Heather Farquhar
May 10, 2010
Heather Farquhar
Heather Farquhar was born in Chatham, Ontario. She attended the National Ballet School in Toronto for their summer school program in 2001. Heather is a certified NCCP Level 1 gymnastics coach and became the coach and choreographer of the Motion Gymnastics and Dance competitive gymnastics team and demonstration team. For six years Heather was a Premier level highland dancer competing all over North America, and has also completed her R.A.D exam in classical ballet. Entering high school at Ursuline College Chatham she became part of the UCC competitive dance team and UCC cheerleading team, giving her the opportunity to perform throughout Southwestern Ontario. In her final year of high school she was chosen to become captain and choreographer for both teams. Heather was also chosen to choreograph Ursuline Colleges’ musical production of CATS as well as being chosen to play the role of Macavity. Heather is a certified B.A.T.D dance instructor which gave her the opportunity to operate and own a dance school, and teach dance classes for students ranging in age from three to twenty three. She has recently completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours program in Dance at York University, studying ballet and modern techniques (both Graham and Limon). Heather is looking forward to working with Lindsay Ritter Dance Productions.
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Hilary Boucher
May 10, 2010
Hilary Boucher
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Meghann Bronson
May 10, 2010
Meghann Bronson
Meghann was born and raised in Port Perry, Ontario. She attended O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, where she was accepted into the Performing Arts Program for vocal music, drama and dance. O’Neill offered an excellent opportunity for Meghann to develop her acting and singing skills. She participated in both chamber and jazz choirs throughout her four years there, and played the lead role in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”.
Meghann is entering her fourth year at York University for Dance and Dance Science. She is a member of the York Dance Ensemble, and has enjoyed performing modern and contemporary works with well-known choreographers including Susan Cash, Debra Brown and Meagan O’Shea. Meghann also had the opportunity to work with MFA students Tracey Norman and Angela Blumberg.
Meghann is a new member of Lindsay Ritter Productions, where she is rediscovering her love for jazz. She is looking forward to being a part of the company, where she has been given the opportunity to work with several other talented dancers.
Working with different choreographers and performing in a variety of styles worldwide is Meghann’s long held dream. In addition to being on stage, she hopes to one day integrate her love for dance with her interests in anatomy and kinesiology.
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Karen Murray
May 10, 2010
Karen Murray
Karen began her training at Gotta Dance in Toronto and danced competitively for 10 years, winning numerous overall awards in jazz, lyrical, ballet and tap. Attending Etobicoke School of the Arts for dance, Karen had the opportunity to perform works by Gabby Kamino, Colleen Friedman, Milton Myers, Danny Grossman and Benjamin Kamino. Karen is currently completing her BFA in performance dance at Ryerson University under the direction of Nadia Potts and studying ballet, jazz and modern from such respected artists as Vicki St Denis, Karen Duplisea, Kenny Pearl and Derek Sangster. During her time at Ryerson Karen has had the opportunity to dance in a new piece by Valerie Calam, as well as explore her own choreography. Karen has performed in many exciting venues doing a variety of styles including jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, disco, and tap. Working with The Dance Company, Karen has performed at such events as the Toronto Zoo’s 30th anniversary celebration, Ontario Place’s featured Summer Splash show and the Children’s Aid Foundation’s Teddy Bear Affair. In 2008, Karen performed Niki Wozniak’s choreography with Desiraeda Dance Theatre at Toronto’s Fringe Festival, to positive reviews. Recently, Karen was in Japan for 2 months dancing in a traditional can can show at the Huis Ten Bosch luxury resort outside of Nagasaki. Karen is always looking to expand her dance vocabulary and training and can’t wait to see what exciting projects will come up next!
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/dancers/karen-murray/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
Kate Campbell
May 10, 2010
Kate has extensive training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Modern, Vocal, Acting, and Aerial contortion (Straps). She is a graduate of George Brown College’s Commercial Dance Program (2008).
While being a competitive dancer Kate has won 5 New York State Regional Title awards, which include: International Queen of Dance for Western New York 2005, Miss Dance of New York 2005, and Miss Dance of New York 2004. Kate was also invited to be on the U.S.A. & Canadian National Dance Teams 3 years running.
In 2007 Kate successfully completed all 3 levels of the DEA Teachers Training & Certification Program in New York. With this knowledge and her in class training Kate has taught at Step with Style Dance Productions, Formally Heartbeat of Dance. Kate is currently teaching for the town of Whitby, Community Connections programs at schools throughout the Whitby area, as well as subbing at several studios in the Durham Region.
Kate is privileged to have trained with some of the industries prominent teachers including Lindsay Ritter, Katarina Rajkovic, Annie Wood, Candice Helm, Stephen Findlay, Sonia Jackson, Stelio Calagias, Mandy Coatham, Sasha Chifman, Angela Agudo, & Erin Scriver.
Kate’s performance experience started as a member of the Toronto Raiders Dance Team (2007-2008) performing at all home games and participating in team promotions and events. Kate has also been a member of a hot new dance company SASS Dance Company a Toronto based company since 2007. In September 2009 Kate had returned from an 8 month contract as a performer on the Disney Wonder – Disney Cruise Line. Where she performed in the shows as a dancer. When Kate returned from this contract she took on her love of aerial art to create Cirque Fusion an aerial contortion company that specializes in straps. Most Recently Kate has joined LR Productions as a company member. Her first performance with Lindsay Ritter Productions was the opening number of Dances of Offering 2010.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/dancers/kate-campbell/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
BEGINNER Commercial Jazz - Natasha shares some useful INFO!!
May 7, 2010
Have you ever watched So You Think You Can Dance and thought to yourself, “man, how do they do that!?”
It’s never too late to start from the beginning. In the Beginner Jazz class, we take it back to basics. This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as intermediate dancers. If you are a true beginner, the class will provide you with the fundamentals and tools you need to begin your introduction into the dance world. If you are already an established dancer, the class can help you enhance your existing skill set. The class allows you to get to know your body in a whole new way. It will enable you to establish (or re-establish) a physical and mental connection with your body through a step-by-step breakdown of every element in each movement.
The class is what you make of it. It will give you all the tools you need to meet any of your individual goals. If you’ve always wanted to try to learn dance, this is a great place to start; if you’re looking for a different way to exercise, this class can leave you feeling like you’ve just had a satisfying workout. Or, if you’re an aspiring dancer with goals in mind, this class can help you improve your overall flexibility, technique and coordination. At the very least, you walk out of every class fully stretched and with some new moves to try at home.
Every class starts with a thorough warm up, and then we lead into technique building with step-by-step instruction. In the last half of the class, you learn and perform a 20-30 second routine to a well-known track. In Beginner Jazz, everyone gets the chance to be a back up dancer for Janet Jackson!
Beginner Jazz offers a non-intimidating and extremely positive environment for anybody who just feels like busting a move!
I challenge you to learn something new and fun and discover the love of dance.
And remember, practice makes perfect!
Lindsay Ritter Dance
MONDAYS @ 8:00pm
Canada’s National Ballet School
400 Jarvis St. Toronto (Wellesley Station)
$10/Drop in
JAZZ FUNK Workshop with the one and only…BLAKE MCGRATH!
May 7, 2010
JAZZ FUNK Workshop with the one and only…BLAKE MCGRATH!
WHEN: Thursday May 20 @ 8:00-9:30pm
WHERE: Canada’s National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
PRICE: $30 ($25 in advance by emailing: me(AT)lindsayritter.com)
Blake McGrath is well known for MTV’s Dancelife, dancing for Janet, Madonna and Britney on tour, and So You Think You Can Dance US. Blake also owns coastaldancerage.com, is a current judge on So you Think You Can Dance Canada and a Universal Music artist who just released his first single ‘The Night’!
Don’t miss this ONE NIGHT ONLY workshop with Canada’s BEST!
Photos and Video will be taken at this event!
See you soon!
For more information email: me(AT)lindsayritter.com
