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🎉💃 Sending Hugs & Dance Embraces to Beverly J.! 💃🎉 Join us in celebrating the start of Beverly’s Birthday Celebration Weekend! 🥳✨ A beautiful soul in our danceScape student community, Beverly is always lifting others up with her kindness, fun stories, and adventurous spirit. As she celebrates this milestone birthday, let’s shower her with love, laughter, and lots of dance vibes! 💕🎂 🎈 Happy Birthday, Beverly! 🎈 Here’s to embracing every adventure life brings—on and off the dance floor. 💫 #HappyBirthdayBeverly #danceScapeCommunity #BirthdayWeekend #EmbraceTheAdventure #DanceThroughLife #MilestoneMoments

✨ Meet Ben Akuoko ✨ A proud member of the danceScape student community — inspiring change on and off the dance floor! 💃🕺 At danceScape, we’re proud to celebrate students who inspire beyond the dance floor — and Ben Akuoko is one of those changemakers. 💃🕺 Born with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic degenerative eye condition that affects his vision, Ben has never let his low vision define him. Through his journey with danceScape, Ben found not only confidence and movement — but a community that uplifts and empowers. ❤️ After high school, unsure of which path to take, a simple Colour Personality Test helped him discover his true calling: helping others feel seen and understood. Now, Ben is on a mission to become a social worker, advocating for representation within both the disabled and African American communities. 🎙️ Hear Ben's powerful story and learn how he’s using his voice to spark change through his inspiring podcast: The Lens: Living Diverse 🔗 www.brightsidescope.com 🔊 www.soundcloud.com/user-682828220/sets/the-lens-living-diverse 📘 facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556694116665&sk=about 📲 @brightside_scope This episode of the Sit Down Stand Out Show is proudly sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest @communitylivingtrenthighlands. 🛍️ Want to support the show? Leave a 5⭐ review! You can also see Ben on many Video Commercials and Print Media! #BenAkuoko #DanceScapeCommunity #RepresentationMatters #LowVisionAwareness #RetinitisPigmentosa #SocialWorkJourney #InspiringVoices #SitDownStandOutShow #TheLensLivingDiverse #DisabilityRepresentation #BlackVoicesMatter #danceScapeStudents #BlindNotBroken #DiversityChampions

🎶 Blinding Lights by The Weeknd | Hayley Verrall Cover at Morden’s Organic Farm 💃🌾 Experience the magic under the afternoon farm lights! ✨ Country-pop artist Hayley Verrall delivers a mesmerizing cover of "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, live at Morden’s Organic Farm Store in Dundas, Ontario. This event featured Line Dancing with @danceScape, fresh air, and unforgettable vibes. 💃🌾 🎤 From soul-stirring originals to powerhouse covers, Hayley is taking stages across Ontario — catch her at: 📍 Joseph Brant Museum 📍 Squire Pub, Hamilton 🎪 Music Market & Park It festival this August! 💫 Big dreams ahead: Let’s help Hayley open for Dolly Parton! 👇 Subscribe and follow her musical journey: Facebook & Instagram: @HayleyVerrallMusic 🎥 Videography: @nbrudnicki #HayleyVerrall #BlindingLightsCover #TheWeekndCover #FarmConcert #CountryPop #danceScape #LineDancing #LiveMusicCanada #SupportLocalMusic #OntarioArtists #BurlingtonMusic #DundasEvents #OpenForDolly

🔥 Impromptu Salsa Vibes at Morden’s Organic Farm! 🔥 What happens when the rhythm takes over? Pure magic! 💃🕺✨ We had an unforgettable moment of spontaneous salsa dancing and jamming to the soulful, high-energy sounds of @keepitmusic_lense featuring the talented Nick Begg & Jacob Marshall 🎶🎤🎸 Set against the beautiful backdrop of Morden’s Organic Farm Store, the Latin grooves and feel-good community energy created a vibe you had to be there to believe! ❤️🌟 🎥 Videography: @nbrudnicki #SalsaVibes #LiveMusicMagic #LenseBand #NickBegg #JacobMarshall #DanceScapeMoments #SpontaneousJoy #LatinGroove #FeelTheRhythm #CommunityDance #DancingUnderTheSky #MordensOrganicFarm

🎶 Big City Small Town Line Dancing in Dundas! | Hayley Verrall, Lense & danceScape at Morden’s 💃🌾 What do you get when live country music, community spirit, and line dancing come together on a sunny afternoon? A truly unforgettable experience at Morden’s Organic Farm Store in Dundas, Ontario! 🌻🎸 Watch as Hayley Verrall (from Burlington) performs her heartfelt hit “Big City Small Town” alongside the talented band Lense, bringing lyrics about hometown pride and small-town dreams to life. ❤️ And the energy didn’t stop there! Burlington-based danceScape led the crowd in fun and easy Line Dance Lessons that had everyone clapping, stepping, and smiling from ear to ear. 👢🕺💃 This is what community looks like — music, movement, and meaningful moments shared under the open sky. 👇 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE if you’d love to see more “Dancing to Live Music” events with danceScape and incredible local artists like Hayley Verrall! 📍 Event Location: Morden’s Organic Farm Store, Dundas, ON 🎤 Artist: @HayleyVerrallMusic 🎸 Band: Lense 💃 Line Dance Lessons: @danceScape 🌾 Hosted by: @MordensOrganicFarmStore ✍️ Song Written by: Hayley Verrall & Carrie DeMaeyer 🎥 Cinematography: @nbrudnicki #BigCitySmallTown #HayleyVerrall #danceScape #LenseBand #LineDancing #LiveMusicOntario #DundasEvents #BurlingtonArtists #CountryMusicVibes #MordensFarmStore #SupportLocalMusic #DanceUnderTheSky #OntarioFarmEvents #CommunityConnection #MusicAndMovement

📸✨ CAPTURING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE LENS ✨📸 Meet Paul Wright, the eye behind Paul Wright Photography — and a seasoned visual storyteller with over 35 years of bringing moments to life through the camera! 🎞️ From capturing powerful moments with the Optimist Club at Morden’s Organic Farm Store 🙌 to honoring heroes at the Dundas Legion, Paul’s lens doesn’t just take pictures — it preserves purpose. 🖤 NEW: Paul’s passion for black & white architecture photography is uncovering the soul of historic Dundas — one building, one story, one shot at a time. 🎶 And did we mention? Paul was a great sport and joined a fun dance challenge with danceScape to the music of local country artist Hayley Verrall! Now that’s community spirit in motion. 💃📷🎶 📍 Want to experience his work firsthand? His exhibit is now LIVE at the Dundas Museum until August 4th. A must-see for anyone who loves art, history, or community spirit. 📧 Connect with Paul: Paul@pwright.photo 🤝 Learn more about the Optimist Club: greensvilleoptimist@gmail.com 🎥 Videography: @nbrudnicki Let’s build stronger communities — one photo (and dance move!) at a time. 💫 #PaulWrightPhotography #DundasOntario #SupportLocalArtists #OptimistClub #MordensOrganicFarmStore #CommunityMatters #DocumentTheGood #PhotoExhibit #DundasMuseum #StorytellerThroughTheLens #HayleyVerrall #danceScape #BlackAndWhitePhotography

🕯️ From Jail Cell to Joyful Sanctuary – The Magic Behind Homestead Candles 🕯️✨ What if we told you the coziest candle you’ve ever owned was made in a jail cell? 😲 Meet Sharon, the heart and hands behind Homestead Candle Company in the charming town of Dundas, Ontario — where history meets heart in the most unexpected way. Sharon transformed a former community jail at King & Main into a glowing space filled with 100% organic soy wax candles, each hand-poured with love, purpose, and a dash of magic. Her creations aren’t just candles — they’re memories in a jar: 🌿 “Me Time” soothes you with lavender + eucalyptus 🌸 “Catching Fireflies” brings back sweet summer nights 🌲 “Dundas Peak” whisks you away with pine + birch 🍋 “Spencer Forge” energizes with lemon + water lily 🔥 “Dundas 1847” is a time-travel blend of cardamom, tobacco & cinnamon Now you can even take that cozy feeling on the go with oil-saving car diffusers 🚗 — good vibes, no waste. ✨ 8 years of spreading calm, one candle at a time ✨ Clean, safe scents for kids and pets ✨ Always made with love, right here in the community And speaking of community… 💃 Sharon recently lit up more than candles at Canada on the Farm — she joined the danceScape Dance Challenge and brought her joyful energy to the dance floor! From hand-pouring wax to stepping into new moves, she reminded us that it’s never too late to have fun, try something new, and shine your light. 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Morden’s Organic Farm Store for connecting amazing people, small businesses, and surrounding communities in such meaningful ways. From wellness to creativity, it’s all about growing together. 🌾💛 📍 Visit Sharon in Dundas at 2 King Street West 📍 Or swing by the Paris, ON location at 48 Grand River Street North Your home deserves a little more magic. Let’s light it up — naturally. #HomesteadCandles #DundasOntario #CanadaOnTheFarm #danceScapeChallenge #MordensOrganicFarm #SupportLocal #FromJailCellToJoy #ShopSmall #CandleMagic #MadeWithLove #FarmToCommunity #ScentedMemories #MoveLaughConnect #SmallBusinessBigHeart #CozyVibesOnly

🔥😂 What Firefighters Will Do to Avoid Dancing… This has to be one of the funniest moments from Canada Day “On the Farm” @MordensOrganicFarmStore! Robert from @danceScape was interviewing the incredible team from the Hamilton Fire Department (Greensville) — Eric, Leah, and Isiah — about their inspiring work as firefighters. Everything was going great... 💬 Fire safety tips for families ✅ 💬 Cool facts about Rescue 25 ✅ 💬 Love for serving the community ✅ Then Robert threw in the twist: 🕺 “So… are you ready for a Dance challenge?” 🚨 Cue the sirens! Suddenly, an emergency call came in and the team jumped into their firetruck and sped off in seconds. Talk about perfect timing! 😆 It was the great firefighter dance escape! 😂 🎉 Thanks to Morden’s Organic Farm Store for hosting such a fun, family-friendly Canada Day event — featuring local vendors, farm animals, and healthy, organic food. 💃 Shoutout to danceScape student members for participating in the line dancing and sharing their energy, smiles, and confidence with the community! Videography Credit: @nbrudnicki Canadian National Anthem: @hayleyverrallmusic #FirefighterDanceChallenge #HamiltonFire #danceScape #MordensOrganicFarm #CanadaDayFun #CommunityHeroes #VolunteerFirefighters #SupportLocal #HamOnt #BurlON #DanceConfidence #LineDancingFun #GreatFirefighterDanceEscape

🕺💃 DONNA’S DOING A HAPPY DANCE! 💃🕺 Why? Because community + kindness = MAGIC! ✨ Donna has been a proud volunteer with Hamilton Food Share for over 6 years. And this Canada Day on the Farm @mordensorganicfarmstore, she was out raising funds like a champ! 🛍️💰 With Food Share’s shelves overstocked with donated treasures — from electronics to jewelry and more — Donna set up shop, connected with so many amazing people, and SOLD big for a great cause. 💪🙌 But that’s not all! Donna also shares her passion for the Tab Bra — a healthy, custom-fit bra designed for total comfort and breast health. No underwires, no elastic — just smart Canadian design inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge, promoting lymphatic flow and lasting support. 👙🍁 So next time you see Donna, ask her about the Tab Bra and how you can support Hamilton Food Share — or just join in her happy dance! 🕺💃 #CanadaDayOnTheFarm #MordensOrganicFarmStore #HappyDance #HamiltonFoodShare #MeetDonna #TabBra #BrasWithBenefits #ShopForACause #CommunityLove #FarmFreshAndKindness #SupportLocal #HealthySupport #NoUnderwireNoProblem