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Has trained a large number of
professional dancers in Toronto, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Regina, and
Thunder Bay
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Involves advanced students in many-sided
choreographic and performance activities of Menaka Thakkar Dance Company
including national and international touring
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Conducts classes at all levels leading to
Junior and Senior Arangetrams
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Regularly invites musicians and guest
teachers from India
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Offers advanced workshops in
Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Contemporary Western Dance
Classes are offered in a three-term
framework: Fall, Winter and Summer, in North York in a 5,000 sq. ft.
fully renovated modern dance studio
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Intensive summer school includes ‘Fast
Track’ learning schedule for those who are able to move faster through
the regular program and also those who can attend classes only in summer
every year
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Summer workshops are offered in other
classical styles of dance (Indian and non-Indian), body conditioning,
choreography and dramaturgy, dance history, aesthetics, dance
appreciation, dance writing and criticism
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Fee discounts and significant fee
subsidies are available (call for details)
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Arrangements are made for students to
have free or heavily discounted
access to professional dance performances
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Performance opportunities are offered to
every student on School Annual Day and other occasions every year
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Maintains resource centre in dance books
and videos, accessible to
every student
