Toronto Eaton Centre launches music talent program with performance by Toronto’s Shi Wisdom

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Toronto Eaton Centre will launch Urban Mic, a live music experience aimed at profiling the city’s wide range of musical talent. 

The kickoff event, taking place in the Urban Eatery, will feature a performance by Toronto’s Shi Wisdom. Shi’s soul, R&B and alternative influences bring a unique, soulfulness to her voice, most recently heard on Kardinal Official’s Mr. Parker.

Every Thursday evening following the launch will host musical talents from throughout Toronto and the GTA. Toronto Eaton Centre is calling on all artists, young and old, to come out and show Toronto what they’ve got.

Are you a band or artist looking for exposure and are interested in profiling your music to the Centre’s thousands of daily visitors, as well as its loyal social media community? Want to take stage at the Urban Mic? Visit www.tecurbanmic.com for more information.

Details for submission and performances:·        

– Anyone interested in auditioning for Urban Mic can submit a video or audio sample to keith.geary@cadillacfairview.com·        Continue reading →

CDA members are invited to attend the I love dance / J’aime la danse Awards celebration in Ottawa! This exciting event will be held on Oct 21, 2012 in conjunction with CDA’s National Conference. The celebration invites dance professionals, enthusiasts, and political supporters to come together and recognize great achievement in Canadian dance. The event will feature interactive media installations, food and drinks, dance performances and the very first I love dance/J’aime la danse Awards – you won’t want to miss it!   

Do you know someone or an organization who deserves recognition for exceptional contribution to the dance ecology in the spirit of the I love dance campaign? CDA invites you to submit your nominations in all categories by Sept 14, 2012.

Inspired by the Dance Manifesto, the 12 categories are:

1. I love dance community award
2. I love dance youth award
3. I love dance seniors award
4. I love dance healthy citizens award
5. I love dance award for a creative economy
6. I love dance international award
7. I love dance award for the promotion of pluralism.
8. I love dance award for innovation
9. I love dance audience member award
10. I love dance corporation award
11. I love dance organization award
12. I love dance donors award

Click HERE to view complete Awards descriptions.

Submit your awards nominations through the I love dance blog HERE.
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