International dancers get intense
Emerging dancers and acclaimed dance professionals from around the world are coming together for a two-week program called DanceIntense Toronto 2009 at York University from on now until Aug. 9.
Produced by Mississauga-based Sampradaya Dance Creations in partnership with York’s Fine Arts Dance Department and Sampad of England, the event will give emerging dancers, ages 18-30, the opportunity to work with dance professionals. The program features body conditioning, choreography and workshops.
Artists include Shobana Jeyasingh, Ramli Ibrahim and Santosh Nair from abroad and Allen and Karen Kaeja from Canada.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the DanceIntense program and are delighted at the calibre of participants and the tremendous support we have received from our local and international dance communities,” said Lata Pada, founder and artistic director of Sampradaya. “DanceIntense continues to raise the bar of professional standards in dance and nurture the development of technique with the coming together of master teachers and emerging artists to share in a common dialogue – their passion and dedication to dance.”
The performance showcase takes place Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 students and seniors.
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