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”
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Helping To Build ConfiDANCE in High Schools
A few pics of my students at Newtonbrook High School in Toronto. I’m excited for these dancers. They’ve been working on a piece for a competition in the TDSB. They collaborate on all the choreography themselves, with one student choreographer. Their dance teacher Joanna Perlus and I do nothing but coach & ask questions thatContinue reading “Helping To Build ConfiDANCE in High Schools”
DAILY INSPIRATION: Even If You’re Broke…
Some daily inspiration and motivation for you. Even if you’re broke, you can make a difference. Remember: true value isn’t created by how much money and “stuff” you have. It’s based on your positive relationships with PEOPLE. Sure “stuff” is nice and makes for more fun, but that’s just icing on the cake. Figure outContinue reading “DAILY INSPIRATION: Even If You’re Broke…”
The Ugly Reality Check About Dancing In A Comfort Bubble
IMPORTANT STUFF! Click here to read it all larger… Taking a dance class in Toronto? Here’s terrific wisdom every dancer should take to heart. Apply to not just hip hop or tap dance class, but to every dance style you do. Get Info On Toronto’s Top Adult Dance Classes For BEGINNERS At Byfield Dance ExperienceContinue reading “The Ugly Reality Check About Dancing In A Comfort Bubble”
Inspiring Words To Live By?
Laugh through dance. Live through dance. Love through dance. If more people on our planet applied this simple, yet powerful wisdom, how awesome would our lives be daily? – Shawn B @shawnbyfield
BDX Toronto July Update
NEW Blogsite, facebook fridays and more stuff! Pay attention to the AWESOME. http://www.BDXstudio.com
New BDX Studio Blogsite!
Take a look… The brand-new Blogsite for Byfield Dance Experience is a go! I’m a bit slow, but slow and steady wins the race right? Your new BDX home away from home is finally: “Fully automated… and unstoppable.” – Miriam McColl in i Think i Can Why a “Blogsite?” instead of a regular website, youContinue reading “New BDX Studio Blogsite!”
Toronto Instructors Team Up For Hip Hop For Hope
Sunday June 26, 2011 4:00pm to 8:00pm LOCATION: Canada’s National Ballet School 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto PRICE: $20 (for 1, 2 or all 3 classes) All classes will be OPEN LEVEL so that everyone can attend! All proceeds are going to Princess Margaret Hospital! CLASSES & INSTRUCTORS: 1. OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP Shawn Byfield BDXContinue reading “Toronto Instructors Team Up For Hip Hop For Hope”
Audience Reactions for NAC English Theatre’s i think i can
You’ve already heard me talk my ear off about how terrific my show i Think i Can is, not just in the Toronto run but currently in the Ottawa production also. So in case you were wondering, here’s what regular people had to say right after viewing a performance… i Think i Can OTTAWA: NationalContinue reading “Audience Reactions for NAC English Theatre’s i think i can”
OTTAWA: I Think I Can Open Today Only at NAC
YES! If you know anyone in Ottawa, my musical I Think I Can is running today at the NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE. There are no shows tomorrow or Monday. Who’s supporting me? Who’s supporting tap dance? Who’s supporting awesome Canadian theatre? COMMENT so I know I’m not wasting my time creating good stuff… – Shawn BContinue reading “OTTAWA: I Think I Can Open Today Only at NAC”
Shawn Byfield - Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer 