This and that 2008-2009
July 3, 2009
Here are some photos from shows, workshops etc from the past year!
Enjoy! 
Workshop with Leon Blackwood
July 1, 2009
On Sunday April 5 2009, Leon Blackwood came and taught something a little different for commercial jazz dancers… we learned an incredible Contemporary routine and had a blast! We can’t wait for more of Leon’s creativeness and energy!
Here’s some of Leon’s credits:
Tours/ Video/ Stage
Nu-Limit Entertainment (Choreographer)
Jman- “Girls Trippin” video (Dancer)
Massari- “In Love Again” Promo Tour (Choreographer)
Jully Black- “Live @ The Guvernment Night Club” (Dancer/ Asst. Choreographer)
Denosh “Have Fun” video (Asst. Choreographer)
Danny Fernandes “Rookie Of The Year” European Tour (Choreographer)
2005- Keshia Chante “Solo Bad Boy” North American Tour (Choreographer)
Movies / Television
“So You Think You Can Dance”- Commercial (Dancer)
“ America’s Best Dance Crew Season 2” Commercial (Choreographer)
“Much Music Best Dance Crew Competition”- Nu-Limit (Choreographer)
“How She Move”- Movie Manny (Dance Double)
“HONEY” – Movie (Principal Dancer)
Workshop with Yossi Niznik
June 30, 2009
***Commercial Jazz workshop with YOSSI NIZNIK!***
On Sunday, May 10 2009, Yossi came out to unite jazz dancers and hip hoppers alike to this amazing event where he taught a FUNKY SEXY STREET JAZZ COMBO in one of the best dance studios in the city!!!
We had an amazing time and look forward to more workshops with Yossi in the future
**ABOUT YOSSI:
Yossi Niznik attends York University as a full time student in the Kinesiology Honors program. Yossi is a seasoned dancer having won many titles such as Master Dance of Canada (D.M.A), Junior Dancer of the Year (Can-Dance), Teen Dancer of the Year (A.D.A) as well as many overalls and special awards throughout his dance training.
He has competed since the age of six. He is currently teaching hip-hop, jazz and tap at various studios. Yossi is also the recent recipient of the Take It To The Floor scholarship awarded by Sho-Tyme who choreographs for artists such as Mary J. Blidge, Mya and Gwen Stefani.
Yossi has learned that dance training takes a big commitment, a lot of dedication and the will to strive; He is looking forward to a fun and exciting workshop!
Morning of Love
April 8, 2009
’Morning of Love’: A commercial jazz piece showcasing the sensual side of women as they awake from a night of love and passion.
Choreographed by: Lindsay Ritter
The Cast: (Alphabetical order) Kim Allan, Sadie Brooker, Megan Byer, Angela Casalino, Tamara Freethy, Leah Hashimoto, Natalie Hashimoto, Jessica Henriques, Kelsey Van Heuvelen, Ashleen Hutchinson, Jasmyn Kersey, Tanya Lemieux, Hillary McCarrel, Tammy Moreau, Kristen Morgan, Aly Niznik, Lara Pierre, Jessica Saunders, Anna Severina, Tahlia Stepka, Tiffany Woods
‘Morning of Love’ premiered on November 8 2008 for ‘Women in Dance’ at The Toronto Centre for the Arts. The number was also showcased at ‘Dances of Offering’ on January 31, 2009 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Both events raised money for Breast Cancer Research and to help build a school for Rwandan children.
