Amnesty International Dance for Justice Fundraiser 2011
PERFORMERS DANCING FOR JUSTICE
Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra is Canada's leading Middle Eastern dance and music ensemble and unique in the world. The company consists of 17 male and female dance artists trained in 14 different styles of Middle Eastern dance led by Yasmina Ramzy and 9 acoustic musicians led by Bassam Bishara.
The company tours internationally and has staged 8 major full-scale productions featuring both traditional and ground breaking, innovative choreographies and musical compositions. It performs in such theatres as the Hummingbird Centre for the Arts, Premiere Dance Theatre and Madison Square Gardens. Arabesque has performed alongside such artists as Alabina, National Ballet of Canada, Bijan Mortazavi, Amr Diab, The Rolling Stones, Rageb Alema and Ben Harper, to name a few.
The company tours internationally and has staged 8 major full-scale productions featuring both traditional and ground breaking, innovative choreographies and musical compositions. It performs in such theatres as the Hummingbird Centre for the Arts, Premiere Dance Theatre and Madison Square Gardens. Arabesque has performed alongside such artists as Alabina, National Ballet of Canada, Bijan Mortazavi, Amr Diab, The Rolling Stones, Rageb Alema and Ben Harper, to name a few.
I rock with The ONE is a faith based hip hop dance crew that uses hip hop dance as an influence to positively inspire the World.
The group was formed in 2009 initially to inspire the youth in their community to develop their talents, boost their confidence and welcome others, composed mostly of immigrant children, to integrate into their new environment. They conduct classes and workshops through the urban dance program at the Gateway Centre for New Canadians. They’ve also worked closely with United Way of Peel Region, Region of Peel, ACCESS charity and Mississauga Youth Games just to name a few.
Some of the accomplishments the team achieved were representing Canada at the 2009 and 2010 World Hip Hop International Championships in the U.S, and also appearing in an upcoming movie called ‘Beat the World’.
CONTACT
cell phone:+1 647.838.4436
landline:+1 905.848.1106
e-mail: irockwiththeone@gmail.com
website:www.irockwiththeone.com
The group was formed in 2009 initially to inspire the youth in their community to develop their talents, boost their confidence and welcome others, composed mostly of immigrant children, to integrate into their new environment. They conduct classes and workshops through the urban dance program at the Gateway Centre for New Canadians. They’ve also worked closely with United Way of Peel Region, Region of Peel, ACCESS charity and Mississauga Youth Games just to name a few.
Some of the accomplishments the team achieved were representing Canada at the 2009 and 2010 World Hip Hop International Championships in the U.S, and also appearing in an upcoming movie called ‘Beat the World’.
CONTACT
cell phone:+1 647.838.4436
landline:+1 905.848.1106
e-mail: irockwiththeone@gmail.com
website:www.irockwiththeone.com
La ROUGE Entertainment - A touch of class. A pinch of panache. A whole lot of sass. For creative and quality event performances and programming, LaRouge is your exlusive Red Hot entertainment provider!
LaRouge has access to top North American talent. We are an elite entertainment provider, with a roster that includes talent from shows on Broadway, the West End, MTV, Much Music, Macao, Vegas, on TV, in movies and more! LaRouge provides entertainment and programming for a wide variety of events, parties, product launches, promotions, stunts, fundraisers, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs… anywhere you want to see talent! The LaRouge team is made up of professional performers who are well connected to the industry and its best talent.
LaRouge has access to top North American talent. We are an elite entertainment provider, with a roster that includes talent from shows on Broadway, the West End, MTV, Much Music, Macao, Vegas, on TV, in movies and more! LaRouge provides entertainment and programming for a wide variety of events, parties, product launches, promotions, stunts, fundraisers, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs… anywhere you want to see talent! The LaRouge team is made up of professional performers who are well connected to the industry and its best talent.
Incepted by artistic Director Sylvie Bouchard in 2009, BoucharDanse is a Company that utilizes the poetry of Contemporary dance and the narrative element of theatre, together in one stroke. Trained in Contemporary Dance, and with a strong background and interest in narratives and character driven works, Bouchard creates projects that speak passionately, poetically and authentically through the layering of stories and evocative imagery.
CONTACT
e-mail: info@bouchardanse.com
website:www.bouchardanse.com
photo credit: La vie. Performer Mairéad Filgate,
Photographer Ömer K. Yükseker
CONTACT
e-mail: info@bouchardanse.com
website:www.bouchardanse.com
photo credit: La vie. Performer Mairéad Filgate,
Photographer Ömer K. Yükseker
Opera Atelier holds a unique place in the North American theatre community, producing opera, ballet and drama from the 17th and 18th centuries. These productions draw upon the aesthetics and ideals of the period, featuring soloists of international acclaim, period ballet, original instruments, elaborate stage decor, exquisite costumes and an imaginative energy that sets Opera Atelier apart.
Under the direction of founders Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, Opera Atelier has been acclaimed throughout Canada, in Houston, Cleveland, New York, Stuttgart, Halle, Bremen, London (BBC Proms), Paris, Montreux, Citta di Castello, Singapore, throughout Japan and, most recently, in Seoul, Korea. Opera Atelier has collaborated with some of early music’s most distinguished artists including Andrew Parrott, Trevor Pinnock, Hervé Niquet, Marc Minkowski and many others.
photo credit: Opera Atelier’s Acis and Galatea,
photo by Bruce Zinger
CONTACT
phone:+14167033767
website:www.operaatelier.com
Under the direction of founders Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, Opera Atelier has been acclaimed throughout Canada, in Houston, Cleveland, New York, Stuttgart, Halle, Bremen, London (BBC Proms), Paris, Montreux, Citta di Castello, Singapore, throughout Japan and, most recently, in Seoul, Korea. Opera Atelier has collaborated with some of early music’s most distinguished artists including Andrew Parrott, Trevor Pinnock, Hervé Niquet, Marc Minkowski and many others.
photo credit: Opera Atelier’s Acis and Galatea,
photo by Bruce Zinger
CONTACT
phone:+14167033767
website:www.operaatelier.com
LUA SHAYENNE & CO. presents traditional African and Afro-contemporary dance works that explore current subject matters with the aim to be a vehicle for spiritual and social progress. Choreographer and founder, Lua Shayenne draws on the aesthetics and values of African culture to create dance pieces that seek to upset and challenge multiple conventions and stereotypes.
LUA SHAYENNE & CO. promotes community development as well as cross-cultural exchange and collaboration with national and international artists. Since its inception, the company has been gaining recognition by performing in Canada’s major venues and festivals such as Afrofest, Irie Festival, Toronto African Dance Festival and more.
CONTACT
phone:+16479289828
e-mail: luashayenne@gmail.com
website:www.luashayenne.weebly.com
LUA SHAYENNE & CO. promotes community development as well as cross-cultural exchange and collaboration with national and international artists. Since its inception, the company has been gaining recognition by performing in Canada’s major venues and festivals such as Afrofest, Irie Festival, Toronto African Dance Festival and more.
CONTACT
phone:+16479289828
e-mail: luashayenne@gmail.com
website:www.luashayenne.weebly.com
Daniel Guajardo
Born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina, Daniel started his training in the arts at a young age, taking courses in oil painting, martial arts and (Argentine) folkloric music and dance. In 2002 Daniel was introduced to Nelson Avila, world renowned Argentine Tango dancer and choreographer, and started to dance Tango professionally with Nelson’s dance company Tango Revue. With his varied experience in performing, teaching, choreography, and dance training background, Daniel blends all aspects of his dance experience every time he steps on the dance floor. He is known for his unique style, intricate footwork and musicality.
Johanna Barczyk
Hanna's life revolves around creating and expressing art. She is an illustrator and dancer. Her dance training started when she was eight years old with Classical Ballet in Germany. After moving to Toronto, she diversified her dance training to Modern Dance, Salsa and Argentine Tango. She fell in love with Argentine Tango in 2008 and has been growing and dedicated to learning the traditional movements of the Tango Salon style while simultaneously paying attention to the creativity and improvisations of Nuevo Tango.
Born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina, Daniel started his training in the arts at a young age, taking courses in oil painting, martial arts and (Argentine) folkloric music and dance. In 2002 Daniel was introduced to Nelson Avila, world renowned Argentine Tango dancer and choreographer, and started to dance Tango professionally with Nelson’s dance company Tango Revue. With his varied experience in performing, teaching, choreography, and dance training background, Daniel blends all aspects of his dance experience every time he steps on the dance floor. He is known for his unique style, intricate footwork and musicality.
Johanna Barczyk
Hanna's life revolves around creating and expressing art. She is an illustrator and dancer. Her dance training started when she was eight years old with Classical Ballet in Germany. After moving to Toronto, she diversified her dance training to Modern Dance, Salsa and Argentine Tango. She fell in love with Argentine Tango in 2008 and has been growing and dedicated to learning the traditional movements of the Tango Salon style while simultaneously paying attention to the creativity and improvisations of Nuevo Tango.
Bringing Tap BackBack is the freshest tap dancing company to hit the industry. This Canadian company is fully dedicated to bringing tap dancing from being hidden throughout the industry to being presented on the main stage; front and centre! Under the direction of Everett Smith, “BTB” has continued to spread their love for tap dancing to audiences, and across every stage that stands in their way! Being on the hit TV show, So You Think You Can Dance, and being the ONLY tap dancer in the world to make the final 4, Everett has taken that momentum and continued to bring tap dancing into the spotlight. Their unique sound and style is quickly grabbing the attention of audiences, and tap enthusiasts abroad and has continued to inspire those who share the same passion to continue to press tap dancing forward. With seemingly limitless energy, fast paced and intricate choreography, and a passion that shines brighter than any star, Bringing Tap Back will bring the inner heel tapping, foot stomping, finger snapping, hand clapping, aspiring tap dancer out of anybody! You can’t help but to feel good after every performance! Join us in our conquest to bring tap dancing to bigger and better heights; through love, we stride in Bringing Tap Back!
Everett Smith on So you think you can dance
Everett Smith on So you think you can dance
Spirit of Aloha is a Toronto-based halau (school) engaged in sharing the beauty and knowledge of the Hawaiian culture through its art form - the HULA. Through the years, we have evolved from a simple dance school to one that incorporates Hawaiian history, culture, language and story on top of the songs and dances. Our ever-growing halau allows us to share the mele (song) and mana'o (ideas/notes) with both the young and the young-at-heart who come to learn.
Spirit of Aloha takes root in a strong sense of 'ohana' or family. It is present in how we choose to share our knowledge, how we interact with others, and how we celebrate the dance. In sharing, we discover much within ourselves and grow together. We are connected by a desire to learn more about this expressive form of dance that provides a fleeting glimpse into a beautiful culture. We will continue to spread the spirit of aloha and share our passion for hula among all who cross our paths and welcome them with open arms.
If you want to learn more about our halau, please check out www.spiritofaloha.ca. Mahalo!
CONTACT
phone:+16472897258
website:www.spiritofaloha.ca
Spirit of Aloha takes root in a strong sense of 'ohana' or family. It is present in how we choose to share our knowledge, how we interact with others, and how we celebrate the dance. In sharing, we discover much within ourselves and grow together. We are connected by a desire to learn more about this expressive form of dance that provides a fleeting glimpse into a beautiful culture. We will continue to spread the spirit of aloha and share our passion for hula among all who cross our paths and welcome them with open arms.
If you want to learn more about our halau, please check out www.spiritofaloha.ca. Mahalo!
CONTACT
phone:+16472897258
website:www.spiritofaloha.ca