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Barre Fitness: How to Look and Feel Your Best
What would you do if you knew you were meant to be a ballerina? Likely take ballet classes. Well I did, and I blew it. I was seven years old, and my mom demanded that I acquire a talent. The only song I could marginally play on the recorder was Ba Ba Black Sheep, and even that raised cries of alarm. We all knew I wasn’t meant for sports; I just didn’t have the coordination. So, what else was there for a seven-year-old who was hopelessly inept? Ballet. As soon as my mom signed me up for classes, I was ready—pink tutu, tights and all. How long did I last?…
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Affordable Arts Passes for the Under-Thirty Crowd
Want to enjoy the arts in Toronto, but trying to save money? Check out this list of affordable arts passes in the city.
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5 Tips on How to Start Ballet as an Adult
Have you ever watched a famous ballet performance—The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, or Swan Lake—and wished that you had taken those ballet lessons when you were younger? Whether you’re 22 or 52, don’t let your age stop you from trying something new. Unsure where to find a beginners’ class? Check online or call your local dance studio. If you really have no idea and you’re in the Toronto area, Canada’s National Ballet School has adult classes you can sign up for. Ballet is as much an exercise of your mind as it is of your body Pull up, turn out, keep your shoulders down, point your toes, and remember the exercise.…
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Dance to the Stars
COBA dancer earns her big break early to secure a career in her dream job.
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5 Holiday Events To Attend In Toronto
Are you wondering what to do during the holidays? Here is a list of five activities you can do on the Danforth and around the city to get you into the spirit of the season!
