Dance Classes In Toronto- Studio Update

Good news dancers!

The dance studio is coming together nicely. Thank you to the friends that helped with  cleaning parties last week to scrub the place down.

Even though I’m rehearsing for a film right now for MTV (more on that in a later post) there’s still a lot of work going on at the studio base.

Here’s a quick update:

The painting is almost complete. What colour you ask? Off white walls with a bold red choice on select walls.  Starting to look really great, with a nice striped glaze when you walk in to the reception. When you look at the wall head on, you don’t notice. But look at an angle and you’re in for a classy surprise…

Priority painting of studio space, lounge and change rooms will be finished today (Tuesday). Baseboards will be installed in lounge and reception. The white trim adds a nice detail and I think you’ll be quite happy with the choice.

Brand new toilets and bathroom fixtures for both the mens and women’s bathrooms have been installed. Yup, there’s two, cause I know how gross and sweaty we get after some serious dance classes! Still got some electrical to do in them, but it’s all minor fancy stuff that’s not on the priority list.

Latest hardwood sprung floor estimate is good, so that should be done in about two weeks (if all goes my way). Sprung hardwood floors are ideal for dancers because they limit the shock going to your joints. A floor system like this is costly, yes, but it’s the best thing for your joints and helps prevent injury and fatigue.

Once sprung dance flooring is in then I can put up the mirrors.  I have a drywall contractor coming in this week to knock out some door frames (see images below) and drywall the holes so I have a flat wall for mirrors.

The lounge area, in construction

Once that’s all in, it’s time for IKEA furniture, chairs, fixtures and knick knacks. Gotta love IKEA, huh?

So there’s your short update.

At this rate, we’ll be in the new Toronto dance studio in just a few short weeks. Just know that it’s nothing huge. This ain’t no Skydome (yeah yeah Rogers Centre, same thing.) I didn’t buy an entire building.

Just a cozy floor in the most convenient area of Toronto- Yonge & Bloor. That’s right b#tches! I said Yonge and Bloor.

Some people think that it would be impossible to afford a classy dance studio in such a happening neighbourhood of our city. But take a look. It’s happening!

So if you’ve ever been told “Dude, that’s impossible… you can’t do that…” whatever “that” may be for you- Ignore their words. I’m here to tell you they’re totally wrong. Ignore the doubters.

A challenge doesn’t mean impossible. A challenge is an opportunity to grow and spread your wings. Do what you’re destined to do, and be who you’re meant to become. Word?

– Shawn B

www.ShawnByfield.com