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Inspiracion Latina rocking the New Year!

3/15/2014

Are you curious about what we’ve been up to since the onset of 2014?

In January, we had the pleasure of performing at the KPMG’s Annual Networking event in Toronto. We had four of our best performers at the event, working their magic to bring the hottest Latin entertainment to the occasion. Our vibrant choreographies included Samba, Merengue, Salsa and Bachata. We certainly brought the heat to the party, despite the cold Toronto weather outside.

In February, we performed Samba at Aladin’s Palace once again since New Year’s Eve. We always get excited (and proud) to hear back from our regular customers; it serves as a non-verbal testimonial of the excellent service we provide to our clientele.

In March, we performed Salsa, Bachata and Merengue at the 90th birthday party of Harold, a lovely English man who was a champion ballroom dancer of the Blackpool in England. He is an inspiration to all of us because of his upbeat personality and his love for dance.

There is no better way to celebrate your special day or event than with our performers from Inspiracion Latina Dance Company!

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Meeting the Inspiracion Latina Dancers: Kate

3/8/2014

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Let me introduce you to another of our talented dancers who is a very kind and spiritual human being. She promotes animal welfare and enjoys being in touch with nature as an example she volunteers at a community garden club in Thornhill. Her name is Kate Vino.

Kate was born in Ukraine, but lived in several parts of the world before finally immigrating to Canada with her family. She started dancing at the age of 10 with Ballet as her starting point. Parallel to taking Ballet classes, Kate also began to enjoy Jazz and Pop dance. As a teenager, Hip Hop was very popular and she had to try that as well.

In her early 20's Kate decided she needed a change in beat, so she began learning Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Brazilian dances. She joined Inspiracion Latina Dance Company in 2013 where she continues to work on her technique in a variety of dance styles while performing at various events around Toronto and the GTA.

In a short interview, Kate speaks about her passion for dance.

Queen Latina: As a dancer what inspires you?
Kate: I am inspired by the world's diverse cultures. I love travelling and getting to know new places and people, their unique traditions, languages, their music and dance. I've always been particularly drawn to Latin American culture, and that is where I found my inspiration for dancing.

Queen Latina: What does dance mean to you?
Kate: Dancing, for me, means many things. It is its own unique language that offers a way to connect to our ancestors and spiritual selves. Through dancing, I learned the meaning of being a human being. Dancing allows me to strengthen my confidence and face my fears; it also reminds me how to embrace my imperfections.

Queen Latina: How does dance influence your life?
Kate: Dancing definitely helps me stay fit, and connect with like- minded people who are passionate about similar things. Simply put, dancing helps me “come out of my shell.” It pushes me outside of my comfort zone. I carry on a similar attitude in my day to day life when I face challenges. Interestingly enough, when I am performing, I see a different side of me. And I kind of like it :D

Queen Latina: How was your family’s view about dancing?
Kate: Everyone in my family enjoys dancing as a hobby. We like to see musicals and other dance shows like ballet and Cirque de Soleil.

Queen Latina: Do you think living in Toronto influence you as a dancer? How?
Kate: Toronto is so diverse and multicultural, which opens the door to try many different styles of dance. If I was living in a different part of the world, I am not sure I would be dancing or performing Latin and Brazilian styles.

Stay tuned for more interviews to our dancers and students!

Queen Latina

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Meeting the Inspiracion Latina Dancers: Daphne

2/14/2014

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It is such a blessing to work with not only talented, but also committed and responsible dancers who are part of the Inspiracion Latina Dance Company. I would like to introduce each of them individually through our blog. First we will start with our lovely Daphne Delefes.

Daphne was born into a Greek family in Nova Scotia. She started learning jazz and ballet at the age of 4. Later, she learned modern dance, Bellydance, Samba and other types of Latin dances which opened doors to perform with Arabesque, Tropicaliente and Egyptian Dance Company in Toronto. Currently, she is one of the lead dancers in Inspiracion Latina Dance Company.

She is the mother of an adorable angel called Benjamin who brought out such tenderness in all the Inspiracion Latina family... A huge AWW! can be heard each time mom and baby arrived for rehearsals. Ben is nine months old now and his mom went back to dancing and performing as soon as he was two months old. She was so fit from that time that it was hard to tell she was a new mom.
Of course, Ben inherited her good looks and genes and has already started his modeling career… eventually; he will be dancing with us in our Inspiracion Latina Kids Team :)

In a short interview, Daphne speaks about the importance of dancing in her life.

Queen Latina: As a dancer and performer, what inspires you?
Daphne: The music inspired me the most, but beside it I get inspired by watching other dancers and learning from them. I have always enjoyed being part of a company, learning choreographies and performing them together with the other dancers.

Queen Latina: What does dance mean to you?
Daphne: It's part of who I am. It's saved me during very hard times in my life... Dance is athletic because of the exercises and physical activity involved. It means creativity...friendship… camaraderie...inspirational. I have had so many fun and crazy dance adventures!

Queen Latina: Do you think living in Toronto influence you as a dancer? How?
Daphne: Yes. Because of its multiculturalism, there are so many opportunities to learn and perform in Toronto!

Queen Latina: How does dance influence your life?
Daphne: Because I have always danced, it's such an important part of who I am. In the journey of my life I have followed the path of dancing, which has not always been easy, but absolutely, worthwhile. Dancing inspires and uplifts me.

Stay tuned for more interviews to our dancers and students!

Queen Latina

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Celebrating the Holiday Season with Inspiracion Latina

12/16/2013

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Thank you to everyone who came out to see Inspiracion Latina perform last night at El Rancho. The night was amazing! We started off the evening with a delicious dinner with the Inspiracion Latina group, family and friends.
While some of the guests chose to go with the 3-course meal, I decided to try something else from the menu. I was pleasantly surprised at the options the restaurant had to offer. I ordered a vegetarian meal which included rice & beans with grilled vegetables, salad, baked plantain and yucca. My palate was overwhelmed by the diverse flavours bouncing in my mouth. My meal was paired up with red-wine sangria which is exactly what I needed to put me in a party mood :)

After dinner and mingling, the performance group went off to get ready for the Annual Holiday Show. Getting ready for any show builds the suspense for the actual ‘performance.’ Any good performer must get the jitters before coming out on stage. Whether it is forgetting choreography or the inevitable fear of losing parts of your costume that would leave you exposed, most performers can relate to this experience. But put all worries aside, the night was unforgettable!

Want to see more of Inspiracion Latina? Join us at Aladin’s as we welcome the New Year together.

To book us for your next event, click here.

Look out for our next blog, The Dancer Contra the Performer

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Behind The Scenes: In Preparation For The Annual Holiday Party

12/10/2013

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Ever wonder what goes into the preparation of one of our vibrant and glamorous dance shows?

It takes a lot of time and effort to plan and organize our shows. The dancers have to learn new routines and attend weekly rehearsals, the director needs to pick out the right outfits for the dancers and figure out the logistics for the show. But it's all part of the fun!

It all starts with a lot of practice...

Shopping for additional costumes on a Saturday morning...

Finalizing last-minute details...

And finally, the actual show!!!

Come see Inspiracion Latina perform next Saturday, December 14th, at El Rancho. Tickets at the door are $10. Women are free before 10 pm.

To book us for your holiday event, click here.

Have your own dance experience you would like to share? We welcome your comments!

Look out for our next blog, Celebrating the Holiday Season with Inspiracion Latina.

Diva in Heels

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New Year’s Resolution

12/1/2013

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November has been a busy month for Inspiracion Latina Dance Company. With several private and corporate shows, and preparation for the 2nd Annual Holiday Party on December 14th at El Rancho, the director and the company dancers have had their hands full.
On November 16th, we celebrated a 50th birthday party with a very special person who is also one of our returning clients. The show that Inspiracion Latina put together was actually a surprise. The theme of the night was Rio Carnival at the Grand Empire Banquet Hall in Brampton and the performance included several samba routines. The audience was full of energy and party vibes. The guests at the party immediately wanted to be part of the Carnival show. As a matter of fact, the guests decided to join the party before the dancers even finished their performance!

"It was so fulfilling to see such an enthusiastic crowd," said one of the dancers performing that night.

"You just have to move with the flow when you perform," said another dancer. "It's all about the audience and meeting their needs."

That is at the core values of Inspiracion Latina Dance Company. Whether your group is reserved or outgoing we have the skills, experience and energy to get them on the dance floor during our shows. At the end of the day, we want everyone to have fun and leave with a smile on their faces.

On November 23rd, the Inspiracion Latina dance crew showed off their talents at a corporate Christmas event at The Royalton in Woodbridge, Ontario. We definitely brought some heat to the party with our Bellydance, Latin Salsa and Brazilian Samba performances. This group was a bit on the shy side, but we managed to get a good number of people on the dance floor. It's like a chain reaction. You convince one person to get up to dance and suddenly you have a group of people dancing. I think it's a fact that dancing is contagious, even for the inexperienced.

Inspiracion Latina Dance Company is so grateful for having the opportunity to play an integral part in each and every event, from birthdays to Christmas parties, to charity events. Looking forward to the New Year and reflecting on our accomplishments in 2013, Inspiracion Latina would like to thank all of its clients, fans and supporters, students and company dancers for all their support.

Stay tuned for videos of our shows and bios of our dancers!

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Salsa For Smiles 2013

9/30/2013

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We, Inspiracion Latina Dance Company, are so excited on helping to raise money for the "Salsa for Smiles" Event organized by Transforming Faces at Lula Lounge on October the 9th. All the proceeds go towards providing Comprehensive Cleft Care. This event will have the presence of Clave Kings Band and DJ Jimmy Suave who will be in charge of the music and we will provide the dance lessons and entertainment. Also, there will be amazing prizes including tickets to the Raptors and Argos games, a trip to Montreal and much more. Don't miss it!!!
Please click on the following link to order your tickets in advance: http://www.transformingfaces.org/connect/events/salsa-for-smiles-2013/

Queen Latina

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Inspiracion Latina rocking the New Year!

Meeting the Inspiracion Latina Dancers: Kate

Meeting the Inspiracion Latina Dancers: Daphne

Celebrating the Holiday Season with Inspiracion Latina

Behind The Scenes: In Preparation For The Annual Holiday Party

New Year’s Resolution

Salsa For Smiles 2013

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