio, we offer aerial and Jager Clark, some of Canada’s most talented youth Hip Hop dancers ages 5-18 acrobatic classes through a collective of have been electrifying audiences with their skills in popping, locking, krumping, independent instructors with independ- and break dance all over Ontario. The JHHA Performance Co. is available for a ent teaching styles. In a fusion of athletics variety of performances including galas, fundraisers, special events, fashion and art, our classes offer the opportunity shows, opening acts, corporate events, shows and much more. to develop a vocabulary of expressive movement while improving strength, Size— variable flexibility, Touring Availability— Contact Company balance and endurance in a safe and supportive environment.

HOLLY SMALL DANCE JANAK KHENDRY DANCE Holly Small, Art. Dir. COMPANY 43 Churchill Avenue Janak Khendry, Art. Dir. Toronto, ON M6J 2B5 2500 Bathurst Street, #204 To- T 416 536 5694 ronto ON M6B 2Y8 [email protected] T (416) 530 2889

[email protected] Form of Dance— contemporary www.jkdanceco.org

Company Description— Form of Dance— Holly Small is a dance artist and educator Bharatanatyam with a longstanding interest in interdisci- plinary collaboration. Many of her works Company Description— combine dance, live music, video and JANAK KHENDRY DANCE COMPA- interactive new media. Her choreography, NY, a professional dance compa- described as "a flawless integration of ny is dedicated to creating rare, music and dance" (Globe & Mail, Toronto), unique and outstanding dance has been featured in festivals throughout expressions. THE COMPANY Canada, the US, UK, Europe and Asia. creates classical, traditional and Professor Small's monumental collabora- innovative works for presenta- tive work, Souls, a full-length piece for 46 tion to diverse communities in performers ranging in age from 10 to 71, Canada and abroad. THE co-produced with the Canadian Children's Dance Theatre, was named "one of COMPANY members travel the year's 10 best" dance productions of 2001 by both The Globe and Mail and abroad as Indo-Canadian Cultural NOW Magazine. Other works include cadaver exquis / exquisite corpse, co- Ambassadors to propagate the Diversity of cultures and the Unity of the Canadi- created with composer John Oswald and 22 renowned choreographers includ- an society. THE COMPANY was established in New York in 1978, registered in ing Margie Gillis, Bill T. Jones and James Kudelka. Toronto in 1981 and acquired its NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE status in 2001. THE

COMPANY is celebrating its THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY. Holly Small's work has been featured in a wide variety of settings including

Vancouver's Women in View festival, the Winnipeg New Music Festival, fFIDA, Touring availability: Contact Company Physical Feast and Human Lingo dance series in Toronto, the Canada Dance Festival in Ottawa, the Newfoundland Sound Symposium and the Angelica Mu- sic Festival in Bologna, Italy. She has performed with Quebec City's Recto-Verso theatre company and as guest artist with da Collision Dance and Toronto Dance Theatre, among others.

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JASMYN FYFFE DANCE KAHA:WI DANCE Jasmyn Fyffe, Art. Dir. THEATRE 135 Charlton Settlement Ave. Santee Smith Art. Dir. Toronto, ON M6M 5L6 Cynthia Lickers-Sage, T 416 889 1758 Gen Mgr [email protected] 15 Case Goods Lane jasmynfyffe.weebly.com # 305 Toronto ON M5A 2G6 T416 923 7373 Form of Dance—Contemporary [email protected] www.kahawidance.org Company Description– Jasmyn Fyffe Dance was founded in 2007 Form of Dance— by Jasmyn Fyuffe. The company Traditional/Contemporary Aborig- performs contemporary dance inal Dance and is committed o pushing boundaries and creating a distinct Company Description— and strong voice in the dance Kaha:wi Dance Theatre is a capti- community in Toronto and at vating new Aboriginal dance large. Their mandate is to make company that creates, produces work that comments on the com- and presents original dance works plexities of the world and the which draw inspiration from dynamics in human relationships innovative contemporary and Aboriginal dance. Founded by Artistic Director/ and humanity in general and to build strong collaborative relationships with local, choreographer Santee Smith the company engages diverse audiences and offers national and international artists. professional productions, collaborations, workshops, and touring.

Size—Small Scale Size—Small Touring Availability—Contact Company Touring Availability— Contact Company Image: Santee Smith by David Hou Photo: Chris topher Cushman

KAEJA D’DANCE Allen & Karen Kaeja, Art. Dir. 734 Euclid Avenue Toronto, ON M6G 2V2 T 416 516 6030 [email protected] www.kaeja.org

Form of Dance—Contemporary Dance, Contact Dance, Improvisation KASHEDANCE Company Description— Kevin Ormsby, Art Dir a professional, contemporary dance 406—666 Ontario St., company dedicated to creating a Toronto, ON M4X 1N1 unique form of dance expression. [email protected] Kaeja d’Dance addresses universal Form of Dance: Contemporary/Caribbean/African qualities of life, nurturing an apprecia- tion of dance through performance and education. Known internationally Company Description: Embodying artistic diversity in technique, form and chore- for contact/improvisational work, the Company activities include: choreography, ography, KasheDance echoes in a new genealogy of Afro-contemporary , international touring, dance films, education and residencies. grounded in Creation, Research, Presentation with community outreach and Arts Education initiatives. At the core of KasheDance’s work is investigations into the Size—Mid-scale connection of technique, facilitation, and creative exploration leading “traditional and modern dance from Africa and the Caribbean merging seamlessly with ele- Touring Availability—Contact Company ments of classical ballet in pieces that are fresh and vibrant.” Anya Wassen- burg. KasheDance has performed at Dancing on the Edge, Jamaican Dance Um- Photo: Karen Kaeja and Sylvie Bouchard (Between Seams, 2008) brella and the also the Canada Dance Festival among other venues across Canada. by Ella Cooper Image: Christopher Cushman “Beautifully evocative...powerfully realized and ultimately uplifting”. Washington Post

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KINETIC ELEMENTS LIBERTY DANCE YOUTH Kendra Hughes, Art Dir ENSEMBLE 292 Dupont, PO Box 40048 Michelle Bastine, Dir/ Toronto, ON M5R OA2 Owner T 416 845 8882 150 East Liberty St., 715 [email protected] Toronto, ON M6K 3R5 kineticelementsdance.com [email protected] libertydance.org

Form of Dance— Form of Dance— Contemporary Modern, Jazz Ballet, Contemporary Mod- ern, Jazz, Acro

Company Description— The Liberty Dance Youth Ensemble serves the purpose to mentor young dancers Company Description—Kinetic Elements is a contemporary modern dance com- as individuals, to reach their personal goals, and make a name for themselves pany committed to exploring modern dance and fusing it with other dance within the dance industry. The mentorship will help dancers expand their expe- forms. To break down the barriers and create pieces for the community. riences and prepare for life as a professional. Kinetic Elements is always striving for new material and stretching the creative limits of contemporary dance. They have performed all over the Toronto area, including 2009’s Nuit Blanche and recently performed at Kitchener’s Snow Ball.

LARCHAUD DANCE PROJECT LITTLE PEAR GARDEN Jennifer Robichaud, Art. Dir. DANCE COMPANY 221 Munro Street Emily Cheung, Art Dir Toronto, ON M4M 2C1 7 Doral Gate T 416 465 4875 Thornhill, ON [email protected] L3T 7K6 www.larchaud.com [email protected] littlepeargarden.com Form of Dance— Breakdance, Modern Form of Dance: Chinese Contemporary Company Description— Founded in 2004, Larchaud Dance Project combines Company Description—The the fundamental elements of break Little Pear Garden Dance dance with modern technique to create Company [LPGDC] repertoire based on strength, agility, and (formerly Little Pear Gar- gravity-defying movement. This Toronto den Collective) develops based dance company is known for their and promotes Chinese athleticism, personality, and unique dance and opera in Canada approach to dance art. Under the Artis- via the production and tic Direction of Jennifer Robichaud, a presentation of perfor- dynamic performer, choreographer, and mances, lectures, work- educator, Larchaud Dance Project has shops, demonstrations, been recognized for its vibrant workshops, choreography, and multimedia per- exhibitions on the local formances. and national levels by creating an environment that supports Canadian artists practicing both Chinese traditional and contem- Size— small to mid-size porary artistic expressions. We aspire to develop a distinct voice in the opera and dance ecologies and to be the premiere Chinese performing arts company Touring Availability— Contact in Canada that features professional artists, innovative programming, stimu- Company lating workshops, and creative new works that reflect passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.

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M-DO KATHAK TORONTO MEREDITH WREDE DANCES CHHANDAM DANCE CO Meredith Wrede, Art. Dir. Joanna de Souza, Art. Dir. 468 Wellington St W., Unit 301 94 Stafford Street Toronto ON M5V 1E3 Toronto, ON M6J 2S1 T 416 488 2728 T 416 504 7082 [email protected] Cell 416 873 1033 www.meredith.wrede.ca [email protected] kathaktoronto.com Form of dance— contemporary

Form of Dance— Size– small North Indian Kathak Dance Company Description - Company Description—

M-DO, established in 1988, Meredith Wrede collaborates with grew out of the shared visions moments, events, space and time. of Kathak dancer Joanna de Orchestrating different ideas into Souza and Tabla drummer slightly different parameters each Ritesh Das. Within their cho- time; she choreographs characters sen disciplines, Joanna and into spaces that embody timeless Ritesh have facilitated a ideas, she embraces change and greater artistic/cultural looks for ways to nudge the world awareness in Toronto by into looking with new eyes. creating the opportunities needed for artists to bring world dance and music to new audiences, students and educational partners throughout this great city.

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MENAKA THAKKAR DANCE COMPANY MI YOUNG KIM DANCE Menaka Thakkar, Art. Dir. COMPANY/KOREAN 293 Maplehurst Avenue DANCE STUDIES SOCIE- North York, ON M2N 3C5 TY T 905 763 6083 x 22 Miyoung Kim, Art. Dir. [email protected] 61 Billington Crescent www.menakathakkardance.org Don Mills, ON M3A 2G7 T 416 443 9329 Form of Dance—Indian C 647 463 7653 F 416 504 8702 Company Description— [email protected] For over 25 years, the Menaka koreandance.net Thakkar Dance Company has been a unique treasure in Canada’s dance world.

Canada’s oldest Indian dance company exposes audiences to the stunning beau- Form of Dance—Korean ty of traditional Indian dance, while remaining open to other dance cultures in the creation of new works. The company uses the language of many dance Company Description— styles to re-interpret ancient themes and introduce contemporary concepts. The KDSSC is affiliated with the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company and its Artistic Director, Menaka Thakkar, Mi Young Kim Dance Co. have earned a reputation for artistic excellence, presenting works that are visu- and the School of Korean ally spectacular and infused with drama. Dance and Drum. MYKDC is a professional dance Size—Mid Scale company of KDSSC with professional dancers. The Society’s repertoire spans the full range of Korean ancestral dances: from group performances such as the Touring Availability—contact company grateful and colourful Fan Dance, to the solo Buddhist Nun’s Dance. Other dances of the Society’s repertoire include the Farmer’s Dance, the Sword Dance, and the ritualistic dances of Korea’s native shaman religion, as well as original creations based on traditional forms. Open classes offered.

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MOMENTUM DANCE TORON- MOTUS O DANCE TO (MDT) THEATRE 373 Front Street W., #2710 Jack Langenhuizen,Art Toronto, ON M5V 3V7 Dir 416 556 5449 260 Second Street in- Stouffville, ON L4A 1B9 [email protected] T 905 640 8647 .momentumdancetoronto.com F 905 471 8332 C 416 993 0311 [email protected] Form of Dance— contemporary www.motuso.com

Form of Dance— Size—Small-Scale Physical Theatre

Company Descrip- Company Description— tion— Momentum Dance Toronto MOTUS O began in (MDT)'s vision is to bring together 1990 and has since adults from different walks of life created a number of and varied dance backgrounds; to short and full-length works for both young and adult audiences. Performing for provide creative outlets through classes, teaching, choreography and perfor- over 20,000 individuals a year, MOTUS O tours regularly in urban and rural com- mance; and to develop a sense of comraderie through dance. munities throughout North America, Europe and the South Seas. Along with performing the company teaches both conventional and non-conventional dance forms to all ages.

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“An innovative and high energy troupe performing works that were imaginative and physically risky” The Globe & Mail

Photo: James Croker

MOonhORsE DANCE THEATRE NATIONAL BALLET OF Claudia Moore, Artistic Director CANADA 284 Winona Drive Karen Kain, Art. Dir. Toronto, ON M6C S9 470 Queens Quay West T 416 504 6429 Toronto, ON M5K 3K4 F 416 504 8702 T 416 345 9686 Moonhorsedancethea- F 416 345 8323 tre.wordpress.com [email protected] Form of Dance—Dance Theatre www.national.ballet.ca

Company Description— Form of Dance—Ballet MOonhORsE dance theatre was established in 1996 by Claudia Company Moore and since its inception the Description— a company with more company has created a unique than 60 dancers and its own full body of dance theatre, with 1998’s symphony orchestra, it’s Canada's wishes winning the Dora Mavor premier dance company and ranks Moore Award for Best New Chore- as one of the world's top interna- ography. tional dance companies. Founded in 1951 by English dancer Size—Small-Scale Celia Franca, the company was established as a classical company and is still the only Canadian com- Touring Availability— Contact pany to present a full range of tradi- Dance Umbrella of Ontario tional full-evening ballet classics. However, the company presents not only the classical repertoire but also “[Small Midnight] is a rare embraces contemporary works and encourages the creation of new ballets and bloom...Moore’s poetic imagination the development of Canadian choreographers. fuels the production…” The Globe & Mail Size—Large Scale Touring Availability— Contact Company

Photo: Greta Hodgkinson in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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NEWTON MORAES DANCE PARAHUMANS DANCE THEATRE THEATRE Newton Moraes, Art Dir Dave Wilson, Art. Dir. 537 Jones Avenue Toronto ON 10 Beaconsfield Ave., M4J 3G8 Ste 5 T 647 920 2883 Toronto, ON M6J 3H6 [email protected] T 416 588 9452 newtonmoraesdancetheatre.com [email protected] www.mcmaster.ca/dance Form of Dance— Contemporary

Form of Dance—Interdisciplinary Company Description— Newton Dance Moraes Dance Theatre is a company Theatre dedicated to the creation, perfor- mance and production of contempo- Company Description— The Para- rary dance works to explore, main- humans Dance Theatre was tain and develop the links between formed in 1992 with a focus on the arts of Canada and Latin America interdisciplinary dance theatre. through the artistic vision and The company has performed in Canada and England in festivals and self- knowledge of its founder and artistic director: Newton Moraes. This includes produced events including improvisations. especially the examination of Brazilian culture and the development of new forms of contemporary artistic expression. Size—Small-Scale

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Touring Availability— Contact company “Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Wilson’s “Pillow In The Temple” is that

the images linger long after it’s over, just, in fact, like a dream” Paula Citron

Photo: Marvan Kwan

PEGGY BAKER DANCE OTTAWA DANCE PROJECTS DIRECTIVE/ Peggy Baker, Solo Artist CENTRE DANSE 251 Crawford Street CONTEMPORAINE Toronto, ON M6J 2V7 2 Daly Avenue, Apt 200 T 416 538 4436/416 804 4164 Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 [email protected] T613 233 6266 peggybakerdance.com [email protected] www.odd-cdc.org Form of Dance—Contemporary

Company Description— Form of Dance— Peggy Baker Dance Projects is contemporary dedicated to offering experi- ences of significance, personal connection, and transformative Company Description— potential to our audience Ottawa Dance Directive through the power and beauty offers opportunities for of the art of dance. Established in Toronto, Canada in 1990 and incorporated in presentation of contemporary minded work of all genres through its series SD10 1996, Peggy Baker Dance Projects is a charitable non-profit organization led by and BODYspeak, it offers residency opportunities, rentals of its studios and Black one of Canada’s foremost contemporary dance artists – Peggy Baker. Distin- Box Theater, professional class and master-classes, and also houses an IN House guished from the outset by collaborations with extraordinary creators and per- Company. formers, the company has built an exceptional body of work and a growing slate Please contact ODD directly for specific requests of education, engagement, and enrichment programs for all ages and abilities.

Touring Availability— Meredith Potter Arts Management 416 538 4436

“[Baker] remains the genuine article, a radiant dancer of exceptional emotion

and power who can express more in a single gesture than the dancers half her age can hope to accomplish in a whole evening’s performance” The National Post Photo: John Lauener

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princess RINA SINGHA KATHAK productions DANCE ORGANIZATION Rina Singha Art. Dir. Yvonne Ng, Art. Dir. 188 Leslie St. 8 Russett Avenue Toronto, ON M4M 3C7 Toronto, ON M6H 3M3 T 416 463 1710 T 416 533 8577 F 416 504 8702 F 416 533 8571 [email protected] [email protected] www.princessproductions.ca

Form of Dance - Contemporary dance/ Form of Dance—Kathak, Lucknow Asian/Structured Improvi- Court Style, Biblical Dance Theatre sation Company Description—Singha pre- Company Description - princess productions is an "art making company" and a sents, tours, and choreographs compel- cutting edge model organization. princess productions was founded by Yvonne ling repertoire in theatre Ng as a vehicle for her career as a full time independent contemporary dancer. and site-specific locations. Becoming – princess productions has evolved into a multi-faceted organization that supports a Song from Exile, YESHU Katha, Four Yvonne Ng's wide range of artistic activities and employs a range of artists and Women Tell the Story of Jesus and Nayika are ready to tour. Framed within the technicians to produce and present choreography through two unique divisions: integrity of the art form, her work is known for its universal accessibility to all tiger princess dance projects, a contemporary dance company directed by Ng and audiences. Kathak is known for its exciting rhythms and graceful elegance. Singha the biennial dance: made in canada/fait au canada festival curated by Ng. is available for commissions and workshops. RSKDO produces Kathak Mahotsav Canada – annual Kathak festival showcasing both traditional & experimental works, and open to all the styles of Kathak. Size – small to mid-scale Size—Small-Scale

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Photo: Cyllla von Tiedmann “To see Rina Singha perform is an extraordinary experience not soon forgotten”. Rikka Magazine

RITMO FLAMENCO Valeria Scannura, Art. Dir. 19R Atlantic Ave, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M6K 3E7 T 416 707 9164 [email protected] www.ritmoflamenco.net

Form of Dance—Spanish Size: Small to Mid Scale Company Description— The Ritmo Flamenco Dance and Music Ensemble was formed in 1995 by Valerie Scan- nura (Artistic Director, choreogra- pher) and Roger Scannura (Music Director, flamenco guitarist). Their daughter, Anjelica Scannura is Co- Artistic Director who is an award- winning choreographer and dancer. PROPELLER DANCE Since its inception, they have en- Renata Soutter & Shara Weaver Co-Art/Exec Dir thralled audiences at music and dance P.O.Box 67115 Westboro festivals worldwide. The company 421 Richmond Road, strives to create original concepts Ottawa, ON K2A 4E4 woven seamlessly into their productions with artists they have mentored, while [email protected] www.propellerdance.com continually going to the source by travelling to Spain. They have garnered a Company Description—Breaking down barriers since 2007, Propeller Dance strong reputation for their authentic brand of flamenco that is bred in the bone, believes that dance is for all. Propeller promotes artistic diversity by creating ensuring their presentations are marked with the Scannura’s outstanding level of powerful, innovative professional dance works where artistic expression soars. excellence. Dancers of all abilities belong on our stages and through professional integrated dance performance and dance training; Propeller dancers show us that we are all Touring Availability— contact company able. Access to culture is a human right. Propeller strives to ensure access for all individuals through its performances, choreogra[hic mentorship, and school and “Anjelica Scannura is developing her own hybrid, and she is truly a representative outreach programs delivered to children, youth and adults of all ages. Propeller of Canadian dance in that respect. Her dancing and choreography expresses a is a catalyst for change. country of immigrants where many styles collide together to take dance into New The company received the Telus Innovation Award in 2012 and its co-directors World territory.” Paula Citron - The Globe and Mail are both Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients.

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ROCK BOTTOM SAMPRADAYA DANCE MOVEMENT CREATIONS Alyssa Martin, Art. Dir. Lata Pada C.M., Art. Dir. T 647 990 6303 5-3250 Ridgeway Drive Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y6 T 905 607 8434 F 905 607 1843 [email protected] www.sampradaya.ca

Form of Dance— Bharatanatyam

[email protected] www.rockbottommovement.com Form of Dance—Contemporary Company Description— Size—Small scale the company is committed to Company Description— showcasing Bharatanatyam as a universal art form as it explores diverse movement Rock Bottom Movement is a Toronto-based absurd dance theatre company created styles, contemporary themes and innovative dance creations. and led by choreographer, Alyssa Martin. Alyssa works with her chosen-family of longtime collaborators to create new works that blend dance-breaks, theatre, pop Size—Mid-Scale karaoke and satire. RBM’s mission to a celebrate the beauty of the flawed human by exploiting the Touring Availability— contact company absurdities within the human psyche. We celebrate the underdog while satirizing our own little artistic world. We bring our dances to stages, parks, nooks & crannies “a company of rare dance vitality” in Toronto and abroad, including adventures to Brooklyn, Louisiana and Ottawa. New York Times “Martin’s voice is playful, quirky and imaginative, and her work explores human flaws with a healthy dose of humour” – The Dance Current Photo Credit: MANSA Photography Touring Availability— contact company

ROSHANAK JABERI DANCE SASHAR ZARIF DANCE Roshanak Jaberi, Art. Dir. THEATRE 11-350 Gerrard St E Sashar Zarif, Art. Dir. Toronto ON M5A 2G7 66 Clark Ave T 416 889 8939 Thornhill, [email protected] ON L3T 1S5 www.roshanakjaberi.com T 416 450 4529 [email protected] Form of dance—Contemporary sashardance.com

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Form of Dance— Sufi/Dervish Company Description— ritual dance, Azerbaijani Per- Roshanak Jaberi Dance Projects sian Classical, Uzbek, Tadjeek, serves to support the research, Afghan, and Central Asian creation and presentation of Roshanak Jaberi’s dance works, and is a platform for her collaborative initiatives. The company is an extension of Size—Small-mid-scale Roshanak’s commitment to use her art to inspire and mobilize her audience to- wards positive social change. Company Description— Founded by Sashar Zarif, the company of dancers and musicians performs Sufi/Dervish ritual dance, Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Tadjeek, Afghan and Central Asian folk dances.

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SHADES OF ARABY THROWDOWN Rob Galbraith, Art Dir COLLECTIVE 73 Garfield Ave South Zhenya Cerneacov, Hamilton, ON L8M 2S3 Mairéad Filgate, Brodie T 905 544 37382 Stevenson, Directors [email protected] 3-398 Queen St E www.valizan/com Toronto ON M5A 1T3 T 416 567 2207 Form of Dance—American Tribal throwdown- [email protected] www.throwdownco.ca

Form of Dance— Company Description—Shades Of Contemporary Araby is the first American Tribal Style (ATS) based in Company Description— Toronto. Sharing a love of the Tribal Since 2008 Throwdown esthetic in bellydance, Maral, Sofia Collective members Zhenya Cerneacov, Mairéad Filgate and Brodie Stevenson and Valizan united to form the have been creating physically exciting, fun and dynamic dance works. troupe in early 2006. Shades Of Araby has appeared at Cabin Fever in Buffalo, Tribal:Pura Milwaukee, Shimmy For A Cure in Erie, Pa, The collective has created three successful site-specific commissions for Dusk Tribalcon in Atlanta, GA and on the Main Stage at The International Bellydance Dances, One Couch (2009), Boxset (2011), and 1981FM (2013); all of which went Conference Of Canada in Toronto, in addition to numerous gigs in Southern on to tour with the festival. Boxset 3D, a short dance film adapted from Boxset Ontario. and created in collaboration with Emmanuel Albano, has been screened at film festivals in South Korea, Los Angelas and Finland. In 2013 Throwdown Collective premiered an excerpt of Various Concert, their first work for stage, and received the Audience Choice Award for the WYSIWYG Late Night Series at dance: made in canada/fait au canada at the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto.

SIMCOE CONTEMPORARY TORONTO DANCE DANCERS THEATRE Christopher House, Art. Sarah Lochhead, Exe Dir Dir. T 705 718 5451 80 Winchester Street simcoecontemporarydanc- Toronto, ON M4X 1B2 [email protected] T 416 967 1365 simcoecontemporarydancers.com F 416 967 4379

[email protected] Form of Dance—Contemporary tdt.org

Size—Small Form of Dance—Modern

Company Description—Simcoe Company Contemporary Description— Under the artistic leadership of Christopher House since 1994, Dancers is a not-for-profit profes- Toronto Dance Theatre has become internationally recognized for its intelligent, sional company by and for the re- visually stunning contemporary performance. Founded in 1968 by Peter Randaz- gion of Simcoe County that exists to zo, Patricia Beatty and David Earle, TDT is dedicated to the creation of original encourage and showcase the devel- works that celebrate the power of the human imagination. The company has opment of local professional contemporary dance. We come together to raise had a profound influence on Canadian dance the visibility of contemporary dance, create awareness, build educational oppor- With formidable kinetic imagination and a unique poetic sensibility, Christopher tunities, and reach out to our public to share our love of our art form. House is one of Canada’s leading horeographers. His works are acclaimed for

their rich movement invention, subversive wit and deft handling of multiple

layers of meaning. House’s most recent productions are complex collaborations Touring Availability—contact company that have transformed the face of TDT and of dance in Canada.

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Photo: Dis/(sol/ve)r by David Hou “One of the treasures of Canadian dance” The Globe & Mail

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TORONTO HERITAGE DANCE TRIBAL CRACKLING WIND Nenagh Leigh, Exec. Dir. Peter Chin, Art. Dir. 227 River Street 33 Wood Street, Ste 3001 Toronto, ON M5A 3P9 Toronto, ON M4Y 2P8 T 416 960 0235 T 416 546 3605 F 416 986 7241 Form of Dance—Modern [email protected]

Company Description— Toronto Heritage Dance is Form of Dance—Contemporary/ a collective of Toronto modern dance artists co- Asian founded by Patricia Beatty and Nenagh Leigh in 2002. We are dedicated to the preservation of heritage Company Description— dance works created by our artists and to their Tribal Crackling Wind’s raison continuing creative activities. We aim to develop d’être is to create events that public appreciation of our art form through all our employ music, theatre, film, educational and performance activities. video, dance and design to cre- ate contemporary rituals and Size—variable ceremonies where the perform- ers and creators are directly involved in the meaning of the work, aspiring to the proverbial merging of art and life. The company’s artistic director Peter Chin is trained and experienced in a multiplicity of disciplines. As designer, writer, choreographer, composer, direc- Touring Availability— Contact Company tor and performer of dance and music, he creates works that fearlessly engage potentially all of these disciplines, inspired by the Asian paradigm of “Total Thea- tre”, and guided only by what is needed for the fullest realization of the work at hand. Tribal Crackling Wind is a unique company within the ecology of artistic practice regionally, nationally and internationally because of the rarity of an Photos: Archival images of Patricia Beatty & Nenagh Leigh artistic director being the creator of the choreography, music and design ele- ments.

Size—variable Touring Availability—Contact Jessica Whitford, General Manager

Photo: Courtesy of The Toronto Star

T.O. TAP TZIPORAH PRODUCTIONS Marion Hopkins, Art Dir Aviva Fleising, Art Dir 22 Hammok Crescent, 78 Sprucehill Road Thornhill, ON L3T 2W9 Toronto, ON M4E 3G3 T: 905 889 8488 T 416 690 7046 [email protected] tziporahproductions.ca Form of Dance—Tap

Company Description— Form of Dance—Contemporary, T.O. Tap is a Toronto-based Jazz, African company under the artistic direction of Company Description: Tziporah Marion Hopkins created to discover and nurture tap dancing talent in a dance Productions brings to the profes- world that is dominated by ballet and jazz. sional stage multiple forms that influence, inspire and feed off one T.O. Tap calls upon the and improvisational skills of each performer to another, blended with physical help create innovative and exciting performances. performance to culminate in a unique vocabulary that is rooted Their work has been presented at Studio Theatre, Harbourfront; Dance Ontario’s in distinct dance styles yet theatri- DanceWeekend ‘03 & ‘04, Creative Trust Gala, Mississauga Living Arts Centre, cal. Lula Lounge, and other jazz venues including the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festi- val. Size—small scale

T.O. Tap’s mandate is to inspire and re-energize the jazz tap scene in Toronto and put dance back into Tap.

Size—small to mid-size

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WHAT’S ON? TAP! VALENCE MOVEMENT (DANCE Kim Chalovich Art. Dir. THEATRE) 2480 Cawthra Road, Unit 15 Jamee Valin, Director Mississauga, ON Toronto ON T 905 278 3534 [email protected] www.whats-on-tap.com Form of Dance— Contemporary

Form of Dance—Tap Size—Small Scale

Company Description— Valence Movement (dance thea- tre) is home to Jamee Valin's artistic endeavours as a choreographer and Company Description—What’s On? TAP!, under the artistic direction of Kim solo dance artist. Jamee's work is Chalovich, offers a unique presence within the dance community. The energetic expressive and physical - focusing all-female tap troupe has been producing its own shows since 1999, keeping tap on line, technical form, alive and exposing as many people as possible to the endless delights of percus- and emotional states. sive feet!

Size—Small—Mid-Scale

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YMI DANCING ZATA OMM DANCE Pia Bouman, Art. Dir. PROJECTS 6 Noble Street William Yong, Art. Dir. Toronto, ON M6K 2C6 51 Trolley Crescent, T 416 533 3705 Ste 312 [email protected] Toronto, ON piaboumanschool.org M5A 0E9 T 416 751 0687 Form of Dance—Neo-Classical [email protected] and Contemporary Modern zataomm.org Repertoire Form of Dance— Company Description— Young Contemporary Movement Incorporated Dancing, founded in 1991 by Pia Company Bouman, is a professional youth Description—Zata Omm is a contemporary dance company based in Toronto, company providing young danc- Ontario. It is a not-for-profit and charitable performing arts organization founded ers ages 12 to 17 with a rich and in 2005. We are ‘Zen And The Actualization Of Modern Movement’. Our mission is diverse performance experience. to conceive, choreograph and realize dynamic, provocative, exploratory works to The engage, challenge and communicate with our audience. We strive to create new Company commissions work experiences in dance. On stage and through other media we endeavour to reach a from guest and resident broader audience. choreographers. Size—Small Scale Size—Small-Scale Touring Availability—Contact Company Touring Availability— Contact company Photo: Steer Photo: Briana Bradstreet & Kathleen Church

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Images (left to right) : Aviva Fleising, City Dance [email protected] Gong Chen Corps and Anjelica Scannura Amanda Bon Thornhill 416 491 6250 Ottawa 613-565-0216 [email protected] Damarys Aguirre Sylvie Bouchard Peter Chin Toronto 416 995 1772 Toronto 416 516 4025 Toronto 416 597 2455 P. Megan Andrews [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 654 5434 Pia Bouman Marc-Andre Clement Sarita Gayle Alvarez Toronto 416 533 3706 Ottawa 613-868-1263 Toronto Sean Boutilier [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 259 3333 Justine Comfort Norma Araiza 416 516 5586 [email protected] Toronto Toronto Shawn Bracke [email protected] [email protected] Toronto [email protected] Chase Constantino Laurel Ashbee-Rodgers Sarah Brawley Toronto [email protected] Whitby 905 621 2852 [email protected] Heather Crawford [email protected] Tara Butler Markham [email protected] Chrisoula Assimopoulos Kitchener 416 786 527 Tanya Crowder Toronto 647 291 4954 Michael Caldwell Toronto Margaret Atkinson Toronto 416 878 4867 [email protected] Killaloe 613 757 3638 or 613 757 0001 [email protected] Jennifer Dallas [email protected] Maria Goreti Cardoso Toronto 416 533 8663 Peggy Baker Toronto 647 201 3974 [email protected] Toronto [email protected] Maddison Dawson [email protected] Catherine Carpenko Etobicoke [email protected] Michelle Bastone Mansfield 519 925 5242 Jesse Dell Toronto 416 755 5423 [email protected] Toronto 416 433 7587 [email protected] Jose Angel Carret 905 617 2037 [email protected] www.jaddance.ca Nova Bhattacharya Oakville Joanna de Souza Toronto 416 949 7860 [email protected] Toronto 416 504 7082 [email protected] Kim Chalovich [email protected] Alexa Bender Mississauga 905 278 3534 Justin De Bernardi 705 498 2834 Toronto 917 817 8393 [email protected] Toronto Kathryn Bisland Marie-Josee Chartier [email protected] Oshawa 905 493 3550 Toronto [email protected] Sandra Delony Angela Blumberg Gilly Chaplin Markham Toronto 416-420 4345 Woodbridge 905 851 5511 [email protected]

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Callandra Dendias Toronto 416 944 2392 Oakville 905 358 0210 London 519 476 1174 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Amy Hampton Eva Kolarova Sharona D’Ornellas Toronto 416 301 3430 Montreal 5145499266 Ajax 718-986-6785 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Charmaine Headley Iana Komarnytska 647 219 4401 Nathlineen Doung Toronto 416 658 3111 Toronto North York 289 242 4369 [email protected] www.cobainc.com [email protected] www.ianadance.com [email protected] Maxine Heppner Noriko Kusama Ruth Douthright Toronto 416 531 8557 Toronto 416 843 9494 London 519 204 1958 [email protected] Katherine Labelle [email protected] Marion Hopkins Vancouver 604 731 3999 Sarah Dowhun 905 945 6243 Thornhill 905 889 8488 Louis Laberge-Cote Grimsby [email protected] Toronto 416 598 1464 [email protected] Kendra Hughes [email protected] Victoria Ellingham 416 660 0757 Oshawa 905 630 8878 Elena La Comadre Toronto [email protected] Toronto 416 920 3773 Jane Elliot 905-682-9113 www.kendrahughes.com [email protected] St Catherine’s Kerri-Ann Hutton Ryan Lee 416 884 6364 Jasmine Ellis Orangeville 519 938 5485 Toronto [email protected] [email protected] BaKari E. Lindsay www.badpostureproductions.com Roshanak Jaberi Toronto 416 658 3111 Pamela Ellis Toronto 416 889 8939 [email protected] Manotick 613 692 0520 [email protected] Kathy Lewis [email protected] Jade Jager Clark Toronto 416-781-6142 Lisa Emmons Brampton 647 393 6396 [email protected] Burlington 416-432-8816 [email protected] Sarah Lochhead www.leform.ca Mary Jago-Romeril 416 461 3600 Barrie 705 718-5451 Esmeralda Enrique Toronto [email protected] Toronto 416 595 5753 [email protected] Marie Ann Longlade [email protected] www.flamencos.net Janet Johnson Mississauga 905 276 7471 Jennifer Essex Guelph 519 856 2942 [email protected] Peterborough 705 745 4829 [email protected] Koryn MacArthur Aria Evans 416 270 6394 Pam Johnson Manotick 613 692 0520 Toronto [email protected] Toronto 647 926 4866 [email protected] Jocelyn Mah Marie France Forcier [email protected] Toronto 403 975 5015 Toronto 416 904 5961 Jennifer Jones Larisa Mamin [email protected] Toronto 416 406 3262 Toronto 416 992 7601 Patrizia Ferlisi [email protected] Killiyanproductions.com Toronto [email protected] Jessica Julien 705 797 1888 Jessica Mannara 416 939 7610 Lauren Foy Barrie [email protected] Sudbury 705 586 2965 [email protected] Alyssa Martin Michelle Freiburger Allen Kaeja Toronto 647 990 6303 Georgetown 647 999 3223 Toronto 416 516 6030 [email protected] Denise Fujiwara [email protected] www.kaeja.org Belinda McGuire Toronto 416 504 6429 Karen Kaeja Mississauga 917 232 4786 Jasmyn Fyffe Toronto 416 516 6030 [email protected] Toronto 416 241 6727 [email protected] www.kaeja.org Julie McLachlan Karissa Fyrrar Evyenia Karmi Toronto 416 522 5458 Toronto 647 969 5274 Toronto 416 576 5540 Kerri Mezzomo [email protected] [email protected] Mississauga 905 403 9435 Monica Gan Peter Kelly Denise Mireau Montreal 514 528 5149 Toronto Toronto 416 652 0524 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rob Galbraith James Kendal Jessica Mogentale Hamilton 905-544-3782 416 988 0331 Mississauga 647 295 1664 [email protected] www.valizan.com [email protected] Viv Moore Jessie Garon 647 454 5128 Kate Kernaghan Toronto 416 5889452 Toronto Toronto 416 345 9595 [email protected] [email protected] Miyoung Kim Kelly Morden Trudy Gayle Don Mills 416 443 9329 Toronto [email protected] Pickering 647 504 2809 [email protected] Lanto Morse [email protected] Keiko Kitano Toronto 416 882 3301 Susan Green 416 781 5126 Toronto 416 259 9088 [email protected] Toronto [email protected] www.tsingorydance.com Fiona Griffiths www.uoguelph.ca/~rthomson/enter.html Angola Murdoch Lookup Theatre Toronto 416 658 9589 Kristen Klopko Toronto 647 267 7647 Allara Gooliaff Burlington 905 333 1121 [email protected] Calgary 403-903-7222 Elizabeth Kmiec www.lookuptheatre.com [email protected] Milton 289 2700380 Taylor Murphy Devasigamani Gunaseelan Heidi Knapp Toronto [email protected]

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Donita Nahon Toronto 416 532 5124 Toronto 647 989 6809 Thornhill 416 706 6191 [email protected] www.juliasasso.com [email protected] [email protected] Heather Saum Jessica Westermann Yvonne Ng Toronto 416 535 7275 Mississauga 905 919 1331 Toronto 416 533 8577 [email protected] www.collectiveheat.ca www.jessicawestermann.com [email protected] Anjelica Scannura Lisa Weiler Tracey Norman Toronto 416 993 9687 Toronto 416 661 9174 Toronto 416 522 3319 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Valeria Scannura Timea Wharton www.traceynorman.com Toronto 416 707 9164 Toronto 416 452 4012 Vladimir Novitski Vivine Scarlett [email protected] Toronto 9057376447 Toronto 416 203 0666 Alice Irene Whittaker-Cumming Aimee Ostrander [email protected] Toronto 647-648-6219 Toronto Lua Shayenne Cait Wilson [email protected] Toronto 647-968-9828 Burlington 905-220-0741 Lata Pada [email protected] Niki Wozniak Mississauga 905 607 8434 Avinoam Silverman 416 846 5097 Toronto 647 200 5025 [email protected] Toronto Meredith Wrede Solange Paquette Georgia Simms Toronto 416 488 2728 Gloucester 613 748 1751 Guelph 519 763 8491 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Madeline Wright Taisa Petruk Riley Sims Brampton 412 799 4122 Tecumseh Toronto 647 969 3055 William Yong [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 751 0687 Joan Phillips Santee Smith [email protected] Toronto 416 977 5584 Hagersville 519 445 2814 Sashar Zarif [email protected] [email protected] Thornhill 416 450 4529 Alysa Pires Lacey Smith [email protected] Toronto 416 912 1548 London 519 852 0141 [email protected] [email protected] Ofilio Portillo Elizabeth Dawn Snell Toronto 647 989 6809 Toronto 416 309 7529 [email protected] [email protected] Natasha Powell Natalia Sokolva Toronto 416 892 7270 Toronto [email protected] [email protected] Margarita Soria Kevin Pugh Toronto [email protected] Toronto 416 361 9498 Anne Sprincis [email protected] Newmarket 905 853 9576 Flordeliza Punzalan Mimi Starikova Etobicoke 647 239 0628 Vaughan 647 267 2888 Amanda Pye [email protected] Mississauga 905 271 7981 Karen Stewart Elena Quah Toronto 416 214 0983 North York 416 493 1697 [email protected] [email protected] Rosemarie Stea Neeraja Ramani Toronto 647-2282984 Oshawa 905 233 9387 Ashley Summers Yasmina Ramzy Mississauga 647 297 7320 Toronto 416 920 5593 Hannah Theresa [email protected] Toronto [email protected] [email protected] Jillian Teskey Kathleen Rea Los Angeles CA 6028329663 Toronto 416 545 1515 Erin C. Thompson [email protected] New Liskeard 705 647 5378 Lindsay Ritter Kylie Thompson Toronto 416 817 5460 Toronto 647 225 2655 [email protected] [email protected] Jennifer Robichaud Paula Thomson Toronto 416 465 4875 California 818 754 0621 [email protected] Brigitte Tsang Shakeil Rollock Mississauga 905 890 9756 Toronto 647 972 4650 [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Vanduyvenvoorde Debbie Rosenberg Burlington 905 334 4002 Richmond Hill 905 731 8830 Jason Vanstone Artists Play Dance Theatre Images Apolonia Velasquez Lola Ryan Toronto 647 206 2154 Ottawa 613 237 0790 [email protected] [email protected] Bageshree Vaze Frances Samson Toronto 416 204 9449 Mississauga 647 862 5970 [email protected] www.bageshree.com Julia Sasso Apolonia Velasquez

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Photo Credits: COBA by Yoseif Haddad

Jose Angel Carret 905 617 2037 Damarys Aguirre [email protected] Oakville Toronto 416 995 1772 Nova Bhattacharya [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 949 7860 Kim Chalovich Sarita Gayle Alvarez [email protected] Mississauga 905 278 3534 Toronto Alexa Bender [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 917 817 8393 Marie-Josee Chartier Norma Araiza Kathryn Bisland Toronto [email protected] Toronto 416 516 5586 Oshawa 905 493 3550 Gilly Chaplin [email protected] Angela Blumberg Woodbridge 905 851 5511 Laurel Ashbee-Rodgers Toronto 416 420 4345 Gong Chen Whitby 905 621 2852 [email protected] Thornhill 416 491 6250 [email protected] Sylvie Bouchard [email protected] Chrisoula Assimopoulos Toronto 416 516 4025 Peter Chin Toronto 647 291 4954 [email protected] Toronto 416 597 2455 Margaret Atkinson Pia Bouman [email protected] Killaloe 613 757 3638 or 613 757 0001 Toronto 416 533 3706 Marc-Andre Clement [email protected] Sean Boutilier Ottawa 613-868-1263 Lawrence Axsmith Toronto 416 259 3333 [email protected] Toronto 416 924 2243 x 400 [email protected] Chase Constantino www.randolphacademy.com Robyn Breen Toronto [email protected] Peggy Baker Toronto 416 805 7850 Stephanie Correia Toronto 416 596 2332 [email protected] Newmarket 905 836 0877 Ashley Ball Tara Butler [email protected] Mississauga 905 814 5211 Kitchener 416 786 5270 Whitby 905 217 0722 [email protected] Michael Caldwell Tanya Crowder Lorraine Barbeau Toronto 416 878 4867 Toronto Gatineau 819 682 1153 [email protected] [email protected] Michelle Bastone Maria Goreti Cardoso Jennifer Dallas Toronto 416 755 5423 Toronto 647 201 3874 Toronto 416 533 8663 [email protected] Catherine Carpenko [email protected] Donna Bender Mansfield 416 270 5351 Jesse Dell New Hamburg 519 662 3444 [email protected] Toronto 416 433 7587

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Justin De Bernardi 705 498 2834 Donna Greenberg Toronto 416 668 5638 Toronto Toronto 416 929 5376 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Peter Kelly Joanna de Souza Audra Grierson Toronto Toronto 416 504 7082 Waterloo 519 664 0038 [email protected] [email protected] Fiona Griffiths Mi Young Kim Rodney Diverlus Toronto 416 658 9589 Don Mills 416 443 9329 Toronto 647-456-8476 Allara Gooliaff [email protected] Sharona D’Ornellas Calgary 403-903-7222 Keiko Kitano Ajax 718-986-6785 [email protected] Toronto 416 259 9088 [email protected] Devasigamani Gunaseelan [email protected] Nathlineen Doung Toronto 416 944 2392 www.uoguelph.ca/~rthomson/enter.html North York 289 242 4369 [email protected] Kristen Klopko [email protected] Amy Hampton Burlington 905 333 1121 Ruth Douthright Toronto 416-301-3430 Elizabeth Kmiec London 519 204 1958 [email protected] Milton 289 270 0380 [email protected] Dana Hanes Eva Kolarova Sarah Dowhun 905 945 6243 Ottawa 613 695 3432 Montreal 5145499266 Toronto [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Charmaine Headley Joharah Kolishenco David Earle Toronto 416 658 3111 Oakville 416 414 1115 Guelph 519 837 2746 [email protected] www.cobainc.com [email protected] [email protected] Maxine Heppner Eva Kolarova Victoria Ellingham 416 660 0757 Toronto 416 531 8557 Montreal 5145499266 Toronto [email protected] [email protected] Jane Elliot 905-682-9113 Marion Hopkins Iana Komarnytska 647 219 4401 St Catherine’s Thornhill 905 889 8488 Toronto Pamela Ellis [email protected] [email protected] www.ianadance.com Manotick 613 692 0520 Michele Hopkins Jackie Kornylo [email protected] Cambridge 519 654 8203 Markham 9059439009 Lisa Emmons [email protected] Noriko Kusama Toronto 416 843 9494 Burlington 416-432-8816 Kimberley Horseman www.leform.ca Guelph 519 265 6467 Katherine Labelle Vancouver 604 731 3999 Esmeralda Enrique [email protected] Toronto 416 595 5753 Christopher House Louis Laberge-Cote Toronto 416 598 1464 [email protected] www.flamencos.net Toronto 416 967 1365 Jennifer Essex [email protected] [email protected] Elena La Comadre Peterborough 705 745 4829 Kendra Hughes Aria Evans 416 270 6394 Oshawa 905 630 8878 Toronto 416 920 3774 Toronto [email protected] www.kendrahughes.com [email protected] Ryan Lee 416 884 6364 [email protected] Kerri-Ann Hutton Toronto Aviva Fleising Orangeville 519 938 5485 Nenagh Leigh Toronto 416 690 7046 [email protected] Toronto 416 960 0235 Kent Fletcher Roshanak Jaberi BaKari E. Lindsay Toronto 416 604 3566 Toronto 416 889 8939 Toronto 416 658 3111 Lauren Foy [email protected] [email protected] www.cobainc.com Sudbury 705 586 2965 Jade Jager Clark Sarah Lochhead Michelle Freiburger Brampton 647 393 6396 Barrie 705 718 5451 Georgetown 647 999 3223 [email protected] Denise Fujiwara [email protected] Janet Johnson Marie Ann Longlade Toronto 416 504 6429 Guelph 519 856 2942 Mississauga 905 276 7471 Jasmyn Fyffe [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 241 6727 Pam Johnson Koryn MacArthur [email protected] Toronto 647 926 4866 Manotick 613 692 0520 Karissa Fyrrar [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 647 969 5274 Jessica Julien 705 797 1888 Gail MacMurray [email protected] Barrie Stittsville 613 720 0095 Monica Gan [email protected] Jocelyn Mah Montreal 514 528 5149 Allen Kaeja Toronto 403 975 5015 [email protected] Toronto 416 516 6030 Larisa Mamin Rob Galbraith [email protected] www.kaeja.org Toronto 416 992 7601 Hamilton 905-544-3782 Karen Kaeja Killiyanproductions.com [email protected] www.valizan.com Toronto 416 516 6030 Jessica Mannara 416 939 7610 Jessie Garon 647 454 5128 [email protected] www.kaeja.org [email protected] Toronto Laura Kappel 905 379 4269 Alyssa Martin [email protected] Hamilton Toronto 647 990 6303 Trudy Gayle [email protected] [email protected] Pickering 647 504 2809 Evyenia Karmi Jenny-Anne McCowan [email protected] Toronto 416 576 5540 Toronto 416 948 3490 Susan Green 416 781 5126 [email protected] [email protected] Toronto Jennifer Kelly

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Belinda McGuire Joan Phillips Toronto 647 969 3055 Mississauga 917 232 4786 Toronto 416 977 5584 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rina Singha Erin Messenger Alysa Pires Toronto 416 463 1710 New Liskeard 705 647 1343 Toronto 416 912 1548 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Holly Small Nazanin Meshkat Ofilio Portillo Toronto 416 536 5694 Toronto Toronto 647 989 6809 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lacey Smith Glen Michael Natasha Powell London 519 852 0141 Toronto 905 763 2623 Toronto 416 892 7270 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Santee Smith Denise Mireau Flordeliza Punzalan Hagersville 519 445 2814 Toronto 416 652 0524 Toronto 647 239 0628 [email protected] [email protected] Elena Quah Elizabeth Dawn Snell Jessica Mogentale Toronto 416 309 7529 North York 416 493 1697 Mississauga 647 295 1664 [email protected] [email protected] Dianne Montgomery Andrea Spaziani Katarina Rajkovic [email protected] Toronto 416 407 8785 Toronto 416 885 2715 Viv Moore [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 416 588 9452 Anne Sprincis [email protected] Neeaja Ramani Newmarket 905 853 9576 Shauna Morris Oshawa 905 233 9387 Mimi Starikova Toronto 416 239 1496 Yasmina Ramzy Vaughan 647 267 2888 [email protected] www.irdance.ca Toronto 416 920 5593 [email protected] Shauneese Morrison [email protected] Danovia Stechishin Toronto Kathleen Rea Etobicoke 416 255 8577 [email protected] Toronto 416 545 1515 Rosemarie Stea Kelly Morden [email protected] Toronto 647-228-2984 Toronto [email protected] Lindsay Ritter Karen Stewart Lanto Morse Toronto 416 817 5460 Toronto 416 214 0983 Toronto 416 882 3301 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] tsingorydance.com Jennifer Robichaud Ashley Summers Julia Mountsteven Toronto 416 465 4875 Mississauga 647 297 7320 Norval 905 702 9728 [email protected] Erin Tackaberry Angola Murdoch Shakeil Rollock Brockville 416-577-1607 Toronto 647 267 7647 Toronto 647 972 4650 Hannah Theresa [email protected] lookuptheatre.com [email protected] Toronto [email protected] Aerial Eva Romanowski-Annett Samara Thompson Michael M urphy Vineland 905 562 5245 Toronto 416 994 9965 Tillsonberg 519 983 6290 www.blueceilingdance.com [email protected] samarathompson.ca Ballroom Debbie Rosenberg Kylie Thompson Donita Nahon Richmond Hill 905 731 8830 Toronto 647 225 2655 Thornhill 416 706 6191 Lola Ryan [email protected] [email protected] Ottawa 613 237 0790 Paula Thomson Lisa Naves [email protected] California 818 754 0621 Simcoe 519 426 9300 Lisa Sandlos Julie Tomaino www.lisanavesdancecompany.com Georgetown 519 833 0129 Toronto 416 576 2276 Yvonne Ng [email protected] Brigitte Tsang Toronto 416 533 8577 Julia Sasso Mississauga 905 890 9756 [email protected] Toronto 416 532 5124 [email protected] www.princessproductions.ca [email protected] www.juliasasso.com Angela Tucker Tracey Norman Heather Saum Newmarket 905 836 4939 Toronto 416 522 3319 Toronto 416 535 7275 Jason Vanstone Artists Play Dance Theatre [email protected] [email protected] www.collectiveheat.ca Toronto 647 206 2154 www.traceynorman.com Anjelica Scannura [email protected] Vladimir Novitski Toronto 416 993 9687 Apolonia Velasquez Toronto 9057376447 [email protected] Toronto 647 989 6809 Kennetha O'Heany Valeria Scannura [email protected] Oakville 905 815 9611 Toronto 416 707 9164 Catrina von Radecki [email protected] Vivine Scarlett Guelph 519 803 8829 Ballet Toronto 647 209 0513 [email protected] Lata Pada [email protected] Laura Walker Mississauga 905 607 8434 Lua Shayenne Oakville [email protected] [email protected] Toronto 647-968-9828 Jessica Westermann [email protected] Christine Parker-Reid Mississauga 905 919 1331 Avinoam Silverman 416 846 5097 Waterloo 519 725 0143 [email protected] Toronto [email protected] Timea Wharton Georgia Simms Taisa Petruk Toronto 416 452 4012 Guelph 519 763 8491 Tecumseh [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Alice Irene Whittaker-Cumming Riley Sims Toronto 647 648 6219

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Esmeralda Enrique, Art. Dir. 481 Cardigan Place 401 Richmond St W., B104 London ON N6M 1J6 ARABESQUE ACADEMY OF DANCE Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 T 416 595 5753 519-902-7846 Erin Tackaberry, Dir [email protected] www.flamencos.net [email protected] www.all4one.dance 541 Days Rd (Unit 10) The Academy of Spanish Dance was established by Offers Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Move’t Kingston, ON Esmeralda Enrique in 1982. A sound training in fla- Improvisation, Dance-theatre, Jazz, Lyrical/Musical K7M 3R8 menco, classical Spanish and regional dance is Theatre, Modern, Pointe, Tap, Hip Hop/Urban [email protected] offered to all students whether they take class for T (613) 305 2263 recreation, to gain grace and poise or with the hope ARABESQUE ACADEMY Offers Creative Movement, Parent and Tot, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Acro of pursuing a professional career. Working closely Yasmina Ramzy, Dir. with dedicated teachers, our students are stimulated 1 Gloucester St., #107 and challenged in a positive atmosphere. Our desire Toronto, ON M4Y 1L8 ARCADE DANCE ARTS to maintain a standard of excellence in training that T 416 920 5593 F 416 703 5593 Kristen Klopko, Studio Director Is rewarding and enriching, accessible to all students, [email protected] arabesquedance.ca 864 Drury Lane and enables them to acquire new shills and reach Arabesque Academy’s impeccable reputation for in- Burlington ON L7R 2Y3 higher goals. Academy of Spanish Dance provides depth study curriculum featuring authentic and tradi- T 905 333 1121 daytime and evening classes for adults from begin- tional and music attracts stu- [email protected] ners to professionals and also has a [popular chil- dents from around the world to study at its studios. www.arcadedancearts.com dren’s program. Since 1987 it has been home to Arabesque Dance Offers Acro, Ballet, Improvisation, Jazz, Lyrical/ Musical Theatre, Modern, Pointe, Tap, Hip Hop/ Urban

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ARTISTIC EDGE DANCE COMPANY BEYOND THE BARRE DANCE CO CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL Christina DiGiuseppe & Darlene Zammit Leanne Klassen, Dir Mavis Staines, Dir. 20 Drummond St 21 Main St E. 400 Jarvis St Etobicoke, ON K8V 1Y8 Grimsby, ON L3M 1M7 Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6 T 416 253 5050 T 905 309 4165 T 416 964 3780 F 416 964 5133 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Artisticedgedanceco.com www.beyondthebarredancecompany.com www.nbs-enb.ca Offers Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop Acro, Lyrical, Contempo- Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Contempo- Canada’s National Ballet School is a world leader in rary, Vocal & Acting rary, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement ballet training, and offers a broad range of profes- sional and recreational programs: Professional Ballet ARTISTS’ PLAY DANCE THEATRE THE BISLAND DANCE CENTRE Program (full-time, Grades 6 to 12 and post- Elizabeth Dawn Snell, Art. Dir. Kathryn Bisland, Pres. & Dance Educator secondary); Teacher Training Program (full-time), 1112 Dundas Street East 360 King Street W., BOI including joint degrees with York University and Toronto, ON M4M 1S1 Oshawa, ON L1J 2J9 Simon Fraser University; Associates Program (part- T 647 206 2154 T 905 493 3550 C 416 844 5256 time, ages 6 to 17); Open Classes; Annual Teachers’ [email protected] www.artistsplay.com [email protected] Seminar (July); Teachers’ Professional Development; Offering professional training in ballet, jazz and crea- www.reallydance.com and Adult Ballet. Public tours of NBS’ award-winning tive movement, Artists’ Play’s mandate is to intro- Offers Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Acro, Contemporary, Hip- Jarvis Street campus also available. To book, call 416 duce the performance and creative aspects to all Hop, Musical Theatre ADAPT, Society of Russian- -964-3780, ext. 2000. classes at every age! At Artists’ Play students are Ballet respected as creative beings and are taught in a CANADIAN DANCE COMPANY joyful atmosphere in order to work towards technical BRADFORD SCHOOL OF DANCE Allain Lupien & Dawn Lupien Dir. excellence. Jane Pound, Art. Dir 2552 Bristol Circle, Oakville, ON L6H 5S1 100 Dissette St T: 905-829-4566 E: in- BALLET ESPRESSIVO Unit 6 [email protected] Donna Greenberg, Art. Dir. Bradford, ON L3Z 3G8 www.canadiandancecompany.com 730 Yonge St Suite 228 T 905 778 8686 F 905 778 0078 offer classes in a wide variety of dance styles, includ- Toronto, ON M4Y 1R4 [email protected] ing: hip-hop, salsa, musical theatre, ballet, tap, jazz, T 416 929 5376 or 647 294 0784 www.bradforddance.com contemporary dance and gymnastics. [email protected] Offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Street balletespressivo.com THE SCHOOL OF CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY Ballet, Modern Dance/Improvisation, Ballet Floor BURLINGTON DANCE ACADEMY DANCE THEATRE Barre, Performance Tania Infante, Dir. Deborah Lundmark Art. Dir. The School was founded in 2006 to provide quality 3584 Commerce Court 509 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1P3 education in ballet, classical dance, dance improvisa- Burlington, ON L7N 3L7 www.theschoolofccdt.ca tion, as well as ballet floor-barre (stretching/ T 905 637 2269 [email protected] The School of CCDT is the CCDT Toronto dance train- strengthening, all designed specifically for adults. www.bdacademy.ca ing centre where we also provide dance classes for Workshops in Baroque dance/18th century ballet and The Academy opened in 1958 and built the first build- children ranging from recreational to pre- other dance related subjects are periodically offered. ing in Ontario exclusively designed professional in such disciplines as Royal Academy of Throughout the lessons, thorough and constructive for the study of dance in 1980. Its goal is to provide Dance Ballet classes, Limon Modern (contemporary) feedback is given, feedback to allow students to excellence in dance training for students of classes, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop progress, to avoid injuries and to prevent develop- all ages, with the needs of each student being ad- classes. Modern dance classes and Pilates Adult Drop ment of bad habits. The student teacher ratio is kept dressed individually. Ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, -In dance classes are also offered in our Toronto low and much emphasis is placed not only on form Lyrical Pointe, Creative Movement. Exams are Dance Studio. but also musicality, line and artistry. Courses are offered. designed for adults, for those seeking recreation, or CANADIAN SCHOOL OF DANCE wishing to improve bodily alignment and overall BURLINGTON FOOTNOTES SENIOR P 900 Greenbank physical condition, or those aspiring to a more seri- ERFORMING TROUPE INC Ottawa, ON K2J 1S4 ous study of dance. The School has an international Rosemarie Maurice, Art. Dir./Chor. T 613 825 0907 reputation, attracting students from Toronto and its 4180 Afton Court [email protected] environs as well as abroad. Burlington, ON L7L 1J6 Canadianschoolofdance.com

T 905 681 1517 Offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop BARRIE SCHOOL OF DANCE F 905 379 0015 Alex Farr Owner [email protected] THE CENTER OF MOVEMENT 149 Welham Rd., Unit 12 www.burlingtonfootnotes.org Barbie Dukes, Dir Barrie ON L4N 8Y3 Styles taught include Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Clogging, Hip- 165 Roseborough Crescent Barrieschoolofdance.com Hop, Recreational, Perform 50+ Thornhill, ON L4J 4V6 T 905 764 8222 [email protected] [email protected] CANADA’S ACADEMY OF STAGE & STUDIO ARTS Pilates for Dancers and Injury Rehabilitation BELLYUP BELLYDANCE STUDIO Lisa Phillips Camp Dir Joharah Kolishenco Owner 386 Elm Road CENTRE STAGE DANCE STUDIO INC. 2330 Lakeshore Rd W.,, Unit 5 Toronto, ON M5M 3T Donna Bender, Dir Oakville, ON L6L 1H3 T 416 414 1115 416 558 0922 477 Fairview St [email protected] www.bellyup.ca [email protected] New Hamburg, ON N3A 1M6 Group classes, private and semi-private lessons, live horizonartscamp.org 519 662 3444 F 519 662 6659 bellydance shows, parties & events, bellydance work- Summer school offers Jazz, Contemporary, Musical [email protected] shops and bellydance boutique Theatre, Latin, Hip-Hop www.centrestagedance.ca Offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Paula Morgan Technique, Lyrical Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre

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CITY DANCE CORPS choreography for dancers of all ages and levels. Dancesensation.ca Tina Nicolaidis, Art. Dir. From beginner to pre-professional, we have many Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Improv, Lyrical/ 489 Queen St West 3rd Floor dance programs to match your drive and commit- Musical Theatre, Tap, Urban/Hip Hop Toronto, ON M5V 1M1 ment. From dance for fun and fitness to rigorous T 416 260 2356 dance training – our award winning staff works with DANCE STEPS [email protected] citydancecorps.com toddlers to adults. Classes in Acro, Ballet, Pointe, Donna Bayley, Dir. City Dance Corps is a professional dance company Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical,Creative 275 Colbourne St C and studio located downtown Toronto. Offers drop Movement, Improvisation London, ON N6B 2S7 in, groups, private, professional instruction. 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We DANSECORE cdcwaterloo.com offer classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Anne Sprincis, Owner/Dir. Classes for adults and children in Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, and Musical Theatre. RAD and 14 Oxford St Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, RAD, SRB, ABT ADAPT Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4L5 T 905 508 5580 SCHOOL OF COBA DANCE EXTREME [email protected] COLLECTIVE OF BLACK ARTISTS Rebecca Brettingham, Art. Dir. dansecore.com BaKari E. Lindsay, Charmaine Headley 312 Commissioners Road West, Ballet (RAD) Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop, Daniels Spectrum, Dundas St W., London, ON N6J 1Y3 Toronto, ON M6S 1R2 T 519 657 3262 F 519 657 8680 DARK DANCE T 416 658 3111 [email protected] Nathlineen Doung, Founder [email protected] danceextreme.com 412 - 335 Driftwood Avenue cobainc.com Dance Extreme is the most progressive, multi- North York ON M3N2P3 Offers high quality dance training that is supported discipline studio in London. 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London ON N6J 1W1 T 416 885 2715 [email protected] THE DEBRA-LYNNE SCHOOL OF DANCE [email protected] dancekrazeproductions.com Debra Stavro Art Dir Offers classes in Ballet, Contemporary, creative Offers DKOC (DanceKraze open classes) in Hip-Hop, 165 Matheson Blvd.E, Unit 10 movement, Improvisation, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Jazz, Street Jazz Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K2 Theatre. T 905 238 6616 DANCE PL3Y [email protected] CONTEMPORARY SCHOOL OF DANCE Melanie Guertin CEO Offers Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro, Lyrical, Con- Christine Parker-Reid, Artistic Director 378 Markham Street, Unit 14 temporary, Musical Theatre, Stretch & Technique 60 Bathurst Drive, Unit 18 Toronto ON M6G 2K8 BATD Waterloo ON N2V 2A9 [email protected] T 519 725 0143 thegrovemethod.com DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS www.csdance.com [email protected] Offers various/all forms of dance for Adults & open Joanne Baker, Principal classes. 1514 4th Street S.W. CREATIVE EDGE DANCE STUDIO Calgary, AB T2R 0Y4 Cait Wilson, Dir DANCE SENSATION T 403 245 3533 4083 Medland Drive Debbie Rosenberg, Director [email protected] Burlington ON L7M 2Z6 55 west beaver creek decidedlyjazz.com T 905-220-0741 www.creativeedgedance.ca Richmond Hill ON L4B1K5 Offers Jazz T 9057318830 We offer cutting edge dance training and creative [email protected] 40

DONITA BALLET SCHOOL EXPRESSIONS DANCE CENTRE happinessisdancing.com Donita Nahon, Art Dir. Laurel Ashbee-Rogers, Artistic Director Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical Theatre, Vocal Training, Pre- 155 Hilda Avenue 900 Hopkins Street Unit 3 dance, nursery, Children’s, Adult, Performing Arts Toronto, ON LM2M 1V6 Whitby ON L1N 6A9 Studio T 905 738 9189 C 416 706 6191 T 905 666 0111 [email protected] [email protected] HARBOURFRONT COMMUNITY CENTRE / donitaballet.com www.expressionsdancecentre.com WATERFRONT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Salsa Kelly McClure, Assistant Executive Director FASCINATION DANCE STUDIO 627 Queens Quay West DRAGONFLY BELLYDANCE Lisa DiMaurizio-Paroyan, Art. Dir. Toronto ON M5V 3G6 Zahira Dance, Co-owner, Artistic Director 8 Clairmont Street, Unit 2, T 416 392 1509 559 Bloor Street West Thorold, ON L2V 1R1 www.harbourfrontcc.ca Toronto ON M5S 1Y6 T 905 227 8307 F 905 227 1071 Ballet, Ballroom, Jazz, Latin, Urban/Hip Hop T 416 534 0330 [email protected] [email protected] fascinationdancestudio.com IN STUDIO www.dragonflydance.ca Offers children and adults recreation & competitive The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet Bellydance for all levels Beginner to Professional, classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, Musical 470 Queens Quay West, Traditional Bellydance, Middle Eastern Theatre, Lyrical, Ballroom & Vocal Toronto, ON M5V 3K4 T: 416 345 9595 ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE BALLET FLEET-WOOD DANCENTRE Offers drop in classes for ages 12 to Adult in Ballet, CONTEMPORAIN DE MONTREAL Sharron Fleet, Dir Contemporary, Jazz, Pilates and DanceFit. 4816 rue Rivard 6-65 Simcoe Street Montreal, Quebec H2J 2N6 Collingwood, ON L9YY 1H7 JADE’S HIP HOP ACADEMY T 514 948 4929 T 705 446 1568 Jade Jager Clark, Owner/Art. Dir. Child & professional classes. [email protected] 12 Bram Crt. Unit 4 & 5 Certificat’ d etude (CEC0, Diplome d’etude collegial fleetwooddance.net Brampton ON L6W 3V1 (DEC) scholarships. Offers Ballet (Cechetti), Jazz & Modern classes T: 647-393-6396 E: [email protected] EGYPTIAN DANCE ACADEMY GADFLY www.jadeshiphopacademy.com Nada El Masriya, Owner Apolonia Velasquz & Ofilio Portillo, Art Dir Offers Hip-Hop, Krump, Popping, Locking, Break 211 Danforth Ave. 2nd floor 10 Dundas Street E., Dance, Lyrical Hip Hop. Classes are for ages 3 to adult Toronto, ON M4K 1N2 Toronto, ON M5B OA1 and are offered in recreational, pre-competitive, and T 416 462 3498 T 647 989 6809 [email protected] gadfly.ca competitive levels. [email protected] Offers Street Dance (Hip-Hop, House, Waacking), www.discoverbellydance.com Adult Open Classes. Professional Training Program JOSHGOON, THE CANADIAN ACADEMY OF Offers Belly Dance, Hip-Hop, Ballet for Belly Dance, Available. AZERBAIJANI DANCE Hip-Hop Belly Dance Sashar Zarif, Dir. GEORGE BROWN DANCE 66 Clark Ave ELITE DANCE STUDIO Bengt Jorgen, Dir. Thornhill, ON L3T 1S5 T 416 450 4529 Gail McMurray, Owner/Director 160 Kendall Ave. Box 1015, Stn B [email protected] sashardance.com 72 Harry Douglas Dr Toronto, ON M5T 2T9 School offers Azerbaijani, Persian, Uzbek, Tadjik, Stittsville ON K2S 1Z4 T 416 415 2035 Afghan, Caucusian, Sufi/Dervish forms for Adults. T 613 720 0095 [email protected] [email protected] Ballet, Adult, Professional Training Program JOY OF DANCE CENTRE www.elitedancestudio.ca Jennifer Jones, CEO GOTTA DANCE INC 95 Danforth Avenue, Suite 302 EMOTION DANCE COMPANY Kent Fletcher Owner/Pres Toronto, ON M4K 1N2 Michelle Nicholson Owner/ Dir 3581B Dundas St W., T 416 406 3262 C 416 659 9617 F 416 406 5456 361 Southgate Dr Toronto, ON M6S 2S8 [email protected] joyofdance.ca Guelph, ON N1G 3M5 T 416 604 3566 F 416 604 2561 Offering classes to children and adults in Ballet, T 519 767 5361 [email protected] Ballroom, Bollywood to Fitness, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz [email protected] gottadance.ca & Zumba emotiondancecompany.ca Offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Acro, Offers Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Gym, kinderdance, , parent & tot K & K DANCE DREAMZ INC. Acro, Lyrical Kyla Dixon & Kim Majid, Directors GUELPH YOUTH DANCE TRAINING PROGRAM 5762 Hwy 7 E, PO Box 54017 ENCORE DANCE STUDIO Catrina von Radecki, Co Art Dir Markham , ON L3P 1Y4 Chrystal Galic, Owner /Dir 123 Woolwich Street, 2nd Floor T 905 201 8909 F 905 472 8256 8 Mill St Elmira ON N3B 2J9 Guelph, ON N1H 3V5 KandKdance.ca [email protected] T 519 669 4510 [email protected] T 519 803 8829 Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musi- www.encoredancestudio.ca [email protected] cal Theatre, Song & Dance, Acro, Hip-Hop Offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musi- guelphyouthdance.ca cal Theatre Offers Contemporary, Modern Jazz, Hip-Hop, Youth KALIANDREWS DANCE COMPANY company Kali Wegg ERINVALE SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet for Belly Dance, Hip-Hop Belly Dance T:613-601-5254 E:[email protected] Corinne Land, Owner 2664 Lancaster, Ottaawa, ON K1B 4T7 6790 Kitimat Road, Unit 3 HAPPINESS IS...DANCING Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tumbling, Circus, Acro- Mississauga, ON L5N 5L9 Lori Cacciotti, Dir. batics, Stunting, Contortion. T 905 828 6422 1169 Dollard St [email protected] Sudbury, ON P3A 4G7 STUDIES SOCIETY School offers Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Acro, Hip-Hop, T 705 524 6625 F 705 524 8003 Mi Young Kim, Art. Dir. Lyrical, Tap CDTA/Cecchetti [email protected] 61 Billington Crescent 41

Don Mills, ON M3A 2G7 MARIE ANN LONGLADE SCHOOL OF DANCE Offers Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, T 416 443 9329 Marie Ann Longlade, Dir. Acro [email protected] www.koreandance.net 1650 Dundas St E., Ste 205 School of Mi Young Kim Dance Company offering Mississauga, ON L4X 2Z3 PIA BOUMAN SCHOOL FOR BALLET AND Korean traditional, classical, folk dance and drum T 905 276 7471 F 905 822 6386 CREATIVE MOVEMENT classes for adults and children. [email protected] Pia Bouman, Art. Dir. longladedance.com 6 Noble Street LA ESCUELA DE ARTE FLAMENCO Since 1965, home of the family operated Longlade Toronto, ON M6K 2C6 Elena La Comadre, Dir. Dance Company. Pre-school to Adult, Beginner T 416 533 3706 17 St. Nicholas Street [email protected] Toronto, ON MS. MARGIE’S DANCE CLASSES piaboumanschool.org T & F 416 920 3774 Margie Riddell, Dir Early dance program (2-6 yrs), RAD Ballet (Graded [email protected] arteflamenco.com 667285 20th sd. Rd. RR2 Box. 76 and Vocational), ISTD National Dance, Creative The School was established by Elena La Comadre in Lisle, ON L0M 1M0 Movement, Modern, Improvisation, Pilates, Summer 1991. Her objective as director and teacher is to Offers creative movement classes and rec. dance Program, Adult, Exams, Bursaries. develop dancers in the field of Spanish dance and programs for children. Flamenco. She has established a strong dance sylla- PIQUE DANCE STUDIO INT’L INC. bus that focuses on arm, hand, upper torso and MARKHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE Koryn MacArthur Artistic Director footwork particular to the art form of traditional Jackie Kornylo, Dir 5710 Longshadow Street, Unit B Flamenco. Dedicated to the art of teaching and her 60 Riviera Drive, Unit 2 Manotick, ON K4M 1M2 students, Elena teaches all levels from beginner to Markham ON L3R M5M T 613 692 0520 F 613 692 1822 professional. Each level is an intense study and prac- T 9059439009 [email protected] piquedancestudio.com tice in technique as well as a specified choreography [email protected] Hip-Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Acro in Flamenco. www.mainstreetdance.ca Member BATD (Br. Assoc. of Teachers of Dancing) Offers classes in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Creative and ADAPT syllabus LEISA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Movement, Flamenco, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Leisa Whalen, Owner Pointe, Hip Hop for Children and Adults PREMIERE STUDIO OF DANCE 31 Steve Fonyo Dr. Robyn Carter, Owner Kingston, ON K7M 8P1 M-DO/ KATHAK TORONTO 918 Pine Valley Cres T: 613 544 4481 Joanna de Souza Art Dir Bridgenorth ON Offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Step dance to children 94 Stafford St K0L 1H0 5—13 years old. Toronto, ON T 705 741 6545 [email protected] M6J 2S1 Offers Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, Lyrical. LISA NAVES DANCE COMPANY T: 416-504-7082 Acro. Lisa Abonyi, Owner and Director E: [email protected] 68 Pond Street Offers classes in North Indian Kathak dance for chil- PRIMA DANCE ACADEMY Simcoe ON N3Y 5B3 dren and adults. Angie Stone, Art Dir T 519 426 9300 58 Baldwin St North www.lisanavesdancecompany.com MUSKOKA DANCE ACADEMY Brooklin ON L1M 1A3 Sue Kriwin-Campbell Dir, T 905-425-2828 LIVING ARTS CENTRE 4-104 Main Street E [email protected] Lisa Mahoney, Huntsville ON Offers Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Supervisor, Community Courses and Events P1H 1K6 Folk/National, Jazz, Ensemble Work, Annual Nut- 4141 Living Arts Drive Offers Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Aerial cracker, Pilates and RAD Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8 Silks, Acro Musical Theatre, Tap for children and T 905 306 6000 F 905 306 6101 adults. PURE ENERGY DANCE STUDIO [email protected] Jim & Sheila Nagy, Owners livingartscentre.ca ONTARIO SCHOOL OF BALLET 209 Limeridge Rd. East Offers Ballet, Ballroom, Latin, Line, Modern, Lyrical, Sarah Lockett, Director Hamilton ON L9A 2S6 Musical Theatre. Creative Dance for Kids 1133 St. Clair Avenue West T 905 385 5087 F 905 385 2741 Toronto ON M6E 1B1 [email protected] LIBERTY DANCE T 416 656-9568 pure-energydance.com Michelle Bastone, DirectorOwner ontarioschoolofballet.com Classes for adults and children in Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip 150 East Liberty Street, 715 Hop, Contemporary, Triple Threat, and pre-school. Toronto ON M6K 3R5 OVATION PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Open classes available. T 416 755 5423 C 905 626 3236 Bonnie Craig, President [email protected] libertydance.org 14 Captain Armstrong Lane QUINTE BALLET SCHOOL OF CANADA Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Markham ON L3P 3C9 Catherine Taylor, Artistic Director Yoga, Contemporary T 877 229 2787 www.ovationarts.ca 196 Palmer Road At Liberty Dance, we are always striving for excel- Belleville, ON K8P 4E1 lence, while providing a holistic approach to dance PEGASUS STUDIOS T 613 962 9274 866 962 9274 (toll free) education and training for all ages and levels. With a Jane Davis-Munro, Artistic Director [email protected] quinteballetschool.com commitment to training each dancer as a whole - 361 Glebeholme Blvd Established in 1972, the Quinte Ballet School of mind, body, and spirit, Liberty Dance provides a Toronto ON M4C 1T9 Canada’s Professional Training Program integrates a positive atmosphere for learning. Whether the goals T 416 469-2799 versatile dance curriculum grounded in classical are merely for fun, to be physically active, mentally www.pegasusdance.com ballet technique with academic studies in partner- stimulated, explore musical interests and creativity ship with the Hastings and Prince Edward District or maintain training as a professional dancer, Liberty School Board. Our faculty are dedicated to providing Dance welcomes all from the beginner to advanced PERFORMANCE DANCE ACADEMY Teresa McMillan, Dir an inspiring, challenging and supportive environ- dancer.Liberty Dance provides Pre-registered & Drop ment that nurtures talented young people towards a -in classes, Technique & Wellness Workshops, Chore- 340 Southgate Dr., #4 Guelph, ON N1G 4P5 career in the dance industry. Acceptance into the full ographic Workshops, Dancer Screening Programs - -time professional program by audition only. The Physical Assessments, Massage Therapy. T 519 829 2525 42

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New Tecumseth Arts Council diverse expressions of Asian aesthetics through 705 435 7430 dance in Canada Toronto International Tango Festival Northumberland Arts Council Venue: Toronto 905 372 7244 dance Immersion Contact: Elizabeth Sadowska Oakville Arts Council Venue: Harbourfront Theatre T 416 240 0808 905 815 5977 oakvillearts.com Contact: Vivine Scarlett, Curator [email protected] Orillia & District Arts Council 54 Wolseley Street, #203 A four day celebration of Argentine Tango, with 705 325 2102 orilliaartscouncil.ca Toronto, ON M5T 1A5 workshops for all levels, practicas, milongas, perfor- City of Ottawa T 416 203 0666/203 0322 mances and more. Explore and enrich your passion cityofottawa.org [email protected] for this captivating dance at the biggest Argentine Ottawa Arts Council danceimmersion.ca Tango event in Toronto. 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Venues: Across Vancouver Sequin Arts Council Norman Armour Artistic & Executive Director seguinartscouncil.com Dusk Dances ([email protected]) Scarborough Arts Venues: Toronto/Ottawa outdoor Joyce Rosario Associate Curator scarborougharts.com Contact: Dusk Dances ([email protected]) St. Catharines & Area Arts Council T 416 410 6234 stcatharines.com/index.asp [email protected] duskdances.ca Vancouver International Dance Festival Sault Arts Council Works commissioned for park settings in Toronto, Venue: Granville Island Held: annually Saultartscouncil.org Ottawa, Vancouver Contact: Jay Hirabayashi Sudbury Arts Council T 604 662 7441 sudburyartscouncil.ca Flux London Dance Festival [email protected] vidf.ca/main/ Thunder Bay Regional Arts Council Venues: various in London Physically visceral works Thunderbayarts,org Contact: Lacey Smith, Art Dir Wallaceburg & District Council for Arts Bizz Varty, Exec Dir ALBERTA 519 627 9803 [email protected] Alberta Dance Explosions Waterloo Regional Arts Council Venue: Studio Theatre, Dancers' Studio West waterlooregionalartscouncil.on.ca Guelph Dance Festival Contact: Dancers’ Studio West Contact: Catrina von Radecki, Co-Art. Dir. T 403 244 0950 F 403 243-5178 FESTIVALS T 519 780 2220 in- [email protected] [email protected] dswlive.ca ONTARIO guelphcontemporarydancefestival.com New choreography from Alberta artists. Across Ocean’s At Home Festival Venue: Toronto Harbourfront Centre Festival & Events Edmonton Fringe Festival Spring annually. Presentation, training, research in Venue: York Quay Centre, Toronto Various venues, Edmonton, Alberta collaborations in contemporary arts. Contact: Comm. & Education Program Held mid to late August

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Contact: Fringe Theatre Adventure CDTA Ontario Dance Challenge To the Xtreme T 780 448 9000 905 564 2139 [email protected] [email protected] Champions Dance Festival Triple Threat Dance fringetheatreadventures.ca 519 893 1679 604 595 1303 Deadline: October or early November Choreographers & Dancers Congress United Celestial Crown Dance Champs. The newest in experimental dance. 416 516 7432 itpshowcase.com [email protected] Dance Beat Competition U.S. Tournament of Dance SASKATCHEWAN dancebeatcompetition.ca 850 939 5779 Battleford's Dance Festival Association DanceExplosion VIEW Dance Challenge Venue: Don Ross Centre, N Battleford, danceplosion.org Canada’s newest dance competition Held the week of Easter Monday. Dancefest [email protected] Contact: Barb Stolz Box 664, dancefest.ca North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9 Dance Odyssey FOUNDATIONS Ballet, jazz and tap [email protected] Svoboda Dance Festival Dance Power Laidlaw Foundation Venue: Don Ross Centre, N Battleford, Sask. Con- dancepower.com 365 Bloor Street E., Ste 2000 tact: Joanne Turpin Dancesport Championship Toronto, ON M4W 3L4 T 306 937 2882 1 800 83DANCE T 416 964 3614 D-Force Productions laidlawfdn.org MANITOBA geocities.com/dforcecanada see website for program Dance Manitoba Provincial Extensions Dance Challenge Dance Festival [email protected] Chalmers Fund c/o OAC Venues: Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Extreme Dance 151 Bloor St W., Ste 500 Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg xtremedance.com Toronto, ON M5T 1T6 Held: mid May Flashdance Productions T 416 961 1660 T 204 989 5260 519 749 9835 dancemanitoba.org Flygirl (Int’l Cheer & Hip-Hop) Metcalfe Foundation Adjudicated festival. Students encouraged to choreo- flygirl.ca 38 Madison Ave graph for adjudication. Jazz, tap, ballet, modern, Hip Hop Dance Canada Championships Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 culture specific dance. hiphopdancecanada.com T 416 926 0366 F 416 926 0370 Hype Dance Challenge Strategic Initiatives and Internships Winnipeg Fringe Festival [email protected] Various venues, Winnipeg, Manitoba Jump Shout Boogie Ontario Trillium Foundation Held summer. [email protected] 800 Bay Street, 5th Floor T 204 956 1340 Kick It Up Dance Competition Toronto, ON M5S 3A9 [email protected] winnipegfringe.com kickitup.ca T 416 963 4927 F 416 963 8781 All forms of dance considered. Kiwanis Dance Festival of Toronto Toll free: 1 800 263 2887 [email protected] trilliumfoundation.org QUEBEC Kiwanis Music & Dance Festival (Sudbury) Strategic investments for org sustainability Theatre Festival of the Americas 705 523 1169 Venue: Various in Montréal Let’s Get Loud Toronto Community Foundation Held May /June 6 letsgetloud.ca 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 402 Contact: Marie Hélène Falcon North American Ballet Festival Toronto, ON M4W 3E2 T 514 842 0704 [email protected] 416 921 2035 [email protected] tcf.ca F 514 842 3795 fta.qc.ca/ No. American Chinese Dance Competition No official deadline. T 604 261 5918 F 604 261 0025 GOVERNMENT/FEDERAL Some dance/theatre pieces presented. Work must On Stage America be seen to be considered onstageamerica.com Paramount Dance Canada Council for the Arts pepevents.net 150 Elgin St., P.O. Box 1047 COMPETITIONS Pick The Stars Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8 [email protected] T 613 566 4414 x 5060 F 613 566 4390 5-6-7-8 Showtime Inc. Pulse Dance Competition Toll free: 1 800 263 5588 ex 5060 5678showtime.com pulsedancecompetition.ca [email protected] canadacouncil.ca Access Broadway Rhee Gold's American Dance Awards accessbroadway.com 1 888 3DANCE 1 Department of Canadian Heritage ADA Nationals Rising Star Youth Talent (CNE) 150 John St., 4th Floor americandanceawards.com theex.com Toronto, ON Applause Talent Presentations Rhythm Dance T 416 952 6267 F 416 954 4515 applausetalent.com rhythmdance.com [email protected] pch.gc.ca/arts Artists Emerge (Hip-Hop) Shine DanceCompetitions artistsemerge.com shinedance.com Dept of External Affairs Bedazzles Dance Champions Star Beat Champions Lester B. Pearson Bldg., bedazzleddance.com [email protected] 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2 Believe Dance Competitions Inc Starbound National Talent Competition T 613 992 5726 believedance.ca 647-287-6150. starbound.net Canada Dancesport StarCatchers Dance Festival Government of Ontario canadadancesport.com starcatchersdance.com Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport CanDance Convention Strive Dance Challenge Competition 400 University Avenue 5th Floor [email protected] [email protected] Toronto, ON Canadian National Dance Championships Superstar Competitions T 416 314 7658 cdo-online.org 514 659 0200

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PROVINCIAL Flato Markham Theatre, Ontario Arts Council Eric Lariviere, Gen Mgr 121 Bloor St W., 7h Floor T 905 415 7537 x 7546 Toronto, ON [email protected] markhamtheatre.com 509 DANCE T 416 961 1660 509 Parliament St. Toll free: 1 800 387 0058 Fall For Dance North (Toronto) TORONTO, ON M4X 1P3 [email protected] www.arts.on.ca Ilter Ibrahimof, Art Dir T 416 924 5657 Dance, Arts Education, Touring T 647 559 9222 [email protected] ccdt.org Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton [email protected] Rehearsal: 3 studios 800—1600 sq.ftAccessible 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L7 Academy of Spanish Dance T 613 560 1239 Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival 401 Richmond St. W., B104 The Arts & Heritage Directory on-line Catrina von Radecki, Janet Johnson Co-Art. Dir. TORONTO, ON M5V 3A8 arts-ottawa.on.ca T 519 836 0788 [email protected] T 416 595 5753 F 905 889 5860 guelphcontemporarydancefestival.com [email protected] MUNICIPAL academy-flamencos.net Harbourfront Centre (Toronto) Rehearsal Accessible Toronto Culture Division Dance Programmer 2 Studios: 49’ x 19’, 17’ x 19’ Toronto City Hall Fleck Dance Theatre, Enwave Theatre, Studio Thea- Arabesque 9th Fl, East Tower, 100 Queen St W. tre, Brigantine Room TORONTO, ON M5G 1K2 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416 973 4237 F 416 973 9595 T 416 920 5593 F 416 703 5593 T 416 397 5323 F 416 395 0278 harbourfrontcentre.ca [email protected] Toronto Arts Council arabesquedance.co 200—26 Grand Trunk Crescent Kala Nidhi Fine Arts of Canada (Toronto) Venue/Rehearsal Toronto, ON M5J 3A9 T 416 224 0403 F 416 250 1871 The Back Door Studio T 416 392 6800 F 416 392 6920 [email protected] KILLALOE [email protected] kalanidhifinearts.org (613) 756-0242 torontoartscouncil.org Living Arts Centre (Mississauga) Rehearsal T 905 306 6115 Canada’s Ballet Jorgan George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus PRESENTERS Luminato (Toronto) 160 Kendal Ave, C126 Anthony Sargent, CEO Toronto, ON M5R 1M3 www.luminato.ca Betty Oliphant Theatre Ontario Presents (CCI) 404 Jarvis St. Warren Garrett, Executive Director National Arts Centre (Ottawa) TORONTO, ON M4Y 2G6 416 703 6709/1 866 209 0982 Cathy Levy, Dance Producer T 416 964 3780 ccio.on.ca T 613 947 7000 x 310 Theatre: 47.9’ x 47.5’ deep x 21.3’ high, [email protected] nac-can.ca seating cap 297. Canada Dance Festival (Ottawa) Rehearsal: several studios from 836 sq.ft.- 1394 Jeanne Holmes, Producer Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts sq.ft, sprung floor with black lino Accessible T 613 947 7000 x 576 F 613 943 1399 Ronnie Brown, Mktg & Development City Dance Corps [email protected] canadadance.ca T 905 338 4161 x 3200 489 Queen St W TORONTO [email protected] oc4pa.ca T 416-260-2356 CanAsian Dance Festival (Toronto) [email protected] citydancecorps.com Denise Fujiwara, Artistic Director Peterborough New Dance/Public Energy COBA 416 593 8455 F 416 504 8702 Bill Kimball, Producer Daniels Spectrum, Dundas St W [email protected] T 705 745 1788 TORONTO, ON canasiandancefestival.com [email protected] 416 658 3111 publicenergy.ca [email protected] [email protected] Capitol Centre (North Bay) Rehearsal Accessible Dee Adrian, General Manager Public Utility Performance (Hamilton) Contemporary School of Dance [email protected] Patrick Brennan & Dave Wilson #7 295 Weber St. N. Centre for the Arts (Brock U., St Catharines) [email protected] WATERLOO, ON N2J 3H8 Debbie Slade, Managing Director T 519 725 0143 F 519 884 9051 T 905 688 5550 tiger princess productions(Toronto) [email protected] csdance.com [email protected] arts.brocku.ca T 416 533 8577 F 416 533 8571 Rehearsal: 50’x 35’ [email protected] Dancemakers Centre for Creation dance Immersion (Toronto) princessproductions.ca\ 15 Case Goods Lane, Cannery Bldg. Vivine Scarlett, Curator TORONTO, ON T 416 203 0666 [email protected] T 416 367 1800 x24 danceimmersion.ca [email protected] dancemakers.org Venue/Rehearsal Accessible DanceWorks (Toronto) Dancetheatre David Earle Mimi Beck, Dance Curator 42 Quebec St., 2nd Floor T 416 204 1082 F 416 204 1085 GUELPH, ON N1H 2T4 [email protected] [email protected] www.dtde.ca DanceWorks.ca The Canadian Network of Dance Presenters Can- Rehearsal: 27’ x 42’ x14’ (height) Dance/CanDanse Le Reseau canadien des diffuseurs Dreams in Motion Downtown Arts Centre (Hamilton) de danse 36S William St S. dachamilton.com Mimi Beck, Exec. Dir. GANANOQUE, ON M7G 1T2 416 204 1082 candance.ca T 613 382 6700 [email protected] Rehearsal

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Dovercourt House T 416 656 9568 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON RENTAL 805 Dovercourt Rd., #300 F 416 651 4803 SPACES ACROSS TORONTO SEE SPACEFINDER TORONTO, , ON M6H 2X4 Rehearsal SpaceFinder Toronto is a free, easy to use searcha- T 416 516 4025 Pia Bouman School For Ballet ble database of spaces and venues available for Rehearsal & Creative Movement rent in the Toronto area. Use SpaceFinder Toronto Etobicoke School of Dance 6 Noble Street to find spaces for rehearsals, performances, 48 Fieldway Road, TORONTO, ON M6K 2C6 meetings, launches, corporate events, special TORONTO, ON T 416 533 3706 piaboumanschool.org events and parties. Whether you are looking for T 416 234 9771 Rehearsal: 3 spaces, 1100+ sq ft space or have space to rent, SpaceFinder Toronto is Rehearsal Studio/Theatre: 1000 sq.ft + dance area, the solution for your needs. Flato Markham Theatre 80 + cap FREE TO LIST. FREE TO SEARCH. 171 Town Centre Blvd. Premiere Dance MARKHAM, ON L3R 8G5 & Theatre Arts Academy T 905 415 7537 x 7546 726 Ontario St., Ste 2 [email protected] COBOURG, ON K9A 5E7 Venue/Rehearsal Accessible 905 377 0711 Harbourfront Centre [email protected] 235 Queens Quay W., Rehearsal TORONTO, ON Quinte Ballet School T 416 973 4940 196 Palmer Road, Venue/Rehearsal: Fleck Dance Theatre BELLEVILLE, ON, K8P 4E1 (seats 446/receptions); 1 866 962-9274 F 962 9275 Enwave Theatre (seats 330/receptions);Studio Thea- [email protected] quinte.net/ballet tre, Brigantine Rm, outdoor stages Accessible Rehearsal Living Arts Centre Ryerson University 4141 Living Arts Drive 350 Victoria St., MISSISSAUGA, ON L5B 4B8 TORONTO, ON M5B 2K3 T 905 306 6115 F 905 306 6101 T 416 979 5086 Venues: Hammerson Hall Venue 115’ x 50’, seating cap 1315; STUDIO P.A.V.A.S. Theatre II, theatre in the round, 2351 Royal Windsor, Unit 1 seating cap 400 Accessible MISSISSAUGA, ON L5J 1G8 Margaret Atkinson Dance T 905 403 9435 F 905 403 9479 Box 202, [email protected] KILLALOE studiopavas.com ON K0J 2A0 Rehearsal—5 dance studios T 613 757 3638 Rehearsal The School of Dance Market Hall Theatre 200 Crichton Street, 336 George St. North OTTAWA, ON PETERBOROUGH, ON T 613 238 7838 T 705 748 3111 Rehearsal Venue: 40’ x 30’, 24 dim, The Theatre School 45 lights, stereo, seating cap 120 Accessible 65 Tecumseh Avenue E Martha Hicks School of Ballet LONDON, ON N6C 1R5 2384 Yonge St., T 519 434 7863 F 519 455 4364 2nd Floor Venue: 20’ x 20’ Rehearsal 100’ x 30’ TORONTO, ON M4P 2EO Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts T 416 484 4731 5040 Yonge Street Rehearsal TORONTO, ON M2N 6R8 National Arts Centre T 416 733 9388 F 416 733 9478 P.O.Box 534, Station B Venue (Studio Theatre): OTTAWA, ON K1P 5W1 seating cap 170-200 Accessible T 613 996 5051 Winchester Street Theatre Venues: Studio & Theatre Accessible (Toronto Dance Theatre/School of TDT) National Ballet of Canada 80 Winchester Street Walter Carsen Centre TORONTO, ON M4X 1B2 470 Queens Quay West T 416 967 1365 x 34 TORONTO, ON [email protected] T 416 345 9686 x 354 F 416 345 8323 Venue/Rehearsal Rehearsal Accessible Young Centre for the Performing Arts Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts The Distillery District, 55 Mill Street 130 Navy St., TORONTO, ON OAKVILLE, ON L6J 2Z4 T 416 866 8666 Venues/Rehearsal Accessible T 905 338 4161 x 3200 York University Dance Dept [email protected] 4700 Keele St., Fine Arts Bldg Images: Shameka Blake oc4pa.ca TORONTO, ON M3J 1P3 Riley Sims Venue: 36’ x 32’ x 18.5’, 465 cap Accessible T 416 736 5137 Rehearsal Accessible Ontario School of Ballet 1133 St. Clair Avenue W., TORONTO, ON M6E 1B1

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