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Come dance with us in the 2013-2014 Season 2013-2014 Season Ages3andup Formoreinformationcall3346709or emailrossdaledancers@gmail.com www.rossdaledancers.ca Registration is Thursday, September 5 Thursday, September 5 at 6:30pm at Rossdale Hall, 537 Donald Rd., St. Andrews Classes start Monday September 9, St. Andrews School CALL 204-832-5992 Director-JoanneTokarykARAD,AISTD 3025NESSAVENUEatSTURGEONROAD SturgeonCreekVillageShoppingCentre visit www.dancecentrewinnipeg.com •BALLET•JAZZ •HIPHOP •MUSICALTHEATRE •MUSICALTHEATRE •LYRICAL •MODERN •JAZZFUNK •PRESCHOOL- Ages3-5 •TAP 30YEARSINYOURCOMMUNITY! Professional, Caring teachers make The Dance Centre Professional, Caring teachers make The Dance Centre a special place to learn and have FUN! REGISTERNOW! Celebrating 10Years! OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, August 28 th 6:00-9:00pm Unit 200-2405 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB 204-334-0080 / www.ladanceacademy. Preschool Combo • Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo • Ballet • Hip Hop • Jazz • Lyrical • Boys Only Hip Hop • Cheerleading Ladies Only • Mommy & Me • Performance Dance Team • Tap • Birthday Parties • Studio Rentals • Pilates - NEW! Rent Rent Rent to own to own to own your very own Piano! 1381 Portage Ave 772-5581 lowenpianohouse.com SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • LESSONS ByJackieDePapeHornick FortheFreePress I n the moments before a dance class, there's a charge of excitement in the air. And when a class starts, a whole new world opens up for students — one that transcends dance education. "I don't think the students ever fully realize what it all entails," says Joanne Tokaryk, founder and director of The Dance Centre. "As the dance term progresses, they build a connection with their teacher, develop friendships with their fellow students and learn more about the kind of dancer they want to be." The Dance Centre is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Tokaryk has seen a lot of changes over the years. Since 1983, classes on offer in Winnipeg have expanded far beyond classical ballet and tap to include jazz, funk, hip-hop and a dozen other styles. "The dance community in Winnipeg has grown tremendously over the years. Dance, like gymnastics, is as big as sport now," Tokaryk says. Music videos and reality TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance can take some of the credit for drawing attention to different types of dance. Ten years ago, hip-hop was the trend, but these days students are interested in a wide variety of skills. "Everything is just as popular now. Everybody wants to try a little bit of everything, and with so many different types, it's a good idea to try a few to find the best fit." Like The Dance Centre, L.A. Dance Academy offers a wide spectrum of classes to cater to expanding tastes. "Children today are more interested and open to trying more diverse styles of dance," owner Lucy Reveco says. L.A. Dance Academy is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a new 4,600-square-foot facility that boasts three studios with professional Marley dance floors. The academy is offering free dance workshops during an open house on Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Along with a boys-only hip-hop program, Reveco's school offers Cheer, which reflects her background as the former head coach and choreographer for the Winnipeg Blue Blue Bombers Blue Lightning dance team. No matter what type of class students choose, Reveco and Tokaryk say the benefits are countless. "I could go on and on," Tokaryk says. "Dance provides physical education, increases self-esteem and confidence and allows kids to express themselves and participate in an art form. Their dance experience will really enhance their life." Reveco adds that along with increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles, improving coordination and reducing stress levels, dance opens new career opportunities. Many studios offer competitive streams in addition to recreational classes. Competitive students are typically dancers who strive to become professionals or teachers, and they're passionate enough about dance to attend more than 10 hours of instruction each week. But there's a class for every age, interest and skill level, starting from preschool. Many classes run in tandem with the school calendar, from September to June, and end the year with a recital that showcases all of the students. "The recital gives parents and students a chance to see all dance types in action. It opens their eyes to what else the students can try," Tokaryk says. Registration for the upcoming dance school year is already open at schools across Winnipeg. See www.dancecentrewinnipeg.com and www.ladanceacademy.com. StudentsatTheDanceCentrearepositionedtosucceedinallareasoflife. PhotobyDarcyFinley Girls Club and the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre. "There are great agencies like this that identify strongly with teenagers in the core, and the champions program targets roughly 300 youngsters each year," Browning says. "Our hope is to include a total of 1,500 over three years." Many of these kids have the potential to excel at sports, but they lack access to the proper athletic equipment and training programs. "We know from past experience that one of the things that will keep them interested in staying in school is the chance to participate in teams," Browning says. "The program brings them into the Sport For Life Centre on a weekly basis during the school year. They get to use the same equipment and the same trainers as our best young athletes who take part in major competitions like the Canada Games. It's a wonderful opportunity to get them focused, and to understand the benefits of sport in their life, similar to what happens with KidSport." Organizers see results such as increased self-esteem and confidence, along with academic improvements as kids develop leadership skills. It's a benefit that should be available to every young person, not just to those who can afford it. See www.sportmanitoba.ca. Continued from page 3 >> ATHLETIC SUPPORT

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