May 17^th, 6:30 pm, River Run Centre

Choreography for these dances were created by either the teacher or in the case of all the composition classes- by the students themselves!  We hope you enjoy the show.  We hope to also see you at the Wednesday, GYD Company Show at 7pm  which will have Apprentice I, II, Young Company and GYD company pieces not included in this program.

Apprentice I Company Ballet

The Music Box

Teacher: Tara Butler.

Dancers: Abigail Danks, Olivia Dube-Goss, Nemea Giddings, Claire Gomes, Audrey Keller, Audrey Peek Evans, Samantha Ribeiro, Maelle Stephenson, Luna Williams

Music: The Musical Box by Oliver Davis

Apprentice II Company 

Monstrous Beauty 

The beauty of femininity can be shown in many different ways.

Choreographer: Cybelle LeBlanc

Dancers: Alvy Cope, Aveline Gray Bedard, Hazel Lawr, Ayana Morton, Ella Osborne, Maia Schneider-Fields, Abigail Turner-Steffer, Talia Vigers, Maren Wegner

Music: Oblivion by Grimes

Assistant: Luka Hazl

Ballet 6-8 (Monday) 

Teacher: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Maëlle Atkinson, Cahlie Balkie, Nadège Duffield, Ariana Gibbons, Mila Giddlings, Claire Kowacz, Madeline Puddister, Audrey Ribeiro, Farheen Thakur

Music: Blackbird by The Beatles 

Assistant: Chloe LeBlanc

Contemporary 9-10 (Thursday)

Stingrays and Sea Turtles

Teacher: Meredith Blackmore

Dancers/Choreographers: Lauren Alaan, Alvy Cope, Hazel Lawr, Ayana Morton, Ella Osborne, Paige Richardson, Annora Smith, Talia Vigers, Hilah Watson

Music: Deep Ocean by Michel Dj

Ballet 6-8 (Tuesday)

Teacher: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Aubrey Armstrong, Shelby Cooper-Bivar, Penny Keriegan, Summer O’Donovan, Grace Snell, Everlea Muma Townsend

Music: We Bought A Zoo by: Jonsi

Teacher Assistant: Ruby Keegan, Audrey Richardson

Jazz 8-11

Teacher: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Indiana Coburn, Alvy Cope, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Aveline Gray Bedard, Ruby Krell Beatrice McMurtry, Ella Osborne, Sarah Snell, Maddy Thomson-Bayne, Maia Zwingli

Music: Clap Your Hands by: LeoSoul

Contemporary 9-10 (Wednesday)

Colourful Waves of Emotion

Teacher: Haley Dimeck

Colourful Waves of Emotion was collaboratively choreographed by the dancers, through exploration of colours and emotions. It was such a joy to help guide and witness their creative intuition as the piece took its shape!

Dancers/Choreographers: Laila Cockburn, Olivia Dube-Goss, Nemea Giddings, Claire Gomes, Audrey Keller, Violet Lawson, Elena Neves, Samantha Ribeiro, Maeille Stephenson, Luna Williams, Karis Wohlgemut

Music: Abataka by Ida Engberg, David West and Pilgrims on a Long Journey by Coeur De Pirate

Contemporary 6-8

Seasons Come and Go

Teacher: Leslie Fisher

Dancer/Choreographers: Rose Cetkin, Eris Davies, Lucy Dyer, Eveyln Foster, Tanis Gray Bedard, Charlotte Havercroft, Esmé Landry, Fennick Lucs, Violet Lyon, Olivia Osborne, Madeline Puddister, Naya Read, Emelia Williams

Music: Jeffery Wilson (live)

Assistant: Theadora Gray Lamont

Apprentice II Company Ballet

Teacher: Kelly Steadman 

Dancers: Alvy Cope, Aveline Gray Bedard, Hazel Lawr, Ayana Morton, Ella Osborne, Maia Schneider-Fields, Abigail Turner Steffer, Talia Vigers, Maren Wegner

Music: Suite Red by: Alex Houghton

Contemporary 7-8

Animal Dance

Teacher: Meredith Blackmore

Dancers/Choreographers: Julia Adams, Zayla Charlebois, Lily Cummings, Royele Ellis, Josie Evans, Benjamin Farmer, Maeve Mathany, Ayla Prieur, Teis Wegner, Frances Wilson

Music: Galway Girl — Instrumental by KPH

Hip Hop 8-11

Say it Right

Teacher: Lindsay Roe

Dancers: Maëlle Atkinson, Noah Borges, Talia Broos, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Anna Mathany, Devon Maxmenko, Beatrice McMurtry, Audrey Murray, Olivia Osborne, Swara Patel, Alicia Eva Portillo Yescas, Grace Snell, Sarah Snell, Arwen Stephens, Maddy Thomson-Bayne, Juliette Thornton, Maximilian Vulikh

Music: ‘Say it Right’ by Nelly Furtado 

Ballet 6-8 (Saturdays)

Teacher: Emma Gray Lamont/Sarah Cook-Cumming

Dancers: Tanis Gray Bedard, Dylan Jardine, Karen Kissill, Olivia Osborne, Amy Pounder, Naya Read, Penelope Swanson, Daphne Tucker, Avery Vernest

Music: Hey Let’s Go – Opening Theme Song (“My Neighbour Totoro”)

Assistant: Marissa Chung and Theadora Gray Lamont

*******INTERMISSION*******

GYD Company Ballet

Penny Lane

Teacher: Tara Butler

Dancers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Luka Hazl, Emelia Gillespie, Ruby Keegan, Cybelle LeBlanc, Iris Moers, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Isabel Segal-Grossman, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlgemut.

Music: Beatles Go Baroque by Peter Breiner

Contemporary 11-12

Bubble Tea Encanto

Teacher: Meredith Blackmore

Dancers/Choreographers: Jillian Alac, Olivia Crawford, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Aveline Gray Bedard, Soraya Kinlocke, Ruby Krell, Audrey Lawson, Molly Linder, Maddy Major McRonald, Maia Schneider-Fields, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Abigail Turner-Steffer, Maren Wegner, Audrey Withers.

Music: We Don’t Talk About Bruno — Instrumental by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Young Company Ballet

 Linus and Lucy

Teacher: Tara Butler

Dancers: Jillian Alac, Sasha Baldwin, Zoey Browne, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Audrey Lawson, Chloe LeBlanc, Molly Linder, Maddy Major McRonald, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Audrey Withers

Music:  Charlie Brown Medley Vince Gauraldi

GYD Red Company 

Sound of the City

Choreographer: Georgia Simms

‘Sound of the City’ was originally choreographed in 2012 for the City of Guelph commission, Splash Dance, which was performed by IMAGEO artworks dancers in city hall’s (brand new, at the time) splash pad. This is its 10 year anniversary!

Dancers: Emelia Gillespie, Sylvie Graves, Ruby Keegan, Iris Moers, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlegemut

Music: Beijing by Patrick Watson, Album: Wooden Arms

Contemporary 13-14 

Teacher: Julia Cosentino 

Catching Raindrops

Dancers/Choreographers: Sasha Baldwin, Zoey Browne, Chloe LeBlanc, Katy Thomson-Bayne

Music: “Dance for Me Wallis” by Abel Korzeniowski 

Movement

Dancers/Choreographers: Emelia Gillespie, Theadora Gray Lamont, Luka Jamieson

Music: “Movement” by Hozier 

Under the Umbrella 

Dancers/Choreographers: Miranda Blair, Sylvie Graves, Iris Moers, Sophie Richard, Kaiya Wohlgemut

Music: “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves 

Hip Hop 12-14

What About Your Friends?

Teacher: Lindsay Roe

Dancers: Kanchanii Karunaratne, Kossara Lippens, Maia Schneider-Fields, Xaria Taruvinga, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Audrey Withers.

Music: ‘We’ by Bon Iver // ‘What About Your Friends’ by TLC 

Jazz 14 and Up

Teacher: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Luka Jamieson, Theadora Gray Lamont, Ruby Keegan, Aven LeBlanc, Sophie Richard, Sydney Seidel, Kira Thompson

Music: Disco Inferno by Tina Turner 

Contemporary 15 and up

Teacher: Julia Cosentino

Hello, Goodbye

Unexpected Connection, Simultaneously Tangled Depth and Fear, Envelops New Connection. Unexpected Connection. evolves. August. Citrus City. New Fear. Simultaneously Tangled. Unexpected Connection

Dancers/Choreographers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Luka Hazl, Ruby Keegan, Cybelle LeBlanc, Zachary Mattar, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Audrey Richardson, Isabel Segal-Grossman, Kira Thompson.

Music: “Dusk” by Gidge 

Jazz 12-14 

Teacher: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Miranda Blair, Zoey Browne, Sylvie Graves, Audrey Lawson, Maddy Major McRonald, Auguste Moore, Audrey Richardson, Maia Schneider-Fields, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Maren Wegner, Audrey Withers, Kaiya Wohlgemut

Music: Wipe Out By: Fred Mollin, Blue Sea Band 

Apprentice I Company, Young Company and GYD Blue Company

Sonic Kinesthetic Forest

Choreographer: Lisa Sandlos

Soundscape Creation: Eleni-Ira Panourgia

Assistants: Azalea Borges and Luka Hazl

Special thanks to Rennie Tang for landscape drawing facilitation and Todd Buttenham for videography.

Apprentice I Dancers: Olivia Dube-Goss, Nemea Giddings, Claire Gomes, Audrey Keller, Samantha Ribeiro, Maelle Stephenson, Luna Williams

Young Company Dancers: Jillian Alac, Sasha Baldwin, Zoey Browne, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Audrey Lawson, Chloe LeBlanc, Molly Linder, Maddy Major McRonald, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Audrey Withers

GYD Blue Company  Dancers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Luka Hazl, Cybelle LeBlanc, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Isabel Segal-Grossman

 “Trees are earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.”  ~ Rabindranath Tagore

OUR GRADUATES

Azalea Borges

I’ve been dancing at GYD since I was little and I’ve pretty much grown up with the studio. Dance has always been an amazing creative outlet for me throughout my life and deciding to make dance a major part of my life was probably one of the best decisions of my life. I could have danced at any studio but no other studio could have given me the sense of family we have here at GYD, a family that I will miss dearly. Through GYD I have learned so so much priceless lessons not only regarding dance from my amazing teachers. When I think about being a dancer with GYD I can’t help but think how lucky I am, I have met my best life long friends here and I would not trade my dance career with GYD for the world. 

Sadie Clark

I grew up at GYD, and I want to thank everyone who has been part of this life-changing experience. Dance became my escape and my passion through middle school and in high school, it helped me get through the various lockdowns. It is such a welcoming and inclusive environment where I can come to express myself through movement. Ever since I was 9 years old, I remember looking up to the grads and wanting to be like them. And now, I am one of them – I hope that I can inspire the up-and-comers! I have made lifelong friends and family through this experience; it wasn’t just the dancing that changed my life. I am going to miss GYD so much, but I am excited to come back and see how this studio grows in the next few years. I want to say a HUGE thank you to Janet, Catrina and Kelly for their incredible influence, dedication, and inspiration. Much love, xoxox Sadie

Luka Hazl

Growing up in this company has been such a pleasure. The last fourteen years of my life have been with GYD and it’s crazy to think I am graduating this year. The creative skills I have developed from this studio I know will serve me for a long long time. I am so thankful for this studio, my teachers and mentors, the friendships I’ve made and the experiences I’ve had. I can’t wait to see what’s to come next but I’ll be forever grateful for this part of my life. I loved growing up with dance. 

Cybelle LeBlanc

Guelph Youth Dance has made such a huge impact on my childhood, career as an artist and as a person. I am so thankful I was a part of this community. Although I am not continuing dance in my main studies during post secondary, it will always be such a big part of me and stay very close to my heart. Growing up at GYD was constantly inspiring me, teaching me and others to give kindness and have a passion for the arts. I will carry this on in my next adventures. Lots of love to this beautiful school. I won’t ever forget it’s beautiful views from the studio windows, that I sometimes got completely distracted with it’s beauty!  – Cybelle Le Blanc 

Meagan Pitts

Dance has been such a big part of my life for all my childhood and teen years. It’s given me so much joy and skills that I can apply to every aspect of my life. My teachers and friends have always supported me and I am so grateful I was able to have a connection with all of them. Moving forward so many things are uncertain but I am always ready for a challenge. I’m beyond thankful to GYD for giving me the space to grow and create so many amazing memories.

Katherine Phippen

I’ve been dancing at GYD since I was 9 years old and the community and friends I have made here have had such a lasting impact on me. Guelph Youth Dance is somewhere everyone can feel safe and welcome while having the opportunity to express themselves. I’ve been given so many opportunities within the community and even globally while dancing here, and I am incredibly grateful for everything I have learned inside and outside of the studio. The company is like a family to me and I am proud to have grown up dancing here. It’s exciting to be entering a new chapter but I’m looking forward to coming back to visit. 

Isabel Segal-Grossman

Guelph youth dance has been a second home to me for about 10 years, and it has helped me discover so much about myself, and dance. Dance has a way of moving emotions from my head, to the rest of my body and out of me through movement. It is my fuel. Dancing at GYD has been a big part of my life, and I am so grateful for it and thankful for all the incredible teachers and people I’ve met.

May 18th, 2022, 7pm,

River Run Centre

We are proud to present Guelph Youth Dance Company pieces from Apprentice I, Apprentice II, Young Company and GYD Company repertoire.

Apprentice I Company 

Sentimental Elements

Choreographer: Lindsay Roe

Dancers: Olivia Dube-Goss, Nemea Giddings, Claire Gomes, Audrey Keller, Samantha Ribeiro, Maelle Stephenson, Luna Williams

Music: Her Disappearing Theme, Broken Social Scene, Again Again Again Again- Bocce

Assistant: Azalea Borges 

Young Company 

In the Wind

It’s almost as if patterns and movement in nature so fluidly emulate life’s emotions.

Choreographer: Haley Dimeck

Dancers: Jillian Alac, Sasha Baldwin, Zoey Browne, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Audrey Lawson, Chloe LeBlanc, Molly Linder, Maddy Major McRonald, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Audrey Withers

Music: Plan & Elevation: IV and V by Caroline Shaw, Attacca Quartet

Assistant: Meagan Pitts

Thank you to the dancers and GYD for this creative opportunity, and to Meghan for being a fantastic rehearsal assistant!

GYD Red Company

Darling

In this piece we worked on connections to each other and to our own self, with the theme of togetherness threaded through the whole choreography. 

Choreographer: Katie Ewald

Dancers: Emelia Gillespie, Sylvie Graves, Theadora Gray Lamont, Ruby Keegan, Iris Moers, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlgemut

Music: Darling by Beautiful Chorus

Initially I started working with this group in the winter of 2020 before everything changed.  When we met again they had evolved as people and artists, so we had to shift the dance as well. Thank you Red company.  You are such unique and smart dancers with a lot of passion and moxie!! 

GYD Blue Company 

So We Dance

This choreography is a tribute to the power and force of their generation, and for the future that we are fighting for that they all deserve. 

Choreographer: Katie Ewald

Dancers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Luka Hazl, Cybelle LeBlanc, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Isabel Segal-Grossman

Music: Alors On Danse by Stromae with text by Greta Thunberg at the 2019 UN climate action summit; Mixed by Bry Webb

It has been an honour to work with this amazing group of dancers.  I am inspired by their work ethic and collaboration skills – they truly take care of each other.  

Apprentice II Company 

Evergreen

Choreographer: Julia Cosentino

Dancers: Alvy Cope, Aveline Gray Bedard, Hazel Lawr, Ayana Morton, Ella Osborne, Maia Schneider-Fields, Abigail Turner-Steffer, Talia Vigers, Maren Wegner

Music: Tree by Olafur Arnalds

GYD Red Company 

Pleader

Choreographer: Megan Robinson

Dancers: Emelia Gillespie, Sylvie Graves, Theadora Gray Lamont, Ruby Keegan, Iris Moers, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlgemut

Music: Pleader by AltJ 

Apprentice I Company

Uplift

The Apprentice I company brainstormed ideas that uplift them and what makes them happy in life. Bright colours, friends and family and nature were some of the ideas brought up. We wanted to capture these ideas, to focus on positives in today’s society and to highlight their creativity. The piece was a collaboration that brought their individual ideas together with our vision. 

Choreographers: Sadie Clark and Katherine Phippen

Dancers: Olivia Dube-Goss, Nemea Giddings, Claire Gomes, Audrey Keller, Samantha Ribeiro, Maelle Stephenson, Luna Williams

Music: Weight of living. Pt by Bastille.

Graduation Piece

Signs of Us

Choreographer: Kelly Steadman

Dancers: Azalea Borges, Sadie Clark, Luka Hazl, Cybelle LeBlanc, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Isabel Segal-Grossman

Music : Aurora by: Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto

Young Company 

Kaleidoscope (2015)

Choreographer: Janet Johnson

Dancers: Jillian Alac, Sasha Baldwin, Zoey Browne, Alexandra de Jong, Taylor Grace GillOrme, Audrey Lawson, Chloe LeBlanc, Molly Linder, Maddy Major McRonald, Quinn Stewart, Kate Thompson, Katy Thomson-Bayne, Audrey Withers

Assistant: Meagan Pitts (Thank you Meagan!!!)

Music: Fitzpleasure by AltJ

GYD Red Company 

Uprising

Inspired by the uniting of different energies to become more powerful as a collective. 

Choreographer: Haley Dimeck

Dancers: Emelia Gillespie, Theadora Gray Lamont, Ruby Keegan, Iris Moers, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlgemut

Music: Aen Seidhe by Mikolai Stroinski

Thank you to the dancers and GYD for the wonderful opportunity to explore together. 

GYD Blue Company 

Astral Plane

Choreographer: Meghan McNeil

Dancers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Luka Hazl, Cybelle LeBlanc, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Isabel Segal-Grossman

Music: Interlude I by Prefuse 73, Jessica, Mizuha Nakagawa, String Quarted No. 3 (Mishima) by Philip Glass and Kronos Quartet.

Apprentice II Company 

Closed Captioning 

Choreographer: Lindsay Roe

Dancers: Alvy Cope, Aveline Gray Bedard, Hazel Lawr, Ayana Morton, Ella Osborne, Maia Schneider-Fields, Abigail Turner-Steffer, Talia Vigers, Maren Wegner

Music: Cusp Slim Volume Remix by Bry Webb 

Assistant: Isabel Segal-Grossman

GYD Red and Blue Company 

Pale Blue Dot (2019)

It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience.  There is perhaps no greater demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world.  To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known. (Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994).

Choreographer: Janet Johnson

Dancers: Azalea Borges, Marissa Chung, Sadie Clark, Sarah Cook-Cumming, Emelia Gillespie, Sylvie Graves, Luka Hazl, Ruby Keegan, Cybelle LeBlanc, Chloe LeBlanc, Iris Moers, Katherine Phippen, Meagan Pitts, Sophie Richard, Audrey Richardson, Isabel Segal-Grossman, Kira Thompson, Kaiya Wohlgemut.

Assistant: Haley Dimeck (Thank you Haley!!)

Music: Possible by Zoe Keating

OUR GRADUATES

Azalea Borges

I’ve been dancing at GYD since I was little and I’ve pretty much grown up with the studio. Dance has always been an amazing creative outlet for me throughout my life and deciding to make dance a major part of my life was probably one of the best decisions of my life. I could have danced at any studio but no other studio could have given me the sense of family we have here at GYD, a family that I will miss dearly. Through GYD I have learned so so much priceless lessons not only regarding dance from my amazing teachers. When I think about being a dancer with GYD I can’t help but think how lucky I am, I have met my best life long friends here and I would not trade my dance career with GYD for the world. 

Sadie Clark

I grew up at GYD, and I want to thank everyone who has been part of this life-changing experience. Dance became my escape and my passion through middle school and in high school, it helped me get through the various lockdowns. It is such a welcoming and inclusive environment where I can come to express myself through movement. Ever since I was 9 years old, I remember looking up to the grads and wanting to be like them. And now, I am one of them – I hope that I can inspire the up-and-comers! I have made lifelong friends and family through this experience; it wasn’t just the dancing that changed my life. I am going to miss GYD so much, but I am excited to come back and see how this studio grows in the next few years. I want to say a HUGE thank you to Janet, Catrina and Kelly for their incredible influence, dedication, and inspiration. Much love, xoxox Sadie

Luka Hazl

Growing up in this company has been such a pleasure. The last fourteen years of my life have been with GYD and it’s crazy to think I am graduating this year. The creative skills I have developed from this studio I know will serve me for a long long time. I am so thankful for this studio, my teachers and mentors, the friendships I’ve made and the experiences I’ve had. I can’t wait to see what’s to come next but I’ll be forever grateful for this part of my life. I loved growing up with dance. 

Cybelle LeBlanc

Guelph Youth Dance has made such a huge impact on my childhood, career as an artist and as a person. I am so thankful I was a part of this community. Although I am not continuing dance in my main studies during post secondary, it will always be such a big part of me and stay very close to my heart. Growing up at GYD was constantly inspiring me, teaching me and others to give kindness and have a passion for the arts. I will carry this on in my next adventures. Lots of love to this beautiful school. I won’t ever forget it’s beautiful views from the studio windows, that I sometimes got completely distracted with it’s beauty!  – Cybelle Le Blanc 

Meagan Pitts

Dance has been such a big part of my life for all my childhood and teen years. It’s given me so much joy and skills that I can apply to every aspect of my life. My teachers and friends have always supported me and I am so grateful I was able to have a connection with all of them. Moving forward so many things are uncertain but I am always ready for a challenge. I’m beyond thankful to GYD for giving me the space to grow and create so many amazing memories.

Katherine Phippen

I’ve been dancing at GYD since I was 9 years old and the community and friends I have made here have had such a lasting impact on me. Guelph Youth Dance is somewhere everyone can feel safe and welcome while having the opportunity to express themselves. I’ve been given so many opportunities within the community and even globally while dancing here, and I am incredibly grateful for everything I have learned inside and outside of the studio. The company is like a family to me and I am proud to have grown up dancing here. It’s exciting to be entering a new chapter but I’m looking forward to coming back to visit. 

Isabel Segal-Grossman

Guelph youth dance has been a second home to me for about 10 years, and it has helped me discover so much about myself, and dance. Dance has a way of moving emotions from my head, to the rest of my body and out of me through movement. It is my fuel. Dancing at GYD has been a big part of my life, and I am so grateful for it and thankful for all the incredible teachers and people I’ve met.

REGISTER

The Guelph Youth Dance Summer Intensives provide exciting and informative opportunities for dancers to develop training and technique and to explore new choreographic work. This year’s feature guest artists is Toronto-based dance artist, Mio Sakamoto

For experienced dancers DOB 2004-2008, July 4-8, 9:30-3:00pm

Classes in contemporary, ballet and choreography/repertoire

For dancers DOB 2009-2012, July 11-15, 9:30-2:45 pm

Classes in contemporary dance, ballet, jazz & repertoire/choreography

Cost: $325 per week

*Mandatory for all 2022-23 GYD Company dancers (born 2008 and earlier)

Guest Artist Mio Sakamoto

Mio Sakamoto is a Toronto based performer, choreographer and educator originally from Japan. She was Kaeja Elevation Choreography Assistant for the Wendy & Peter Pan production of the Stratford Festival in 2019/2020. In 2020, she was selected to receive the RBC Newcomer Arts Award by Neighbourhood Arts Network – Toronto Arts Foundation. In 2021, she was selected for the first year-long Artist in Residence of Kaeja d’Dance. 

Mio’s class and choreography description:

I create choreography as a form of communication. In my class, I invite dancers to find ways to connect with ourselves and others through physicality. We will explore elements of contemporary technique, floor-work, partnering and improvisation. 

Mio Sakamoto instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomiohk/?hl=en (@amomiohk)

MillO Dance Projects 

• web: https://millodanceprojects.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millodance/ (@millodance)