Gilbert Small has been a company member of Ballet British Columbia since 2009. Here he tells us all about his journey from Baltimore, Maryland to Vancouver in 5 parts!
Sarah gets emotional talking about how Lululemon helped to develop her goals and inspire her to audition for So You Think You Can Dance as well as how she worked through her injury on the show!
Sarah describes her struggle with a back spasm injury while being on So You Think You Can Dance and how moving to Vancouver refreshed her attitude towards life and dance.
Sarah talks about her lifestyle as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and artist across North America; what her goals are for the next generation to learn and discover!
IDTV's host Stephanie Morris sat down with the Senior Elite and Teen Elite Dance Co members from Fired-Up Dance Company. Based in Tigard, Oregon they got to work alongside Sarah Brinson to create a contemporary group piece through improvisation and movement experimentation.
Ade Obayomi joined Stephanie at Inspire Dance TV's Portland Mini-Session to talk about his upbringing in Phoenix, dance training and what he was like as a kid!
Ade Obayomi joined Stephanie at Inspire Dance TV's Portland Mini-Session discuss his journey on So You Think You Can Dance - the audition, Vegas week, Top 20, his favourite piece and how his career took off after the show!
Ade Obayomi talked with Stephanie about the lessons he learned when he first began his career as a dancer booking opportunities! Learning that hard work pays off and how exciting the future can be!
Jeff Mortensen talked to Stephanie about his first professional experience outside of high school - a contract with Cirque Du Soleil! Joining The Beatles' Love, for one year in Vegas!
Shauna Smith, a Vancouver native discussed with Stephanie her journey as a dancer. Beginning with ballet and jazz, to training at Habour Dance Centre to now being one of their faculty members!
Following Jeff's contract with Cirque Du Soleil, he needed something more. He found his way back to Vancouver to audition for So You Think You Can Dance Canada...more than once!
Shauna Smith talked with Inspire Dance TV about her passion for sharing dance in other countries. Her first international teaching experience was in South Africa!
Jeff Dimitriou spilled his secret to IDTV's host Stephanie about the reason he got into the studio! Taking influences from family members, established shows and the glitter, he wanted it all!
Shauna Smith, the Co-Director of Kill The Lights Company, gave us some back story how KTL began as a crew into a mentorship and training program. We love her for inspiring and sharing her wisdom with other young dancers!
Jeff Dimitriou describes to us the performances he saw as a child that made him go for what he wanted and gain those experiences! Canada's Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables...he has ambition!
Jeff Mortensen left us with advice from his own experiences, to be yourself. Being genuine, willing to put in the work and enjoying it will attract others towards you. Thanks for joining us Jeff at CAA!
Shauna Smith, expands on how she tries to connect her KTL Co. members to other artists around the world. She likes to tell her dancers to 'be really good at being you', a great message for all!