Performing Artists Directory: March 2021

PERFORMING ARTISTS DIRECTORY

WELCOME This directory is the result of conversations between The Rose Brampton and staff at the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. We all realized the COVID-19 pandemic had negatively impacted education and the performing arts. We identified our common need to support students, teachers and artists, and ensure quality performing arts experiences continue to be made available.

This directory aims to maintain the connection between educators and professional artists, delivering high-quality artistic programming to virtual and in-person classes.

Quality arts experiences help broaden students’ horizons, develop critical thinking and analysis skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, and have important positive mental health effects. These experiences with students are win-win for artists too, as they help artists reflect on and refine their own practice and develop new audiences for their work.

Partnerships in education can help to uplift, stabilize, and grow the arts sector in our community.

We hope this directory will introduce you to many incredible artists.

Stay tuned for updates, as new artists will be added often.

Christina Akrong Education and Outreach Coordinator

Steven Schipper Executive Artistic Director

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CONTENTS WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE DIRECTORY

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HOW IT WORKS

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY OF ARTISTS

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RESOURCE MATERIALS

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HOW TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING

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DISCLAIMERS

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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE DIRECTORY Performing Artists Directory This directory is a listing of professional artists from Brampton, the Greater Toronto Area, and beyond, who are available to facilitate live virtual workshops and presentations with Peel Region students during the 2020-21 school year.

This directory may be used by public schools, private schools, homeschool groups, and other organizations wishing to provide learning experiences in performing arts for their communities.

This is not an exhaustive list of all of the talented professional artists in our area, by any means! If you know of an artist who you think should be included, or if you are an artist who would like to be listed here, please see the How to be included in this listing section below.

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HOW IT WORKS This directory is provided as a service by the Performing Arts division of the City of Brampton. It is a complement to our Arts Adventures Education Series, and a special way that we seek to help artists and schools connect during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Teachers, school representatives, and other organizations wishing to book artists should contact artists directly.

The City of Brampton will not be acting as a booking agent for these workshops and presentations. All bookings, negotiations, and payments go through the artists.

Please take advantage of our Resource materials section below to find helpful materials to assist you in planning together, making a written agreement, and seeking feedback.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION This directory has not been vetted by an application process. Please do your own due diligence by: • Requesting a Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent police background check; • Researching and interviewing artists to ensure fit for your needs; • Asking for previous work experience or references as appropriate; • Negotiating and agreeing on terms and fees ahead of time and in writing; • Pre-planning together with the artist to clarify goals and expectations for each party.

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Cameron is a Brampton born and raised professional actor who was doing theatre when he was accepted into the drama program at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School. He is a graduate of the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program between Sheridan College and the University of Toronto Mississauga. For the past four years Cameron has been a member of the acting ensemble at the Shaw Festival, one of Canada’s largest theatre festivals, appearing in productions such as Getting Married, Henry V, Hound of The Baskervilles, Dracula & The Madness of George III. Cameron has also appeared in productions with Theatre Erindale, Secret Shakespeare Series, The Lower Ossington Theatre, Canadian Rep Theatre and Clay and Paper Theatre and most recently with Shadow Theatre in Edmonton. As a theatre educator he has developed and facilitated theatre workshops for students in high school and post-secondary, with a focus on monologue preparation, and speaking Shakespeare’s text. He has facilitated workshops with schools in Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board, Peel District School Board, Toronto District School Board and with visiting student groups at The Shaw Festival.

WORKSHOP – BREAKING DOWN A MONOLOGUE What is a monologue? Why is a monologue useful? How do I memorize all those lines? How can I make interesting acting choices in my monologue?... In this workshop we will explore how to learn and prepare a monologue for an audition. I will share how I break down a monologue with simple tools that lead to interesting and compelling acting choices. This workshop is suitable for students with any level of acting experience.

WORKSHOP – SHAKESPEARE’S VERSE This workshop is all about getting comfortable with Shakepeare’s verse. Using text from Shakespeare’s plays we will learn how to approach verse structure and rhythm.

Through a series of engaging, physical and fun exercises we will demystify the idea that Shakespeare is hard. Students will have the tools to find ease and joy in speaking Shakespeare’s text by mastering the rhythm.

CAMERON GRANT

Brampton born and raised professional actor and theatre educator. Member of the acting ensemble at the Shaw Festival, one of Canada’s largest theatre festivals.

EMAIL:

Ask me anything! With 5 years acting experience in the Canadian theatre industry I have learned a lot. I can offer perspective on professional theatre training programs and career opportunities, acting technique, and my journey in becoming a working theatre actor.

Length of time: 1 hour (or length of a period).

This can be extended to 2 hours which would include opportunities for students to present their monologues and receive feedback.

Maximum number of students: 30 Grade(s): 9-12 Fee: $90/h + HST

Length of time: 30-45 minutes. This session can also be paired with one of the workshops.

Maximum number of students: 100 Grade(s): 5-12 Fee: Honorarium

grantcameronm@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

cameronmgrant.com

ARTS PRACTICE:

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PRESENTATION – Q & A SESSION

Length of time: 1 hour (or the length of a period).

This can be extended to 2 hours which would include opportunities for students to present their monologues and receive feedback.

Maximum number of students: 30 Grade(s): 7-12 Fee: $90/h + HST

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Ian’s poetry is an articulation of a generation’s heartbeat. A magician with syntax and a word sorcerer, he conjures new realities all in an attempt to better understand our existence. An internationally acclaimed spoken word poet he is a national slam champion and the 2010 World Poetry Slam champion. He uses his voice to inspire messages of peace, action and critical thought. Ian believes poetry is the universe’s way of showing us the beauty in emotion, the similarity in experience and the art of living. Born and raised by Ghanaian parents, Ian feels spiritually and passionately connected to his heritage. Ian’s work is strongly influenced by his upbringing and journeys throughout Africa. His work follows in the lineage of ancient African storytellers by paying homage to the past and revisiting themes and lessons from previous generations. In addition, Ian is a devout practitioner of Afrofuturism; a philosophy of projecting the Black experience into a celestial, technological future. He believes that words have a great power to bring diverse people together, and he uses both poetry and music to communicate messages of unity and courage.

Ian has showcased his poetry and art all over the world and shared stages with some of the most renowned names in music and literature. Ian is also a multimedia artist who often works with video and animation, producing thought-provoking poetic short films. He conducts poetry, writing and performance workshops for students of all ages, corporations and various community groups, inspiring people to accept the power of their own voice. He has also moonlit as a journalist and has been featured in CBC, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, TVO and countless other broadcast and print publications. He currently teaches creative writing and community activism at OCAD University in Toronto. Ian believes we are all born poets, some of us just have not realized it yet.

WORKSHOP – POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD Students are taken through a 1-3 hour writing and performance intensive. By the end of the workshop, students would have created an original piece of spoken word poetry using curriculum literary tools. Students will be exposed to the following concepts:

• Inspiration and Brainstorming • Style and Form • Writing Devices: Metaphors and Simile • Performance of their own Spoken Word Poetry The workshop is inclusive and is facilitated with consideration for various learning styles.

IAN KETEKU

An internationally acclaimed spoken word poet, Ian is a national slam champion and the 2010 World Poetry Slam champion. He uses his voice to inspire messages of peace, action and critical thought.

EMAIL:

ianketeku@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

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PRESENTATION – THE POWER OF WORDS Students are taken through an informative, comedic and heart engaging presentation on how to use our words as a catalyst for change.

Length of time: 1-3 hours Maximum number of students: 40 Grade(s): 1-12 Fee: $250 per 1 or 2 hour session. $350 per 3 hour session.

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: 100 Grade(s): 1- 12 Fee: $350

Availability: Monday-Thursday between 12-4 pm.

www.ianketeku.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@ianketeku

ARTS PRACTICE:

poetry, public speaking, spoken word, slam poetry, urban arts

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Navprit Singh has over 10 years of experience as a social services worker providing art based counselling, educational workshop and programming across Ontario and online. In her current role as the Director of Programing at Broadening Horizons she applies her passion for social change and human rights to developing new projects focused on diversity and social justice. Currently she is focused on developing art based educational workshops to support young people with self care and mental health.

Navprit’s strong community development skills has helped her create and maintain many partnerships with community art organizations and human service agencies, fostering a unique approach to providing social services across Ontario and online.

WORKSHOP – STORYTELLING THROUGH ART: STORY CUBE StoryCubes help students come up with personalized stories.

No matter how many times you roll the cubes new possibilities are always endless. Understanding and expressing stories or narratives is a vital skill that all young people need to develop and build on. During this workshop students will participate in self-reflection/visualization activity to draw images that are connected to who they are on to their cubes, making this cube personalized to their life experiences.

The objective for this workshop is to stimulate creative thinking, provide visual cues for storytelling, and help students think outside of just themselves. The images on the cubes are to help students create a beginning, middle and end to their story, it will also help students understand the “wh” questions of storytelling (what, who, where, when, why).

NAVPRIT SINGH

Over 10 years of experience as a social services worker providing art based counselling, educational workshop and programming across Ontario and online.

EMAIL:

navprit@bhorizons.ca

ARTS PRACTICE: WEBSITE:

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: one class Grade(s): K-12 Fee: $80-100/hour

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 9 am-5 pm

Storytelling

www.broadeninghorizons.ca

SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Even though it may feel like a game, students will learn many important components of storytelling such as planning, creating a setting, sequence of events, in addition to discussing feelings, understanding actions and consequences and creating resolutions. This workshop will boost students’ confidence in telling stories, get their creative juices flowing and their imagination going wild.

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Sandeep Chahal, aka Sunny Deewana, is a Brampton-based writer, comedian and actor. He started his artistic journey as an actor performing in local theatre productions. He then went on to learn improvisation, stand-up comedy and screen writing. Sunny has also ventured into the digital space. Using his experience from performing and writing he has created a number of short films which have been very well-received.

Sunny was born in India and moved to Canada at the age of 14. Moving to a new country and starting life all over has its toll on any person or family. Sunny naturally leaned towards using comedy as a mode of expression to deal with the struggle of trying to adjust to a new place. His experience as an immigrant is the fuel for his artistic drive. He uses his writing and performance to touch on those issues that impacted him as an immigrant. Sunny’s artistic work has been centred around comedy. He has explored the art of making someone laugh using theatre, stand up comedy, improvisation and writing for the screen. His focus has always been to use comedy to explore themes and topics that are somewhat taboo or untouched because of one reason or another. Comedy allows him to talk about uncomfortable things in a manner that is well received.

With the goal of having a common platform for performance artists to share their voice, Sunny runs open mics, improvisation workshops among other things under the banner of “Laal Button”. The goal of this organization is to create a platform of expression for artists of color. Through this platform he continues to inspire and connect local artists of Brampton as they develop and showcase their talent at a variety of venues. The organization also encourages upcoming writers and performance artists to develop their work and connect with one another by organizing writing circles, readings, auditions.

Sunny continues to perform over Zoom nowadays because of the pandemic, but otherwise Sunny has performed in a variety of places including Brampton, Oakville, Hamilton, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver.

WORKSHOP: FUNDAMENTALS OF IMPROVISATION The workshop will be an interactive experience and is going to be based on the fundamentals of improvisation. It will include a warm-up section where everyone participates in exercises that affect attention, listening skills and inspire creativity. The second part of the workshop will include more advanced improvisation exercises and will cover topics like how to work with others and be creative, the basics of improvisation, listening and supporting your peers, non-verbal communication, and trusting one another. The workshop also covers skills development in storytelling, the structure of a scene, and character development. The workshop is conducted in a safe space and special attention is paid to ensure everyone feels welcome to express themselves without the fear of being judged.

SUNNY DEEWANA Brampton-based writer, comedian and actor.

EMAIL:

Pressthelaalbutton@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

www.laalbutton.com

PHONE:

289-208-4207

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Theatre

Length of time: to be determined with teacher Maximum number of students: one class Grade(s): Please inquire Fee: $350

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE? Sunny uses his storytelling skills to take the audience on a joyful ride that is filled with laughter and valuable life lessons. Sunny talks about his journey of coming to a new country in high skill school to then going to university, to working as an engineer and then going further to pursue arts. In this presentation Sunny looks back at his life from high school to now and touches on issues of identity, culture, career planning and talks about ways in which one can better prepare themselves for the real world that everyone has to face one day.

Length of time: 1 hour (60 minutes) Maximum number of students: 200 Grade(s): Grade 9- 12 Fee: $500

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Travis Knights is a Tap Dancer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Travis was introduced to the rich oral tradition of Tap by his teacher Ethel Bruneau at age 10. He went on to travel the world spreading his love of rhythm across 4 continents, touring with Tap Dogs, Tapestry Dance Company, and the self-produced Tap Love Tour.

In 2019 Travis finished a two-year community development residency at the Tranzac Club in Toronto hosting the Jazz United Jam, a weekly jazz jam session aimed at reconnecting live musicians with dancers. He is the 2020 recipient of the Jaqueline Lemieux Prize for outstanding contribution to dance in Canada.

In March 2021, Travis will debut his one-man show called Ephemeral Artifacts with a 3-week residency at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. He currently lives in Brampton, Ontario and hosts The Tap Love Tour Podcast, available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple podcasts, featuring interviews of a myriad of inspiring tap dance artists.

WORKSHOP - COMPREHENSIVE TAP DANCE HISTORY WORKSHOP Arguably the most complicated, misunderstood and exploited dance of the 20th century, tap dance in the 21st century is making new strides at reclaiming its own narrative. This 2-hour virtual dive into the world of rhythm will illuminate the close ties between tap dance, popular culture and the civil rights movement in the United States. A PDF of the point form version of the lecture will be provided as a study guide as well as a list of books as additional resources. Students will also get to try out a few steps for themselves. With a mix of lecture, archival footage, personal demonstration, in class movement and a Q&A, this 2-hour virtual tap dance experience will be experientially rich and jam packed.

Length of time: 2 Hours Maximum number of students: one class Grade(s): please inquire Fee: $300

WORKSHOP - TAP DANCE SPOTLIGHT

TRAVIS KNIGHTS

Montreal-born, Brampton-based tap dancer, spreading his love of rhythm.

EMAIL:

t.knights@gmail.com

WEBSITE: PHONE:

www.travisknights.com

514-588-2573

ARTS PRACTICE:

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This is an introduction to the world of Tap Dance. Split into 15 min. pieces, students will first engage in a tap battle. Don’t worry, it’s safe. Tap is one of the first street dances in America.

In the late 19th century, dancers would engage in healthy competition in the streets in order to establish who was the best. After this friendly competition, students will learn a little bit about the history of tap dance and its connection with popular culture. Since seeing is believing, they will then see some archival footage of some stand out performances from film and theatre. The final 15 minutes will be devoted to creating a rhythmic composition with the whole class. There’s a lot to be learned in the practice of tap dance. It’s a form that trains both musicianship and movement. The balance between the two is where the dance lives. That’s a whole lesson in itself.

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: one class Grade(s): please inquire Fee: $150

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As an alumni of RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrants, Wali Shah is a poet and public speaker. He’s delivered TED talks, created poetry for corporate events, narrated voice overs for commercials, and spoken at hundreds of schools and colleges across North America. Wali has toured Canada coast to coast as a WE Day performer, and closed out President Barack Obama’s keynote speech with a bespoke poetic message in Toronto. He’s impressed notable figures with his freestyle poetry and performances, including: Seth Rogen, Chris Hadfield, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kendrick Lamar. Wali has also served his hometown, as Poet Laureate for the City of Mississauga. His work inspires thousands to follow his voice, his journey, and his advocacy — Wali Shah is the people’s messenger.

WORKSHOP - EXPRESSION SESSION This session focuses on youth building strong, meaningful relationships with each other. It encourages them to look beyond what they see on the outside, or on social media, and respect each other on a deeper level. Youth will experiment with creative writing as an art form that they can use to express their ideas and use as a coping strategy when struggling with bullying, or mental well-being. This program is intended to start the discussion, and simply introduce ideas. Students will write individual pieces and can work in small groups.

Length of time: 60 Minutes Maximum number of students: 60 students Grade(s): 4-12 Fee: $400.00

WORKSHOP - EXPRESSION SESSION (6-WEEK EXTENDED)

WALI SHAH Poet and public speaker.

EMAIL:

Length of time: 90 minutes per session Maximum number of students: 60 Grade(s): 4-12 Fee: $2000.00 for 6 sessions throughout the school year

lifeaswali@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

www.lifeaswali.com

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This program takes the power of the single session and incorporates it into a multi-week program with a consistent group of students.

The goal is to build a true relationship with students as a mentor, and foster community among their peers on values of vulnerability, support, and inclusion. The use of writing and performance as mediums of self-expression will be coupled with different topics of discussion each week, which can be catered to each school or organization. The program has a strong focus on providing an opportunity for students to share their work with their peers. With timely and relevant themes, such as: mental health, toxic masculinity, substance abuse, environmental stewardship, and inclusion; this program will be an agent of change for the youth of the future.

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@lifeaswali Poetry

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PRESENTATION - RHYTHM & POETRY In this keynote, Wali Shah uses his gift of spoken word poetry and storytelling to have dialogue pertaining to contemporary social issues with students. Wali writes on, and speaks to, issues that matter to students and teachers right now. 15 years old, and labelled at-risk, a teacher introduced him to poetry. Since then, it became an avenue for Wali to share his story. Being Muslim, being Pakistani, and being a teenager wasn’t easy — but with the right mentors and a coping strategy, it became easier. This powerful and informative keynote is poetic, timely, and stems from Wali’s personal narrative growing up as a Peel student.

Themes: Mental Wellness, Toxic Masculinity, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Asian Heritage Can be adapted to cater to an audience of only teachers

WALI SHAH

This presentation is split into two sessions: SENIOR (Gr 7-8, & 11-12)

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• Embracing leadership and setting an example • Focus on asking good questions • Performance pieces based on relevant and timely issues: BLM, COVID-19, Use of Social Media • More of a focus on detailed messaging • Extended, Interview Style Q & A

PRESENTATION - CHOOSE ACTION TO CHANGE THE WORLD Changing the world is a process. One we’re all a part of every single day. It is process that requires all of us to be intentional about choosing action in our daily lives. From standing up to bullying and being an ally, to being responsible and taking ownership for our mistakes: we need to choose action to make a difference. This session will focus on a variety of different stories that speak to character building and resilience aimed at a primary audience.

The session will include different musical and poetic messages interspersed with storytelling.

Themes: Bullying Prevention, Mental Wellness, Leadership, Empathy This presentation is split into two sessions: SENIOR (Gr 4-5)

JUNIOR (Grades 6, & 9-10)

Length of time: 2x 30 min. sessions Maximum number of students: 500 Grade(s): K-5 Fee: $1000.00

• Preparing for a leadership role and following good role models • Performance pieces based on relevant and timely issues: BLM, COVID-19, Use of Social Media • More of a focus on simple messaging • Time for Q & A Length of time: 2 x 60 Minute Sessions Maximum number of students: 2000 Grade(s): 6-12 Fee: $2000.00

• Embracing leadership and setting an example • In-depth analysis of storytelling • More of a focus on messaging • Time for Q & A JUNIOR (K-3) • Focus on listening and following good role models • Brief analysis of storytelling • More of a focus on performance • No Q & A

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Availability: Monday - Thursdays between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fridays between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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As an educator, Darryn has pioneered vocal and theatre programs around the province, pushing creative programming and a delivery method for best student consumption.

Coming from a musical family, Darryn began his training at St. Michael’s Choir School in Toronto, a one-of-akind music school with deep training in choral and solo singing, as well as instrumental music. After 11 years at St. Michael’s Choir School (grades 3-13), Darryn embarked on a teaching career, privately teaching singing and piano for many years while providing music ministry for churches as a Musical Director / Organist / Cantor.

In 2009, after working as a Performer/Music Director in professional theatre (Songs for a New World, Miss Saigon, Kiss Me Kate, Sweet Charity), Darryn took on the role of Music Director for vocal group The Canadian Tenors (now known as The Tenors). With them, he has performed as their live pianist, collaborator, arranger, and full time touring artist. Through this experience, Darryn has shared the stage and worked with many legends: Paul Anka, David Foster, Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, Harry Connick Jr., Kenny G, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, and Stevie Wonder, to name just a few. He also has performed for many world & creative leaders, including Barack & Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. In addition, Darryn has also worked with other up and coming talents, including Pia Toscano and America’s Got Talent’s Angelica Hale, Christian Guardino and Evie Clair.

WORKSHOP - FROM WONDER TO WITHERS: MUSIC TO SHAPE THOUGHTS & HEARTS Darryn curates a set of songs from legendary artists Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers to examine how important music is as a form of self-expression, and how music can help move society forward. The goal of this workshop is to highlight the importance of the arts in society, and use examples from Wonder to Withers, whose music is some of the most famous of all time.

• short highlights of Stevie Wonder & Bill Withers’ lives • discussion on some of their most society-influencing songs and examples in society of change pushed through by songs • students explore the musical characteristics, cultural background and social context of this pair of AfricanAmerican artists

DARRYN DE SOUZA

Musician, Music Director for The Tenors, educator, and performer.

SOCIAL MEDIA: PHONE:

@dedesouza / Desouza’s Corner

647-887-9535

ARTS PRACTICE: Music Education, Appreciation & Performance (piano & vocal)

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• Achieving greatness through connection and musical innovation; both artists wrote songs to lift people up • 5 min. performance of songs by these artists (performed live by host, Darryn) • what Wonder & Withers wanted their music to accomplish, and deciding if it accomplished the goal Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 9-12 Fee: $400 for up to 35 students, negotiable on larger groups Curriculum Strand Connections: Grades 9-12 A1: The Creative Process; A2: The Elements of Music; A3: Techniques and Technologies; B1: The Critical Analysis Process; B2: Music and Society; and C2: Characteristics and Development of Music

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WORKSHOP - USING MUSIC TO BUILD RESILIENCE AND GUT INSTINCT “A painter paints on canvas; Musicians paint their pictures on silence.”

This workshop builds up the foundational trust of an elementaryaged student, using music, performance, and music appreciation to help young students foster a self-trusting, solid foundation in themselves. By hearing the struggles others have experienced through music, attendees are challenged to digest some of the real-life resiliency that was made possible by goal-setting and focused work toward a common goal.

WORKSHOP - USING MUSIC TO BUILD A PATHWAY TO POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE

• The “7C’s of Resiliency” set the framework for how Darryn presents this workshop. By associating them with specific songs and text, Darryn presents youngsters with real examples of hard work and resiliency resulting in a deep sense of satisfaction.

“To learn music is to learn a whole new language.”

Positive self-image starts from a young age. It is not inherited, it must be learned and understood to be able to work for us later on as challenges arise. In this workshop/live performance, Darryn brings to the spotlight songs that help build better foundations for self-image. Hear acoustic arrangements performed live by host and performing artist Darryn de Souza.

• Using active listening to help in visualization, appreciation, imagination, and outside-the-box thinking and creating musical moments of participation to demonstrate the different feelings elicited by famous songs.

• Brave (Sara Bareilles),

• Stories of young artists who navigated their talents while learning about the industry demonstrates goal-setting and working hard to achieve goals.

• Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars), • Born This Way (Lady Gaga) • I Am Light (India Arie) *The criteria for song selection is either building or celebrating self-image.

DARRYN DE SOUZA (CONT’D)

Students are challenged to highlight the parts of the songs that produce positive imagery and explore it further where explanation is needed. Short discussion on the meaning can help align understanding that positivity can grow inside us from our own personal beliefs about ourselves. Throughout the performance, Darryn encourages students to be involved in the music, with sections created specifically for call and response, and for soundscape creation, allowing for some rhythmic fun.

Music can be a foundational tool in helping young minds to build positive self-image. Understanding and appreciating art around them can be a vehicle to a greater understanding of the power of positive self-image.

This workshop is aimed at giving students a clear pathway to positive self-image.

Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 3-8 Fee: $450 for up to 30 students, negotiable on larger groups Curriculum Strand Connections: Grades 1-8: C1 – Creating and Performing; C2 - Reflecting, Responding & Analyzing; C3 – Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts.

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WORKSHOP - SAMPLES: CONNECTING MUSICAL GENERATIONS THROUGH SAMPLING

Length of time: 80 minutes Grade(s): 1-6 Fee: $250 for up to 20 students, negotiable on larger groups Curriculum Strand Connections: Grades 1-6: C1 – Creating and Performing; C2 - Reflecting, Responding & Analyzing; C3 – Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts.

In this workshop, Darryn constructs a case to prove that Pop, Hip Hop and Urban music created a new type of musician: The Producer, to give a voice to those who couldn’t afford to get the arts education to pursue a musical dream. Instead, a new genre of music was created, taking the musicality of the old and remixing into a completely new sound. This workshop is done in tandem with a second workshop leader, a DJ who will perform during the workshop to demonstrate the points being put forward. The goal of this workshop is to connect with students in a creative and unexpected way, and to help young adults recognize that the music of today is very often built on the songs of the past.

Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 9-12 Fee: $600 for up to 30 students, negotiable on larger groups Curriculum Strand Connections: Grades 9-12: A1: The Creative Process; A2: The Elements of Music; A3: Techniques and Technologies; B1 – The Critical Analysis Process; B2 - Music and Society; and C2 – Characteristics and Development of Music

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DARRYN DE SOUZA

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WORKSHOP - USING BREATH AND RHYTHM TO CREATE SONG

LIVE CONCERT PRESENTATION - GREATEST MUSIC CANADA HAS CREATED

With over 10 years in private education, Darryn brings methodology from many different private practices into one workshop. Darryn curates techniques from many different practices, as well as some of his own personal warmup exercises to help kids connect physiology, physical movement, and rhythm. Basic rhythm language as well as the solfeggio scale.

Llearn a song as a group, with focus given to properly producing both breath and rhythm. As we improve our performance, we examine why we are seeing growth in our performance. The goal of this workshop is to give young artists the opportunity to understand the physiological attributes that we aim to master in order to improve our production of sound.

This live music presentation is a celebration of the some of the most memorable and most famous songs created in Canada, about Canada or by Canadians; performed as a piano/vocal concert. An 8-10 song concert with stories in the middle illuminating some of the funny and heartwarming stories attached to the greatest Canadian songs of all time, along with the creators of these songs.

Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 1-6 Fee: $400 for up to 35 students, negotiable on larger groups

• A presentation meant to give students exposure to Canadian content and help inform them of the leaders in this industry over the last 50 years +.

• Humanizing Canadian musicians can help connect students’ stories with theirs - taking joy in their successes and empathy in their struggles with Canadian pride.

• Highlighting artists who excelled at more than just singing (an instrument or a completely different field of study), to help demonstrate that the arts is not only meant for those aiming to perform; it also develops so many skills in young artists, setting them up for future success in so many different paths.

This performance is live. Darryn plays the piano and sings songs, all set to fresh piano arrangements by de Souza.

Grade(s): 6-12 Fee: $350 for up to 30 students, negotiable on larger groups

LIVE CONCERT PRESENTATION - GREAT MUSIC TRANSCENDS GENRE This live music presentation is a celebration of the greatest melodies of the modern era; performed as a piano/vocal concert.

LIVE PRESENTATION - BUILDING AN A CAPPELLA ARRANGEMENT

• an 8-10 song concert with stories in the middle illuminating some of the funny and heartwarming stories attached to the greatest songs of all time, along with the creators of these songs.

This live music presentation is an in-depth look at how Darryn creates a cappella arrangements of famous songs to show students how versatile a voice can be in creating soundscape. a 1-song performance where Darryn will show students how to plan, develop and record a 6-12 part a cappella presentation

• a presentation meant to give students exposure to some of the anthems that shaped and nurtured the artists that would later become their favourites.

Students will see first-hand the complexity of music and amount of preparation and creativity needed to arrange for an a cappella performance

• Humanizing some of the biggest stars in the business helps define a more clear path towards greatness - taking joy in their successes and empathy in their struggles.

• Highlighting artists who excelled at more than just singing (an instrument or a completely different field of study), for example, Queen’s Brian May, who is now an astrophysicist.

This performance is live. Darryn plays the piano and sings songs, all set to fresh piano arrangements by de Souza.

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Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 1-12 Fee: $500 for up to 35 students, negotiable on larger groups

For more advanced students, Darryn also goes into harmonic significance, planning and execution of vocal parts to get best results. This is especially interesting for music students and aficionados who are curious about the process of making music.

This performance is a mix of live and pre-recorded. Darryn has some stems already recorded and sings in other parts. This is an in-depth look at vocal music and the flexibility of a good performer.

Length of time: 120 minutes Grade(s): 9-12 Fee: $500 for up to 30 students, negotiable on larger groups

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Ms. Jade began teaching, choreographing an dancing all at the same time at the age of 14 when she created a non audition based dance team at her school. From there she began teaching at the YMCA and eventually opened her own studio, Jade’s Hip Hop Academy, at the age of 18. Ms. Jade become known for her intricate choreography, innovative concepts and the ability to turn her own visions and those of her clients into spectacular reality. Ms. Jade has become a sought after choreographer and JHHA Dancers sought after performers for a variety of projects in the corporate, charity, community and sports arena. Ms. Jade has successfully managed to raise the profile of authentic hip hop dance and created a successful Performance Company and student teacher program that continues to build, develop and drive the next generation of creative thinkers, performers and leaders. She is motivated by her students and seeing them succeed in the classroom and on stage.

HIP HOP & STREET DANCE WORKSHOPS Workshops must be booked for a minimum of 1hr and can be done in person or Virtual Workshops via ZOOM. Schools can choose to focus just on hip hop dance and/or more multiple styles, including Locking, Breaking, Popping, Waacking, House, Krump and Lite Feet. Workshops include warm-up, break down of technique and a mini combo/ routine. Classrooms/studio rooms with mirrors are ideal but not necessary.

Fee: $85/hour

CHOREOGRAPHY AND CREATION WORKSHOPS

JADE JAGER CLARK

Dancer, teacher, choreographer, owner of award winning Jade’s Hip Hop Academy.

EMAIL:

info@jadeshiphopacademuy.com

WEBSITE: PHONE:

jadeshiphopacademy.com

647-393-6396

ARTS PRACTICE:

Dance

Learn how Jade Jager Clark aka Ms. Jade creates her custom themed, one of a kind routines which have been performed at major corporate, sporting and chartable events, television shows and have gone viral worldwide. She has also produced a special Dance for change series which she can share with students to show them how to create dance for social justice and dance to raise awareness about world issues. Students will review her pieces with her, have a Q & A session and participate in guided choreography exercises. Students will acquire new methods of creating and developing ideas, strategies for bringing new concepts to fruition and confidence to choreograph.

Fee: $100/workshop

HIP HOP DANCE HISTORY & FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP Workshops must be booked for a minimum of 1hr and can be done in person or Virtual Workshops via ZOOM. Hip Hop Dance does not have an official accredited syllabus or a notation of all it’s history and origins in one place yet. For and school dance/phys ed. programs focusing on origins, history and cultural aspects of the dance in addition to performing we can offer history lessons in addition to dance lessons.

Our History and Foundation workshops come complete with educating dancers on creators, pioneers and origins complete with the historical video references that note the journey from the creation of the dance styles to today. Teachers can select the percentage of the workshop dedicated to history and then dance.

Fee: $95/hour

CHOREOGRAPHY SERVICES Looking for authentic hip hop choreography for any Solo/Duo/ Small Group & Large groups for School Productions, school in person or virtual events/ assemblies, school competitions, concept videos, etc. ? We will be happy to create a Routine for you.

You can choose the song(s) or we can make a music mix for you. Staff can come to your school, the class can come to our studio, we can teach via Zoom and also provide a pre-recorded online tutorial to help dancers learn at home. Each dance will be hand crafted for your school and custom created to age and ability level. COST $150/ 3min or less of custom choreography $200/ 3min to 5min custom choreography $80/ per virtual or in person class to teach and/or clean choreography or for one online tutorial $50/ 3min or less Custom Music Mix Fee: $75/ 3 to 5min Custom Music Mix

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Kapil is an avid Storyteller, Community Builder, and Podcaster who has been active in telling his stories across Canada for the past few years. Kapil is currently facilitating workshops with high schools and post-secondary institutions across Ontario which focus on helping students become effective communicators, and will offer perspective through the journey of powerful decision making within their life and career. Kapil’s goal with these workshops is to allow students to be open to the idea that career trajectory is not always linear, and your focus in postsecondary education may not always be the career path you choose at the end. It’s very likely and completely normal to work in an industry that is outside of the field you studied. Kapil also educates students and young professionals on the importance of networking and how staying active with your passions can land you the career you desire. Kapil is the Community Manager for Staples Canada’s second fully transformational Coworking space in Oakville, ON. Through his role, Kapil has been invited to many conferences and events to share his expertise, and to educate others on how to organically build a successful and supportive community in both your personal and professional life. Kapil also runs his own storytelling Podcast called “Finding Perspective”, the podcast focuses on interviewing individuals who have gone through extraordinary life experiences and are open to sharing their truth with his viewers. The goal of the podcast is to allow his viewers to step into the realm of someone else’s truth but through their own lenses.

KAPIL GHAI

Avid Storyteller, Community Builder, and Podcaster EMAIL:

Kapil.Ghai25@gmail.com

WEBSITE: PHONE:

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416-655-9470

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@_KapilGhai / @Findingperspectivepodcast

ARTS PRACTICE:

Storytelling, Public Speaking, Podcasting, Songwriting

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WORKSHOP - ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS FOR YOU. It can be intimidating to step into unknown environments and open yourself up to complete strangers and show vulnerability. In this session, I will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone, and to make valuable connections with strangers. This session will discuss how to make the most of your professional experiences when networking with others in and out of your industry. You will learn how to leave impactful impressions on your new peers, and how to capitalize off newly made connections. Most importantly, this session will explore how you, yourself, need to be in the right mindset and open to all opportunities to allow your energy to guide you to the right opportunity.

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: 60 Grade(s): 10-12 Fee: $450 (price is negotiable)

WORKSHOP - BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT WILL LAST

WORKSHOP - BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS THROUGH YOUR STORY

I’ve always been told that it takes a village to raise a child and you can apply that saying to just about anything when it comes to the fundamentals of support systems. Building a successful and supportive community around you is a necessity. As we grow, we are taught that we can do almost anything and everything alone in life. Although I would bet on myself and my capabilities, we are human and the power of unity in progressive thinking can positively impact your personal and processional existence. In this session, I will speak to individuals on how to build your own communities from the ground up, and how to keep investing in those who are in your network. A community is a commitment! I will go over tips on what you can do to attract talent in to your group, and how to retain members within your community.

We have all been through our fair share of challenges, struggles, and experiences that have shaped us to become who we are today.

But what is important about these life events, are what we learned from these situations.

How many times have you said to yourself “If I had this knowledge, when I was younger, I would’ve been in a different place right now”?

We can’t go back in time, but we can certainly use our stories to inspire others and to give others insight. In my opinion, everything happens for a reason, so perhaps the reason we have gone through certain life experiences is to help others. We are all a collection of stories, and stories are what makes the world turn. In this session, I will educate you how to use your truth to help others learn that they are not alone, and they too can overcome whatever challenges they are going through.

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: 60 Grade(s): 11-12 Fee: $450 (price is negotiable)

Length of time: 1 hour Maximum number of students: 60 Grade(s): 9-12 Fee: $450 (price is negotiable)

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Katrina Gibson has been an instructor of acting, improv, and musical theatre for over a decade, for all ages. A graduate of St. Clair’s musical theatre program, she has performed in over fifty shows and has won awards for acting, singing, directing, set design, and costume design.

WORKSHOP - IMPROVISATION Explore and learn the basics of improv, how to think on your feet, be spontaneous, and tell a cohesive and entertaining story on your toes.

WORKSHOP - MUSICAL THEATRE Why sing? Learn about singing and storytelling, why do we sing and why it’s an effective way to tell a story and explore it in practice, learning and performing a song together.

WORKSHOP - SHAKESPEARE Why do we study Shakespeare and is it still relevant today? A workshop on the impact of Shakespeare’s works as well as playing games and doing exercises to make you fall in love with the fun of Shakespeare.

KATRINA GIBSON Actor, Educator, and Costume Designer EMAIL:

katrinagibson@live.ca

ARTS PRACTICE:

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Theatre

Length of time: 1 Hour Maximum number of students: One class Grade(s): 5-12 Fee: $80-$100/hour

Length of time: 1 Hour Maximum number of students: One class Grade(s): 4-10 Fee: $80-$100/hour

Length of time: 1 Hour Maximum number of students: One class Grade(s): 6-12 Fee: $80-$100/hour

WORKSHOP - STORYTELLING Learn the basics of storytelling and learn what works and what doesn’t when telling a story, whether through song, acting, dancing, or writing.

Learn about what makes a strong protagonist, who we will root for in a story, what makes a good twist, and much more.

Length of time: 1 Hour Maximum number of students: One class Grade(s): 6-12 Fee: $80-$100/hour

Availability: To be planned with teacher

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Amoya Reé (she/her) is a Jamaican-Canadian performance poet and 2018 National Champion. Her writing is rooted in her lived experiences as an immigrant, mother, & community worker. Exploring the cultural significance of things like race, mothering and love, she often blends historical fact with present realities, making for a poetic experience that is both informational and inspirational. She began exploring performance poetry in 2008 & since then she has shared her stories in classrooms & boardrooms across Ontario. Most recently she sat as captain of the 2018 Toronto Poetry Slam team who were semi-finalists at the National Poetry Slam in Chicago and went on to win the Canadian national championship in Guelph, Ontario. She has had featured performances at the coveted When Sisters Speak (2019) and at Toronto Poetry Slam (2019) and is currently working on her first collection of poetry. She now sits as Artistic Director of KTV Media, a virtual production enterprise that promotes Black art and excellence. There she lends her talents to producing, directing, and hosting virtual arts events and initiatives, including designing and creating the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide exclusively for Black owned businesses and services.

WORKSHOP – AFFIRMATION POETRY AND MENTAL WELLNESS In this workshop students will practice poetic self-care & mindfulness through the creation of affirmation poetry. Students will use literary devices to communicate self-reflective and positive messages about themselves. With group discussions about the different descriptive words we can use as part of our identities, students develop a sense of community, acknowledging the differences and shared experiences between themselves and their classmates. By the end of the workshop, students will have their own ‘I AM’ poem to use as daily affirmations, encouraging confidence and mental wellness in their lives. Each workshop is tailored to meet the needs of the specific age groups and learning styles, including early readers and early writers!

Length of time: 1 - 2 hours Maximum number of students: 40 Grade(s): K-12 Fee: $250 per session

WORKSHOP – POWER OF VOICE Students will discuss several social justice issues affecting their immediate and global community and use these discussions to create their own original spoken word poetry, expressing their passion for these issues. Using curriculum literary tools, we will develop methods of turning that passion into purpose through artistic expression, refining our ability to communicate, inspire and inform. Using art as activism, we will explore how the power of our voices encourages empathy and global citizenship.

AMOYA REÉ

Spoken Word Poetry, Public Speaking, Slam Poetry, Storytelling

EMAIL:

amoyaree@gmail.com

ARTS PRACTICE: WEBSITE:

Storytelling

www.amoyaree.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@amoyaree

Length of time: 1.5 hours Maximum number of students: 40 Grade(s): 7-12 Fee: $250

WORKSHOP – PERFECTLY MADE Many of us are still trying to discover who we are. There are so many parts of our lives that are shaped by what is expected of us, but we also need to shape and form our own identities. Students will experience inspiring and relatable Spoken Word Poetry that explores concepts like gender, race and culture. Using moving and sometimes laughable experiences of resilience that encourage us to be multifaceted in our identities, this presentation is storytelling, poetry and movement designed to inform, uplift, and reimagine our identities and self-expression outside of what and who society tells us to be.

Length of time: 1 hour including Q&A Maximum number of students: 100 Grade(s): 1-12 Fee: $350

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HOW TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING

The City of Brampton provides this public directory as an information exchange service to artists and to the education system. The City does not vet the artistic merit, or the Artists’ teaching experience.

Artists are responsible for obtaining a recent Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or equivalent police background check from their region, and providing a copy to the City. The VSS must have been done within 12 months of submission to the City. After that, artists are responsible for keeping their VSS in good standing and providing updated documents to the City upon request. Artists must also provide a copy to schools upon request.

Please see the following materials which may help you plan your workshop/presentation together.

If you are a professional artist, and would like to includedonly. in this directory, please complete These documents are intended to serve as samplebe templates this form: Artist information template (Word).

Customize for your own use.

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