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Performing Dance Arts Weighs in on South African Firefighters Dancing in Edmonton Airport
Performing Dance Arts Weighs in on Ukrainian Dancers Celebrating 125 Years Since Migration to Canada
Pre-School Dance Classes: Things You Must Know
There’s no better time to enroll your son or daughter in dance classes than when they are still in preschool. That’s the age kids are the most curious and will take to all the lessons they’re being taught. In addition to the physical benefits, there are many other reasons you should consider putting your child into dance classes early.
PDA Bucks
To express our gratitude for Registering at Performing Dance Arts for our 30th anniversary dance season, all registered recreational families will receive $25.00 PDA Bucks that can be used towards PDA Dancewear, shoes or merchandise.
They will be handed out to all the dancers during dancewear fittings or their first class. Throughout the dance season we will run several events/contests that will give dancers an opportunity to win more PDA Bucks’
Once again, our biggest thanks, and we hope to teach your child dance for many years to come.
Types of Hip Hop Dance Moves
The popularity of hip hop is astounding. Its culture has influenced communities around the world, and that is evident in a small way by the popularity of our hip hop dance lessons. Dance has been a big part of hip hop music from its very inception, which only dates back to the early 1970s. But as fresh and exciting as it was back then, today’s hip hop dance moves are equally as innovative and just as much fun.
Performing Dance Arts Weighs in on New Research Showing the Health Benefits of Dance
Performing Dance Arts (www.PerformingDanceArts.ca), Toronto’s leading dance studio providing professional dance lessons for kids of all ages, is weighing in on new research showing the health benefits of dancing.
A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, showed that seniors who participated in dance had better physical functions and were more mobile than their counterparts. (Source: Vasquez, P et al. “Influence of Latin Dance on Physical Activity Among Community Dwelling Older Latino Adults,” Circulation, last accessed March 30, 2016; http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/133/Suppl_1/AP246.abstract.)
Performing Dance Arts Weighs in on Rihanna and Drake Featuring Dance Hall in Latest Music Video
Performing Dance Arts, (www.PerformingDanceArts.ca), Toronto’s leading dance studio providing professional dance lessons for kids of all ages, is weighing in on Rihanna and Drake featuring dance hall in her latest music video.
Rihanna’s most recent music video for her song “Work” features groups of dancers collectively showcasing their dance hall move. The video, which also features Toronto rapper Drake was filmed in Toronto at the well-known east end Real Jerk restaurant. (Source: “Drake, Rihanna spotted in Toronto shooting new music video,” CBC news, February 6, 2016; http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/drake-new-video-toronto-1.3436004)
Performing Dance Arts Weighs in on Harbourfront Promoting Diverse Canadian Choreographers
Performing Dance Arts (www. PerformingDanceArts.ca), Toronto’s leading dance studio providing professional dance lessons for kids of all ages, weighs in on the Toronto Harbourfront’s promotion of diverse choreographers from across Canada.
Dance Immersion, which took place at the Harbourfront on the weekend of February 27, featured six of Canada’s most recognized emerging choreographers. The title of this year’s Dance Immersion was Footsteps Across Canada and concluded the Black History Month celebrations. (Source: Crabb, M., “Impressive new choreographers highlighted in Dance Immersion showcase,” Toronto Star web site, February 25, 2016; http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2016/02/25/impressive-new-choreographers-highlighted-in-dance-immersion-showcase.html.)
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Client Testimonials
My daughter loves her combo ballet/acro class and was obsessed with the Disney Dance camp this past summer. PDA makes signing up for things and paying bills really easy with their app and online system. Communication is always clear and friendly. They’ve handled COVID safety measures like champs. Highly recommend.
Justine Buss
“PDA goes above and beyond creating and providing a fun and progressive dance experience. My 2 daughters have participated in Princess camp, recreational classes and competitive dance training. The studio is new, clean, and beautiful. The instructors are engaging, motivating, supportive and fun. Covid has definitely been a challenge but the company has worked tirelessly and admirably to maintain safe operations. The owners, are exceptional.
Valerie Cunningham
“Our family is SO happy with PDA. Both of my daughters LOVE going to Dance. The staff is friendly and maintain a fun and clean learning environment. PDA is very professional & supportive, they helped us find what works best for us and our kids! I would highly recommend PDA!