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Here’s SOMETHING You Can Try To Defeat Daily Negative News

I work hard to make a positive contribution to this planet in all that I do. Period. Bringing joy to people’s lives, removing doubt, building confidence, and setting a positive example is being part of the SOLUTION. I refuse to be part of the problem and seen as a stereotype. I resist being typecast, there’sContinue reading “Here’s SOMETHING You Can Try To Defeat Daily Negative News”

FLASHBACK: Choreographer Shawn Byfield On Canada’s Smartest Person

That time Choreographer Shawn Byfield talked about math! Shawn Byfield created tap dance choreography, and was a guest for an episode of CBC’s Canada’s Smartest Person. » Click Here To Watch (Scrub to 25:25) As a sought-after presenter, choreographer, coach and entrepreneur, Shawn Byfield’s unique perspective is enjoyed by thousands who train andContinue reading “FLASHBACK: Choreographer Shawn Byfield On Canada’s Smartest Person”

Want To Do What You Love? REALITY: You Don’t Need Permission

Want to do what you love? You can! But you gotta stop asking other people “can I start now?” before taking a chance on yourself. The reality is: placing your power in others to give you a green light won’t help you move forward. Go. Do You. Make today the day you stop waiting for someoneContinue reading “Want To Do What You Love? REALITY: You Don’t Need Permission”

UPDATE: How To TURBOCHARGE Your Spring

[Shawn Byfield’s Toronto dance email update April 3rd, 2012] Happy April! Spring has officially arrived. Did it hit you like it hit me? Because just the other day I had a “holy eff” moment- “It’s already April? I swear it was just New Years…” Yup, we’ve all been busy, I haven’t even written to youContinue reading “UPDATE: How To TURBOCHARGE Your Spring”

Too Much Rain? Beachwear Week At BDX Predicts A Sunny Forecast

Tired of the gloomy rain clouds? Lacking energy? Watch This. Toronto tap dance and hip hop dancers, let’s create our own weather forecast and make the sun shine. Beachwear Week at Byfield Dance Experience will make the clouds disappear. You’ll see. Essential wardrobe for the trip this week: tank tops, bikinis, shorts, swim suits andContinue reading “Too Much Rain? Beachwear Week At BDX Predicts A Sunny Forecast”

ANNOUNCING: Twitter Contest Winners!

ANNOUNCING: Twitter Contest Winners! So first off, CONGRATULATIONS to those of you who submitted videos! Some of you I know, and others I’ve never met. For my new friends, nice to meet you online! See? Twitter is a wonderful place. It was great to see the different interests and passions people have. And the variety ofContinue reading “ANNOUNCING: Twitter Contest Winners!”

BDX Dance Studio Closed Long Weekend

Got plans this long weekend? I hope you do. Because if your plans involved coming to a dance class… …you should change them. Because BDX will be CLOSED this Saturday and Monday. So come shake your groove thang with us today, Wednesday or Thursday instead. Check this out: http://www.ShawnByfield.com/schedule.htm I don’t mean to hog-tie your plans. You’re more than welcome toContinue reading “BDX Dance Studio Closed Long Weekend”

Do You Need Permission To Achieve Greatness?

Happy 2010 friends! Even though 2009 presented wonderful opportunities, I’m totally fired up about this year. I really am. My engines are revved like an Indy racecar zooming down the track. I want you to get excited about the vast, endless possibilities that will come through, because I KNOW you have passions other than whatContinue reading “Do You Need Permission To Achieve Greatness?”

Toronto Dance Studio NEWSFLASH

The latest Toronto dance studio news! Watch the video and leave your comments… Time to dance Toronto! Get your dance class schedule here and stay tuned for more news! – Shawn Byfield

My Social Networks

Dancers often ask me what social networks I’m on, and where to find me online. Well, if you enjoy social networking, where you can see what friends do on a daily basis, here’s where you can find me. Click the thumbnails for a larger image, you’ll see the web address: And as always, if youContinue reading “My Social Networks”