Ivey Park – Friday June 30
12-5pm All-Ages Workshops – schedule and details below
12-5pm Artist Q&As, vendors and Art Service organizations in the Networking Tent
5:30pm Arts Networking Hour – details below
7pm Showcase Performance – artist roster and details below
Try out some new moves in a series of fun workshops for all ages, including a final chance to learn the Flash Mob dance. Get to know festival artists in question & answer sessions in our Networking Tent. Learn all about opportunities and funding for dancers in an educational forum with Canadian arts service organizations. In the evening, enjoy an outdoor performance by a selection of local artists plus special guests Tentacle Tribe from Montreal.
Workshops
Last chance to learn the Flash Mob! (12-1pm)
Join choreographers Ken Pham and Greg Thane as they teach you the moves for our Flash Mob dance. Then join us in Harris Park on July 1st to perform in one or both mobs at 3pm and 4:30pm. More details here!
The Art of Breaking: Hip Hop & Breakdance with Ill at Will Crew (1-2pm)
Facilitators will lead the audience through an interactive workshop teaching the history, the culture as well as the physical movements, known as the original form of hip hop dance. Lessons on the basic elements of ‘breaking’:- top rock- footwork- freezes- powermoves. All participants will learn 2 of each element then put them together to show off the set in a friendly open dance circle.
Introduction to Contemporary Dance with Julie Mytka of Sound in Motion (2-3pm)
This class will explore the rise and fall of the breath and how it inspires natural movement. Exercises to open and release the core are combined with creative imagery for a fun and revitalizing experience. All ages and levels welcome!
Beginner Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian Dance) with Vidya Natarajan (3-4pm)
Details coming soon!
Zumba Time with Amanda Browning and Kelsey Rackley (4-5pm)
Zumba Fitness – Latin Dance Fitness. Both Personal Trainers and Zumba Fitness Instructors, Kelsey and Amanda work at Movati Athletic as group fitness instructors teach bootcamp and dance fitness as well as working as Personal Trainers.
Arts Networking
Spotlight Performance:
Nobody Likes a Pixelated Squid
by Montreal’s Tentacle Tribe
Choreographers & dancers: Emmanuelle Lê Phan & Elon Höglund.
Geometrical shapes and patterns. Lines, angles, circles, cubes and icosahedrons. Complex structures of movement possibilities. Loops, flows and freezes. On a vibrational roller coaster of sacred geometry, they are flowing through life. Like particle scientists of rhythm, they are breaking down movements. Dissecting the soundscapes of reality. In a delectable fusion of music and movement, they invent a geometry of harmonious urban contemporary dance that they call “conceptual hip-hop” or “deconstructed street dance.”
Passage
Choreographer: Hannah Goldberg
Dancers: Stefani Doris, Regan Martin, MacKenzie Mercer, Victoria Monyard, Shannon Palmer, Isabella Russell & amp Reese Yue
“Passage” is an exploration of space and the traversal of that space. Using improvisational exercises, the dancers were asked to investigate different ways in which to move through space, while becoming aware of the other dancers in the room and their relationships to each other. Watch as shapes and lines unfold across the stage, divide and intersect, merge and become one.
The Young Company of North London Dance Centre, now in its third season, is establishing itself as an organization which provides an innovative environment where talented, young concert dancers can further expand their technical dance training with performance-oriented training and experience given by some of the most respected teachers and choreographers in our community and beyond. The Young Company aims to provide essential performance training and experience that strengthens our individual dancer’s talents, while enhancing their understanding of the performance process and its demands.
Eternally Young
Choreographers: Julie Mytka & Melisa Boose
Dancers: Clare Bennett, Nayli Deleon Kantule, Amber Graham, Hannah Granite, Madason Hale, Maya Hall-Hinds, Mikayla Hardie, Eva Howe, Julia Howe, Maryn Kelly, Eva Langlois, Emily McManus, Reegan Ruddock.
This piece looks at the elements of life and aging by how we feel and what we experience. It explores themes of loss, that can happen at any age, but also the idea that youth and vitality are an ageless mindset.
Sound in Motion is the collaborative passion of directors Julie Mytka and Avery Brown. After both had worked in performing and teaching contracts all over Canada and internationally, they recognized the benefits of bringing music and dance training under one roof. Joining this duo is a dynamic group of professional instructors to deliver engaging classes for students of all experience levels. More than music and dance, Sound in Motion is a community studio, helping to raise tomorrow’s leaders by giving them all of the benefits that performing arts studies provide.
Hallelujah
Choreographer: Tracy Mitchell
Dancers: Angelina Coward, Bella Frick, Michael Kozdras Bouw, Dara Lowrie
An interpretation of a classic work by Canada’s Leonard Cohen, with a theme of perservering in the face of adversity to achieve your dreams.
The En Avant Dance Company represents London’s newest dance studio, En Avant Dance. The company has performed at several events in the London area in our first year of operation, and looks forward to many more opportunities to share their talent with the London dance community.
Americano
Choreographer: Katrina Cavaliere
Dancers: Kyla Trinh, Olivia Basler, Mikayla Quenneville, Shayla Kellett, Sydney LeClair, Julia DiCicco, Amelia Lethbridge, Madeleine Trottier, Maggie Clark, Zoe Holliday, Lilly Holliday, Cosette Holliday, Emily Dolbear, Valeria Rangel, Paige Nixon, Jordyn Hay, Ella Lake, Kaitlyn Jekl.
‘Americano’ is a high energy dance that showcases acro and jazz elements from dancers between the ages of 11 and 13. We are excited to be performing in The London Dance Festival.
We are very proud of our Internationally and Nationally recognized Competitive Team! Our competitive dancers are well trained in all dance disciplines, and take great pride in being part of such a successful dance team. Our dancers recognize that it takes a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication to be a competitive dancer.
Our Competitive dance program is for selected dancers ages 4-19yrs in Lyrical, Contemporary, Open, Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet and Musical Theatre.
Our students have received numerous scholarships, overalls, and dance off championships, and are known for their passion and own individual artistry. Jo read dancers continue to be featured in stage productions, as well as movies, and TV shows such as Disney Channels Backstage. Our incredible faculty is of the highest talent with success and recognition for their innovative choreography all over the world. Our teachers participate in remarkable training programs such as Ottawas SpringBoard, are members of companies such as the Canadian company RubberbandDANCE which is currently touring Europe, as well as main faculty on the American touring dance convention INTRIGUE. We ensure our dancers receive the highest level of training in a loving, supportive, family atmosphere.
A Letter To You
Choreographer: Kristen Carcone and dancers
Dancers: Adrianna & Isabella Di Liello
This piece is a conversation between two sisters and a celebration of their artistic commitment to each other as duet partners. The choreographer worked collaboratively with the dancers to commemorate their last duet together within the context of pre-professional work.
Adrianna DiLiello has been performing for audiences since she was five years old. She has and continues to train as an actress, dancer, and vocalist. Adrianna made her foray into the industry at age nine when she auditioned for and secured a lead role in cult favorite “Stage Fright” opposite Minnie Driver, Meat Loaf, and others. This was quickly followed by her leading role and Emmy Nominated performance on Amazon’s “Annedroids”. She’s also guest starred in projects such as animated series “SuperWhy”, “Lunch Box Loser”, “Saving Hope”, and was recently seen performing in the Hallmark film “Nutcracker Christmas”. In addition,to “Annedroids”, Adrianna can be seen as Jenna, a young ballerina on Disney’s “Backstage”, for which she just finished filming the second season.
Isabella Di Liello began her dance education at an early age, training extensively in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, improvisational technique and composition. In addition to her formal training she has assisted renowned choreographers at Intrigue Dance Intensive across the United States. Other credits include performing in W. Darling’s (Universal Music Canada) music video for “Skeletons”, a lead role in her music video for “I’ll Keep Waving” and dance performance in Family Channel’s (Disney worldwide) original family drama, “Backstage”.
Most recently she completed training in New York City with the New Jersey Dance Theatre’s Pre-Movement Invention Project with esteemed faculty and founder Alexandra Wells (The Juilliard School), David Norsworthy (The Juilliard School/ TOES FOR DANCE), Andra Corvino (The Juilliard School) and Jenni Berthelot (Peter Chu).
During her gap year she will be training in Vancouver, British Columbia with Modus Operandi, a program under the direction of David Raymond & Tiffany Tregarthen (Kidd Pivot) and will be attending Gaga Movement intensives in both Los Angeles, California and Turin, Italy.
Through Time
Choreographer: Brandy Coghlin
Dancers: Madison Besley, Amy Krosnicki, Ella Jakobi, Eadie Quipp.
This contemporary ballet piece was choreographed during a three-week summer ballet program held in London in August 2016. The dancers performing the piece have translated traditional ballet technique into contemporary choreography. The piece illustrates an evolution of movement and growth over time and those performing the piece have dedicated themselves thoughtfully to its expression.
Brandy Coghlin studied as a professional student at The National Ballet School of Canada. Brandy received her Dance Diploma from Arts Umbrella in Vancouver, BC in 2010. She has performed professionally with Cadence Bridges Ballet, Cadence Progressive Contemporary Ballet, Dasein Dance Theatre, and locally as an independent artist. Brandy is certified to teach levels 1 and 2 in the Donna Krasnow Conditioning with Imagery Training for Dancers. Brandy continues to derive great pleasure and satisfaction bringing the joy healthy training to her students and in her continual evolution as a professional dancer.
Running
Choreographer: Dani Matte
Dancers: Madison Archibald and Elizabeth White.
Studio Dance Pointe is a family owned and operated business. Family, community and proper technical training are things that we strive to promote. The atmostphere at the studio is friendly and courteous, while maintaining a structured, professional environment in which every student can benefit.
Whether you want to just learn something new and have fun in our Recreational Program, or have a chance to join our award winning Competitive Team, Studio Dance Pointe is sure to offer a program for everyone. Come and check us out, we would love to meet you!
Fight Night
Choreographer: Christine Stebel
Dancers: Sydney Schwandt, Presley MacDonald, Alliyah Damude, Chase Martin-Lee, Katie Mutter, Thalia Port, and Olivia Metron
Competitive small hip-hop group, Age 10-11
Absolute Dance is a not-for-profit organization run by parents and volunteers whose goal is to make quality dance instruction at a reasonable cost. We offer recreational and competitive dance, as well as summer dance camp to both boys and girls in a variety of dance and performance disciplines, ages 4 and up.