how to be a professional dancer – Shawn Byfield – Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer

How To Win: The BEST PRIZE At Dance Competition

Yes, it’s dance competition season. So train hard, show up focused, and commit to your team that you’ll do your best. But the most valuable prize is this: knowing you got out there and left your HEART on that stage. Dance with PASSION. When you start living like THAT, know what happens? Magic. Magic happens.Continue reading “How To Win: The BEST PRIZE At Dance Competition”

Who Needs Professional Headshot Photography in Toronto?

Summer is finally here! Isn’t it time for you to stop slacking and get proper photos taken? I just added a few DELICIOUS NEW IMAGES to the http://www.ByfieldPhotography.com website, take a look. Had four photoshoots in Toronto last week. We love how the photos turned out! If you need professional headshot photography in Toronto, MississaugaContinue reading “Who Needs Professional Headshot Photography in Toronto?”

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”

Spark Dance Competition Lights Up The Stage- Just In Time For The Holidays

Spark Dance Competition 2013 A few shots from the semi finals of Spark Show Production’s dance talent contest at Market Village in Markham. My Toronto dance studio Byfield Dance Experience is one of the prestigious sponsors for the event, and I’m one of the judges for the competition. The finals are Saturday December 7th (TOMORROW)Continue reading “Spark Dance Competition Lights Up The Stage- Just In Time For The Holidays”

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”

Simple 4 Question Test You Must Perform If You Want To Become A Professional Dancer

As the famous song lyric goes… “Gotta Dance!” Being a professional dancer is one of the most rewarding occupations out there. You have the exciting opportunity to perform on stage, travel and the world, be in film and television, and more. Being a professional dancer (as in, you get paid well to dance) easily keeps youContinue reading “Simple 4 Question Test You Must Perform If You Want To Become A Professional Dancer”