Tammy Nera – Shawn Byfield – Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer

DO NOT Create Another Theatre Show Until You Read This

Shawn Byfield award winning choreographer

FLASHBACK: That time when I created the #1 musical in Canada with no singers, no band, and not one page of sheet music. And we actually beat We Will Rock You for Outstanding New Musical at the Dora Awards! Such a blessing and I’m still so grateful. Here’s an educational post I hope you findContinue reading “DO NOT Create Another Theatre Show Until You Read This”

Black Holes, Photosynthesis And Electomagnetic Coils – For Dummies

Ever wonder about this confusing science stuff? I hear ya. In the award-winning show i Think i Can, the class science teacher Miss McColl (hilariously played by Melody Johnson) energizes her students with her passion for physics and discovery and challenges them to win First Prize at this year’s Science Fair. But what the heckContinue reading “Black Holes, Photosynthesis And Electomagnetic Coils – For Dummies”

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”

Behind The Scenes of I Think I Can – Opening Night

So. If you needed to know, the cast of award winning musical I Think I Can is pretty hot. True story. If you’ve only seen them in costume on stage, let me assure you: each cast member is a certified Maxim or GQ model. Not only do their tap dance feet burn up floors, butContinue reading “Behind The Scenes of I Think I Can – Opening Night”

I Think I Can Taps Into The Adventure Of Science

I Think I Can Taps Into The Adventure Of Science A treat for Toronto parents, science enthusiasts and dance lovers… Can you imagine an educational family show almost entirely told through tap dance? Here’s a word from Lorraine Kimsa Theatre’s Artistic Director Allen MacInnis on the upcoming Toronto production “I Think I Can.”

New Study Reports Negative Effects Of Homework

New Study Reports Negative Effects Of Homework A new study on younger school-age students shows that doing too much homework can decrease grades and actually diminish interest in the classroom. The excessive workload prevents kids from demonstrating comprehension, especially when studying scientific principles. “It’s true. Too much homework can be overwhelming and creates an undesirable,Continue reading “New Study Reports Negative Effects Of Homework”