Royal Academy of Dance
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Toronto Black Film Festival - TBFF runs online from February 10 to 21, showing 154 films from 25 countries. Check out film 'Uprooted The Journey of Jazz Dance' by Khadifa Wong. ‘UPROOTED’ is a feature-length documentary celebrating the history, lineage, and future progressions of jazz dance, with a stellar cast of leading industry experts, award winning choreographers, and legendary performers. A ground-breaking documentary going back to the roots in Africa and following the evolution of this incredible dance form through every single decade and genre. For more info and to buy tickets visit: https://torontoblackfilm.com//uprooted-the-journey-of-jaz/

#LearnTeachDance with the RAD! Meet students and staff, watch practical dance classes and see RAD at work at the Virtual Open Day on February 19! Book here> https://bit.ly/3jZoOoI

In our second installment in celebration of Black History Month, check out: THE CONSTELLATION PROJECT: Mapping the Dark Stars of Ballet The project maps the points at which the lives and careers of dancers Arthur Mitchell, Mel Tomlinson, Lavinia Williams, Mabel Jones Freeman, Doris Jones, and Claire Haywood intersected with each other, and other artists, institutions, and white allies contemporary to them. The Constellation Project places key Black ballet dancers within a v...irtual galaxy where you can explore each star's "orbit" and learn about their experiences. This goes beyond just Blacks in ballet; I see this as a truly anthropological study in black life through the lens of art, says Theresa Ruth Howard, MoBBallet's Founder/Curator View The Constellation Project here: https://mobballet.org/TheConstellationProject/ See more

Dancers are used to challenges. So, when COVID-19 forced them to wait in the wings, many quickly hatched a plan B - to grow their own business

Silver Swans Licensees at home: Teresa Blee Join Teresa Blee Dance and learn the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, adapted for older learners to try at home. You can find a list of teachers currently offering online classes on the RAD website: https://bit.ly/3a9hgNt

Please note: the RAD Canada office will be closed from December 21 - January 4.Please note: the RAD Canada office will be closed from December 21 - January 4.

Sign up for another upcoming webinar "Focus on Class Awards" with Wendy Holt on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 1:30 PM 2:30 PM EST. Special RAD member pricing is available! Open to non-members as well. Feel free to share with your network and colleagues! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/focus-on-class-awards-tickets-1

#ThrowbackThursday Step back in time and catch a rare glimpse of RAD’s longest serving President, Dame Margot Fonteyn working behind the scenes to inspire young children taking their first steps in ballet. This never before seen footage of the Children’s Syllabus, created by Fonteyn with RAD teachers in 1972, shows the first time any of the RAD syllabus was recorded on film. It remained hidden in RAD archives until it was discovered recently, and will be available to view as part of the display at the V&A. Read more here > https://bit.ly/2VsBivr

100 years is a lot of history. In the case of the RAD, that’s 100 years of syllabi and exams, education of teachers and of their students, of competitions and performances, in the UK and far beyond. Even in the bulging confines of our archive, there are paintings and sculptures, letters, photos and publications galore. With our display at the V&A now open to the public, we investigate how the curators chose which stories to tell: https://bit.ly/3lu0wUN

Dancing Feet competition Are you still dancing, restrictions or no restrictions? We invite you to show us your sharpest footwork. Submit a clip of your dancing feet for the opportunity to feature in a compilation video. Any dance style or footwear allowed (or none at all) as long as you can dance in it! Applications close midnight on Monday, November 30. Submit your entry here > https://bit.ly/2ILx4vC... #RADathome #HereForCulture

Happy #TutuTuesday!

Do You Ever Stop Being a Dancer? Check out this article by Dance Magazine

Attention Toronto and Peel Region Dance Studios: We have just received confirmation from the Premier's Office that "in Lockdown Zones, all indoor sports and recreational facilities must be closed. Indoor individual and team sports, including dance, are not permitted." This is in effect from today until December 21, 2020. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your local public health unit, or contact the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1.888.444.3659. To find out if your studio is eligible to recover costs, such as property tax and energy bills, please click this link, https://www.ontario.ca/p/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs

Did you miss Dr. Blessyl Buan's webinar on Sunday? Don't fret, we have another CPD webinar "Goal Setting for Mind, Body, and Dance" this Sunday, November 22 with Dr. Buan! Another chance to get some of your CPD Time-Valued hours! Member pricing is available, as well as special discounted student pricing! To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/goal-setting-for-mind-body-and-

Today's story in RAD Voices features the story of Margaret Carlson Gwen Carlson-Redcliffe presents a short history of her mother, fondly remembered as Mrs. C, who continues to inspire the Carlson’s School of Dance in Canada. Read more about her story here > https://bit.ly/3n3SSBC

Learn, Teach, Dance with the RAD! Meet and chat to students and staff, watch practical dance classes and get a real taste of the Faculty of Education programmes at our Virtual Open Days on the 29th October and 12th November. Booking is essential > https://bit.ly/3iM3wug

‘People are afraid to say the wrong thing’ Three leading women in the arts have spoken to the BBC about the lack of diversity in their industry. Playwright Winsome Pinnock, ballerina and Genée alumni Francesca Hayward and composer Shirley Thompson, talk about their struggles to get to the top. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-54572418

LAST CHANCE! Register for Dr. Blessyl Buan CPD webinar "Goal Setting for Mind, Body, and Dance this Sunday, November 22 from 3:00-4:00PM EST! Member pricing is available, as well as special student pricing! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/goal-setting-for-mind-body-and-

Within days of each other, British Columbia and Alberta have instituted new COVID-19 restrictions. While RAD Canada and the wider dance community continue to put the safety and well being of students as our top priority, we feel further clarity is needed from both governments to determine if dance training classes are allowed to continue under the new public health orders. In both provinces, some forms of athletic training/in-person teaching sessions are permitted, while fitn...ess sessions are not. Dance training is fundamentally distinct from any form of fitness dance class. If you agree the government needs to clarify that dance training should be allowed to continue, as long as other athletic training activities are allowed, consider supporting and sharing these petitions: Here is the link for the BC petition: https://www.change.org/p/bonnie-henry-reopen-dance-schools- Here is the link for the AB petition: https://www.change.org/p/jason-kenney-keep-alberta-dance-st

World Ballet Day 2020 trailer #WorldBalletDay returns on October 29 for a global celebration to unite the dance community. Tune in to the video at 1:00pm GMT on RAD's Facebook or YouTube channel to see stories from RAD teachers around the world . Throughout the day, companies will showcase creative teams, dancers, and artistic communities across the world. Royal Opera House

Meet the 'Bounce Bhangra Brothers' who danced every day during lockdown to keep their community fit and connected! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2826685954230425

: ' With yesterday's update from the PHO, dance studios in B.C. have been given the green light to remain open while updated guidance is being developed. RAD Canada will continue to update our members as more information becomes available. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-s/restrictions

What an inspiring story! check out Jules Barker's story, part of RAD Voices. The health benefits of dance are well documented, with research showing that dance can help diminish symptoms of depression. This was true for 62-year-old Jules Barker, who dropped into a ‘hole’ when her daughters left home. Following her therapist's suggestion and her daughter's encouragement, she tried Silver Swans ballet classes and has never looked back. Read more here > https://bit.ly/3d7KflQ

'The benefits of learning to dance, the focus, achieving goals, learning to follow instruction while also having a degree of freedom to create, working as a team, finding something you are passionate about, are all important life skills you acquire, and are of undisputed benefit whatever you may do.' https://hkdancemagazine.com//spotlight-exchange-an-intervi? fbclid=IwAR0cVFKvbvRwrpQODpfFAgmGQjAjK7mhzm7fw-sQbg0_f5F4R0x8BQAe0PQ

Call for Abstracts for the 39th Annual Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) International Symposium Medical Problems of Performing Artists Abstract submissions are due by October 25, 2020

Are you needing syllabus materials for your classes? We have re-stocked materials on the RAD Canada Shop website: https://shop.radcanada.org/ Reminder: Due to COVID-19, orders will take longer than usual to ship as we are in the RAD Canada office on a reduced basis. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Check out the incredible dancers and teachers from Dance Theatre of Harlem, founded in 1969.

Great news! All dance studios in Modified Stage 2 regions can remain open in Ontario.

I wrote to the Premier on Friday, seeking clarity for dance studio owners, dancers and parents. The least we should expect from the government is clarity, but b...usinesses should be able to count of governments for support. Thanks to Carousel Dance Centre, Bojangles Dance Arts, Dimensions in Dance, Royal Academy of Dance - Canada, Contemporary School of Dance, Moree School of Dance, & Star Performance Academy for your advocacy!

Start your Monday off with a few strengthening exercises for stronger and more effortless legs

The Royal Academy of Dance and the wider dance community put the safety and well being of students as our top priority, as seen in the extensive safety measures dance schools have implemented in response to the pandemic. While the RAD respects the need for the increased restrictions recently put in place by the Ontario government, we feel strongly that dance training falls into the categories of activity which are allowed to continue: namely either 'activities and sports for children’ or 'in-person training for athletes'. If you agree the government needs to clarify that dance schools and dance training should be allowed to continue, consider supporting and sharing this petition for change: https://www.change.org/p/ontario-government-ontario-dance-s

Video of Tene Ward of The National Ballet of Canada trying on pointe shoes that match her skin tone goes viral

Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. For more info and to book your place see: https://bit.ly/2FlSkXz