Just try! You have zero chance of winning if you don’t even TRY. Wayne Gretzky said it best, “You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take.” Remind yourself that NOTHING is impossible. Go for it and take a shot! – Shawn Byfield
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NEWSFLASH! Toronto International Youth Dance Festival Update
(( NEWSFLASH! )) Next Friday August 5th, I’ll host and judge the TORONTO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL at Nathan Phillips Square, downtown Toronto. We’re very excited for the event, which I proudly serve on Board of Directors. Woot woot! The team has done a super job showcasing diversity in dance, culture and ethnicity theContinue reading “NEWSFLASH! Toronto International Youth Dance Festival Update”
** WARNING! ** Why Your Job Will Be Replaced With New Technology In The Next Few Months (And What You Can Do About It)
EXPERTS AGREE: Long term unemployment is at a record high (See data). More than one third of the entire US population is jobless. The fact that North America is moving towards a performance based economy while utilizing TECHNOLOGY, doesn’t help either. This chart is from January 2014: Unemployment sucks. It really does. Yay for technologyContinue reading “** WARNING! ** Why Your Job Will Be Replaced With New Technology In The Next Few Months (And What You Can Do About It)”
Black Canadian Awards Nominate Shawn Byfield In Top Six
I’m OFFICIALLY IN! And I’m asking for your help. It’s true. I’m one of six amazing artists (out of 20,000 online votes) officially nominated in the 2014 BLACK CANADIAN AWARDS for Best Contemporary Dance Act. What a remarkable honour! I’ve been dancing for 30 YEARS, and have always been a supporter of my community. It’sContinue reading “Black Canadian Awards Nominate Shawn Byfield In Top Six”
ATTENTION: All Impatient, Entitled, Wanna-Be Choreographers, Actors, Directors, etc- Here’s A Harsh Reality Check Worth Reading
Unlike the dapper gentleman above, this post isn’t pretty. So if you’re looking for an article that leaves warm fuzzies, shuffle away. But if you can handle some truth sprinkled with sarcasm… Listen up. One of the most iconic directors, choreographers and entertainers of our time, Gene Kelly, had to WORK his way up theContinue reading “ATTENTION: All Impatient, Entitled, Wanna-Be Choreographers, Actors, Directors, etc- Here’s A Harsh Reality Check Worth Reading”
EXCITING NEWS! Black Canadian Awards 2014 Nomination Received
EXCITING NEWS: I’ve been nominated for an award! I’m in the top list of nominees for the Black Canadian Awards 2014. Pretty cool huh? The last award I was nominated for was a Gemini Award in 2007. Maybe I’m slow… but I didn’t even know there was a Black Canadian Awards show. Did you know?Continue reading “EXCITING NEWS! Black Canadian Awards 2014 Nomination Received”
Cracked Screen? Here’s Your Best Way To A Free Cell Phone
For Clumsy Canadian Dancers Who Keep Breaking Their Screen On Their Cell Phone, This One’s For You… After all the late night dance parties, is it time to upgrade your crappy cell phone with the ghetto cracked screen? Looking for the best cell phone plan in Canada, or a free phone? I have good news:Continue reading “Cracked Screen? Here’s Your Best Way To A Free Cell Phone”
iPhone4 Or iPhone5? Consuela From Family Guy Helps You Choose
Hmm. iPhone4 or iPhone5? I know some of you are still caught up on the whole iPhone5 frenzy. But honestly, the only main difference is… it’s like, 2mm thinner. Oh, and you get one more row of icons. Yep. That’s it! Whoo hoo. So WHY spend $400 bucks for a nearly identical device? You knowContinue reading “iPhone4 Or iPhone5? Consuela From Family Guy Helps You Choose”
If You’re Feeling Discouraged, Unsupported Or Overworked Right Now, You’re NOT Alone… Read This
There’s always an obstacle when you have a big dream! Here’s a story: I remember when I wanted my dance studio BDX. I had 8 months of obstructions and frustrations before I finally opened the doors. Endless surprises, financial hurdles, even a city worker strike that prevented renovation the very week I signed my lease.Continue reading “If You’re Feeling Discouraged, Unsupported Or Overworked Right Now, You’re NOT Alone… Read This”
National Tap Dance Day: A Message From Bojangles
GUESS WHAT!? Today is National Tap Dance Day! If you didn’t know, every May 25th tap dancers around the world celebrate the art form of tap dance. This day marks the birthday of famous black tap dance legend Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Another name for tap dancers is “hoofers.” We have metal under our feet, andContinue reading “National Tap Dance Day: A Message From Bojangles”
Shawn Byfield - Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer 