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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, June 21, 2013 | 24 T H E Y B R I N G T H E B O O M The students of T.A. Blakelock High School know all about making sweet sound. The school's various musical ensembles recently performed for their fellow students and parents. The musical night included performances by the school's Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, each of which received a gold standard at the Musicfest Canada National Music Festival earlier this spring. Pictured above, music teacher Brian Vincent conducts the Wind Ensemble at the end of year concert. Pictured at right, above, the Percussion Ensemble's (l-r) Michael Brandolino, Emily Wang, Karah McGillivary, Madeline Turriff, Sophia Stoltz, Katie Valenzuela and Sheron Guo perform; while below, Bryce Gill and Katie Valenzuela (in front), and Brandolino, McGillivary, and Guo perform. photos by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) Dance is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. For thousands of years, people have twirled, jigged and tapped around to show an entire range of emotions. Today, dance is a great way to exercise, meet people and feel better about oneself. More importantly, it's a lot of fun. Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Oakville is one of the premier ways to learn the basics while achieving everything that dancing has to offer. "It is a beautiful thing to see when someone realizes they have learned to dance with their loved one," says General Manager Michel Beaudoin. "So many people come to us feeling like they will never know how to dance, and after only a few lessons they can share something so wonderfully special with their family and friends." Fred Astaire Dance Studios is an international, award-winning dance school operated by professional dancers and instructors. The studio provides a comfortable atmosphere in which people who have never set foot on the dance floor can learn the art or enjoy a night out. Fred Astaire Dance Studios also provides opportunities for more advanced dancers to get into competitive dance. With group classes, individual classes and 10 hours of studio time available per day, Learn to dance for fun and fitness Advertorial bignamessmalltheatre THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS the adult-only studio is ideal for Oakville residents. Individual classes are popular for those interested in learning to dance, meeting new people and having a good time while feeling better about themselves. "Dancing is a way to express yourself, to intimately connect with someone and have fun - all at the same time," says Beaudoin. "After only a few nights of dance, our clients start to feel more energetic, more confident and have a brighter outlook during their dayto-day lives." Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Oakville is currently offering five dance lessons for only $25 so you can learn the fine art of ballroom, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, Samba, Bolero, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango or big band dancing. Or if you're planning on dancing at a special event, wedding or party, Fred Astaire Dance Studios can get you ready to amaze your friends and family. Contact Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Oakville at 225 Lakeshore Road East, Second Floor, by calling 905-815-3237 from 1 to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday or call the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Hamilton, located in the Westdale area at 1092 Main St. West at 905-522-3237 or visit www.fredastaire. Saturday, June 22, 8:00 pm While she is often labeled a jazz musician, the Halifax-born chanteuse has spent much of her nearly 30-year career proving herself to be a wideranging musical talent who can navigate her way through country, R&B and pop stylings. Her latest album, Night, stays true to this love of variety, covering another array of skilled performers ­ Tom Waits and Gordon Lightfoot, among them. HOLLY COLE Dan Cooper presents "Her timing, her sultry smoky tones, her stage presence, everything about her demands to be heard." ~ The Kelowna Daily Courier THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or www.oakvillecentre.ca