4th annual Toronto International Dance Festival (TiDf) 2017 -“Showcasing World Dance Forms – All on One Stage” to be organized on 7th October, 2017 at Lyric Theatre – Toronto Centre for the Arts !
Toronto (August 26, 2017): The Dancing Damsels Inc. will proudly host the 2017 Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF), on 7th October, 2017 at Lyric Theatre – Toronto Centre for the Arts located at 5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8.
The recurring theme of the festival for this year is “Showcasing World Dance Forms – All on One Stage”. The artistic vision that drives our dance festival is to showcase world’s most beautiful dance forms on “One” Stage.” Tying in with the theme of the festival, dance styles ranging from Classical to Modern, Folk to Contemporary all are included this year too.
Toronto’s leading as well as emerging performing artists and dance companies will showcase their vibrant art and while exhibiting their expertise and passion through a variety of dance styles. The managing director Mary Ashok, believes that everybody can dance and dance can be shared by anyone.
TIDF is a true celebration of the diversity and prosperity of the dance community in Toronto and beyond, providing opportunity to professional and community dance groups to perform live on stage for a multicultural audience.This is the 4th successful year of this vibrant and popular Toronto International Dance Festival and in keeping with the festive season, this year’s show will be devoted to local emerging and professional artists and local communities.
TIDF is a unique multi arts event that attracts most of the reputable dance companies, dance academies and musical ensembles and is designed to bring enthusiasm and life to the region’s growing dance scene. It also gives up and coming performers the opportunities to perform new performances, giving everybody a chance to experience the magic of dance.
A guarantee you will end up with a DANCE FEVER !!!
Manoj Karatha of Re_Max Realty Inc. is the main sponsor of the event.
The event will be open for public including youth and children.
Tickets (EARLY BIRD discounted- $25/- – UNTIL SEPT 01, 2017) REGULAR – $40/- VIP – $50/- SENIOR – $25/-for the 2017 Toronto International Dance Festival are available from Ticket Masters www.ticketmasters.ca or through www.ddshows.com.
History of the Dance Festival:
Launched in 2014 as the DD DanceFEST, the dance festival aims to provide a single platform for professional and emerging dancers from various cultural backgrounds in Toronto. Having organized the dance festival for two years in a row the organizer, Dancing Damsels, has come to realize that the presentation of high-quality and cutting-edge productions by leading professional artists is indispensable. These performances support the interests and demands of their clients and also help advance the goals of all our local Toronto artistic-dance communities.
As a result, in 2015 DD DanceFEST was renamed as the Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF), an organization dedicated to showcasing many different International dance forms all on one stage. To date this festival has showcased more than 60 dance styles with the participation of many prominent companies. Our participants include groups such as: Regatta Kala Kendra, Nrutha Kala Kendra, Pallavi Arts, Adi Shankara School of Performing Arts (ASAPA), Nupura School of Music & Dance, Dancing Damsels Team, Arpan Academy of Performing Arts , S.G Expressions, Raagini Dance, Ree’s Move n Dance, All Stars Bhangra Toronto, CANOSA Dance Group, Prima Dance, Rees Moves & Dance, Momentum Dance Toronto, Latin Energy, The Hawaiian Pacific Magic, Belly Up , Ayame-Kai Group , Chinese Collective Arts Association (CCAO), Tdot Tdat Thai, Ayemai-Kai Japanese , LLS , School of Irish Dance, Starz Dance Crew, Nirkoda-Jewish Dance group, Jo Jo Zolina, Sanskriti Arts, Korean Culture Community and “Tatry” Oshawa, Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization (MCAO), What’s On Tap Dance Company, Nirkoda Israeli Dancers of Toronto, Mexican Folkloric Group “TONATIUH”, That’s swing, Tarana Dance Centre, Korean court dance, Bialy Orzel Toronto, Momentum Dance Toronto, Egyptian Dance Academy, Latin Energy, Sanskriti Arts Ensemble, Culture Shock, Spanish Dance Company, Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico.
“Countless enquiries about the Toronto International Dance Festival from artists in Canada and abroad has encouraged us to expand our festival as a 3-day event in the coming year.” Mary Ashok, Artistic Director of TIDF.
About Dancing Damsels Inc:
Dancing Damsels is a registered not-for-profit multicultural arts promotions company dedicated to the empowerment of women. The objectives of the company are – • PROMOTE – cultural arts and cultural exchange • EMPOWER – women to exercise equal opportunities • APPRECIATE – women’s successes and achievements • CELEBRATE – womanhood and motherhood • ENCOURAGE – women to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Founded in 2013 the company’s artistic mandate and programming vision is to present International and Multicultural art forms through various events organized throughout the year. It promotes cultural exchanges among multicultural ethnic groups in Ontario through a wide variety of organized cultural programs.
International Women’s Day Canada (DD Women Achiever Awards) and the Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF) are our 2 major annual events. By hosting TIDF each year the Dancing Damsels’ goal is to broaden the public awareness of the myriad dance forms that exist and to foster collaboration among Toronto’s many different artistic/dance communities.
Under Mary Ashok’s leadership as Managing Director, Dancing Damsels has established itself as a unique organization that truly empowers women through the performing arts. Since its inception in 2013, Dancing Damsels has successfully organized 8 major events. Furthermore, 40 women have been recognized with the DD Women Achiever Award for their outstanding contributions to the community each through their own line of work. More than 60 dance companies and more than 500 dance performers have been provided an opportunity to showcase their talents and expertise during each of these events and festivals.
Dancing Damsels is ably supported by a highly accomplished Advisory Board members plus many Cultural Organization Leaders and countless volunteers.
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
4th annual Toronto International Dance Festival (TiDf) 2017 -“Showcasing World Dance Forms – All on One Stage”
Date: 7th October, 2017
Location: Lyric Theatre – Toronto Center for the Arts
Show Times: 5pm – 9pm
buy ticketsTickets: The Box Office is located in the Toronto Centre for the Arts at 5040 Yonge Street. Regular hours of operation are 1pm-6pm Tuesday-Saturday. The Box Office provides single ticket in-person sales at the counter, as well as group and subscription sales in person and by telephone.
Single ticket sales by phone or online should be directed to Ticketmaster. The link to purchase tickets is provided in our website www.ddshows.com.
Ticket Prices: Tickets (EARLY BIRD discounted: $25/- ( UNTIL SEPT 01, 2017), REGULAR: $40/- VIP: $50/- , KIDS /SENIORS: $25/- For groups (of 10 or more) : $25/-
For more information, connect with:
Social Media:
Website: www.tidfcanada.com / www.ddshows.com
Facebook: TIDFCanada
Twitter: @tidfcanada
Artistic & General enquires:
Mary Ashok (416-788-6412) /contactdancingdamsels@gmail.com
Marketing & Sponsorship Enquiries:
Birendra Rajapreyar (647.973.2817) /info@ddshows.com
Public Relations Media enquiries:
Jaison Mathew (647-781-2393) info@tidfcanada.com
Report by: Smriti Dash (CMN News)
