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SDA FEATURE: INSIDETORONTO.COM ...
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MTV LIVE visits SDA ...
The ladies of MTV LIVE - AJ and Nicole, joined two other young women in a breakin' class taught by the one and only Mae Hem. The show featuring SDA will air on June 25th [next Monday!], 2007 ... the commercials are airing as we speak!
SDA in GLOBELIFE!
www.theglobeandmail.com. Summer Camps, HOORAY!
SDA on the CNW Newswire!
www.newswire.ca. WOOT!
INT'L DANCE DAY 2007
Click here for information on this event, including a video clip of SDA in action!
LIVE, ON THE INTERWEB ...
MAEHEM is ABSOLUT! Cick here to see her bio in the Absolut People of Toronto section!
$10k RAISED FOR CANCER RESEARCH ...
We did it & SET A WORLD RECORD, too. Thank you to all that came out and supported the cause!
Whiplash, MaeHem and Dyzee after 24hrs of breakin'.
Click here for Torontoist's "Dance, Dance Resolutions" article, including SDA!
About SDA - Toronto's Original Concept Studio Dedicated to Preserving Street Dance
The Street Dance Academy (SDA), Toronto's first and only dance studio dedicated to sustaining and furthering the multifaceted styles of street dance, opened its doors in September 2006 at its centrally located digs at 160 Spadina Avenue in Toronto. Founded by b-girl Mae Hem of Toronto's shebang! crew, SDA offers an array of classes, workshops and events focused on a multitude of street dance styles, including breakin', poppin' and lockin', house, hip hop, lindy hop and swing, among others.
"Toronto's buzzing street dancing community is diverse, creative, and talented, and yet we felt that there was something missing - a place to converge and hang out, a place where you feel the vibe and passion of those around you, a place where you can dance to your heart's content, work on your skills and learn new styles," says b-girl Mae Hem, Founder and General Manager of the Street Dance Academy. "SDA will fill that void as the place to bring the street dance community together. You no longer have to dance by yourself in your basement."
Street dance comprises of styles that have over the years emerged within alternative and niche cultures with tap and swing being some of the earliest street dance styles. More recently, breakin', poppin' and lockin', house, and reggae have developed as specific techniques associated with different body movements. The new concept studio will tap into a wealth of resources to provide an extended selection of services, including showcases, art events and a video dance library.
"A run of the mill studio is not what the community needs," says Mae Hem. "Our objective is to demystify the street dance culture, educate the public and make street dance more accessible."
About shebang! b-girl crew
shebang! is Toronto's first all female break crew. In a scene dominated by b-boys, the b-girls from shebang! are often the only women battling. The crew has battled across North America and performed with artists like the Beastie Boys, Nelly Furtado and the father of hip hop, Kool Herc. shebang! crew has been teaching breakdance classes in Toronto since 2000 and hosts break & enter, Canada's largest b-boy/b-girl event of its kind. The crew supports various charities and causes, including Fashion Cares, YWCA Week Without Violence, and a number of women's groups. In 2003, shebang! was recognized with the Absolut Canadian B-boy/B-girl award by The Canadian Floor Masters. For more information, please visit: shebangcrew.com.