Archive for July, 2010

The Caribana “Carnival” was introduced to Canada by immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago.
First held in 1967, the Caribana Festival now attracts close to one million participants, including a large number of spectators, celebrities, musicians, and “Mas” players from all over the world including North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Caribana 2010 Tickets
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The organizers of Youth Day plan to  set a World Record to have the largest number of people gathered in one place to simultaneously dance the ” Twist” during Youth Day festivities at Yonge-Dundas Square on Sunday July 25, 2010.
About the Twist
The Twist was popularized and became a smash hit  in 1960 when the song [...]

“Mao’s Last Dancer” is the inspiring true story of  Li Cunxin, a Chinese-trained ballet dancer who was taken from his childhood village to undertake years of vigorous ballet training.  The movie tells of his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer.
Based on the best selling autobiography, [...]

For 2011 Salsa on St. Clair Info CLICK HERE

Salsa on St. Clair is Canada’s largest Latino-themed festival,  having attracted over 1 million salsa lovers to the streets of Toronto since its launch in 2005. The 2010 Salsa on St. Clair Festival will take place Saturday July 17 from noon to 11pm and Sunday July 18 [...]

HH Dance and Fitness having their summer inventory clearance of dance shoes this Sunday July 11, 2010.
HH Dance has a unique selection of stylish salsa and tango shoes, as well as ballroom dance shoes.

About HH Dance Studio and their shoes.
More details about the Sale.

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The Community Folk Art Council of Toronto is pleased to present its 4th Annual Multicultural Canada Day Celebration.
Please join us at Yonge-Dundas Square for our 4th annual Multicultural Canada Day Celebrations.  Starting at 12 noon, with the singing of O Canada then followed by multicultural folk dance groups from Toronto and Quebec performing live ethnic [...]