Hip Hop with Miles Faber - SYTYCDC Season 1 Finalist!
September 29, 2010
MILES FABER is BACK! He’s ready to have some fun with us again!
Hip Hop with Miles Faber - SYTYCDC Season 1 Finalist!
ALL LEVELS (Beginners WELCOME)
When: Thursday October 14, 2010 at 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Canada’s National Ballet School - 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto
Price: $20
***Special Promo: Bring a friend and the 2 of you pay $25 (that’s $12.50 each!) WOW***
**SPECIAL PRICING FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE - Email: me(AT)lindsayritter.com
About Miles:
Miles Faber was born in Toronto and raised in Calgary. Miles started his dancing at the age of 16 by hanging around the bboy community in Calgary. He continued to practice and learn from the more experienced bboys for many years. When the Electric Boogaloos (creators of popping) came to Calgary to teach a workshop, he was hooked. Since Miles’s 3rd place finish on CTV’s “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. He has been working with artists around the country including: MC Hammer,Dirty Vegas, 2live crew, Amanda Morra, Circle square, Kreesha Turner, Kim Davis, Blake McGrath and more! He has danced and starred in many movies including MTV’s turn the beat around, Disney’s “Harriet the Spy”, TIFF festival opener “Score: A hockey Musical”, french film “Sur Le Rythme” and more! Miles has choreographed for many music videos and movies and corporate functions including Circle Square’s video “Dancers”, choreographed the hip hop in the just released movie “Score: A hockey Musical” and has done work for Harley Davidson. Aside from being a part of many shows across Canada and abroad, Miles now continues to work hard at his own craft as well as sharing his knowledge as a teacher around the world.
Women in Dance - INTENSIVE DANCE WORKSHOP
September 27, 2010
Women in Dance will be hosting an INTENSIVE DANCE WORKSHOP. The WID Workshop will feature 4 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 on October 30th.
FOUR fabulous Instructors/Workshops being offered:
10-11AM: Haley McPherson- Contemporary
11am-12pm: TBD
12-1PM: Lindsay Ritter- Commercial Jazz (http://www.lindsayritter.com/)
1-2PM: Reshmi Chetram- Bollywood (http://www.taranadancecentre.com/)
Location: OIP Dance Studio
Studio B
190 Richmond St. E.
Toronto Ontario M5A 1P1
RATES:
$40- 4 workshop pass
$25- 2 workshop pass (please send your workshops of 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/eb662254489
Hope to see you there!
Carla Catherwood & Lindsay Ritter Present: Nuvo-Burlesque Training & Performance Group
September 27, 2010
Carla Catherwood & Lindsay Ritter Present:
Nuvo-Burlesque Training & Performance Group
*Are you a new dancer looking for an opportunity to train & perform?
*Are you a woman with previous dance experience?
*Do you love to get your sassy dance on?
If so, this could be for YOU!
Carla Catherwood (Creator & Director of Nuvo-Burlesque) & Lindsay Ritter Productions are currently accepting applicants for their NEW:
“Nuvo-Burlesque Training & Performance Group” based out of Toronto.
Nuvo-Burlesque is about being Classy, being Confident, and most importantly being Yourself!
It is a great opportunity for women with developing or previous dance training to continue to develop their feminine style and have the chance to PERFORM at CMC Entertainments “The Chick-A-Boom Room” monthly events along side other Nuvo-Burlesque acts and Celebrity Guest Performers, not to mention other performance opportunities here within Toronto!
Training & Performance Dates:
*1st Progressive: $65.00 including H.S.T cash/cheque (3 Week Session)
Training:
Friday October 8: 8:00-9:30pm
Friday October 15: 8:00-9:30pm
Friday October 22: 8:00-9:30pm
All training sessions will take place at Canada’s National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
Performance #1 - Wednesday October 27: Call time 9:30pm
All performances will take place at “The Chick-A-Boom Room’ (99 Sudbury Street, Toronto)
Prerequisite for courses:
· Must have previous dance training
· Acknowledgment of basic jazz technique
To book your spot please email the following to: me(AT)lindsayritter.com
· Picture
· Link to a video of you dancing (doesn’t need to be professional)
· Any other information re: your dance ability or training
**PLEASE NOTE: There is limited space in each course. Please email ASAP to ensure your spot!
FUN FACT!
September 25, 2010
**FUN FACT: Did you know Lindsay Ritter Dance is rated in the TOP 5 most followed dance companies on Facebook in Ontario?!! COOL 
Thanks for the support everyone…hopefully soon we can get to #1!!
The Edge Workshop
September 23, 2010
Lindsay will be teaching among many other talented and well-renowned choreographers from North America and So You Think You Can Dance Canada!!
Check it out and come dance with us!
Ryan Scheel
September 20, 2010
Ryan Scheel
Ryan Scheel has grown up in the performance industry since a young age. He has professionally trained in vocals since the age of 10 and has been a singer/dancer in numerous theatre productions such as Oliver, JCS, Brigadoon, Hello Dolly, The Music Man and No, No, Nannette. Ryan is a graduate of the Sheridan Institute Musical Theatre Performance Program in Oakville Ontario. Since obtaining his diploma, Ryan has appeared in Anne of Green Gables the musical with Drayton Entertainment, performed on Norwegian and Celebrity Cruise lines and High School Musical 2 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. He has appeared as a dancer for PARTY MAMA’S on the SLICE channel and in Shawn Desmans “Electric/ Night Like This” music video. His most current performances have been as a singer for the 2010 BELL CELEBRITY GALA in Toronto and dancing in the Toronto Dance Bazaar with LR Productions.
Ryan has extensive training in Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Song and Dance, Tap and Strength Training. He has won numerous awards for his performances in competitions throughout the years.
Ryan is a renowned choreographer for numerous studios. He has worked and choreographed for recreational and competitive studios, multiple dance competitions, assisting a Celebrity Cruise Line installation, and numerous summer dance camps throughout Ontario.
He is as a highly qualified dance adjudicator for Canada and the United States with his certification by THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DANCE ADJUDICATION (I.A.D.A)
Ryan currently teaches dance at Front and Centre Dance Academy and R.E.V. Studio in the G.T.A.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/ryan-scheel/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
Check out Ryan’s Demo Reel:
Krista Duncan
September 19, 2010
Krista Duncan
Krista started off as a competitive gymnast but when she took her first dance class at the age of 13 she knew this was where she belonged. She started training more seriously and upon graduating high school, she made the move to the big city to attend George Brown College’s dance program, where she broaden her knowledge in jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical/contemporary, modern, acrobatics and hip-hop.
In Krista’s first year in college she started cheerleading for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. She got the opportunity to perform at the 2008 Grey Cup and Casino Rama’s Superbowl party. Upon graduating she joined some fellow dancers in creating, choreographing and performing a full length dance show with Figure 7 called I’m Leaving. It was a great success and experience.
She has had the amazing opportunities to perform at the Canadian Children’s Aid Foundation Gala, The Chocolate Ball Fundraiser and Hennessy’s Black Seduction promotional party.
Recently Krista has worked with Much Music choreographing and dancing in the Doritos “Name the flavour” award show and Shawn Desman’s “Night Like This” music video. She is also very excited to be dancing with the Toronto Marlies dance pak this season.
Krista is thrilled to be a part of LR Productions and work with the amazing talent the company has to offer.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/krista-duncan/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
Ashley Desson
September 15, 2010
Ashley Desson
Ashley Desson is a dance artist and educator who is thrilled to be working with Lindsay Ritter Productions!
Ashley has been studying, creating, and performing dance for 15 years. Her dance education includes intensive training in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Ballroom and Latin. Her training started at the Burlington Dance Company, where under the study of Cheryl Bodrug, she was fortunate to be recognized with many awards and scholarships for her craft. She continued her professional training at York University, where she had the experience of learning from some of Canada’s elite modern and contemporary dance choreographers.
Ashley is also an experienced dance teacher, having taught and choreographed for several dance productions, workshops, and camps acrossthe GTA.
Performance Highlights include: Dance 2 Danse Festival, The Toronto Fringe Festival, Oshawa Busker Fest, International Dance Day, Women in Dance, Series 8:08, K-W Choreographer’s Snow Ball, TIDF/fFIDA, The Bazaar – Latin Fever, and the Dance For It Gala.
Her recent collaborations with Lindsay Ritter Productions, Con Moto Dance Projects, Kinetic Elements, Meaghan Giusti, Desour Dance Project, and Sapphire Dance Productions keep her evolving as a artist and continue to influence her passion as a performer, teacher and choreographer.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/ashley-desson/ for bookings and to leave a comment!
Lindsay Ritter Dance - Newsletter: Volume 1
September 13, 2010
Welcome dancers, friends, family and supporters of the Lindsay Ritter Dance Community!
I am pleased to announce our first official LR Dance Newsletter!
This will be the first of many newsletters which will provide you with up-to-date info on classes, workshops, shows, auditions and much more! LR Dance will also feature a dancer who exemplifies what it is to be passionate with his/her art and represent LR Dance in a positive way. Check out the ‘Spotlight Dancer’ section in this and upcoming newsletters.
We hope you had a great summer and are getting back into the swing of things now that fall and winter are among us.
LR Dance is now in our 3rd season. It’s amazing how quickly the years have flown by and how much we’ve grown. I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished and look forward to what the future has in store!
I want to start things off by introducing the amazing LR Dance Staff!
Lindsay Ritter – Director: LR Dance
For those of you who don’t know me…I’m the face behind and in front of LR Dance! I started this company 3 years ago in 2007 with the goal to involve dancers in a positive community. I wanted to bring the style ‘Commercial Jazz’ to the forefront as I knew it wasn’t a style that was taught at a professional level in the Toronto Dance scene. Now, LR Dance is Toronto’s first to offer Commercial Jazz classes, workshops and production shows! We currently have over 40 LR Production dancers who have performed for industry events, corporate events and fundraisers. Having travelled across North America and abroad teaching Commercial Jazz workshops for conventions and schools, I have also brought in over 20 master choreographers for our popular ‘One Night Only’ workshops here in Toronto. My 6 year background in marketing has definitely helped to grow and build my business, and I take pride in networking and optimizing my brand on the World Wide Web! As most of you know, my husband Cliff and I are expecting our first child in January and I’m very excited to become a mommy and have my child be a part of LR Dance!
Natalie and Leah Hashimoto – Administration
Both of these beautiful ladies that most of you know as the ‘TWINNIES’ have been with me since the very beginning. Without their organization, creativity and expert office skills I wouldn’t even know what to do with all the paperwork and behind the scenes work that goes with running this business. Natalie and Leah are usually the ones who sign you in and out during my classes on Thursday night, but they have also performed with LR Productions in numerous shows and events in Toronto! Check out the twins in upcoming shows this fall!
Natasha Taylor – Teacher/Choreographer Beginner Commercial Jazz
Natasha has been dancing with me since 2008 and has always impressed me with her talent, charisma and passion. In our second year we decided to start our first Beginner Commercial Jazz class which is now a huge hit attracting more than two dozen students a class thanks to Natasha for giving it her all. In January, we will be celebrating the Beginner Commercial Jazz class 1 year anniversary! Natasha has also dipped into some choreography for our LR Production shows and has done a wonderful job putting her own style and flair into the routines! I’m very excited to see her continue to grow within the company!
Marta Sobiesiak – Teacher/Choreographer Intermediate Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz
Marta has been dancing with me over the past 2 years and has always had a great attitude and passion. Marta has a talent for choreography and I just knew I needed to put together a class that would complement what I do but would also bring a new flavor to the company. We created a brand new class for Intermediate dancers called: Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz which began nearly 6 months ago and has grown so quickly! Marta has a way of expressing the movements with the music and brings excitement to her classes. She has also choreographed routines for LR Production shows and will be bringing her own style to a huge upcoming production this fall!
LR Dance Classes:
Here are the classes for our Fall/Winter Season! There’s something for everyone so come and join us!
Mondays: Beginner Commercial Jazz with Natasha Taylor
8:00-9:30pm Canada’s National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
Tuesdays: Intermediate Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz with Marta Sobiesiak
7:00-8:30pm OIP Dance Centre (190 Richmond St. East, Toronto)
Thursdays: Inter/Adv Commercial Jazz with Lindsay Ritter
7:00-8:30pm Canada’s National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
**NEW PRICING**
Now that H.S.T is in effect in Ontario our prices have been adjusted to now include the tax. This new pricing will be in effect September 13, 2010.
$12 – Drop in rate for all classes
$100 – Class Cards (10 classes)
**New Membership Packages for Non-Performance Dancers**
All dancers can now enjoy class incentives and don’t have to be a part of our performance company to reap the benefits!
If you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer who enjoys taking our classes and workshops…these packages are for you!
BRONZE - $50
- LR Dance T-shirt
- $5 off Workshops
- Free Member Classes
SILVER - $100
- LR Dance T-shirt
- LR Dance Sweatpants
- $5 off Workshops
- Free Member Classes
GOLD - $150
- LR Dance T-shirt
- LR Dance Sweatpants
- $5 off workshops
- $10/class drop in OR $90/Class Card (10 classes)
- Free Member Classes
For more information on these membership packages please email: me(AT)lindsayritter.com
Upcoming Events:
Check out LR Dance in these upcoming events:
Women in Dance 2010 – LR Productions will be performing a commercial jazz routine with over 20 dancers! This is sure to be a showstopper!
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 7:30pm St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Jane Mallet Theatre
The Clash – LR Productions will be performing a Fosse-Style Commercial Jazz routine at this fun-filled industry event.
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 9:00pm 585 Productions
The Edge Workshop – Lindsay will be teaching among other well-known choreographers from Toronto and finalists from SYTYCDC
November 5-7th at The Fern Resort
The Bazaar Anniversary Edition – LR Productions will be performing a risky, high energy routine to the one and only Madonna!
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 9:30pm The Opera House
Spotlight Dancer:
Kate Campbell
Kate has performed with LR Productions over the past year and has been a positive role-model at rehearsals and classes. I have seen Kate grow into a confident, passionate dancer who is not only technically perfect, she brings something real to her performances. Kate comes to class regularly and has always been a strong, silent type who works extremely hard. Not only has she become a staple within the company, she has built her own aerial contortion company: Cirque Fusion. We look forward to seeing Kate grow in all of her future endeavors as I know she is destined for huge success!
Top 10 Favorite Poll Comments:
As most of you know I love to ask questions on my Facebook Fan Page! It’s always exciting to see what you all have to say…so I thought it would be fun to share some of these with you!!
Here is my Top 10:
10. Finish this sentence: “I’m inspired by dancers who………………”
Make me feel something & work to their fullest
9. What dance skill do you want to perfect from now until 2011??
The LR Dance Adage!!!
8. What are some good tips for becoming a better turner??
When your falling down, lift your retire up HIGHER!
7. What was the very first dance class you took?
A fun recreational hip hop class… we did a karate kick in the combo
6. Finish this sentence: “When I dance, my biggest challenge is…….”
Finding balance.
5. TIPS: What are some ‘Tips’ to help improve your flexibility???
Focus on breathing and relaxing the muscles that each stretch is targeting. Be warm when you stretch. Stretching first thing in the morning is awesome
4. Finish the sentence: “Sometimes when I dance, I think about…….”
My life and the people that I love
3. What would your dream performance job be and why??!
Dancing for MJ…greatest entertainer of all time…an amazing talent and incredible artist! ohhhh i wish!! 
RIP MJ
2. What are some qualities you look for in a good dance teacher??
Someone who can be a dance teacher but also a friend, someone who does not pick favorites, someone who truly cares about your improvement and gives both positive and negative feedback so that you learn from both.
1. “I dance because….”
It makes me feel like me
Thank you all for reading our first official LR Dance Newsletter! We hope you found it useful, informative and fun!
If you have any further questions about our services please contact: me(AT)lindsayritter.com
Happy Dancing!
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- Lindsay Ritter: Director - LR Dance
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- Marta Sobiesiak - Teacher/Choreographer Intermediate Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz
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- Natasha Taylor - Teacher/Choreographer Beginner Commercial Jazz
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- Natalie & Leah Hashimoto - Administration
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- Kate Campbell - Spotlight Dancer
Sandra Clarke
September 10, 2010
Sandra Clarke
Sandra recently performed with As The Spirit Moves (ASM) Dance Company in the full length production of Warfare at Dancemakers Centre for Creation. With ASM Sandra also performed at International Dance Day 2010, One City One Hope for Toronto City Mission and At Night at the Theatre.
Sandra works with visual artist Cesar Ferero and dancer Michelle Moylan combining installation art and dance performance. They have performed at several Toronto Art Galleries including DeLeon, Headbones and Artscapes Barns. They toured their work to Edmonton Alberta in 2009.
Sandra is currently a dancer for Kinetic Elements Dance Company and The Dance Company performing at special events within the GTA.
Upon receiving a grant from the Waterloo Region Arts Fund in 2008 Sandra and a partner produced and choreographed a full length dance production entitled A Holiday Celebration in Dance which was performed at The Registry Theatre in downtown Kitchener.
Performance highlights; Toronto International Dance Festival, Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, Nuit Blanche 07 The Invisible City with Desireada Dance Theatre, Cambridge Arts Festival, Royal City Musicals - Kiss Me Kate, Violence Against Women Awareness Event, Women’s Journey 2009, Choreographer’s Ball Kitchener 09, and Habourfront Centre in Fandango by Robert Desrosiers.
Sandra has a degree in dance from Ryerson University and has also studied at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre and with Dance Theatre David Earle. Sandra continues to train in jazz, modern and ballet with various professional teachers.
Visit: http://www.lindsayritter.com/company-dancers/sandra-clarke/ for bookings and to leave a comment!