Performers, Artists and Prize Donations 2010
2010 VEGAS BABY PERFORMERS & ARTISTS
This year we bring you samba showgirls, salsa dancers and acrobatic handbalancing just like in Vegas! For those of you who don't dance so much, you can enjoy our poker games, reflexology, tarot card readings and massage at our booths!
CONFIRMED! Masha Terentieva (Aerial Hoop/Contortionist) from Cirque du Soleil's Dralion, is performing for our party!
Go Dance Mambo Samba Showgirls-Confirmed
Nikki Bergen & Roland Semprie Acro Tango-Confirmed
POSE Dancers-Confirmed
Mambo Mosaic- Confirmed
DJ MR B-Confirmed
Linda Googh-Reflexologist Confirmed
Melissa Dunseith, Reflexologist, Reiki Master, Ayurvedic Consultant- Confirmed
Robert Small, Registered Massage Therapist, Sports Therapeutics- Confirmed
Tatiana Mihowich, Intuitive Tarot, Astrologer, Healer- Confirmed- Confirmed
(All therapists charge $1/minute at our event. All are from www.Alloneclinic.com)
Artisan chocolate drinks and bites by ChocoSol traders
Homemade cupcakes generously donated by Cindy's Sweet Sensations
200 macarons and 500 langue de chat generously donated by Tina of Butter Avenue
Karen Ellis Bodypainter-Confirmed
Videographer Fandango Productions-Confirmed
Photographer Dora Paszuk-Confirmed
More to be Announced!
2009 Asian Sensation Performers
Allen Keng's Acrobatic Tumbling & Martial Arts weapon show
Allen Keng is a professional actor and stuntman for film and television and one of the founding member's of Team Ryouko. He has worked on film sets with Chow Yun Fat, Jet Li, and is a former member of the Jackie Chan stunt team. He has over 15 years of training in a variety of martial arts and gymnastics. Allen currently runs an "Open Gym" program where he breeds up and coming athletes of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels in acrobatics and martial arts! Check out his classes at www.allenkeng.com/classes.
Wushu Master Sword fighter Jim Liang (demo)
& Chen-style 'Cannon Fist' (show)
Push hands lesson 8:30pm (class)
Sifu (Master) Jim Liang is a director of Ji Hong Tai Chi (Toronto) Inc. which was founded in 1991. Since then, Sifu Jim has been teaching Tai Chi as the head instructor. Born and educated in China, Jim has been studying Tai Chi since 1980 with the founders of Ji Hong Tai Chi & Wushu College Master Hong-Yuan Luo and Master Jennifer Gu.
1992: "US National Chinese Martial Arts Tournament" in Orlando, Florida, (2 Gold medals for Tai Chi Weapons and Chen Style Form). 2004: "5th Invitational Wushu Tournament" in Beijing, China, (two Gold medals, Chen style Tai Chi Sword; Yang style Tai Chi form.) 2005: "The 3rd International Taijiquan Exchange Competition of Jiaozuo, China, (Gold medal in Chen Style Tai Chi form..)In 2005, Jim was awarded the Class "B" Sanshou Judge Certificate by the International Wushu Federation in Beijing, China. Sifu Jim wishes to let more people know about the benefits of Tai Chi practice, whether for health, as exercise, sport or martial art.
Northern Legs Southern Fists
Traditional Chinese Lion Dance (with musicians)
'Northern Legs Southern Fists' is a multicultural team of people, committed to preserving and promoting the Asian art of lion dancing.
Past peformances include Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival held at Ontario Place,Toronto Raptors Halftime Show,
Yonge/Dundas Square Grand Opening.
Mambodreamteam Cubanitas
Director Dora Paszuk is well known in the salsa world for being the most innovative salsa/mambo group, fusing Cuban, New-York salsa, ballet, circus and Theatre Arts genres. These sexy ladies will leave you wanting more! Check out their classes in the Mississauga area.
Eduardo Dorticos-Handbalancing
Cuban Olympian Eduardo Dorticos, who has performed with circuses for years, has been asked back due to the amazing response he received from last year's party. His acts and skills are truly 'Magnificent'!
Combining dazzling acrobatics and expressive dance both in the air and on the ground, Eduardo draws audiences into the awe-inspiring world of contemporary circus. Using expertise in gymnastics, contemporary dance, afro-Cuban rhythms, and professional circus training, he has created a repertoire of sensuous, daring, and elegant acts which have delighted international audiences, from Canada to Cuba to China, for the past 10 years.
Dorticosproductions.com
Just confirmed!
Damarys Gutierrez (Cuba) performing a solo acrobatic hip hip act.
Darmays teaches jazz, Afro-Cuban, Burlesque, Chair Dance,
Sexy Hip Hop, Latin Dance and Zumba fitness in Toronto and Mississauga areas.
*Performers subject to change.
ARTISTS 2009
Karen Ellis-Bodypainter
for model Tracie Macko
Beneditto DaSilva
Tarot Card Reader
Wholistic Healer
Alliocha
Japanese Calligraphy
Artist (guests receive free body art!)
Dora Paszuk
Photographer
Erick Perdomo
Videographer
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2008 Performers
Team Ryouko Extreme Skills, Extreme Entertainment Team Ryouko has over 40 members, some of which have been featured in Jet Li movies. Just look at their website clips to understand their talent, crazy energy and unbelievable agility! Ryoukoentertainment.com
Laura Furtado Moulin Rouge Cabaret Lululemon Ambassador, CanFitPro Instructor and Presenter, Laura is also the creator of her Instructional Strip to Fit DVD and has been featured in media, including television and film. International Dancer, Instructor and Choreographer, she has performed across North America and Europe and is in high demand, teaching Sensual Dance for Women all over Toronto and the GTA.
Mambo DreamTeam (2 shows) This team has travelled the world representing Canada in places such as Puerto Rico, United States, Japan, Hawaii, Ireland, Germany and Poland. Characteristically unconventional, this performance team will blow you away with their wit, acrobatic skill and artistry.
Dorticos Productions Combining dazzling acrobatics and expressive dance both in the air and on the ground, Sarah and Eduardo draw audiences into the awe-inspiring world of contemporary circus. Using their expertise in gymnastics, contemporary dance, afro-Cuban rhythms, and professional circus training they have created a repertoire of sensuous, daring, and elegant acts which have delighted international audiences, from Canada to Cuba to China, for the past 10 years. www.sarahscheunhage.com/
Handbalancing and Straps (2 shows) by Cuban Olympian Eduardo Dorticos, who has performed with circuses for years. View clip here. Aerial Silks (ribbons hanging from the ceiling) will be performed by Eduardo’s partner Sarah Schuenhage.
ARTISTS
Pierre Louis Beranek
Videographer
Dorota Buzcel
BodyPainter
Jason Hendriks
Photography
