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Momentum Dance Toronto (MDT)'s vision is to bring together adults from different walks of life and varied dance backgrounds; to provide creative outlets through classes, teaching, choreography and performance; and to develop a sense of camaraderie through dance.The city of Toronto boasts an array of hidden, lost and even undeveloped talent and artists. MDT is here to seek out those people, and to provide them with opportunities to explore, discover, create, share and grow through a variety of creative outlets.MDT is primarily an exclusive member-based performance dance company created on the notion that there are people out there with strong dance backgrounds, who despite having pursued careers in a variety of other professions, still crave the spotlight. MDT is here to reignite that passion and love for the stage, and to provide dancers an opportunity to share and showcase their strengths and talents, and perhaps even learn a thing or two in the process. But more importantly, we want to ensure a fun, encouraging, and community focused environment, where new friendships and connections are possible.If being part of our dance company is too much of a commitment, but you still feel like being a part of a great dance experience, then we invite you to join in on the fun at any one of our open COMPANY classes.MDT's secondary mission is to provide a welcoming, fun, and non-judgemental dance experience for both the returning & the more seasoned dancer. Classes are scheduled on an exciting rotational schedule in order to provide a wide range of dance styles throughout our season. Join us every Wednesday evening from 6-7pm, and every Sunday afternoon from 1-2pm![ PRIMARY DANCE DISCIPLINES: Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.
Looking for opportunities to perform on a stage again? or maybe... Hoping to explore those creative ideas you've been holding on to? or , quite simply... just looking to find a fun way to keep in shape? ...Well, look no further!

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COMPANY MEMBERS: choreograhers, teachers, dancers

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Sylvia van Helden -Artistic Director
Angela Garvey Dancer Bethany Lifeso Dancer, Choreographer Carolyn Leblanc Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Cheryl Thompson Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherClaire Palfreyman Teacher, Dancer Jaime Lopez Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Jacquie Reaume Dancer Jennifer Horak Dancer Jessica Junior Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Kara Latter Dancer , Choreographer Katrina Everingham Dancer , Choreographer Keesha Mercurius Dancer , Choreographer Kristen Boychuk DancerLesley Gloin Dancer , Choreographer Michael Dore Choreographer. TeacherNova Johnstone Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Rachel Cowal Dancer Ruby Chang Dancer Sarah Takaki Dancer Stephanie Horak Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Tammy Frederick Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherTiffany Reid Dancer

Stephanie Busteed -Executive Director

Andrea Thompson -Administrative Director

Heather Renzella-Technical Director

The Company

the company

THE COMPANY

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2011-2012 Company Members
Andrea Bradley Dancer, TeacherBethany Lifeso Dancer, Choreographer Carolyn Leblanc Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Cheryl Thompson Choreographer, Teacher Jaime Lopez Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Jamie Mallais Dancer Jessica Junior Dancer Julia Cottle Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherJulie-Anne Cleyn DancerKara Latter Dancer , Choreographer Kathryn Barban DancerKatrina Everingham Dancer, Choreographer Keesha Mercurius Dancer Kristen Boychuk Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherLesley Gloin Dancer Meredith Busteed Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherMichael Dore Choreographer. TeacherNatasha Madon Dancer Nicolette Little Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Paige Reason DancerPeter Vann Dancer, TeacherRachael Ball Dancer, Choreographer, TeacherRachel Cowal Dancer Ruby Chang Dancer , Choreographer Sarah Takaki Dancer, Choreographer Tiffany Reid Dancer

THE COMPANY

THE COMPANY
a collective of passionate, artistic and professional individuals who have all studied dance in various forms throughout their lives. Many of our dancers have chosen to pursue dance as a career, while others dance for personal joy and self-expression. Momentum Dance Toronto has provided its members with a creative outlet to keep dance and performance in their lives, while still accommodating their busy schedules.

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Sylvia bio

SYLVIA VAN HELDEN

Co-Founder, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Teacher
Sylvia spends her weekdays as an Executive Assistant/Development Coordinator at a Television production company. However, her real passion and background lies in dance and the performing arts, with over 25 years of experience. Her early years were spent dancing with the Ballet Ouest de Montreal training and performance company, followed by her High School dance, drama and vocal programs. In 2003, Sylvia graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Dance from Ryerson University, with a focus in ballet, modern and jazz technique. Sylvia then went on to teach, perform and even choreograph primarily contemporary and jazz pieces for numerous shows and festivals throughout the city. As co-founder and Artistic Director, Sylvia couldn’t be more pleased with the incredible success and the overwhelming amount of positive response MDT received in its very first year. Excited about what lies ahead for MDT, Sylvia is already gearing up and planning for season 2.

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STEPHANIE BUSTEED

Co-Founder, Executive Director, Choreographer, Teacher
A dedicated teacher by day, Stephanie also shares a passion for dance and the performing arts. Since the age of three, Stephanie has trained extensively in the areas of ballet, tap, modern, jazz and musical theatre, with I.S.T.D and R.A.D credits earned through the Fleming School of Dance. Further, Stephanie has spent a great deal of time in theatre, both behind the scenes as a choreographer and on stage as a performer, most recently as ‘Evita’ in Meadowvale Musical Theatre’s production of the same name. A Commerce and Masters of Education graduate, she has enjoyed continuous learning and teaching opportunities in business education. A philanthropist at heart, Stephanie dedicates much of her energies towards social cause and community culture initiatives in the hopes of uniting people through the arts, humanities and global education. Peace and love to all.

Andrea bio

ANDREA THOMPSON

Co-Founder, Administrative Director, Choreographer, Teacher
Financial planner by day, Andrea has been dancing her way through life since the age of 4. Andrea is trained in the areas of ballet, modern and jazz, with I.S.T.D credits earned through the Fleming School of Dance. Throughout university, Andrea was an executive committee member, performer and choreographer for the McMaster Dance Club. Recently, she has performed and choreographed with PushPull Dance, a non-for-profit dance organization. She is thrilled and proud to be a co-founder of MDT.

Heather bio

HEATHER RENZELLA

Co-Founder, Technical Director, Teacher
Heather has an extensive background in competitive gymnastics having trained with a former Silver Medal Olympian. After a serious injury forced her to give up gymnastics, Heather spent many years on the stage as a musical theatre singer/ actor, and is thrilled to add dance to her repertoire. Discovering dance in her mid-twenties, Heather has never looked back. In true fashion, she started off big, joining an adult performance dance company, picking up technique and terminology along the way. Spending her days working at an Investment Firm in Downtown Toronto, Heather loves the outlet dancing provides her.

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ANDREA BRADLEY

Dancer
Andrea is a lawyer and fitness and dance enthusiast. She has danced throughout her life, including at the Fleming School of Dance, the National Ballet School's Adult Ballet program, and the McMaster University Dance Club. Andrea is also a certified fitness instructor and has taught ballet, yoga and fitness classes at York University and Cambridge University. In recent years, Andrea has discovered that she loves circus arts. When she's not dancing on the ground, she can be found climbing and dangling from aerial silks.

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BETHANY LIFESO

Choreographer, Dancer
Bethany began dancing at age four, and dance has remained an important aspect of her life ever since. She has trained in ballet, jazz, and modern, and holds an Honours BFA in dance from York University. When she is not dancing or working as an artistic administrator, Bethany enjoys cooking, gardening, and walking her dog Kodiak. Bethany is thrilled to return for a second season of dancing, choreographing, and performing with the wonderful and talented members of Momentum.

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CAROLYN LEBLANC

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, Carolyn began dancing at the tender age of four. She trained intensively in ballet and modern with two dance companies beforemoving to Toronto to pursue a career in dance. Carolyn graduated from the York University Dance Program and has been teaching dance to children of all ages andadults for over ten years. She has her studio, Dancing With Carolyn!, in downtown Toronto. Carolyn is thrilled to be choreographing and performing with MDT!

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CHERYL THOMPSON

Choreographer, Teacher
Miss Cheryl, ISTD. BFA. AD, was one of the first to graduate from the degree program at Ryerson University where she trained with professional dancers, Nadia Potts, Stellio Calagais and Karen Duplisea. As a competitive dancer she trained at Inta Leja’s Studio of Dance and Performing Arts in Whitby, Ontario. With the competitive team she has traveled to New York, Las Vegas and Orlando and has worked with dance artists such as Mia Micheals from the reality TV show: “So You Think You Can Dance”. As a teacher, Cheryl has worked with recreational and vocational dance students at Seneca College as well as with competitive students throughout the GTA. Cheryl has also choreographed for New Line Cinema’ s blockbuster movie “THE MAN”, Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy.

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JAIME LOPEZ

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Jaime Lopez is a trained modern/contemporary dancer, holding a Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from York University. Before going to York, Jaime had the good fortune to train with such amazing teachers as Gabby Kamino, Edie Shaw, Paula Thompson, Rosemary James and Robert McCollum. As a dancer, he worked with such choreographers as Newton Moraes, Judy Miller and Danny Grossman. Since 2001, Jaime has travelled extensively all over the world and has picked up marathon running as a new passion. Jaime very much wants to thank Momentum Dance Toronto for reconnecting him with his first love, dance. It's wonderful to be dancing again!

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NATASHA MADON

Dancer
When she is not dancing around, whether in the kitchen or the studio, Natasha is busy pursuing a PhD in Criminology. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Natasha has been dancing since the age of three, and has trained extensively in ballet, jazz and tap. A former member of the Royal City Youth Ballet Company, she has trained with former principal dancer of the Beijing Dance Academy Li Aming, and studied at the Rock School of Pennsylvania Ballet and Walnut Hill School for the Arts. After a few years away from the stage, Natasha is thrilled to back in the studio and performing again!

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MEREDITH BUSTEED

Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher
Bio coming soon!

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JESSICA JUNIOR

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Jessica has extensive experience and training in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, and modern dance. Over the years she has had the opportunity to be a member of various dance groups including All That Jazz Dance Co., UCC Dance Team, UWO Dance Force, and now Momentum Dance Toronto. She has also had experience teaching dance classes and choreographing. After completing an honours specialization at the University of Western Ontario and teacher's college at OISE U of T, Jessica is now pursuing her career as a high school teacher. In addition to dance and teaching she is also passionate about philanthropy, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

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JULIE-ANNE CLEYN

Dancer
Julie-Anne is originally from Toronto, where she has been dancing ballet since the age of three. She was enrolled at Interplay School of Dance for a number of years, until a move to Calgary in her teens took her training to the School of Alberta Ballet. Upon completing a degree in media studies at the University of Western Ontario, she preserved her connection to dance as a member of the UWO Dance Force. Though ballet has consistently remained her focus, she has dabbled in modern, hip hop, and most notably Irish throughout the years. Now a web editor by day, she is thrilled to be a part of Momentum and enjoying the many opportunities her involvement in the company brings.

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KARA LATTER

Choreographer, Dancer
Kara is formerly a member of the Paula Davey Dance School and the St Francis Xavier Dance Team. She has training in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and occasionally dabbles in other disciplines when the opportunity presents itself. Kara loves the feeling of nailing a new step and loves helping others achieve that same feeling during her day job as a physiotherapist. This is Kara's second year with MDT and she couldn't be happier to be dancing with all these amazing people!

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KATRINA EVERINGHAM

Choreographer, Dancer
Katrina is currently pursuing a career as a dance teacher, and has many years of training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and musical theatre. She is very excited to have had the opportunity to choreograph a piece in Temporada. Thanks everyone for all the love and support, enjoy the show!

Keesha M bio

KEESHA MERCURIUS

Choreographer, Dancer
Keesha is a Freelance Writer currently enrolled at Long Ridge Writer’s Group. When she is not pounding away at her keyboard she is preparing for dance auditions. Keesha has experience and training in an array of different dance styles ranging from ballet to baton twirling, ballroom dance to cheerleading. When not entertaining others, Keesha enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, philanthropy and spending time with her siblings.

Kristen B bio

KRISTEN BOYCHUK

Choreographer, Dancer
Kristen comes from an extensive arts background, but she is most passionate about dance. Throughout her youth, she danced in competitions in Canada and the US, performed in musical theatre shows, and showcased what she had learned in dance examinations. In 2006, Kristen graduated from the Claude Watson Arts Program where she majored in dance. Afterwards, she put her passion aside to focus on her studies, but now she’s back! She works on factual television series by day and dances with the fantastic group at Momentum Dance by night. Kristen would like to thank the company owners for this opportunity and her family and friends for their support!

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LESLEY GLOIN

Choreographer, Dancer
Lesley is a Data Architect by day, a Dodgeballer, cat enthusiast and avid traveller in her spare time. Another true passion of course, is dance. She has been dancing since the age of four and has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, modern and hip hop. She has been part of many shows and dance groups including the University of Guelph's Gryphon Dance Pak, and Push Pull Dance Company. She is very excited to be a part of Momentum!

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MICHAEL DORE

Choreographer, Teacher
Michael started his study of dance at the age of seven. Michael trained and competed extensively in Edmonton, Alberta where he also enjoyed performing and choreographing in many dance productions. After moving to Toronto four years ago, he has found it challenging to find an outlet for dance that suited his lifestyle. Michael is thrilled to have been introduced to Momentum, and the rest is evolving as you’re so to see!

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NICOLETTE LITTLE

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Nicolette Little began training in various dance styles at the age of 6. She has performed and taught--largely in commercial dance--around Canada (East Coast, West Coast, Ontario and the Yukon), and has also spent notable time organizing/producing dance festivals (Vancouver International Dance Festival, 2009). Although she currently enjoys dancing with the eastern dance and folk troupe Bialy Orzel, she is pleased--after several years--to be back to her dancing "roots": ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop.

Rachel C bio

RACHEL COWAL

Dancer
Rachel grew up dancing since the age of 3 in a small town near Ottawa. Until she was 14 she only studied ballet, but began jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop and tap in the years to follow. Her passion for dance continued into her post-secondary education, where she studied and graduated with a Dance Performance Studies Diploma with honours at George Brown College in Toronto. She is currently dancing with Momentum Dance and looks forward to more shows to come!

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RUBY CHANG

Dancer
A graduate from McMaster University with a B. Kin (Hon) and a M. Sc (Neuroscience), Ruby is excited to continue her journey in dance with MDT alongside with her B. Ed pursue at the University of Toronto OISE. Ruby has been dancing since the age of 5 with extensive training in ballet, contemporary, and Chinese-traditional dance. She attended the Claude Watson School for the Arts in middle/ high school and graduated as a dance major. She continued her passion in dance while attending McMaster by dancing with the McMaster Dance Company (MDC) and teaching hip-hop; during her years of dancing with MDC, she competed and won in the 2005 Ontario University Competition for Hiphop (OUCH) and partook in several American Contemporary Dance Festivals. In addition to dancing with MDT this year, she is also refining her Latin dance skills (salsa, cha-cha, bachata, and merengue) in her spare time.At OISE; Ruby is in the SP1 Inner City (SPICE- Sir Sandford Fleming) cohort with teachabes in Biology and Music. Ruby started her teaching career with the City of Toronto as a swimming instructor when she was a high school student and has been expanding her skills locally and abroad, with experiences as a dance instructor, anatomy and physiology teaching assistant, HIV/ AIDS workshop leader, and TBI supporter. As a believer of literacy through the arts, she hopes to gain more insight on the incorporation of arts education in urban settings. Aside from attending school and working hard as the treasurer for the STU, she also dances with the Momentum Dance Company here in Toronto in her spare time.

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SARAH TAKAKI

Dancer
Sarah is thrilled to be a part of Momentum Dance Toronto. She began dancing when she was three years old and has trained in ballet, tap, modern, and jazz. Outside of dance, Sarah enjoys discovering new places around the world and within the city. Sarah studied engineering and currently works in management consulting.

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PAIGE REASON

Dancer
Paige started dancing in grade 9 at Etobicoke School of the Arts where she majored in Music Theatre, and went on to dance recreationally in the Queen’s Dance Club and on the Queen’s University Dance Team. After several years away from dance, Paige is very excited to be a part of Momentum Dance Toronto. Currently, Paige works in Infection Control at the University Health Network.

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RACHAEL BALL

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Born and raised in Brockville Ontario, Rachael Ball trained in dance since the young age of 3years old. As a maturing dancer she trained with Diego Arvelo, and worked as a lead dancerin many of his ballet and musical theater productions. Rachael not only acted as a role modelbut also shared her creative ideas and worked as a teacher and assistant teacher for a varietyof ages. Upon high school graduation Rachael enrolled in the Fitness and Health Promotionsprogram at St. Lawrence College. Through this program she received her basic theory levelone YMCA certification, Fitness Consultant certification, as well as a diploma in Fitness andHealth Promotions. While learning about training athletes and the physiology behind the humanbody Rachael never lost her passion for dance. She continued to teach and find inspirationin everyday live. She expressed her passions through choreography for competitive andrecreational dancers as well as providing good technique classes to her dancers. Rachael hasbeen recognized for her artistic talents as well as her own personal technique. After receivingher college diploma Rachael still felt the need to follow her passion for dance she continuedby moving to Toronto and dancing in a summer professional dance program for Ballet Jorgen.Rachael has recently received her can-fit pro certification for personal trainers, through body now 4 mums and kids and now wishes to continue to learn and explore her creativity.

Tiffany R bio

TIFFANY REID

Dancer
Tiffany is originally from Vancouver, BC and began dancing at the early age of 5. She studied intensively under former principal dancer of the Beijing Dance Academy, Li Yaming before leaving Vancouver to dance with Atlanta Ballet. She performed in numerous ballets including La Bayadere, Nutcracker, and La Corsaire. After returning from Atlanta, Tiffany decided to finish her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Psychology at Simon Fraser University. In Toronto, Tiffany runs her own freelance graphic design company, Spiff Designs.

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JAMIE MALLAIS

Dancer
Jamie Mallais has been dancing since the age of 12 and has loved every minute since she began. Dance for her wasn’t just art, it was an outlet for her. She has the most experience in Jazz and Hip hop but has also taken classes in a bit of everything including acro, tap, lyrical, ballet and musical theatre. While at University, she performed in a fundraiser show for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In addition, she decided to join the competitive company where she was dancing. After graduating from McMaster University as a Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Jamie stopped dancing for a period of time. After almost 1 full year of working as a CYW, she found MDT and is really looking forward to performing with the amazing group of dancers here!

Kathryn B bio

KATHRYN BARBAN

Dancer
Bio coming soon!

Kelly C bio

KELLY COUTTS

Dancer
Born and raised in Toronto, Kelly’s love for the performing arts was fostered taking dance classes in multiple styles and competing in rhythmic gymnastics. Kelly competed nationally and internationally for Canada as a rhythmic gymnast, including representing her country at the World Championships. After retiring from rhythmic gymnastics, Kelly went on to study at Queen’s University where she completed her Bachelor of Arts and kept her love of dancing alive by teaching and performing with the Queen’s Dance Club. Kelly continues to perform at events around the city, and is very excited to be a part of Momentum this year. Kelly currently works as the Delegate Services Manager at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival.

Julia C bio

JULIA COTTLE

Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer
Bio coming soon!

Peter V bio

PETER VANN

Teacher, Dancer
Bio coming soon!

Schedule

Class schedule for 2011/2012:

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Wednesdays

6-7pm: Intermediate/Advanced OPEN drop-in company class

** classes MAY start at 7PM for month of September

7-10pm: COMPANY Rehearsal

Sundays

1-2pm: Intermediate/Advanced OPEN drop-in company class

2-5pm: COMPANY Rehearsal

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Performances

performances

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Moving Against Malaria

Temporada

Moving Against Malaria

MOVING AGAINST MALARIA

MAY 15, 2011 George Ignatieff Theatre, Toronto
Sunday May 15, 2 pm at George Ignatieff Theatre (U of T campus)DescriptionMalaria kills almost 1 million children every year.Dr. Kevin Kain from the University of Toronto is testing a new treatment for severe malaria in a clinical trial in Uganda.To support this research, Momentum Dance Toronto, and other local performers joined forces for an entertaining afternoon of dance – ballet, modern, hip hop, contemporary, folk, Classical Indian, breakdancing – and muscial acts!Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2 pmGeorge Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place (U of T)Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students, $10 children under 12Proceeds went to fund renovations to the hospital at the study site and follow-up evaluation of participants.

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Temporada

TEMPORADA

APRIL 27 - 30, 2011 Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its chance.From dark to light we learn; in life seasons we dance.Momentum Dance Toronto is the city’s newest dance experience. Bringing together dancers from various backgrounds, the group is thrilled to share their collective talents and common passion for dance, and could not be any more excited to present to you our first annual production, Temporada. Our show this year features art in various forms, highlighting a variety of contemporary and classic dance styles. Our company consists of adults from the GTA who have all studied dance throughout their lives. Many have chosen to pursue the art form as a career, while others simply dance for personal joy. In any case, the passion comes alive in Temporada: a show that uses the four seasons as a means to depict the seasons of life. As humans, we all share the commonality of light and darkness. There are periods of birth and of joy in our lives, followed by unpredictable challenges, loss and sadness that always have a magical way of cycling back to hope. This is the human condition, and one in which unites us all regardless of our material differences. Temporada celebrates what it is to be human; the joy, the love, the challenges, the loss and the inevitable hope that gives the tempo of life meaning, rhythm and momentum. Keeping in line with our desire to create a collective of artists, each show will feature performances from outside artists wishing to share their talents and creativity. These individuals and groups include other dancers, singers and musicians. See show dates and ticket info below for the specific performance dates for each artist.Momentum Dance Toronto invites you to attend one of our five performances:Wednesday April 27th _ 8pm - Guest performer - Paula Perri (acapella singer)Thursday April 28th _ 8pm - Guest performer - Ada Balon (opera)Friday April 29th _ 8pm - Guest performer - Bizz Varty (singer)Saturday April 30th _ 2pm & 8pm - Guest performer - Marco La Rocca (guitar)ALL SHOWS: Guest performance by Geometrix Dance Company (www.geometrixdance.com)Tickets are only $25.00 and can be purchased either:IN PERSON at box office or through a company member (cash or cheque only)orBY PHONE by calling 416.556.5449 (credit card only)or ONLINE through the "Purchase tickets NOW" link - NOW CLOSED(credit card only)Location: Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester St. (Parliament and Winchester)

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PRESS - Apr13-11

April 13, 2011

MOMENTUM DANCE TORONTO brings its premiere performance and production entitled TEMPORADA, to Toronto’s Winchester Street Theatre from April 27th – April 30th, 2011.Featuring choreographic works and special guest performances by local Toronto artists.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Toronto – April 13, 2011) Momentum Dance Toronto (MDT) is Toronto’s newest dance experience, having just launched September of 2010. Momentum Dance Toronto is a collective of adults from the GTA who have all studied dance in various forms throughout their lives. Many of its dancers have chosen to pursue the art form as a career, while others simply dance for personal joy. In any case, Momentum Dance Toronto has provided these individuals with a creative outlet to keep dance in their lives, while still accommodating their busy schedules.“There are many avenues in Toronto for artists to explore their crafts”, says Stephanie Busteed, Executive Director of Momentum Dance Toronto. “Momentum Dance Toronto is thrilled to be providing Toronto’s artistic community with yet another venue to explore dance and dance performance.”And now, after months of preparations, the MDT collective is thrilled to bring their premiere performance and production, TEMPORADA, to the Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester Street, from April 27th – 30th, 2011. Performances run April 27, 28, 29 & 30 at 8pm, with a matinee performance on April 30th at 2pm. Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased online at: www.momentumdancetoronto.com; by phone: 416.556.5449; or at the door. A 10% discount will be issued at the door for cash purchases of groups of 5 or more on our preview performance day, Wednesday, April 27th at 8pm.TEMPORADA uses the four seasons as a means to depict the seasons of life, and will feature choreographic works from a various choreographers, along with various special guest performances in each show. As humans, we all share the commonality of light and darkness. There are periods of birth and of joy in our lives, followed by unpredictable challenges, loss and sadness that always have a magical way of cycling back to hope. This is the human condition, and one in which unites us all regardless of our material differences. TEMPORADA celebrates what it is to be human; the joy, the love, the challenges, the loss and the inevitable hope that gives the tempo of life meaning, rhythm and momentum. “The Co-Founders of Momentum Dance Toronto never imagined finding such talented and committed dancers and choreographers in our first season”, says Sylvia van Helden, Artistic Director of Momentum Dance Toronto. “What an inspiration it has been to share and learn from such talented individuals. TEMPORADA is filled with passion, emotion, hope, music and just pure dancing. It really is a joy to watch, and we truly hope that the Toronto community comes out to experience TEMPORADA for themselves.”- 30 - ABOUT MOMENTUM DANCE TORONTO:Momentum Dance Toronto (MDT)'s vision is to bring together adults from different walks of life and varied dance backgrounds; to provide creative outlets through classes, teaching, choreography and performance; and to develop a sense of camaraderie through dance.Toronto boasts an array of hidden, lost and even undeveloped talent and artists. MDT is here to seek out those people, and to provide them with opportunities to explore, discover, create, share and grow through a variety of creative outlets.MDT is primarily an exclusive member-based performance dance company created on the notion that there are people out there with strong dance backgrounds, who despite having pursued careers in a variety of other professions, still crave the spotlight. MDT’s goal to reignite that passion and love for the stage, and to provide dancers an opportunity to share and showcase their strengths and talents, and perhaps even learn a thing or two in the process. But more importantly, Momentum Dance Toronto wants to ensure a fun, encouraging, and community focused environment, where new friendships and connections are possible.OPEN COMPANY classes are available for those who cannot commit to the performance company.PRIMARY DANCE DISCIPLINES: Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.For further information, please contact:Stephanie BusteedExecutive Director, Momentum Dance TorontoStephanie_momentumdancetoronto.com

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"Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy." ~Jacques D'Ambroise

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