Here’s what people are saying about Lindsay’s Elementary School workshops…..
June 29, 2010
Here’s what people are saying about Lindsay’s Elementary School workshops…..
“I first heard about Lindsay Ritter from a friend of mine who taught at a school in East Scarborough. She had told me very good things about Lindsay and it got me thinking about having her come to the school I teach at. I work at a big school with over 700 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Lindsay and I decided it would be good for her to work with the Grade 1 to Grade 8 students.
Lindsay was very accomodating while we were trying to figure out a schedule in order that she could provide each grade with two Hip Hop Dance classes. Lindsay worked with our students over an eight day period. She taught 3-4 classes per day and each day she had more energy and enthusiasm than the day before. She was very comfortable working with all of the students, but I particularly enjoyed seeing her interact with our Intermediate students. It did not take her very long before the group was up dancing and showing their moves. It was very easy to see how much Lindsay enjoys dancing and sharing her knowledge of dance with others.
I had the opportunity of participating in a birthday dance party that Lindsay taught. Although different from a school atmosphere, I was able to see that Lindsay demonstrated just as much energy and enthusiasm and made everyone feel like they were “dancers”. Lindsay is a person who is passionate about dancing and she shares this passion through her teaching. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Lindsay Ritter to anyone who was interested in bringing a fun, energetic atmosphere to their school or party.”
Lori Coyle, Elementary Teacher with TDSB
THE GIVE BACK WORKSHOP - FREE DANCE CLASSES
June 29, 2010
THE GIVE BACK WORKSHOP is a full day of FREE DANCE CLASSES taught by professionals in the Entertainment Industry! The event is put on by Tre Armstrong www.trearmstrong.com and ‘A New Dance Academy for the Entertainment Industry’ www.anewdaei.com
**Lindsay Ritter will be teaching a FREE Intermediate/Advanced Commercial Jazz class from 4:00-5:00pm!!
Registration: 10:00am
FIRST CLASS @ 11:00am - ARRIVE EARLY!
**Class Specific Registration: SPACE IS LIMITED - first come first serve
11:00am-6:00pm Canada’s National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
SCHEDULE:
11:00-12:00pm - HOUSE open level GADFLY - Ofilio
11:00-12:00pm - YOGA open level abunDANCE - Grace Kaya
12:00-1:00pm - SALSA open level LATIN ENERGY - Vanesa Stay
12:00-1:00pm - CAPOEIRA open level - Camara Saci
1:00-2:00pm - T.N.T “Tippin? n Tré” (dancing in pumps) TRÉ ARMSTRONG
(A NEW D.A.E.I.) intermediate/advanced level ** Age 16+ **
1:00-2:00pm - HUSTLE open level CITY DANCE CORPS - Tina & Jerome
1:00-2:30pm - “SWAGGER” WORKSHOP open level - Lenny de la Pena
2:00-3:00pm - AFRO CUBAN open level CITY DANCE CORPS - Tina & Jerome
2:30-3:00pm - ONE-ON-ONE with TRÉ ARMSTRONG (Seminar) Q & A
3:00-4:00pm - DANCEHALL open level A NEW D.A.E.I. Tonya Burke
** Age 16+ **
3:00-4:00pm - CONTEMPORARY intermediate/advanced level
Melanie Mah (Top 6 Finalist, SYTYCDC Season 2)
3:00-4:00pm - BOLLYWOOD open level SHIAMAK
4:00-5:00pm - COMMERCIAL JAZZ inter/advanced LINDSAY RITTER
4:00-5:00pm - HIP HOP basic/intermediate Lenny de la Pena
5:00-6:00pm - JAZZ FUNK basic/intermediate level A NEW D.A.E.I.
Tonya Burke
5:00-6:00pm - HIP HOP advanced level Tré Armstrong
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Teaghan Dixie
June 28, 2010
Teaghan Dixie
Teaghan is a dancer of comparable skill and style. Teaghan started dancing at the age of 3 and was asked to join the competitive team at the age of 5. She has trained extensively in contemporary, commercial jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap. Teaghan has over 8 years of experience teaching for studios, dance/theatre camps, schools, and various workshops. She was a vital part of Thrill Dancers’ recreational program where she taught dancers from the ages of 2.5 - 25. She is currently an instructor at Tandem Studios teaching all ages and skill levels. Teaghan is an experienced teacher and choreographer in Jazz and Hip Hop, and is an avid strength and conditioning coach.
Teaghan’s love of dance and keen performance style, has led her to win many Highest Overall Marks for her dancing in both groups and solos. Awards of note include The Ultimate Shine Award (Highest Group Mark of the competition) at Shine Dance Gatineau, and Top Soloist.
Teaghan continues to hone her craft taking classes and various workshops with some of the greatest choreographers and dancers around, Blake McGrath, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio and Wade Robson to name a few.
Teaghan is a graduate of George Brown College with an Advanced Diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management leading her to becoming the Fitness Lab Technologist for the program as well as a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Instructor.
Since moving to Toronto, Teaghan has joined LR Productions which as lead her to perform in shows and special events such as Women in Dance, Dances of Offering, and R4 Fashion Show and most recently, Talent Defined. She is thrilled to be a member of the company and can’t wait to experience more of the commercial jazz world and share her unique and captivating performance.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/teaghan-dixie/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
FREE CLASS - ALL LEVELS!!!
June 14, 2010
I want to thank everyone for their love and support over the past 3 years! It’s because of you Lindsay Ritter Dance is a huge success!
We finally made it to 1000 members on the Lindsay Ritter Dance Facebook page…and as promised I will be holding a FREE CLASS for ALL LEVELS!
If you’ve never taken a class with me before…this is a great chance to try! And for those of you that take class often…join the fun for FREE this time! 
We will be doing a great warmup, some across the floor progressions and a high-energy combo!!
THURSDAY JUNE 24 - 7:00pm
CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL (400 JARVIS STREET, TORONTO)
FREE CLASS! ALL LEVELS!
See you soon!
Linz
Women in Dance Spring Intensive Workshop!
June 14, 2010
Women in Dance Spring Intensive Workshop!
www.womenindance.com
Women in Dance is a collaborative showcase featuring female dance talent and
choreography within the Toronto dance scene. We give Dancers and Choreographers
the amazing opportunity to share their passion of dance and highlight their creativity to
our immediate community. We are an artistic dance show that is created, performed
and inspired by women.
On Sunday, June 20th, Women in Dance will be hosting an INTENSIVE DANCE
WORKSHOP. The WID Workshop will feature four of the top WID showcase
Choreographers. This will be an afternoon of inspiring, training and connecting
female dancers across the city. Proceeds of the workshop will go towards funding the
2010 Women in Dance Showcase coming this fall.
FOUR fabulous Instructors/Workshops being offered:
1-2 PM: Janet Castillo - Street Jazz (http://catalystdance.blogspot.com/)
2-3 PM: Heather Leslie - Contemporary (http://heatherannleslie.workbooklive.com/)
3-4 PM: Kay-Ann Ward - Dancehall (www.kayannward.com)
4-5 PM: Lindsay Ritter - Commercial Jazz (http://www.lindsayritter.com/)
Location: City Dance Corps- Studio C
489 Queen St West, 3rd Floor (just west of Spadina Ave)
Toronto, ON M5V 2B4
RATES
$40- 4 workshop pass
$25- 2 workshop pass
please send workshops of your choice to laura@womenindance.com
**SPECIAL PROMO FOR 2008 & 2009 WOMEN IN DANCE CHOREOGRAPHERS
& PERFORMERS:** $20 - for ALL 4 CLASSES!
PURCHASE YOUR PASSES ONLINE TODAY!!
http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb411839856
For further information please contact:
Laura Furtado: laura@womenindance.com
Melissa Nascimento-So: melissa@womenindance.com
Thank you to City Dance Corps for their Sponsorship of this event! www.citydancecorps.com
LR Productions Presents: Spiderwomen’s Web at ‘Talent Defined 2010′
June 9, 2010
LR Productions Presents: Spiderwomen’s Web
If you missed us at The Bazaar-Heroes, Come and check us out at ‘Talent Defined 2010′
This time we have even more surprises…upbeat dancing, amazing costumes, a HUGE spiderweb and an aerial act!!
Don’t miss this fun commercial jazz routine!
Talent Defined 2010
Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Avenue Toronto
2:00pm & 8pm Shows
Contact me for TICKETS!
Featured Dancers:
Natasha Taylor
Kate Campbell
Meghann Bronson
Lexy Cox
Tuba Cafri
Maria Freethy
Teaghan Dixie
Annie Khajetoorian
Marta Sobiesiak
Hillary McCarrel
**NEW CLASS: Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz at OIP DANCE CENTRE
June 7, 2010
Hello Dancers!
I’m pleased to announce that our popular Intermediate Contemporary/Lyrical Class will be held at OIP DANCE CENTRE as of next Tuesday June 15 from 7:00-8:30pm!
The Intermediate Contemporary/Lyrical class is one geared towards anyone who has ever been intrigued by the art of contemporary dance. The pieces taught in class will focus on discovering the nuances that exist in music, the quirks that exist in simple dance movements, and the satisfaction of pushing oneself to use intermediate-level technique!
See you there!
Aerial Silks Workshop with Jamie Holmes
June 7, 2010
**Aerial Silks Workshop with JAMIE HOLMES!**
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
Ever wanted to learn circus-style moves?? Now is your chance to learn from the BEST! Learn proper technique, tricks and maybe some flips!
When: Saturday June 12, 2010 - 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Studio 1112 - #1112 Dundas Street East (Between Broadview Ave. and Carlaw Ave.)
Price: $25
BEGINNERS & INTER/ADV WELCOME!
Please wear: Long leggings/tights that cover your legs!
See you soon!
ABOUT JAMIE:
Jamie Holmes’ career has taken her around the world performing on Cruise ships, Vegas Stages, and across the USA and Canada. Jamie has expanded her performance training with her love for aerial silks. She currently studies in Toronto with Sabrina Pringle, and has taken workshops at the Nimble Arts Circus School in Vermont, as well as classes at the Sandou Circus Center in Las Vegas. She was also a part of “Head First” which won Best of Fringe in 2009. She travels frequently to the US to perform in industrials, as well as teaching for various conventions and festivals. Jamie has been privileged to act and dance in many films and television shows such as Repo the Genetic Opera, Amelia, ReGenesis, Cheetah Girls, Instant Star, Honey, Harvard Man, and Get Over It to name a few. Jamie is also the co-president of LaRouge Entertainment, a live entertainment company specializing in corporate entertainment.
Jazz Funk Workshop with Blake McGrath
June 4, 2010
This was Blake’s first official Toronto workshop in a long time!
Over 70 students came and sweat to the beat of Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’
We had an amazing time! Thanks for coming!
Marta Sobiesiak
June 3, 2010
Marta Sobiesiak
A fresh face on the Toronto dance scene, Marta Sobiesiak began dancing ballet at the age of three and by the age of eight had expanded her repertoire to include jazz and modern. She found her niche in the world of competitive dance at the age of nine and has traveled all over North America to places such as New Orleans, Orlando, Ocean City, and New York for national and international competitions, winning countless awards and titles in the following nine years in dance styles ranging from ballet, to jazz, to modern, to tap. At age 11, she was the youngest dancer invited to join her studio’s senior dance troupe, and she hasn’t slowed down since.
She began training in the Cecchetti method of ballet at age 11 under the instruction of the National Ballet of Canada’s Ms. Jean Spear (F.I.S.T.D. and Examiner, Diploma Certified; life member of the Cecchetti society). She has won full scholarships from both the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (C.D.T.A.) and Cecchetti organizations, with the latter being awarded to her by Mr. Glenn Gilmour (F.I.S.T.D. and Examiner; senior teacher at the National Ballet of Canada).
Marta was also the youngest dancer chosen to join the McGill Contemporary Dance Ensemble (MOSAICA) in 2003 in Montreal. From 2003 to 2007 she was an active member, performing in and choreographing dances each year for the Montreal ensemble’s two-hour shows in styles ranging from contemporary, to jazz, to musical theatre. Now an experienced and passionate choreographer, she is inspired by the choreography of Tessandra Chavez, Mia Michaels, and James Kudelka of the National Ballet of Canada.
Since moving to Toronto in 2008, she has been a part of DanceKraze Productions’ dance company, the Honeykats, who have performed her original pieces in Toronto, and she is currently a member of LR Productions as well as the first teacher of contemporary/lyrical classes for LR Dance (www.lindsayritter.com) at Toronto’s OIP Dance Centre.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/marta-sobiesiak/ for bookings and to leave a comment!