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Choreographing a Musical
Choreographing a Musical"Credit must also be given to Emily Sugianto, Spring Awakening’s choreographer, for creating lively dance routines that the whole cast could perfect. The ensemble performances of “The Mirror-Blue Night” and “Touch Me” were particularly...
Good News if You Like Dancing
Multiple Health Benefits of Dancing – Backed by ScienceIn our last couple of blogs, we heard from our own Poise dancers and the professionals about why they like to dance. Well, it turns out that there is quite a large body of scientific evidence that points to why it...
Dancers Around the World on Why They Dance
Last week, we noted what our kids at Poise told us about why they like to dance. Our own Poise dancers’ answers and their joy make us smile. Their efforts, resilience and strength inspire us. They also make us curious to find out what more experienced dancers say...
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Swan Lake Reflections with PBT School Students
PBT School Swan Lake Reflections with PBT School Students Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jenna Bodnar PBT School graduate students Ariana Chernyshev and Jacqueline Sugianto recently graced the stages of the Benedum Center in Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra as well...
Don Mills ballerina competing at national competition
Jacqueline Sugianto is among 19 Canadians participating in prestigious event. Dance has been a part of Jacqueline Sugianto’s family for three generations. The 15-year-old Don Mills resident is taking her ballet skills to the next level as she takes part in the Genée...
Ballerina sharing same role in “The Nutcracker” as her sister — seven years later
Seeing her daughter Jacqueline Sugianto playing Marie in The Nutcracker this winter felt like déjà vu for Linda Leowinata. Seven years earlier, her eldest daughter, Stella Leowinata, was dancing the same part. “I couldn’t believe that I had two girls that played the...