Pop up workshop w/ Esie Mensah @ Joy of Dance Centre, Toronto, ON - Sun Dec 18th!

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Pop Up workshop this Sunday December 18 at
Joy of Dance Centre, Joy of Dance Centre, 95 Danforth Ave, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON

530 pm Afrofusion
645 pm Heels

Register at Esie.mensah@gmail.com

One class is $20 or TWO for $30

In spirit of the holidays and giving back I'm asking people to bring a NEW items of clothing or personal care items value of $10 or more you will receive $10 off the workshop. All these items will be given to Brands for Canada (website is below).

I will accept (both Kids and Adults)
Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloths, soap, Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, etc
shoes, shirts, socks, sweaters, etc

Please ensure they are BRAND NEW ITEMS ONLY :)

This is an amazing organization and I think it's necessary to give back in the spirit of the holidays. Let's make sure every family (every individual) gets the chance to enjoy the holidays. I think it's beautiful for children and adults to not have to sacrifice anything this holiday!

If you can't attend or don't want to but want to donate please do!

Website

Facebook event page here

Movimento & Ginga ~ with Joce @ Luanda House, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 20th!

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SATURDAY’S WORKSHOP!!!
**************Please spread the word!*********************

Ladies, please LEAVE YOUR MEN AT HOME (or at the door lol) and bring these things to class:

1) Shoes: A pair of flats and heels (clean soles/suede bottoms) - Outdoor shoes/boots to be taken off, please. (Wear workout comfy clothes that you feel fabulous in! No skirts)

2) A small towel – hand towel size, not bath size!

3) A notebook
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And finally... an open mind, your energy and enthusiasm!!!
I can't wait to have fun (and work it!) with everyone of you

In response to the ongoing requests over the last year to facilitate a DANCE WORKSHOP FOR THE LADIES, I'm going in deeeeep to make it happen! After all, half the joy of dance comes from sharing - with a partner, with peers or with an audience. The other half is simply our own ;)

So, if you would like to explore, enhance and elevate your PERSONAL ESSENCE (your GINGA!) come join me on a special journey!

In this workshop we will work on on being GROUNDED and also on incorporating FEMININE FLAIR.
It will be a women's-only 'safe zone' so no cameras and no inhibitions!

~ The music will vary
~ The tempo will vary
~ The dance will vary
~ mainly African inspired, but expect a little extra ;)

This is NOT kizomba 'ladies styling' although we will work through movement that will improve your kizomba/semba. The focus is to tease out and OWN YOUR GINGA, and not on choreography.

DETAILS:
February 20, 2016
Luanda House, 974 BLOOR ST W, Toronto, ON
4 - 6pm
$10 cash at the door

Dress: Workout comfy, but what you feel fabulous in please! (Skirts will be limiting so shorts, skorts, leggings, etc.)

Shoes: Comfy heels AND flats (we may even go barefoot at some point :) )

Bring: a small towel

*The first workshop will be a pilot, after which I will gather participant feedback to fine tune subsequent sessions.

CAUTION! Possible side effects of attending this workshop: You may improve your posture; You may move more comfortably in your own skin; You may increase feminine confidence.

Facebook event page here

Afreecan Dance - Black History Month Edition @ Toronto Dance Theatre, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 15th!

PERLE NOIRE Entertainment presents
►•◄ AFREECAN DANCE ►•◄ Black History Month Edition

African Dance is deeply engrained in African culture. It’s typically joyful, expressive and loaded with history and culture. Saturday February 15th, celebrate with us Black History Month and learn more about the history and traditions of African Culture through Dance.

Greg H'Side multi-talented dancer, teacher & choreographer and Pulga Cesar Muchochoma renowned professional dancer will make you travel through Africa. These dance workshops are not only enjoyable but also serves to educate participants about the meanings of the dances in the African societies from which they originate. These two classes will introduce you to the popular traditional and contemporary African dances. The wide range of dance techniques broken down during this workshop will challenge you and perfectly meet the joviality of latest African tunes! From the traditional African steps to nowadays famous African dance such as: ☑ Azonto ☑Coupé Décalé ☑Afro-house ☑Kuduro ☑Ndombolo... Let us take you deep into the real African dance. An African dance experience not to be missed!

•► Info at perlenoire.ent@gmail.com Phone # 647-781- 8214
•► Workshop hours / Prices:
1st Class: 3pm - 4:30pm •►•► 2nd Class: 5pm - 6:30pm
Online Special offer •►•► Two classes: $15 https://afreecandance-bhm.eventbrite.ca/
Regular tickets: One class: $12 •►•► two classes: $20
Child rate (>12 years): $10 for both classes

•► Saturday February 15th 2014
Toronto Dance Theatre- Studio A 80 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON
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Our classes are “Open” level, which means they are suitable for students at all levels of experience: they are easy enough for beginners, but challenging enough for more advanced students.
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in. You might also want to bring an extra shirt to change into afterwards.