Toronto Dance Studio Rental And Rehearsal Space

Byfield Dance Experience (BDX)

Toronto Dance Studio Rental And Rehearsal Space

• Located in the safe and prestigious neighbourhood of Yorkville
  and Rosedale, 819 YONGE STREET
• Striking dance facility, complete with inviting reception area,
  classy sign-in desk, closet for storing coats and more
• Large, comfy lounge and change room complete with folding
  chairs, coffee table, floor lamps and leather futon
• Stay fresh and clean with two separate, spacious and spotless
  men’s and women’s restrooms
• Full air conditioning and ventilation system to control the
  climate
• Bright florescent and energy efficient lighting throughout the
  entire 2200 sq feet of studio space
• Custom cut, floor to ceiling skinny mirrors to make learning
  easy, no matter where you stand in studio
• Toronto’s only professionally sprung bamboo hardwood floorstrong
  enough to withstand impact and excellent in absorbing
  shock, preventing injury

BDX is a perfect rental facility for dance auditions, casting calls, theatre rehearsals, dance master classes, choreography workshops, private coaching, fitness classes and more…

Secure Your Rental Today! Contact Us At 416-917-1169 Or Visit

www.ShawnByfield.com

SYTYCD Canada Season 3 Audition Locations

So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season Three (3)- Dance Audition Tour Locations

Be prepared dancers, mentally and physically. And give ‘em everything you’ve got!

- Shawn B

www.ShawnByfield.com

Drumming Behind The Scenes of SYTYCD Canada

Just a shot of me playing in the finale episode of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, season two. I was a drummer for the afro-jazz number choreographed by Sean Cheeseman. Notice that I’m the shortest one also… =P

FYI: Tap dancers make good percussionists! We’re musicians also, so get yo’ drum on.

More photos on CTV website. Brapp!

- Shawn B

www.ShawnByfield.com

How Dancers Rock Out On Halloween

Hells yeah Toronto!

If you missed our rock theme Halloween tap dance and hip hop classes, you missed a sweaty, aggressive, punked-out day of Sum 41, Nickelback, Simple Plan and Linkin Park. We did it big and loud at BDX.

Congratulations to our new friends trying out hip hop dance classes for the first time, and congrats to the best costume winners! They each walked away with a sweet iTunes gift card.

Don’t miss our next party in the dance studio. We’ll find you.

- Shawn B

Click here to see the dance class schedule at Byfield Dance Experience

Two New Toronto Hip Hop Classes Added To Schedule

Two New Toronto Hip Hop Classes Added To Schedule!

That’s right hip hop dance lovers, I’ve added not just one, but TWO beginner hip hop dance classes to the schedule at Byfield Dance Experience. Here’s when they start:

1. 11 am BEGINNER hip hop starting Saturday November 14th. Perfect if you’re already up early Saturday morning. This allows you to enjoy more of your weekend (starting with a friggin’ awesome hip hop class, of course!).
2. 6:15 pm BEGINNER hip hop starting Monday November 16th. Excellent choice to start your week off on the right foot and de-stress from Manic Monday. Plus, you’ll burn off all that bad food you ate all day…

As you already know, we’re working diligently to create an inspiring dance studio environment while growing our numbers. But I always want to make sure you have enough space to throw down without feeling overwhelmed or crowded.

And with dance class prices that are affordable for everyone, you can’t go wrong.

Click here for directions to Byfield Dance Experience

If you’re serious about adding some FUN to your life, come join us!

- Shawn B

PS: When you get there, click the icon for a FREE hip hop dance class at BDX!

BDX Toronto Dance Studio Photos

Thank you thank you thank you everyone who came out to our Grand Opening! We’re finally officially open, thanks to the ribbon cutting ceremony. You rock Jenna!

I love friends, desserts, surprises, fun parties… and slide shows. Here’s just a handful of photos of Byfield Dance Experience in Toronto. Drop by to see the rest in person, and for some hip hop or tap dance classes.

Yup, ANYONE can dance!

See Photos of BDX Toronto Dance Studio

Shawn Byfield

BDX Grand Opening This Friday!

Attention Friends in Toronto and the GTA!

Come join us this Friday for the official opening of Toronto’s newest dance studio, Byfield Dance Experience (BDX). Friday night, 8 pm to 10 pm at BDX.

It’s my baby. And I’m excited to show it off! Click the image above, or click here to RSVP, get directions and more info.

Plus, I haven’t had a real minute to sit and just enjoy people’s company in the space. So Friday night, let’s do that. Socialize, take pics, make new friends. Bring yo’ peeps! I’ll give you the tour if you haven’t been before.

Jenna’s even getting a ribbon to cut to make it like, official. Like when they break ground before construction of a tower. Then depending on how we feel, maybe head to Jack Astors at the end of the night for some more snacks and refreshments.

Word?

Welcome to your new dance studio!

- Shawn Byfield

What We Did Behind The Scenes: Blues Brothers 2000

Flashback! If you didn’t know, I was in the hit movie Blues Brothers 2000. Shout out to the great Toronto talent! I’m in the GREEN pants and tie…

Summertime Heat

Man, were those suits HOT. We’d be dripping after each take and would need to immediately stand in front of the air conditioner when they yelled “CUT!”. Didn’t help that we filmed in the middle of summer.

And check out those crazy church hats on the ladies… you better WORK girls!

Superstar Choreography

Barry Lather the choreographer (Janet Jackson, Usher, AMA’s) made sure to put us to work. A mix of hip hop, poppin’ and character work.

Barry is truly an awesome dude, I worked with numerous times at Canada’s Wonderland and in another movie. Barry, drop me a line! =D

“Sweet” Times Behind The Scenes

This church tent revival scene was set up at Showline Studios in Toronto, with Pastor James Brown. Starring John Goodman, Dan Aykroyd Mia Peeples, Joe Morton Aretha Franklin and tons more artists made it a crazy fun film to work on.

Behind the scenes, James Brown would tell us stories of Michael Jackson, and showed us “The Bicycle” which was the original Moonwalk 20 years BEFORE the King of Pop learned it from him. Friggin’ sweet.

When we weren’t shooting, we’d eat, laugh, socialize. And eat more. Lots of sweet snacks on movie sets. Yes we need that energy, but sometimes it isn’t such a good thing for the waistline!

John Landis (director, who also directed MJ’s Thriller) pays tribute to a similar scenein his original Blues Brothers. Fun times.

What you think?

- SB

www.ShawnByfield.com

So You Think You Can Dance Canada Predictions

(From: The Dance Choreographer blog)

Who will be the final two dancers left on So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s second season?

Jayme Rae is throwing down pretty hard. So is Emanuel with all his injuries. I think Everett will capture a ton of votes…

Read rest of post and comment at The Dance Choreographer blog.