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enrich~embody~sense~soar~release~celebrate~enjoy breath~center~calm~strengthen~explore~stretch~stabilize •creativemovement•jazz• •modern•tap•ballet• •stottpilates•yoga• •stretch&strength• •martialdance• •performancetroupes• CLASSES&WORKSHOPSFOR CHILDREN,YOUTH&ADULTS osbornestreetdance@gmail.com 109 109 109Pu Pu Pulfo lford rdSt. St. (Os (Os (Os (Os (Os (Os (Os (Osbor bor bor bor borne ne ne neVil Vil Vil Vil Vi Vil Vi Vilag lag lag lag lag lage) e) e) e) e) e) e) e) 452 452 452 452 452 452-94 -94 -94 -94 -94 -94 -9417 17 17 17 17 17 osb osb osb osb osb osb osborn orn orn orn orn ornest est est est estree ree ree re tda tda tdance nce nce nce@gm @gm @gm @gmail ail ail ail.co .co .com 783-8899 Flutes 6 BAC K TO S C H O O L / M U S I C & DAN C E ŵ SU PPLE M E NT TO TH E W I N N I PE G F R E E PR E SS ŵ SAT U R DAY, AU G U ST 17, 2013 THE DANCE CENTRE The Dance Centre is celebrating 30 years in your community. Classes forages3andupprovidephysicalbenefitsandopportunitiesforartistic expression and personal fulfillment. ISTD ballet-accreditation, large viewingwindowsandaconvenientlocationwithfreeparkingmakethe centre a great place to dance. Professionally trained teachers ensure all students learn about the latest trends in all genres. Award-winning faculty members are dedicated to providing fun and exciting classes in a friendly,positive environment,and we offer both recreational and competitive streams. Check out www.dancecentrewinnipeg.com for registration information. We look forward to seeing you soon. Classes beginSept.9. EVOLUTION DANCE COMPANY Dancers from Selkirk, Winnipeg and the entire Interlake and surrounding areas will find the class that's right for them at Evolution Dance Company. Conveniently located in Selkirk, Evolution offers classes in hip-hop, tap, jazz, ballet, creative movement and pre-dance for ages 3 to adult. Evolution has a comprehensive and successful competitive program in addition to an exciting recreational program. Everyone from the competitive dancer to the novice beginner will find a program at Evolution in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. The fantastic, (sold out!) year-end recital is held at the Centennial Concert Hall. Register every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.evolutiondance.ca or call 204-785-1285. KICKIT DANCE STUDIO Voted Winnipeg's Top Dance School for 2013 by Top Choice Awards, Kickit is excited to be entering its ninth season. Our 7,500-square-foot facility with three world-class studios offers an excellent environment for students, along with a large viewing area for parents. With recent success at competitions across Canada and the U.S., our students look forward to another exciting year ahead. Robert Boge and Lori Watson — directors and past choreographers for Team Canada — attribute the studio's success to our dedicated, hard-working dancers, their supportive parents and our professional staff. Join us at our Open House on Monday, Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 986 Lorimer Blvd., call 204-269-9003 or visit www.kickitdance.com. L.A DANCE ACADEMY The L.A. Dance Academy is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Under the direction of Lucy Reveco, the academy has expanded to offer more diverse programs and convenient class times in north Winnipeg. Three large studios are equipped with Marley dance floors, which prevent fatigue and reduce the risk of injury. Designed to bolster students' self-esteem and confidence while providing exercise and excitement, our unique approach to dance ensures everyone has a rewarding, fun experience, regardless of age, fitness level or expertise. Classes include ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Mommy & Me, Cheer and more. Drop by our Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Visit www. ladanceacademy.com or call 204-334-0080. SAPPHIRES RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful and challenging sport that combines elements of gymnastics with many styles of dance. It incorporates the use of five hand held apparatus — rope, ball, hoop, ribbon and clubs, with various movements to music. The Sapphires have been providing quality rhythmic gymnastics programs in north, west and central Winnipeg for the past 20 years. We offer introductory, advanced, pre- competitive and competitive programs for ages 4 and up. Our club provides quality programs that encourage participation, physical fitness and friendships. For more information, visit our website at www. sapphiresgymclub.ca. SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCERS Nationally renowned, the School of Contemporary Dancers offers a diverse general program open to students of all ages in an exciting and nurturing environment. The program promotes a rich interconnectedness with the professional dance community. The directors view this as an integral part of providing a vibrant and stimulating environment for students. Committed to fostering creativity within all individuals, the general program of the School of Contemporary Dancers offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels. We invite you to experience the benefits and joy of dance. See www.schoolofcontemporarydancers.ca. SHELLEY SHEARER SCHOOL OF DANCE (HomeofLindsayNelko,choreographeronSoYouThinkYouCan DanceU.S.) Our faculty boasts word-class professionals such as Lindsay Nelko, who grew up training at our school, along with former professional dancers, internationally certified teachers and graduates of our teacher-training program who ensure your child gets individual attention. We focus on developing self-esteem and confidence in a positive, caring environment, where students gain discipline and learn to work as a team. As leaders for 27 years, we've garnered more national and international awards than any other Winnipeg school. Our facilities have always had sprung dance floors to avoid injuries, and we were the first to use parent-viewing galleries. See www.shelleyshearerdance.ca or call 204-488-9091. SYNCHRO MANITOBA There are many beginner synchronized swimming programs in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba for children ages 5 up to teens and even adults. Growing evidence supports the notion that activities like synchronized swimming can enhance overall development and general brain function. The sport depends heavily on the accurate and dynamic synergy between left and right sides of the brain. Synchro develops the logical brain and the artistic/creative brain. All this and it is a lot of fun too! To join or find out more, call 204-925-5693, visit our website at www.synchromb.ca, or contact one of our Winnipeg clubs at www. winnipegsynchro.mb.ca or www.aquaticasynchro.com. WINNIPEG CHILDREN'S CHOIR The Winnipeg Children's Choir was founded for the purpose of making music to praise God through the voices of children. Choir members ages 8 - 16 are selected by audition in Winnipeg. The WCC draws its repertoire from all periods of music and strives to attain a high standard of music excellence. Choir members have the opportunity to participate in special events, which have included: Hosting choirs from Hong Kong and the U.S., attending festivals, performing in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker, singing O Canada at the inaugural Investors Group Field Winnipeg Blue Bombers game and being cast in the film Heaven is for Real, to be released 2014. See www.wpgcc.ca. MUSIC AND DANCE PROFESSIONALS BySherryKaniuga FortheFreePress S tarting the school year is all about discovering new teachers, new subjects and new friends. And many kids entering junior high or middle school will get an introduction to another new companion – their first band instrument. Joining the school band can be both exciting and nerve- wracking, for students and their parents. Choosing an instrument and determining whether to rent or buy are big decisions. "Parents come in and they might be thinking, 'What am I doing? I never played an instrument, this is going to cost me a fortune.' But it's not as scary as they might think," says Jason Charney, assistant manager at music store Long & McQuade's Stafford Street location. "We try to make it a fun, positive experience for both the parents and the student, and set them up with the right instrument for their needs." Many schools arrange for music store staff to visit in spring or early in the new school year to give students a chance to try out a variety of instruments. Some kids start out with an idea of what instrument they want to play, but once they actually try a few they might be surprised at what pleases them, says Darryl Ferguson, band teacher at Acadia Junior High School. "I tell the kids to keep an open mind and try all the instruments. I ask them to make notes about what they liked about each one, and list their first, second and third choice," Ferguson says. He then meets with each student — and their parents if they attend the session — and listens to them try out the instrument they liked best. "We generally try to go with the instrument that each student is most excited about playing, but I also like to make sure there aren't any issues and that it really is a great fit. We want to take the time at the beginning to select something they're going to love and want to play. It's also important that the parents are supportive." Once an instrument is chosen, the rent-or-buy decision really depends on the student, Charney says. "If they're really keen on that instrument, purchasing is definitely an option, because they'll have it from Grade 6 or 7 all the way until Grade 12. But if they're kind of unsure, or they just want to see how it will go, it might be better to rent." Renting typically costs between $10 and $25 a month for more popular instruments such as a flute, clarinet, trumpet or trombone, depending on the store and the condition of the instrument. Other instruments may cost more. Ferguson says almost all students starting band at Acadia choose to rent. "The stores provide such good-quality instruments for the rental programs, and to buy something would be a fairly significant amount of money," he says. "It's not a forever thing, so if we do find an instrument just isn't working out for a student, they can switch to something else." Students often learn how to take care of their instruments from both the music store and their band teacher. But because accidents do happen, Ferguson has some advice for parents: "Always, always take the insurance!" Most music stores offer a protection plan. Long & McQuade's costs just $1 per month, and "pretty much everyone gets it," Charney says. "It's just peace of mind. If an instrument gets stolen or lost or something happens to it, it's no problem – here's another instrument, and you're off and on your way." Many music stores also offer rent-to-own programs. At St. John's Music, any rental can be purchased eventually if the student and parents decide they want to keep it, says Portage Avenue store manager John Balsillie. "The parents don't have to decide at the front end if they want to take rent-to-own. So if you've been renting a flute for six months and you want to return it and walk away, you can do that; or if you decide you want to buy it you can apply the money you've paid for renting towards your purchase payment," he says. Some families do choose to purchase an instrument right from the get-go, but most wait to see how committed the student is to the band and his or her chosen instrument. "Once they've been in it for a while, maybe when they're moving from junior high to high school, they might decide to buy a better instrument. It's an investment," says Ferguson, who is still playing the trumpet his family bought when he was in Grade 8. Students who join the school band have to make instrumental decisions. Photo courtesy of Long & McQuade

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