We have 4 dance classes for every adult!

Classes are on a ongoing basis…

Beginner Silks for Adults

• Wednesdays
• Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Modern Movement

Just a quick reminder term 2 starts this Tuesday January 31, 2012. There is still room in some of our classes!

We are looking forward to another great session. Keep your eye out as we will be getting ready to perform for fun fairs and our year end show, which happen in June.

We were Snap’d at our Holiday Performance at the Ralph Thornton Centre!

http://snapd.at/eebpk8

We will be closed for the holidays from

December 24th to January 8th

We wish you a happy holidays and a merry new year!

PS: Term 1 ends Jan. 30th & Term 2 starts Jan. 31st, 2012

with levels 3 and 4

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Artists’ Play School of Dance Performs
at the RALPH THORNTON CENTRE
765 Queen Street East
map: Ralph Thornton Centre

Show time: 3pm
general seating ~ this is a free show!

Potluck Reception to follow performance
Please email to let us know what you would like to bring!

We also need volunteers to help decorate a bit before the show, rsvp if you would like to help:)

Dancers from the A | P Youth Performance Company will be showcasing a piece created with Allen Keaja of Keaja d’Dance.
Levels 3 and 4 will be showcasing the pieces they have been working on in class.

Please join us to celebrate a fantastic time of year and the love of dance with these exciting and fantastic young dancers.

AFTERSCHOOL DANCE CLUB for children in Grades SK to 3 on FRIDAYS.

First session starts Jan 13th, 2012 and runs to March 2nd, 2012. The cost for this 8 week dance club is $120.00.

Dance club will run again after march break with two more sessions until June 2012.

Students will learn Hip Hop, Music Videos, Jazz, Silks and many other types of performance styles. They will also be given the opportunity to create with arts and crafts in making sets or props! Even better….Lead by Jason Vanstone, students will also be mentored by some of Artists’ Play’s senior dancers.

PICK UP AVAILABLE FROM YOUR SCHOOL – additional $15 for the 8 weeks of pick up. REGISTER NOW!

Monday November 28^th to Saturday December 3^rd

*a casual showing of your child’s development within the first term. All showings are during regular class times.

Sunday, October 30^th, 2011
~ 3pm to 5pm ~

FREE!!!

@ Artists’ Play Studio ~ 401 Logan Ave – Suite 201

Dance workshops, Halloween fashion show, snacks, games & more!

Learn some new moves, show off your costume and have fun!

Please R.S.V.P. if you wish to come. Sign up to be in the fashion show segment of the party!

Sign up sheets will be in both studios. Our call us at 416-309-7529.

We will have a table for any nut free snacks and beverages if you wish to bring something

Tell your friends! Bring your friends! We look forward to seeing you!

Youth Performance Company Auditions:

Saturday October 15^th, 2011

1:00pm

Auditions are being held in the downstairs space

Youth performance company 2011 – 2012 season, runs from October 22^nd to March 31^st, 2012. The company will perform at a few events throughout the year plus have their own show at the Winchester St Theatre in March. Dancers will have the opportunity to work with established and exciting choreographers in Toronto. Dancers must make a full commitment to the season. All performance company holidays correlate with our school year.

Please speak with Elizabeth if you wish to sign-up. Must be 11 years or older, taking two classes a week.

Look forward to seeing you at the audition!

Artistic Director Elizabeth Dawn Snell and students Mariella Santagata and Sarah Brennan, went onto the dance radio show “Evi-Dance” to talk about the school. To find out what was said goto:  http://www.evidanceradio.com/home/podcasts/2011/sunday-september-25-2011

Hello all,

Our adult classes are starting up again and we are ready to go for a line-up of classes you don’t want to miss.

What do we offer? I’m glad you asked!

Tuesday  – 6:15 to 7:15 Ballet Bootcamp ~ Starts next week

Wednesday -  6:30 to 8:00pm Beginner Silks ~ Starts tonight!

Thursday – 6:15 to 7:15 Jazzy Bootcamp ~ Starts next week

Thursday – 7:30 to 9:00pm  Modern Movement  ~ Starts tomorrow!

All of our adult classes are run on a transferable Adult class card system. You can buy a class card of 8 for $135 or  12 for $190.   Come try a class and then discuss what card is best for you!

All of our adult classes happen in Artists’ Play Studio, upstairs (401 Logan, unit #201), except Beginner Silks which happens downstairs at 1112 Dundas St E. Also note unless you hear otherwise… Class will always be a go!!

For more information visit www.artistsplay.com/school or call 416.309.play (7529)

We look Forward to dancing with you  ~ AP

Register Now!!! Our dancing season starts SATURDAY Sept 10th, 2011!!!

As our school grows, we are happy to be offering more classes throughout the week for a more intensive training ground for dancers who wish to continue dancing and possibly making a career of it! At the same time, we completely and wholeheartedly believe in keeping dance an enjoyable and incredibly inspiring activity for children, young and old!

We have an array of new classes this year from our rock girlz for ages 3 and 4, another level of Pre-Ballet, Hip Hop and now added, our intermediate/advanced classes for our more advanced dancers!

COME TALK TO US!

Tuesday, September 6th to Friday, September 9th ~ 4pm to 6pm

We are in the upstairs studio and would love to see you and discuss what class is best suited for you or your child!

Our studio is located at 401 Logan Ave – unit  #201 (Corner of Logan and Dundas). Go throught the main doors of the 401 building and follow the signs!

WHAT WE OFFER…

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLASSES:

Dance Journeys – ages 1 to 2.5 for caregiver and child

Creative Movement – ages 3 and 4

Pre-Ballet levels 1 and 2 – ages 4 and 5

Ballet levels 1 to 4 – ages 6 and up

Rock Girlz – ages 3 and 4

Dance Play – ages 5 and 6

Jazz levels 1 to 4 – ages 6 and up

Little Tappers and Tap 1 – ages 3 to 6

Mighty Moves levels 1 and 2 – ages 3 to 6

Hip Hop levels 1 to 4 – ages 6 and up

Intermediate Ballet – ages 13 and up

Performance Company – ages 11 to 17

ADULT CLASSES:

Ballet Bootcamp

Jazzy Bootcamp

Silks conditioning

Modern Movement

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We look forward to dancing with you!!
Visit our website for more details on our school and classes.

Thank you!
Artistic Directors,
Elizabeth Dawn Snell
and Jason Vanstone

www.artistsplay.com

~Artists’ Play School of Dance provides professional training in a fun and creative environment. Inspiring children and adults to move!

Hope everyone is having a great summer. As we are getting ready for another summer, we just wanted to remind everyone that you can register online for all of programs now!!!

For all the classes that are being held at Artists’ Play school of dance you can view the schedule and register here:
http://www.artistsplay.com/home/school

For all of those who goto school at Withrow Public school you register online here:
http://www.artistsplay.com/home/school/withrow-afterschool

If you have any questions. Please feel free to contact us!!

See you all very soon!

August 13th -

Join us for free classes in creative movement, silks conditioning, hip hop and jazz from 12pm to 2pm

Come meet the teachers! Have a coffee! Have a cookie!

Chat with us, we would love to see you!

***We are located at the Corner of Dundas & Logan.

A quick reminder that modern movement will be from 6:30pm to 7:30pm tomorrow (Thursday July 27th)

Class resumes normal schedule next week.

Let’s go!

We’re Back!!!!!!!

After taking a break from the Cabaret scene, we are back with a high energy Cabaret, filled with debut performances of familiar artists doing new arts.

Featuring:

Dana Bondy – Singing
Elizabeth Dawn Snell & Rachelle Ganesh – Silks
Jason Vanstone – Dance

Artists’ Play …a Cabaret started in 2003 at Cervacaria Downtown. It was a successful showcase of 4 years. It proved to be a ground-breaking show for many artists that are now prominent in the Toronto performing arts scene. After a small break Artists’ Play is proud to be putting the show on again in it’s new homes and provide new performance opportunities to the Toronto performance arts scene.

Hip Hop/Contemporary Dance
Drum Circle (All invited)
Interactive Dance Show
Poi Artists – Natalie Fullerton & Lara Ebata with live acoustic music

Artists’ Play is taking over McCleary Playground. A great afternoon of Dance, Music an Art. Artists’ Play is taking their Cabaret outside! Featuring performances from the Company, Youth Company, the School and special guests!!! It is a free event and is part “Sounds like the Riverside”.

See you there

We  happy to offer a dance class for you and your little one!

1.5 years to 3 years and you or the caregiver!

We are not doing any drop in so please register, thanks!

New to Artists’ Play this year,  we are introducing a 6 week Summer Series. In this 6 weeks it will be an opportunity for those who want to try a class and for those who want to keep taking  class over the summer holidays. We will be offering classes in:

Hip Hop
Ballet
Jazz
Creative Movement
Mighty Moves
Ballet Bootcamp
Modern Movement

For Children and Adults.

Starts July 12th to August 20th. Class is $95.00 for the six weeks. Includes HST. All classes are held at Artists’ Play ~ 401 Logan Ave – #201 (Logan & Dundas)

Thanks for dancing with us!

Artists’ Play School of Dance

www.artistsplay.com

416.309.7529

A reminder there is no class this weekend Friday April 22,11 to Monday April 25, 2011

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Our Youth Performance Company nwill be performing this coming Tuesday in our downstairs studio.

7:30 door | 7:45pm show

It will be a 20 minute show followed by a little reception.

Come one, come all. Come out and see what a great job these girls have done this year!

AUGUST 8^th to 12^th and/or AUGUST 15^th to 19^th

Register Online Now!

AT 1112 Dundas Street East, Dundas and Logan

…Dance, Theatre & Art…

Children learn and experience valuable aspects of performance and other arts, while finding their own strengths and acquiring new skills. Daily outside activities are a part of this versatile, entertaining and engaging program. Each week culminates in a casual showcase for friends and family. Half days for ages 3 to 5 and full day programs for ages 6 to 15.

Check out our photos from last year’s summer camp!

Click here to register for the Summer Dance Performance Camp!!

Artists’ Play is opening a second studio space just upstairs from StudioElevenTwelve at Dundas and Logan!

Artists’ Play School of Dance operates out of and is a collective member of StudioElevenTwelve. With growing dance classes and need for more rehearsal space in the Leslieville area we are jumping in! But we need to share!! We only use half of our available time and are looking for responsible renters to share our beautiful space!

Details of the Space:
1000 sq ft of open studio with 12ft ceilings
kitchen
sound system cd/ipod
change room
lots of natural light
heating/air conditioning
on site bathroom
interlocking mats available
Still under construction***sprung dance floor to be installed in March 2011
Flooring is now linoleum on concrete

Rate: For the month of February only rehearsal rate is $15 per hour hst included
Please call for teaching or workshop rate.

Location: Our new studio “On the Edge” is located at Dundas and Logan.
Email us at: rentals@artistsplay.com

StudioElevenTwelve is still happily renting space at studioeleventwelve@gmail.com

Guest Choreographer – Youth Company

Sarah Murphy-Dyson is a Gemini Award winning actor, writer, dancer and singer.
She was a First Soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet for nine seasons before joining the original cast of the hit musical Dirty Dancing (Mirvish), as she transitioned into acting onstage and onscreen.

Currently, she can be seen in various national television commercials and recently performed her solo show, The Naked Ballerina at the Toronto Fringe, for which she garnered rave reviews, including ‘Outstanding Performance” by Now Magazine.

Besides acting and writing, Sarah has been the stunt double for actors, Kate Beckinsale, Jaime King and Milla Jovovich, she has worked as Associate Director on various projects, including, ‘Larger Than Life-The Musical’ and ‘Mamma’s Boy’ for Ghostlight Projects at the Factory Studio, ‘Live at the Met’ which featured the casts of Dirty Dancing, Sound of Music, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, and Second City and she has choreographed for stage and screen. In 2005, she coached Jennifer Lopez in ‘Shall We Dance?’.

Theatre Credits include: ‘Penny Johnson’ and ensemble in Dirty Dancing (Mirvish), Enter a Free Man (MTC Stoppardfest), Die Fleidermaus (Manitoba Opera), The Blue Room, Karla and Grif (U of W), and performances throughout the world with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Film credits include: The Assassination of Jesse James, Whiteout, Clear Lake, Nureyev, Shall We Dance?, Leaving, Dracula, Pages from a Virgin’s Diary, and the Tale of the Magic Flute (Gemini Award – Best Performance).

Creative Movement & Music ~ 1-3 years & Guardian

Tuesdays 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Saturdays 10:00am to 10:45am

Dance Play ~ 3 – 6 years

Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:00pm
Saturdays 11:00am – 11:45pm

Adult Dance Fitness Class

Mondays 6:10pm to 7:10pm

Ballet Bootcamp ~ Adult

Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Ballet 4/Pointe Class

Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Intro to Flamenco ~ 7 – 11 yrs

Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Contact us for more information. Call 416. 309.7529

Instructor – Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet & Silks

Jennifer Fell received her professional dance training at George Brown College. She has been living and working as an independent artist in Toronto since 2001.

She has performed with such companies as Circus Orange, A2D2 Aerial Dance, LaRouge Entertainment, Koba Family Entertainment, La Belle Danse Baroque Company, Blue Ceiling Dance, and Goodness Gracious Fire Dancers.

Jennifer began teaching Ballet, Modern and Jazz at the Morée School of Dance. She has taught classes for Artists Play, The Swansea School of Dance, Turning Point Academy, George Brown College, Leslieville 80′s Babies, and is a Coach at Centre of Gravity Circus.

Rehearsal Director for the George Brown Dance Performance Ensemble since 2005, Jennifer also represents Ballet Jörgen Canada as Rehearsal Director for various youth casts in The Group of Seven Nutcracker.

Having toured to Barbados, Dubai, Bahrain, across America and Canada, Jennifer is happy to be home sharing the love of dance and aerial with all those eager to learn.

Starting Wednesday January 5th we will be adding a Pre-Ballet Class from 5:15pm to 6pm.

Pre-Ballet ages 5

A class focused on bringing creative play to the next level. Students begin to learn more in-depth combinations with focus on basic ballet technique and gaining strength and agility.

Register Now!!

Artists’ Play is proud to be involved with Riverside’ BIA’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 11, 2010.

We are performing twice at the lighting. Once at 5:40pm and again at 6:20pm. Please note we are showcasing different classes at both times.

It’s all happening in front of the Mustard Seed at Queen & Saulter.

We will be showcasing some of our classes including:
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
& Tap

See you there!!

Register Now!!

Using the styles of Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary. This Fun adult class is guaranteed to get you moving with confidence. Focusing on mobility and well being of our bodies while heightening our own energy through movement.

Access power through movement by strengthening your core and mobilizing your joints and limbs .  Each class has a basic warm up which leads us to fun and energizing combinations which are repeated each week in it’s particular part.  Free movement and structured improvisation will be explored throughout the session.

Just cause we care there is a 1/2 hour stretch class that follows and is included in the price!

Price:  $190.00 includes hst.

Classes are on Thursdays 7:15pm to 8:30pm

Guest Choreographer – Lyrical Jazz

Dana’s training began in Fort Erie ON, at Peacock School of Dance where she became a principal dancer and instructor. Her love of dance and passion to perform led her to Toronto where she attended George Brown College and graduated with a certificate from the Performing Arts Program

Upon graduation from George Brown, Dana trained and performed with Jazz and Hip Hop companies, “Thrive” and the “Honeykats”. She has also received international recognition traveling in Japan as dance captain and performing at Huistenbosch Dutch Resort. Further Credits Include – I’m A Soulman (Da Blooze Bros), The Spiegel Show (LuminaTO), Hank and Mike (Darius Films), Stardust Follies Musical Review (Diamond Entertainment), Vegas Live (777 Entertainment) Sports Celebrity Fundraiser (TSN), Fashion Cares (2005), Moulin Rouge and West Side Story (PWA Foundation) as well as numerous Toronto industrials.

Dana continues training with ‘Creative Habitat’, a contemporary dance company for Social Change, whose works have been showcased for the Premiere of “Women in Dance” and “Talent Defined” and working closely performing for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. She is also a featured performer and dance captain with Les Coquettes Cabaret Troupe, with performances in support of Opera Nation, Rethink Breast Cancer and Boys Night Out.

Dana is also a much sought after Choreographer whose credits include, The Weight of Tradition (Three Eagles Prod.) and Twilight Express (Bravofact).

Hello everyone,

We had a great summer camp and part of what made it so great was everyone who took part, so thank you!

Classes start Saturday September 11th!!!
Thank you to those who have registered.

REGISTER NOW FOR 2010/2011 classes, there is still space but we do limit class size to ensure quality training.
New classes include Jazz ages 5 to 6, Tap, Adult Ballet and a few classes on different days.  Check our website for details.
We are so excited for this year to begin and are going to have a PARTY to prove it!:)

PARTY!

Meet the Teachers, Try a class, Have Fun!

Get together with Artists’ Play, a party to say hello after a great summer to old friends and new faces.  And…it is Artists’ Play’s 6th Anniversary!
Cost: FREE
Juice and snacks for the children and a little wine for the parents.
We will be doing a couple of small free classes for the children and for parents if they would like to join.

Schedule of events to be posted on our website shortly.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
TIME: 3pm to 5pm

WE look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Please call or e-mail if you have any questions.

RSVP Today! To the Evite page!

Hey Everyone,

Our schedule for next year is now up! We are very excited to be adding Tap, Modern and Pointe to all the classes that we already offer. Mighty Moves (All boys class) had a succesful first year and is growing.  Go to classes to find out more about the classes that we offer.

Can’t wait to dance with you all!
Elizabeth and Jason

That is the theme of our school this year as we grown to new heights.

Sunday June 27th, 2010

Winchester St. Theatre
80 Winchester St.
Doors – 1:00pm
Show – 1:30pm

Our students will be showcasing their talents while performing in the style of  Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop!

Space is limited so please inquire about tickets at 416.309.play (7529)

Classes will be held on Saturday April 3rd, 2010. However there will be no class on Easter monday April 5th, 2009.

Another session is about to begin starting April 15th, 2010.

Join us for a 10 week session $120.

Focusing on mobility and well being of our bodies while heightening our own energy through movement.
Access power through movement by strengthening your core and mobilizing your joints and limbs .  Each class has a basic warm up which leads us to fun and energizing combinations which are repeated each week in it’s particular part.  Free movement and structured improvisation will be explored throughout the session.

Hello All!

Join Elizabeth in the middle of May 2010 as she starts a new class for Moms & Babes.

INTRODUCTORY OFFER!
4 weeks for $32

Get back in shape with your baby!
Strengthen, Lengthen & Groove

Space is Limited. Call to Register

416.309.PLAY (7529)

To find out more about our dance classes in the Leslieville area. Click here!

As the holidays draw near we are all nudged with that little extra something…celebration time:)!

This thursday join the students in ballet, jazz and hip hop classes and instructors/directors of Artists’ Play Dance Theatre as we perform for friends and family in preparation for our show on December 12th with the Riverside BIA for their Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Hot chocolate and dancing! What else does one need?  If you wish to bring snacks or beverages please do so!

Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 6:30 to 7:30

FREE

1112 Dundas street east

For more info call 647 206 2154

Join Artists’ Play Dance Theatre as we brew up some fun Halloween dances at Mustard Seed between 11am and 3pm for children of all ages!

Parents can join in too, what better way to warm up after you get your face painted?! Before you carve a pumpkin! Lots of things to do for everyone!

Older students of Artists’ Play won’t be hard to find as they float through Riverside guiding unsuspecting neighbours into trick or treating, many fun activities and special deals from all the businesses!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO DANCING WITH YOU!

Elizabeth Dawn Snell

One thing I am very proud of is to be in the community I am in.  I am quite enthralled with each and every family who is a part of Artists’ Play Dance Theatre.

This past week was our first week to dance classes at the studio and I am very happy to see so many familiar faces along with new ones.  My how everyone has grown!

All the dancers are excited to be getting stronger and faster as am I to see them as they leap into the 09/10 season with confidence.

Thank you to all of you who are a part of this growing dance community!

A REMINDER:

Auditions for Ballet Jorgen’s Nutcracker is coming up.
For the Audition Poster – click here or paste this link into your browser:

http://www.balletjorgencanada.ca/site/ballet_jhorgen/assets/pdf/Toronto___Touring_Nutcracker_A

See you all soon and keep dancing!

Elizabeth Dawn Snell

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Sarah Brennan and Hannah Stein talk about their upcoming performance in Artists’ Play Dance Theatre’s year-end recital ‘Magial Travels’.