just dance! | October 2012 | Premier Issue

October 2012 | Premier Issue

Balance your life

tips for getting & staying organized

Studio Selection

Finding your Home Away from Home

Irish Dance

History & Facts

C D C Y T SY Winnern a e J a r Ta h t i w s k tal ! e c n a just d

In the spotlight:

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Thunderstruck Canada thunderstruckcanada.com 888.688 5442 ext. 201

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By Racquel Foran & Andrea Albanese

Team Canada’s Tri-City Dancers................................................

By Racquel Foran

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Competitions + Conventions.......................................................

8

Inspirational Dancer, Teacher and Mentor: Tara-Jean Popowich.......................................................................

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By Andrea Albanese

Choosing a Studio: What to Consider & Ask..............................................................

By Andrea Albanese

Back in the Swing: Settling into the Studio Routine...................................................

By Amanda Francis

just dance! Wants to Know:

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What is your Favourite Costume & Why?....................................

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One Girl’s Irish Dance Lesson................................................

Intro by: Meagan O’Connor, Article by: just dance! Collective

Balance: Get Organized to Save Time & Reduce Stress............................

By Duhita Speck

The Straight & Narrow: The Importance of Alignment for Dancers.................................

By Dr. Linda Drake

A ‘Thriller’ of a Halloween Performance.................................

By Andrea Albanese

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In This Issue...

Publishers’ Letters..........................................................................

P u blishers ’ L etters

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s a rookie dance mom who always felt overwhelmed by the buzz of activity at recitals and competitions, I believed there was an opportunity to create a publication that would both inform and celebrate young dancers and performing artists in our communities. When I shared this idea with other dance moms, the response was nothing but positive— that was when I really knew I was on to something.

It has been a long, crazy, educational, and fun ride since my idea first formed, but I am beyond thrilled to finally get our first issue of just dance! off the presses. And it is everything I envisioned – a true celebration of local kids! In addition to our great interview with Tara-Jean on page 9, and a profile of some of our Team Canada competitors on page 5, our premier issue features photographs of more than 50 local dancers. These are real pictures, of real kids, doing what they really love to do—just dance!

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I am very thankful that I had the common sense to bring on a partner in the early stages of the project.

My co-publisher Andrea Albanese is an important part of the just dance! puzzle. Where I bring writing, editing and publishing experience to our team, she brings invaluable dance knowledge and writing skills.

I would like to say a special thank you to our Art Director Laura Bellis, who always goes above and beyond expectations. Much appreciation and love to my family for taking care of me and themselves while I was engrossed in just dance! And I would also like to acknowledge the help and support of all those in the dance community who shared our info and had enough faith in us to purchase advertising in our Premier Issue.

As our tag line says, just dance! is for and about young local dancers and performing artists, so with that in mind, please contact us any time to share your thoughts, ideas, accomplishments and photos. Lots of photos!

Thanks for letting us be a part of your world of dance.

— Racquel

s a writer, reader, researcher and dance mum I often found myself searching for information for young dancers…and not finding much. I kept hoping to stumble upon a virtual community of dance students—a means of gathering and sorting information; celebrating accomplishments and sharing photos; publishing auditions, summer camps, master classes and workshops; offering advice on nutrition, physical and mental health; strategies for balancing dance, school, family and friends; referrals for dance-specific health professionals. Just dance! aims to create that community along with your photos, suggestions, feedback, comments and stories.

I feel privileged to work with such a great team; my talented partner Racquel who has experience in magazines and publishing along with a wicked wit; Laura, our art director extraordinaire, has endless patience, an amazing work ethic and no apparent need for sleep.

The idea for just dance! was purely Racquel’s; she did all the early research and work and invited me onboard as a partner in June (AFTER all that work) and I’m very excited to be part of such a fabulous venture that I believe in so passionately.

With a lot of hard work and persistence, along with moments of unmitigated terror, we’re excited to present our first issue of just dance! We’re so grateful to our early supporters—those who shared our subscription information; liked our Facebook page; followed us on Twitter; provided photos and feedback; but most especially those who believed in us enough to buy advertising—we truly wouldn’t have made it this far without you.

Best,

— Andrea 4 just dance! | Premier Issue

By the time this article is published, 44 dancers

Team Canada’s Tri-City Dancers By: Racquel Foran

from Western Canada—seven from Tri-City Dance Centre in Coquitlam—will have already arrived in Frankfurt, Germany.

The reason? To represent Canada at the International Dance Organization (IDO) World Dance Championships. Their journey to this point has been long, expensive and challenging...

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I n the spotlight

Top: Rebecca Gombar, Meigan Picard, Jenna Gauthier, Marie-Pierre, Jennifer Chu, Amanda Solheim, Hovasse, and Samantha Block,from various studios throughout greater Vancouver, will represent Canada in the Small Group: Modern category.

I n the spotlight

Tri-­‐City Dance Centre • • • • • •

Jazz & Lyrical, A.I.D.T. Tap and Musical Theatre with Vocal Coaching Complete R.A.D. Ballet Exam Program from Pre-­‐Primary to Solo Seal Recreational and Competitive Programs Professional Training Program from A ge 8 Lots of Performing and Competing Opportunities Half Day Intensive Program from Age 13

Artistic Director: Shannon Stewardson (RAD TC, RAD TD, CDTA) 98 Brigantine Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 6Z6 ~ Phone 604-­‐523-­‐6868 Website: www.tricitydance.com ~~ Email: tricitydance@telus.net (Just off United Boulevard between Ikea & the Home Depot)

SYTYCDC Season 3 top-ten finalist, and Surrey native Danielle Gardner (pictured) and Josh Beamish from MOVE: the company are Team Canada’s choreographers.

Kimberley (top) and Hailey fundraising at Thrifty Foods.

Rebecca Gombar (12); Kimberly

their time outside of school at Tri-City

the studio walls. None of the girls,

Turnbull (12); Hailey Kragelj (14);

Dance Centre—anywhere from 15

however, consider it a sacrifice;

Matisse Maitland (15); Kiana Serr

to 30 hours per week. Meals are

dancing is everything to them and

(16); Sydney Dumore (16); and Emily

eaten, homework is completed,

their commitment and dedication

Roberts-McCue (18) spend most of

and friendships are formed all within

is what has led them, and their

The International Dance Organization (IDO) is a world dance sport federation with over 90 national non-profit federations as members representing more than 250,000 dancers. The organization was formed in 1981 with the purpose of providing World Championship competitions to both amateur and professional dancers, in all forms of dance, not covered by other competitions. The World Jazz and Modern Dance World Championships are just one of dozens of competitions the IDO hosts each year to determine the “best of the best” in all genres of dance. ido-dance.com

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Contact the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, to address your concerns about funding for dance and the arts.

James.Moore@parl.gc.ca

Canadian peers, to this remarkable moment in their young lives.

Are they excited? You bet. All but one of the Tri-City girls have never travelled this far before, and many of them are leaving the country without their families. Team Director Bonnie Dyer, along with team choreographer Danielle Gardner, will be travelling with the dancers along with a few lucky parents.

Their seven day visit will be full.

Each of the girls from Tri-City will be competing in anywhere from three to six numbers; not leaving much time for sightseeing.

In a sponsorship solicitation letter, National Dance Director of Team Canada Bonnie Dyer, noted, “these dancers train up to seven

Matisse, Emily, Kiana, Sydney, Kimberley, Hailey, & Rebecca take a break from rehearsal to pose for just dance!

days per week, are as flexible as

while parents attend fundraising

any gymnast, as graceful as any

pub nights.

figure skater, and as dedicated as any Olympic athlete,” yet dance

None of the hard work and long

is not recognized as a sporting

hours has diminished their smiles.

event in Canada, so none of our

Good thing, because they will

world class competitors receive

brighten the stage even more

financial aid from any level of

when they are “in the spotlight”

government. This means that in

in Germany.

addition to full days at school and long hours at the studio, all the dancers have to fundraise to help cover the more than $4,000 per dancer the trip is costing. Since the girls found out they made the team just three months ago, what little spare time they have had has been occupied with bottle drives, hot dog sales, and babysitting just dance! shout out to Shannon Stewardson, Director of Tri-City Dance Centre for stepping up and generously donating her studio space to the Canadian National Dance Team for rehearsals. GO CANADA GO!

The Canadian National Dance Organization (CNDO) host the Canadian National Dance Championships (CNDC), the only qualifying competition for the IDO World Championships. CNDC 2013 will take place at the Clarke Theatre in Mission, BC, April 4 to 7. cdo-online.org.

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competitions + conventions Competitions Shine Dance Festival shinedancefestival.com Okanagan – Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre: April 4 to 7 Mission – Clarke Foundation Theatre: April 18 to 21 North Vancouver – Centennial Theatre: May 2 to 5

Peak Invitational peakinvitational.ca Surrey – Bell Performing Arts Centre: February 28 to March 5 Burnaby – Michael J. Fox Theatre: April 13 to 21 North Vancouver – Centennial Theatre: April 23 to April 28 Abbotsford – Abbey Arts Centre: May 3 to May 12 Whistler – Westin Resort & Spa: May 17 to 20

Thunderstruck Canada thunderstruckcanada.com Maple Ridge – The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre: April 6 to 8

Festival du ballet festivalduballet.com Surrey - Surrey Arts Centre: May 14 to16

Surrey Festival of Dance surreyfestival.com Surrey - Surrey Arts Centre: April 2 to 30

Star Talent Dance Competition

BREAKING NEWS!

In addition to hosting what will be an outstanding competition in Vancouver this April, just dance! has learned that Thunderstruck Canada has secured Ballet BC dancer Racheal Prince to teach a workshop as well perform a pas de deux in the gala with her Ballet BC partner Gilbert Small. This presents a rare and special opportunity for young local dancers to learn from an accomplished professional and then take in the joys of an exclusive performance. Visit thunderstruckcanada.com for Vancouver registration and competition dates and information.

Terpsichore terpsichore.ca Chilliwack - Chilliwack Cultural Centre: May 23 - 24 North Vancouver - Centennial Theatre: May 9 to 11

Synergy Dance

Conventions Groove Street Dance Convention groovestreet.net Surrey – Guildford Recreation Centre: October 21 & 22, 2012

synergydance.ca Kelowna - Rotary Centre for the Arts: March 1 to 3 Surrey – Bell Performing Arts Centre: April 15 to 21 Burnaby – Michael J. Fox Theatre: May 1 to 4 Victoria – University of Victoria: May 19 to 21 Prince George – Vanier Hall: May 24 to 25

Broadway Bound International broadwayboundinternational.com Penticton - The Shatford Centre for the Arts: October 27 & 28, 2012

iDance Convention idanceconvention.com Surrey - Sheraton Guilford: December 1 & 2, 2012

Dance Power dancepower.com Burnaby 1- Michael J. Fox Theatre: March 5 to 10 Surrey - Bell Performing Arts Centre: March 25 - 31 Chilliwack - Chilliwack Cultural Centre: April 3 to 7

Triple Threat Dance Convention triplethreatdance.com Vancouver – The Westin Bayshore: December 8 & 9, 2012

Street Groove groovestreet.net

startalentdancecompetitions.com

Burnaby 2 - Michael J. fox Theatre: May 6 to 13

Maple Ridge - The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre: April 12 to 14

Maple Ridge - The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre: May 21 to 27

January 26 & 27

Burnaby - Michael J Fox Theatre: April 26 to 28

Core Dance

If you would like your competition

coredance.ca

or convention listed in just dance!

Chilliwack - Chilliwack Cultural Centre: May 10 to 12

Nanaimo, BC - Nanaimo Port Theatre: May 8 to 11

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Surrey - Guilford Recreation Centre

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I n s p i r a t i o n a l D a n c e r , T e a c h e r & M e n t o r:

Tara

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Tara-Jean talks to just dance! about d a n c e c h a l l e n g e s, lessons from S Y T Y C D C & w h a t NO T to wear to a hip h o p a u d i t i o n.

advice to your younger self...

Never compare myself to anyone else. I would look at other dancers and say they’re better than me, taller, can jump higher. I wasted energy comparing myself rather than focusing on being the best I could be‌and that shows on Premier Issue | just dance! 9

junk food. I had to make a choice—to become a professional dancer I had to take care of my body.

leaving home...

Ballet • Tap • Jazz Contemporary • Lyrical • Hip Hop Musical Theatre • Acro • Irish

I auditioned for The Source Dance

www.douglasballet.com 202 – 4199 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC 604-420-0204

Company at Harbour Dance Centre when I was 17 because my older brother played hockey in BC. I thought there was no way I would get in. Nervous was an understatement. I did the hip hop audition with my bodysuit underneath a turquoise spandex tank top and the tightest red sweatpants I’ve ever seen in my life…the other hip hop dancers were wearing baggy sweatpants and an XXL shirt. During the improvisation section, I pulled out “the worm,” for all of you who know what that is, yep… it happened. So getting the call from Joanne saying I was in…I still remember that feeling to this day.

I’m pretty sure I cried.

Salma Tran, another BC dancer competing in the World Championships, thrilled to have her moment with Tara-Jean.

My first memory performing was a ballet routine where I came out on a tricycle. I wasn’t nervous then. Maybe because I entered on a tricycle, there was no way I could have messed that up.

early mentors...

Caralee, one of my dance teachers from Calgary, is a crazy amazing dancer and great friend.

Joanne Pesusich was my mentor in Vancouver—and still is. Joanne has a heart of gold and a personality you just want to work hard for. The

I couldn’t let myself shine through.

early struggles...

For Season 2, I reminded myself

I had a hard time at age 12 with

why I dance and to just be myself.

my weight. I remember feeling

wouldn’t be where I am today. I

They will either love me or hate

scared to put on my tights and

also respect and love Pam Rosa,

me, and I was finally ok with that.

bodysuit. I ate healthy but LOVED

the dedicated owner of Harbour

Season 1 of SYTYCDC. I went in so intimidated by the other dancers;

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Source showed me what dance was outside of Lethbridge and it is an amazing stepping stone for dancers. Without that experience and the people involved I

Dance, with all my heart. I begged her for months-at age 17-to let me teach a class. For some reason she trusted me and gave me my first drop in class. Again—I cried.

teaching...

The feeling I get when I teach, is the same I get on stage; those butterflies and that feeling that you can’t explain. I know I was meant to teach and choreograph and it’s something I hold so close to my heart! My class is a safe place, no one judges, we’re all friends and I’m just there to dance with them. I need my classes just as much as my students do, as teaching refuels my love for dance. Teaching somehow gives me the perfect balance of working hard and having fun.

qualities in a dancer...

The best example is Alison Holker (Season 4 SYTYCD) because she gives everything she has; she’s real and she has no walls. As dancers, our job is to tell a story and to make people believe it. It’s not about the technique all the time, it’s about showing your heart and not being afraid.

advice...

Push yourself out of your comfort zone. When you’re uncomfortable and scared, you learn a lot about yourself. You’re a ballet dancer?

Well get into that hip hop class and work as hard as you possibly can.

Tara-Jean poses with local dancer Karis Dawson after a class.

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...I go over my routines a million times before hitting the stage! I actually do have a piece of wood, and I squeeze it in my right hand, then my left hand, kiss it, and then knock on it 3 times. nerves...

My first memory performing was a ballet routine where I came out on a tricycle. I wasn’t nervous then. Maybe because I entered on a tricycle, there was no way I could have messed that up.

As I got older, the butterflies got bigger and I still get nervous. I go over my routines a million times before hitting the stage! I actually do have a piece of wood, and I squeeze it in my right hand, then my left hand, kiss it, and then knock on it 3 times. If my mom can’t fly in for a show, I call her. I always talk to her before I go on stage!

current challenges...

To not take things personally… it really is a tough industry. Some weeks I’ll do ten auditions and not make any of them. Later you find out something as simple as the

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singer was blonde so she didn’t want blonde dancers.

RNB Dance & Theatre Arts

inspirations in dance...

www.rnbdance.ca info@rnbdance.ca Tel: 604-980-3040 3355 Mountain Hwy. North Vancouver

Mia (Michaels) of course. She makes her own life stories come alive through dance, I can only dream of that for myself one day.

Vincent Desjardins (Male winner Season 2 SYTYCDC). His dream was to have his own dance studio and that’s exactly what he did.

He’s just naturally so good at it

Denis Rule Photography, Photo provided by The Chance 2 Dance Foundation.

and works so unbelievably hard.

sometimes. I talk to them on the

down; my grandpa is so proud of

phone almost every day, and I

me, we ‘happy cry’ together; my

really don’t know what I would do

Uncle Jerry’s walls are covered

without them. My mom is honestly

with my magazine/newspaper

the best person in the world. I

articles. Their faith in me is really

cannot put into words everything

what keeps me going.

inspirations in life...

she has done for me. My brother is

My whole family inspires me. I get

rock. We make a really good

emotional talking about them

team. My grandma gives those

‘cause I get pretty homesick

words of wisdom you have to write

a huge inspiration for me. He has the biggest heart out of anyone I know. He’s my and my mom’s

giving back In March 2010, I went to Burkina Faso with Bridges of Hope. I went there to teach them, but they ended up teaching me. bridgesofhope.com. I support any campaign that’s about antibullying. I choreographed a solo for a beautiful dancer named Catherine Picher about bullying.

You’ll be able to see it on my Facebook pages, YouTube and many anti-bullying sites. I’m also so honoured to be the spokesperson for The Chance 2 Dance Foundation which funds dance classes for kids whose families can’t afford them. If you want to

Tara-Jean Popowich and Vincent Desjardins with dancers and volunteers at The Chance 2 Dance Gala.

dance, money shouldn’t stop you. thechance2dance.com.

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• Is your family able to afford all of these expenses?

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Choosing

a Studio: what to consider & ask B y

A n d r e a

A l b a n e s e

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W

hether you are new to dance, exploring new dance

disciplines or wanting to begin a focused training program, choosing the right dance studio can be overwhelming. There are over 200 studios from Whistler to Chilliwack, each offering something a little different. Determining which studio is best for you begins with defining your expectations, goals and limitations. Here are some things that you and your family need to consider before making a decision.

Commitment: know how much time you are prepared to commit to dance

• Do you want to dance every day, a couple of times a week, or just on weekends?

• Do you want to compete?

• Do you want to perform in community events, recitals, etc?

• Are you easily able to get the studio?

• Does the dance schedule

Your safety and comfort are keys to your success.

• Is the studio atmosphere friendly and supportive?

• Is it bright and clean?

• Are there mirrors and barres?

• What kind of floors do they have?

• Is there room to dance ‘full-out’?

• Is there an area to hang out or do homework during class breaks?

• Is there adult supervision when classes are in session?

Floors go a long way towards preventing fatigue and injuries. Sprung floors or Marley floors are ideal for protecting your feet and joints, especially if you are dancing a lot.

Instructors: know the instructors Some teachers have experience as working dancers and choreographers while others

fit with your family’s home,

are certified by various dance

work, school and vacation

organizations like the RAD, the ISTD

schedules?

or ADAPT.

Cost: know your budget

• What are the instructors’ qualifications?

Dance can be expensive: tuition; dancewear and shoes; uniforms and tracksuits; competition, exam and convention entry fees; choreography for solos/privates; costumes and make-up; travel; intensive camps; & photographs

Depending on your involvement,

& video recordings, must be

dance can take up a lot of time.

considered.

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Studio Environment: know the studio

Instructors should always emphasize good technique and safe training whatever their qualifications; a working knowledge in physiology is extremely helpful, particularly for any intensive training programs.

Finally, a great instructor is inspiring and supportive but also gives relevant corrections to each student.

Dance programs can be divided into three broad categories:

contemporary ballet theatre

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RECREATIONAL: Classes are offered by both studios and local recreation

centres in a variety of styles

focusing on fun and participation.

Attendance policies tend to be more casual. Dancers may perform in a year-end recital and/or community event. Registration is term based and sometimes classes are offered on a drop-in basis. This is a good way to get an introduction to dance without having to make large time and financial commitments.

2

COMPETITIVE: Most studios

offer competitive classes. They encompass a variety of dance

styles focusing on choreography, technique and rehearsals. Some studios require competitive students to audition. Regular attendance for all classes, festivals and competitions is expected. Dancers compete and may perform in showcases, year-end recitals and other shows. In addition to the cost of regular classes, competitive dancers also incur competition, costume and travel expenses.

3

PRE-PROFESSIONAL: Classes focus on technique, exams and ballet repertoire with a

significant number of classes per week. Acceptance is by audition.

Dancers may compete, or perform in festivals, year-end recitals and other shows although the focus of a pre-professional program is not usually on performance. A large time and financial commitment is required.

Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver Saturday, November 17th, 7:30 pm Tickets: $15 at the Kay Meek Box Office

Where do I start?

• Research dance studios online. Check the schedule, instructor bios, and the photo gallery • Look for videos on YouTube • Observe a trial class, a summer camp, or a weekend workshop • Attend a local dance competition, festival or convention (best time: April & May) • Watch some local dance recitals (best time: December, late May & June) • Visit community events and fundraisers held by local dance studios • Go to a dance studio open house (best time: September) • Ask your dancing friends

• Can you book private lessons or choreography classes for solos?

• How does the schedule work for you?

Exams: know the options

and need in a timely and efficient manner makes life a lot easier.

• Are new families given guidance on classes, performances, rehearsals, costumes, make-up, dancewear, dance shoes etc.?

Ballet exams include RAD, Cecchetti, ISTD and ADAPT. Exams

• Does the studio have a

are also available in jazz, tap,

newsletter, website and/or

modern, and Spanish dance as

Facebook page?

well as variety of other disciplines.

Classes: know the class structure

• Does the studio you are considering offer exams?

• Are they compulsory?

• How much class time is

Every studio offers different types

dedicated to learning the

of classes and organizes those

exam syllabus?

classes differently.

• Does the studio you are considering offer the classes you want to take?

• Are class sizes limited?

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Communication: know the people & processes Getting the information you want

• Are parents kept up to date via email?

• Can parents speak with teachers and studio owners?

Taking the time to consider all of the above and ask questions of studio owners and artistic directors will go a long way to ensuring you get what you are looking from your studio.

Back Swing y: Amanda Francis

in the

Settling into the Studio Routine

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B

y early October, dancers have usually been back in the studio for at least a few weeks; classes are sorted, schedules are finalized and, in many

cases, choreography begins.

Amanda Francis, owner and artistic director of Shift Dance Academy, offers some tips for getting back in the swing of things.

Getting the most out of your dance classes is all about being organized. As soon as your dance schedule is finalized you should plan your school study schedule too. It is a good idea to get into the habit of doing homework before things ramp up and you get behind. Keeping a copy of your

Get organized & stay organized 1 Organize and stock your

dance bag with extra tights,

hairpins etc.

2

Bring a hoodie and sweatpants to keep warm

between classes

3 4

Have a great snack and LOTS of water Stay on track by planning a routine for study,

homework and dance

5

Do your homework when you have a breaks

dance and study schedules in your

between classes

dance bag and your school bag

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will help you stay on top of things.

Make sure you have (and use) the correct footwear

October is also when you should

for every class

buy all the appropriate dance

7

shoes for each of your classes so you can break them in before your first performance or competition.

Fall is a great time to take advantage of dance swaps and sales to stock up. This really helps save money, especially if you need new ballet slippers, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, and tap shoes all at the same time!

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Bring a notebook to class to help remember

choreography and corrections

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Don’t get discouraged.

Everyone is rusty the first

month back in the studio

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get injured

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choreography

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In terms of dance class, everyone knows that being on time, shows respect and discipline, but don’t get discouraged if things are going slowly. Everyone is rusty for the first month back in the studio.

Try bringing a small notebook to class to note corrections and choreography while it’s still fresh in your mind.

Most importantly, ease back into dance to give your body time to adjust to your dance schedule.

Keep to a regular sleep routine, eat well and drink lots of water— your health and safety is the most important thing. Listen to your body, stay organized and dance on!

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What is your favourite costume and why?

Vancouver Junior Professional Division This is my favourite costume because I was asked to perform at the last minute with a younger group. I was happy to be asked and I quickly learned the ballet dance. I had fun as they were easy steps so I did not stress about making a mistake. It was to French, very happy music which I loved. I looked the same age as the 7 & 8 year olds!

Jaimie John Age 8,

Grace Cass Age 11

Defy Gravity Dance Studio

Jazz Dancing Cavegirl: Discovery of Fire. I loved this costume because it was pretty, and comfortable, and we had a really fun dance in it for our Year End recital.

North Shore Academy of Dancing I like this costume because of the awesome hairpiece! I also adore the stylish gloves! I love the fluffy feathers!

Clara Cass & Tessa Geisbrecht

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North Shore Academy of Dancing I love this costume because of the poofy hat and I feel like a real chef when I am dancing!

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Photo: Steven Hawke

Age 9

casse

Age 14

Shift Dance Academy

Photo: Kehree La

Photo: GTF X

Maria Lara This dance costume is very important because it reminds me of that first time I stepped on stage with a solo, and the thrill I get when I dance.

Shona Reid Age 13

Vanleena Pre-Professional Day Program

Natalie Thornley-Hall Age 11

I love the vibrant , scarlet colour of this costume.

To me, it radiates positive energy and frames the grace and fluidity of dance movement.”

Vancouver Junior Professional Division

I love this tutu. I like the colour and the way it’s designed. We had it specially made for my ‘Paquita’ solo. It has all sorts of special features built in so it can be made bigger as I grow up.

Jessie Hebert Age 12 Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy

This dress was very special to me because I worked very closely with my dress maker to design the dress and it turned out exactly as I designed it. I also qualified for 2 different years of World Championships in this dress (which is rare to do). I competed at the World Championships in Belfast, Ireland in this dress and I was very happy with how I danced there.

I also competed at the North American Championships in this dress and I placed 7th out of over a hundred of the top dancers.

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H istory of D ance Sisters Caitlin, Macaela and Emma have traveled extensively to compete in Irish Dance.

One girl’s Irish Dance Lesson

Intro by: Meagan O’Connor, Article by: just dance! Collective

In the summer of 2008 my family

children twirled, the men leaped

faster than I had ever seen feet

and I travelled to Galway, Ireland

and jumped, and the women in

move; they leapt higher than I

to celebrate my uncle’s wedding.

fancy hats clapped, sung and spun

I was only 8 years old and I was

about the floor. And then the music

nervous about taking such a

changed, the sound of fiddles

big trip but I was super excited

poured from the speakers and out

and clapping within minutes. It

about getting to go to a real Irish

of nowhere three young dancers

turns out all three were dancers

wedding—I was not disappointed.

appeared on the dance floor.

from the very famous production

All I can say is that the Irish sure

For the next 15 minutes two

do know how to throw a party

young women and a boy put on

and have a good time. Everyone

a performance like I had never

Here’s a little background on this

got out on the dance floor. The

seen before. Their feet moved

super fun style of dance.

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thought possible; and they had the entire room cheering, whistling

Riverdance! I have loved watching Irish dance ever since.

Irish Dance has been a key part of Irish culture for hundreds of years. In 1569 Sir Henry Sydney wrote a letter to Queen Elizabeth I describing girls he had seen perform Irish jigs in Galway as “very beautiful, magnificently dressed and first class dancers.” Fast-forward more than 440 years and the description is still perfectly fitting.

In 16th century writing, three types of dancing are mentioned: the

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Irish Hey, the Rinnce Fada (long dance), and the Trenchmore. The Trenchmore was adapted from old Irish peasant dance and the Hey was an early version of the present day reel. Back then, dancers would perform in the great halls of castles and visiting royalty were often greeted by Irish dancers.

The 18th century brought the dance master to Ireland. Dance masters were colourful characters who would travel from town to town and teach dance to the peasants. Each master had his own district and he would never

Costumes almost always incorporate curly wigs either as loose curls or pinned up.

Costumes are often decorated with Celtic knotwork or geometric designs, either embroidered or as appliqué.

Hard shoes are warn for jigs and hornpipe dances.

Soft shoe dances focus on timing and rhythym.

encroach on another’s territory. The masters developed group dances so that less talented dancers would stay involved. Soloists, however, were admired and people would even unhinge their front doors to allow a solo dancer to use as his dance floor. Dance masters also travelled to fairs and challenged each other to public dancing

Shoes

Costumes

There are two types of Irish Dance shoe: soft and hard. Soft shoe dances focus on timing and rhythm; tidy footwork; lifts; quick, sharp (reel) or graceful (slip jig) movements.

Jigs, hornpipes and solo set dances are danced in hard shoes; they have fibreglass heels and tips. (Hard shoes used to have nails hammered into the soles at the tips and in the heels in order to produce a cleaner sound than the scuffing of leather).

Irish dance costumes have evolved over the years. Because performances often took place after church people used to dance in their Sunday best including fancy ringlets and ribbons in girls’ hair. Eventually natural curls shifted to curly wigs, simple Sunday dresses were replaced with fancy costume dresses, and black tights were replaced by white socks. Today’s costumes have elaborate embroidery, bright colours, and lots of rhinestones and glitter.

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and now dance schools in Ireland Irish dancing has evolved over

and around the world are full of

the years but today there are

young children eager to learn the

three basic types: social dance,

intricate footwork of Irish dance.

including céilí and set dancing; seán-nós dancing; and step dancing. We are most familiar with step dancing because of shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Because of these

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B alance

Balance: Get Organized to Save Time & Reduce Stress lists—make them & use them

week of dance and school. Once

Making a list is one of the best dance bag list should include

bag selection

able to find what you are looking

the things you need—noting

Choose a bag with many pockets

for can be frustrating, but lugging

when and where you need them.

and zippers. The best bags are

around a bag full of stuff that you

For example, if you have to go

made of a material that can

never use is NOT the solution.

straight from school to dance on

breathe and are easy to clean.

Mondays, then you need to make

Separate compartments for shoes,

Carrying an over-packed bag

sure that on Monday, when you

hair accessories, iPods, water, and

can put your whole body out of

leave for school, that you have

snacks make things easier to find.

alignment (read more about good

everything you need for school

alignment and posture on page

AND dance. But if on Tuesdays

27) and throw you off balance.

you go home before heading to

Learning how to organize your things

the studio, then you don’t need to

Put the items you’ll need for the

and keep them organized will not

bring your dance bag to school.

following day into the appropriate

By: Duhita Speck

H

ow many hours a week do you spend looking for things?

Dance shoes, your favourite

leotard, the homework assignment that is due TODAY!? Not being

organizational tools there is. Your

you have gathered everything on your list, you are then ready to start packing.

The best way to pack the bag is to start with the largest items first.

pockets or compartments. Some

only save you time and stress, but it will also help avoid injuries caused

Make sure your list includes

common items all dancers need

by toting a bag that is too heavy.

everything you need for a full

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your world in order Balance Your World

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every time you go to the studio, it should always be ready to go. A kit with lots of sections is helpful to separate skincare and hair products from makeup and

1. Face moisturizer and make-up remover 2. Brushes and sponges 3. Foundation, concealer, face powder, and blush 4. Mascara, eye-liner and eye shadow 5. False eyelashes, lash glue, and glue remover

applicators. A well stocked kit

6. Lip balm, lipstick and lip-liner

should include:

7. Hair spray, gel and/or mousse.

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• Dance shoes (If you don’t need all your shoes every time you go the studio, keep them in the same place at home in a

Set out everything you need, check your list and THEN pack your bag!

• Gel and hairspray.

• Water bottle and healthy

neat row so you can easily grab

snacks like granola bars, protein

what you need on the day you

bars, nuts, dark chocolate,

need them.)

veggies and fruit.

• Leotard and tights.

• Loose sweats to keep you comfy and warm between classes.

• Leg and foot accessories: leg warmers; toe pads and undies; tape; slippers or flip flops.

• Hair accessories: brush/comb;

• Basic first aid needs like, wrap

A good dance bag has lots of pockets and compartments.

• Cases, cleansers and cloths for your contacts or glasses.

Duhita Speck Biography: Duhita Speck is a home stager, designer, and organizer with more than 10 years experience.

bandages, Band-aids, tea tree

Whether transforming a cluttered

oil and rubbing alcohol, cotton

kids room into a teen sanctuary,

swabs and wet wipes.

or an out-of-date home into a

• Deodorant/antiperspirant, foot powder and/or foot cream.

• Things to do including iPod,

modern liveable space for faster selling, she loves bringing order and balance to people’s lives.

Contact Duhita if you want to get

hair elastics and pins; and

iPad, or a copy of just dance!

‘your world in order.’

headbands.

magazine.

info@yourworldinorder.com.

your dance and school schedules,

tip #3:

dancewear and costumes from

make copies of them to keep in

so you always know where to find

nasty leaks.

both your dance and school bags.

things, even when you are in a hurry.

tip #1:

Put all liquids and

sprays in Ziploc bags to protect your

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tip #2:

As soon as you have

Keep a basket in your

room for storing all your dance gear

Alex Shigetomi demonstrates the height and extension a dancer must achieve.

the importance of alignment for dancers

the straight & narrow

By Dr. Linda Drake

A

s a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Homeopath I see bodies in all kinds of

condition. We tend to be hard on our bodies and usually we aren’t aware of the impact poor posture and alignment is having on us until we are suffering. Dancers, who

professionals they wish to be— well

Good alignment is when you can

groomed and elegantly turned

look at a dancer facing forward

out. However, through my eyes

and see equal skull bones right

as an “alignment” critic, I saw

and left; equal shoulders right and

many rotated pelvis bones, knee

left; and shoulder blades, hips,

tracking issues, spinal curvatures

knees and ankles in the frontal

and gasp!— the almost universal

plane. Looking from the side, the

sign of poor posture— the hard

ear “holes” should ride over the

lump at the crook of the neck.

shoulder tips and run down to the mid hip, side knee and over the

tend to take pride in their posture,

Poor posture signals poor

protruding bone on the side of the

strength, and balance, are even

alignment which means that

foot (5th metatarsal styloid).

more susceptible to the hazards of

dancers’ knees, hips, shoulders

poor alignment.

and feet take the impact of their

Poor alignment can start early—in

jumps, causing stress on joints and

fact it can begin at birth! Alignment

Recently I was working with a

muscles and predisposing them to

can also be affected throughout

group of young dancers. At first

injury. They also don’t have equal

childhood by normal, everyday

glance, the group looked like the

flexibility on both sides.

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Recently, a studio called me when one of their preprofessional dancers injured herself. She had landed awkwardly. When she stood up she was only able to take about three steps before collapsing to the floor. I saw her three hours later when she came to the office… carried by her dad. Testing found neurological deficits. I landing hard off the monkey bars,

technique using various exercises,

or crashing your bike can all have

emphasizing slow and measured

an immediate impact on your

muscle development and

alignment. Another big factor is

control. But underneath, if the

growth: sometimes the body grows

neurological connections are not

very quickly and neurological (brain

working, it doesn’t matter WHAT

and nerve) development doesn’t

you do—the muscle is unable to

keep up with bone and muscle

work to its full potential as it is not

development. This makes your body

completely “switched on”. Your

very “loose“ and uncontrolled; in

body compensates by shifting

fact, you can see the same kind

your posture to best fit the muscles

of loose disjointedness when you

that are working…but not in

watch a young colt or filly romp

correct alignment.

around a pasture.

When treating a dancer with Dance teachers work with young

distorted or poor posture, I do a

dancers to develop correct

series of tests to find neurological deficits that affect muscle balance and the ability of the body to absorb shock. To clear the neurological deficits and reset muscle length and strength, I use a variety of techniques (Trigenics®, myofascial release) and instruments (cold laser and myofascial percussor). At the end of the treatment, we redo the tests to evaluate the changes—which

Dancer showing poor alignment.

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did some myofascial release and worked with a hand-held adjustor for about 30 minutes.

When we were done the dancer was able to walk out of my office with help. The next day, she walked in on her own and two days after that, she felt she was 80% improved. We still have work to do and she continued to have some restrictions for a couple of weeks, but she now has a greater appreciation for how her pre-existing alignment issues actually predisposed her to the injury she had. Wouldn’t it be nice if we just had prevented it in the first place!

Dr.Linda Drake Biography: Integrating both the art and science of wellness, Linda Drake is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Homeopath and has completed further studies in Applied Kinesiology, Body Integration and Cranial Osteopathy. At her clinic,

are easily seen and felt in terms of

The Foundation for Integrated

increased strength and stability.

Health, Linda’s extensive

Switching on the nervous system

experience with dancers resulted

is the key to muscle and joint

in the creation of a ‘Dance

balance and therefore also to

Performance Enhancement’

postural alignment.

treatment package.

A ‘Thriller’ of n e e w o l l a Ha Performanc e

By: Andrea Albanese

C

aulfeild Elementary, a small school tucked away in West

Vancouver, hosts a Halloween show that would make Michael Jackson proud. Angela Read, a HUGE Michael Jackson fan, runs the Performing Fine Arts program for grades kindergarten to 7. In her classes—which integrate drama, dance and music—students have been learning dance moves from Thriller for many years. But when Michael Jackson suddenly died in 2009, Read decided to do a schoolwide Halloween performance featuring Thriller; the show has been going on ever since.

The main performers are the Grade 6 and 7 students who are part of a mini middle school program unique to Caulfeild. Every Grade 6 and 7 student performs in the Thriller dance for the Halloween show…even the boys and the non-dancers! Read teaches the

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choreography during their Performing Arts classes beginning in late September.

Students rehearse in four separate groups of 25 to 30 and then come together as a whole group for a final rehearsal the day before the

TOP: Students striking a pose from their Thriller dance moves.

performance.

RIGHT: Close-up of some of the “zombie” dancers.

The Halloween performance

students, who have been

also features smaller group

lying unmoving on the floor

dances performed by students

the whole time, slowly come

with a special interest and/or

to life. They are

training in dance. Choreography

dressed in torn

is again based on Thriller, but is

clothes with

student-led under the direction

appropriate

and supervision of Read. Some

zombie make-

students are dancers from local

up. When the

dance schools, though many

music starts

participants have no formal

more than one

training and employ what they’ve

hundred kids

learned from the dance units in

move in sync to a

their Performing Arts classes.

very entertaining version of MJ’s

The Halloween show always

Thriller dance.

pulls in a large audience of

When the music

parents, family and friends in

ends, the dancers

addition to the students in grades

return to their original positions on

kindergarten to 5. The event starts

the floor and the smaller groups

A favourite part for the audience

with a costume parade by the

take to the stage to perform.

and performers is when one of the younger students is pulled into

primary students. Once they’ve settled into the audience, the

These groups also dance to Thriller

the performance to be the Thriller

lights dim, a spotlight moon rises

but their performances usually

zombies’ next victim.

up and all the grade 6 and 7

feature more complicated moves.

Angela Read does a phenomenal job of inspiring and including all students, encouraging a love and appreciation of the performing arts and dance, which is not usually

www.shiftdance.ca info@shiftdance.ca | Tel: 604-889-8273 1172 W 14th St, North Vancouver

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included in the public school curriculum at the elementary level.

The show is definitely ‘thrilling” entertainment.

Martin Andrews, provided by Caulfeild Elementary School.

All grade 6 and 7 students take part enthusiastically...even the boys!

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