danceScape eZine: April 2008

• dance on BRAVO TV:  "Step It Up & Dance"
• danceScape.TV:  "Dancing with the Stars"
• dance HEALTH: Realign Your Spine
• dance LIFE:  Matthew & Doris Chiu
• danceScape on CBC Television's "Fortune Hunters"
• FAQ: For Absolute Beginners New to Dancing
• danceScape Spring Practice Party:  April 10th, 8 p.m.

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dance on BRAVO TV:  "Step It Up & Dance"
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Bravo reveals the 12 talented men and women chosen for the new creative dance competition series "Step It Up & Dance." Airing tonight at 11:00 p.m. EST, the series will showcase what it takes to make it big in the cutthroat dance industry as the 12 finalists compete in weekly challenges in a variety of dance styles to get the final "call back" and the chance to become the ultimate dancer, winning $100,000. 

See the preview provided by Bravo TV at http://www.dancescape.com/news (click on "Sound On" to listen to the video clip).

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danceScape.TV VIDEO FEATURES
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Check out the newest additions to www.dancescape.tv!  We've got video clips of:

• An Interview with Kristi Yamaguchi, about "Dancing with the Stars"
• Health benefits of African Dance
• Updates on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance
• Highlights from a Youth Ballroom Competition 

and much more!  With over 2,480 Videos in 122 Channels, there's sure to be something that will interest you!  Highlights also available on our global dance forums at http://forums.dancescape.com

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dance HEALTH:  Realign Your Spine
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Dr. Jason Twardowski, our resident dancer/chiropractor, shares his invaluable advice for dancers of all styles on proper posture - not just for aesthetics, but for your long-lasting health!  Realign your spine by reading more in our wellness area.  More info. at http://www.dancescape.com/ezine/wellness

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dance LIFE
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This month we feature an article on up-and-coming dancer Matthew Chiu.  He and his mother Doris talked to us about his experiences at The National Ballet School of Canada, The Ailey School in New York City, and the role that dance has taken in each of their lives.  Find out how the Chius are keeping it 'All in the Family' -- including Doris' "dream dance partner" -- by reading the article here: http://www.dancescape.com/ezine/people

For those of you who missed last month's profile, check out our interview with Alida Esmail as she talks about her "First Time".

Do you know someone with an INSPIRING story about their dance Life? E-mail editor@dancescape.com to be considered for danceScape eZine.

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danceScape on CBC Television's "Fortune Hunters"
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danceScape was recently featured on CBC Newsworld's "Fortune Hunters".  If you missed founder Robert Tang's "blooper" with Billionaire Venture capitalist, Tim Draper, you can see it again not only in one episode, but also the "finale" wrap-up episode, both online at http://www.cbc.ca/news/fortunehunters (all episodes of the series are now available there!).  Never-before-seen videos and post interviews will be available next week at www.dancescape.com/channels.

The producers from Fortune Hunters is pleased to announce that the main CBC Television Network will be re-broadcasting the series in its entirety, beginning June 8th at 11:00 a.m. EST (after Coronation Street).  danceScape is featured in episode 9, which should re-broadcast on August 3rd.  If you're travelling on Air Canada or passing through major airports across Canada, you'll also be able to see episodes of the series.

As a result of the TV show, there are some upcoming exciting developments.  Please stay tuned!

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FAQ
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We've started a Frequently Asked Questions section.  Right now, we've focussed on questions that Ballroom and Latin Absolute Beginners (or those about to absolutely begin) ask us.  You can find the section in our lessons section at www.dancescape.com/lessons.  As we're always looking to expand, please email any questions you have, or tips you have to share to editor@dancescape.com


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danceScape BURLINGTON PRACTICE PARTY:  APRIL 10th
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danceScape's Burlington Spring Practice Party takes place on Thursday, April 10th from 8 to 10 p.m.  This event is open to graduates of all Winter workshop programs, alumni of past programs, semi-private and private students, and their guests.  See video clips from our last practice party at http://www.dancescape.com/channels/club-dancescape, portions of which were featured on CBC Newsworld's "Fortune Hunters".  If you attended the party, did you see yourself and/or your friends on national television?  CBC television will re-broadcast the show starting June 8th at 11:00 a.m.

To RSVP or to order tickets, please email events@dancescape.com or call (905) 633-8808

As always, if you have a question you want answered, a tip you'd like to share, an idea for an article, or a nominee for an interview, contact us at editor@dancescape.com.

shall we Dance?