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Hip Hop Class Toronto: This Video Shows Best Example of Where Passion And Displine Will Take You

4 Mar
Adult hip hop dance class in Toronto

Adult hip hop dance class in Toronto

Behind the scenes of an adult hip hop dance class in Toronto, every Monday and Tuesday night at my totally fantastic dance school Byfield Dance Experience.

I like showing “fly on the wall” footage, where you get to see unrefined choreography, lots of love and tons of sweat. Just check out my shirt. =) I share inspiration, and challenge dancers to perform with emotion, musicality and intensity in every class.

BY THE WAY…

It’s important for you to know this:

Most of the adult dancers in the video below are NOT trained dance studio people. Most of them started with me at zero. Total Newbies. Only a handful have previous training, but many years ago. This is an example of where passion and discipline will take you over time.

So when’s the best night for you to visit? Every night is the best night for class! Check out the video below to see one of my hip hop dance classes…

- @ShawnByfield

Song- Timbaland & Justin Timberlake “Release”

Dance Classes For Beginners? You Bet Your Two Left Feet We Do

9 Jan
Yes, we have beginner dance classes in Toronto

Yes, we have beginner dance classes in Toronto

I really don’t know what it is. Start of the new year? The cold weather? Too much holiday stuffing? Lately, a few friends have asked me if I teach beginner dance classes. I almost (note: ALMOST) want to say

“What the funk, have you been living under a rock?”

Because I’ve only been offering tap dance and hip hop classes for beginners here in Toronto since, hmmm… 2004. I had to look that up. That’s almost 10 YEARS. I’ve been teaching much longer than that, but I guess some haven’t been paying attention.

Which means I haven’t been doing my best letting everyone know. So.

Let me officially mention here and clear up any doubt:

YES, I offer beginner dance classes. Right in downtown Toronto. I have classes for the total newbie. Dance lessons for the awkward and clumsy. Classes for people that know they have two left feet and didn’t know there’s a right. Classes for black people. And… classes for white people.

Praise Sweet Baby Jesus

Yeah, I said it. If you’re here reading this, you know what I’m talking about. There’s no shame. Because dance doesn’t discriminate. And neither do I.

ALL PEOPLE deserve to dance! Especially YOU. Can I get an Amen?

Beginner dance class Toronto map

Beginner dance classes in Toronto map

If you’re thinking of dancing but have been nervous or self conscious, don’t be. Just bring your awkward Liz Lemon dance moves to my studio Byfield Dance Experience. I won’t make any promises…

…but we’ll see what we can do. Deal?

- Shawn B

How YOU See Yourself: Is Your Self-Image Holding You Back?

7 Sep

Tonight’s wisdom:

“Science and psychology have isolated the one prime cause for success or failure in life. It is the hidden self-image you have of yourself.” – Bob Proctor

In tonight’s hip hop dance class, I touched on how we oooh and ahhh over dancers killing it in videos, working their confidence on TV shows, being fierce on YouTube. But then when it comes time for US to perform in class…

…we shy away from our sex appeal, become timid, self-doubt, and for whatever reasons we put in our head… we don’t share our confident self.

What’s the ONLY difference between you and those dancers on YouTube?

They made a DECISION to BE confident. To BE sexy. To BE somebody that lets their passion shine through. They all had to learn “steps” just like you and I. From count one to count 8. Anyone can learn dance steps.

But what sets those who inspire you apart from the rest is the fact that they lead with passion and self-confidence, among other things that have NOTHING to do with steps. I believe in every single person that comes my way. You’ll learn the steps. That’s secondary.

I encourage you all to BELIEVE IN YOURSELF first. Believe you’re just as capable. And believe you’re worthy of praise not just from your teacher or coach, but from YOURSELF.

Give yourself the benefit of the doubt- you CAN be just like them. JUST BELIEVE, make a DECISION, and stop getting in your own way.

- @ShawnByfield

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About The Author: Shawn Byfield (www.ShawnByfield.com) is an award winning choreographer, show director and a leading expert in dance lessons and industry advice. His extremely fun approach to learning is a must for anyone looking to achieve their highest potential through dance. Visit www.BDXstudio.com for Canada’s #1 dance classes for adults.

Toronto’s Favourite Adult Dance Studio Taps Into Morning News

9 Feb

BDX in the news! In case you missed it, here’s a segment from Breakfast Television live at my Toronto dance studio. We had four segments total and had the most FUN morning!

Canada’s leading tap dance instructor & tap choreographer Shawn Byfield with dancers at Byfield Dance Experience demonstrate beginner tap dance steps on Toronto’s most popular morning news show. Live on air, Byfield shows Canadian viewers how fun tap dancing is, and how adults of all ages can learn.

http://www.BDXstudio.com | http://www.ShawnByfield.com

Shawn’s No-Nonsense Ninja UPDATE

27 Jan

Shawn’s No-Nonsense Ninja UPDATE:

1.) Adult Beginner Tap Dance sessions start THIS Sunday…
http://BDXstudio.com/beginner-tap-dance/

2.) Join me in a basic “tap/steppin” class TOMORROW…
http://www.danceimmersion.ca/iabd/iabd.html

3.) Make 2012 INCREDIBLE! Last chance Annual Memberships to BDX…
http://ShawnByfield.com/signup.htm
Read more…

- – - – GO Ninja GO Ninja GO – - – -


* 1.) Adult Beginner Tap Dance sessions start THIS Sunday at BDX! 3pm – 4pm. Now here’s my insights:

I’m gonna be blunt today. Like it or not, this year is gonna zoom by, just like yours did last year. Did you do half the stuff you said you wanted to do last year? Or did you wait until it was “the right time” and ended up “waiting” your year away?

If you’ve been “humming and hawing” or “sitting on the fence” trying to decide what to do with your life… NOTHING will happen if you just sit on your duff. If you really want to learn something, then stop talking, get involved today and learn from the best.

Wanna learn to tap?
Guess what we do at my school?
WE TEACH YOU HOW TO TAP.

Surprise!

You’ve seen pics. You’ve watched videos. Heck, even Breakfast Television was live at our studio Wednesday morning because even THEY know the absolute best place to learn to dance is our place, right here in Toronto. What else do you need?

If Zeus launched a flaming trident from the heavens attached with a hand-written note in parchment saying “Michelle, This is your sign. Now go and dance already…” would THAT convince you?

You’re smart enough that won’t happen. Zeus doesn’t use tridents. Poseidon does. So for heaven’s sake, get your excuses out of the way and get to that beginner tap session. Hurry!

Only TWO DAYS LEFT:

http://BDXstudio.com/beginner-tap-dance/

Byfield Dance Experience dance classes on Breakfast Television

Byfield Dance Experience dance classes on Breakfast Television

- – - – GO Ninja GO Ninja GO – - – -


* 2.) Join me in a basic “tap/steppin” class TOMORROW morning (Saturday) 10:30am. This week is the International Association of Blacks in Dance Festival and Conference. Funny story:

I performed last night. Did a tap solo to “Funkin’ For Jamaica” a favourite chune of mine I recently used at the #BDX2 showcase. While in my excitement on stage, I broke my right heel tap. Think it flew at somebody in the front row. If that was you, I hope it didn’t ninja-star you in the retina… Sit in the 3rd row next time. (And thanks for watching BTW)

Anyway, I’m teaching a beginner tap/steppin’ class open to everyone. Yes, everyone. No, you don’t need experience or tap shoes. What’s steppin’? Show up tomorrow and you’ll see for yourself! You MUST register in advance:

http://www.danceimmersion.ca/iabd/iabd.html

- – - – GO Ninja GO Ninja GO – - – -


* 3.) Make 2012 INCREDIBLE! Last chance Annual Memberships to BDX because our schedule format changes February 1st. Now there’s even MORE offered at the studio and it’s exciting stuff. Just so you know:

If you want to have dramatically better health AND better dance moves this year, re-read 1.) above and then, DO SOMETHING that will make your dreams come true.

Speaking of dreams…

I can’t speak for everyone, but I DO know many of our students have noticed better flexibility, improved memory, can touch their toes without grunting, can do handstands again, lost weight in their thighs, stomach and heaven forbid- their ass, just from hanging with us a couple times a week.

You don’t have to be at BDX every day. Just twice a week. You’re at work five days a week and it makes you irritable. Two days with us and your jeans fit again… Wouldn’t it make sense to make a choice that benefits your health AND your sanity?

Here’s where to get your mojo back:

http://ShawnByfield.com/signup.htm

- – - – GO Ninja GO Ninja GO – - – -

This Ninja’s out, like a street light in a horror movie.

Do something for YOU today. Sending you Hiii-YA! energy to knock 2012′s lights out,

- @ShawnByfield

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