danceScape Fall 2017 End-of-Term Highlights – #shallwedance?

🌟Access Storage + Celeste Blackmore: Connecting Communities One Locker at a Time🌟 Meet Celeste Blackmore, the driving force behind Access Storage’s deep commitment to community, connection, and compassion. As National Director of Corporate Partnerships in Media, she’s not just building sponsorships — she’s building legacies. 💬❤️ From supporting local music at the Sound of Music Festival, to empowering young athletes with 100,000+ backpacks across Canada 🎒, Celeste believes in lifting others up — one partnership, one person, one powerful story at a time. Her message? 💡 “Don’t be overwhelmed by life’s transitions — preserve the memories, pass on the stories.” 💡 Whether it’s helping a granddaughter wear her grandmother’s hockey jersey 🏒, mentoring the next generation of women leaders 💼, or sending flowers to frontline heroes 🌸 — Celeste reminds us that true leadership is felt, not just seen. This is more than storage. This is about preserving what matters most — people, memories, and dreams. #InspiringLeadership #CelesteBlackmore #AccessStorageStage #SoundOfMusicFestival #SupportLocal #EveryStoryMatters #WomenWhoLead #BuildingCommunity #LegacyInMotion #danceScapeCollaborates danceScape™ adventures in #dance + #fitness

🎶✨ Mamma Mia… here they go again! ✨🎶 What do you get when you mix one beautiful wedding, one ABBA superfan bride (hi Taylor! 👰‍♀️💖), and a family that LOVES to dance? A top-secret Wedding Dance Surprise that’s pure joy and disco magic! 🕺🌟 Parents Kathy & Brian, and sister/brother-in-law dream team Krystin & Michael, teamed up to surprise Ryan and welcome Taylor into the family – ABBA-style! And guess what? This is their third custom wedding dance with us at danceScape. That’s right, we’re basically the unofficial choreographers of their family legacy. 😄💃 Bonus cuteness: Baby Ainsley #NextGen was still in Krystin’s tummy when she joined us for virtual danceFLOW qigong/taichi with the grandparents during COVID. Now THAT’S family bonding through movement! 🍼🧘‍♀️ 🎥 Stay tuned to see if they nailed the moves and gave Taylor the surprise of a lifetime! #SecretWeddingDance #ABBAFansUnite #MammaMiaSurprise #WeddingGoals #DanceFamily #TaylorAndRyan #danceScapeVibes #DiscoDreams #EmbraceTheAdventure #DancingQueensAndKings

🌸 From First Steps to Forever Friends 🌸 We were so touched to receive a beautiful bouquet from our Semi-Private students — Gail, Michael, Sheila, Stephen, Gillian, and Dave. A gesture that speaks volumes about the journey we’ve shared. 💐 Michael and Stephen began dancing with their spouses, Gail and Sheila, in our Absolute Beginners group class. There, they met Dave and Gillian — and what started as learning steps soon turned into laughter, friendship, and a deep sense of connection. Now, through Ballroom and Latin Semi-Private lessons, we’ve seen them grow not only in dance but in confidence and camaraderie. The way they support one another is truly inspiring. This is the heart of danceScape — where the steps are just the beginning, and the real magic happens in the connections we build. And yes, we can’t wait for our next get-together… around the barbecue! 🕺🍔💃 #danceScapeCommunity #FriendshipInMotion #BeyondTheSteps #GratitudeAndGrowth #JoyOfDance #BallroomBond #StepsToConnection

🌸 The Gift of Dance, the Bloom of Friendship 🌸 We received the most beautiful surprise — a heartfelt bouquet from Semi-Private students: Gail, Michael, Sheila, Stephen, Gillian and Dave. A n unexpected gesture filled with deep meaning. 💐 Michael and Stephen stepped onto our dance floor with their spouses, Gail and Sheila. In that shared space of rhythm and learning, they met Dave and Gillian. What began as an Absolute Beginners group class evolved into a wonderful friendship — and now, a joyful journey through Ballroom and Latin Semi-Private lessons. We’ve watched them grow in confidence, connection, and joy. But perhaps the greatest transformation isn’t just in their dancing — it’s in the way they support, inspire, and celebrate each other. This is the magic of the danceScape community: strangers become friends, steps become stories, and movement becomes meaning. As we look forward to our next gathering — a backyard barbecue — we are reminded that life’s most beautiful moments often begin with a single step. 🕊️ #GratitudeInMotion #danceScapeCommunity #FriendshipThroughDance #DanceAsLife #ConnectionThroughMovement #Appreciation #TheJoyOfLearning #FromStepsToStories

From Open House to Open Hearts 💃❤️ At danceScape, we don’t just teach dance — we build community, connection, and a sense of belonging that feels like family. Earlier this year, Patricia joined us after attending one of our Open House events. Originally from Mexico, she brought with her a beautiful spirit, a warm smile, and a love of dance that lit up our studio. A few weeks ago, she surprised us with a visit from her mamá, who had come all the way from Mexico — and who instantly felt the embrace of our danceScape family. And now, a new chapter begins — in just a few weeks, Patricia’s entire family will be starting their new life here in Canada. And guess what? Her mom wants to keep dancing with us too. 💕 We are so honoured to welcome them not just into our classes, but into our hearts. This is what makes danceScape so special — when students become family, and when dance becomes a shared journey across generations and cultures. 🌍💃 Bienvenidos a casa, Patricia & familia. We’re so excited to continue dancing through life with you. #danceScapeFamily #WelcomeHome #CommunityThroughDance #DancingHearts #NewBeginnings #FromMexicoWithLove #BurlingtonDance #CanadaJourney #GenerationsThatDance

🌿✨ Embrace the Adventure ✨🌿 Sometimes, life’s most magical moments happen when you say yes to something unexpected… Like an impromptu waltz under a graceful willow tree, sunlight streaming through spring blossoms, laughter echoing across a quiet meadow. 💃🕺 It’s in these spontaneous, joy-filled moments that we truly feel alive — connected to nature, to ourselves, and to those dancing beside us. At danceScape, we believe life is a dance — and every new step, every new rhythm, is an invitation to grow, to connect, and to embrace the unknown with open arms (and happy feet!). Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, or waltzing into a new chapter of life, you're never alone — you're part of a vibrant community of adventurers. 💛 Come waltz with us. The meadow is waiting. #EmbraceTheAdventure #danceScapeLife #WaltzInTheWild #DanceThroughLife #SpringMoments #NewBeginnings #TrySomethingNew #JoyInMotion #MindfulMovement #CommunityThroughDance

🍁🐓 Canada Day at the Farm! 🎉🍦 July 1st | 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 Morden’s Organic Farm Store, Dundas ON Looking for the coolest, cutest, most country-charming way to celebrate Canada Day? 🇨🇦 Grab your line dancing shoes, your besties, and your camera… 🎶 Enjoy LIVE music from award-winning Country Singer-Songwriter, Hayley Verrall 👢 Try fun Line Dance lessons with the team from danceScape (1 pm) 📸 Snap Selfies with our lovable Farm Animal Family 🍦 Taste our brand NEW Organic Ice Cream 🔥 Explore Antique Fire Trucks presented by the Dundas Museum 🤝 Support the Greensville Optimist Club with donations onsite 💚 BONUS: While you're here, shop local goodness — from Free-Range Pastured Eggs to Organic + Wild Meats and more farm-fresh finds! 🎈Family-friendly. Feel-good. Farm-fabulous. 📅 Mark your calendar and meet us at Morden’s — where country charm meets community spirit! 🔗 Tag your crew & share this post — let’s make July 1st unforgettable! #CanadaDayAtTheFarm

🍁🐓 Canada Day at the Farm! 🎉🍦 July 1st | 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 Morden’s Organic Farm Store, Dundas ON Looking for the coolest, cutest, most country-charming way to celebrate Canada Day? 🇨🇦 Grab your line dancing shoes, your besties, and your camera… 🎶 Enjoy LIVE music from award-winning Country Singer-Songwriter, Hayley Verrall 👢 Try fun Line Dance lessons with the team from danceScape (1 pm) 📸 Snap Selfies with our lovable Farm Animal Family 🍦 Taste our brand NEW Organic Ice Cream 🔥 Explore Antique Fire Trucks presented by the Dundas Museum 🤝 Support the Greensville Optimist Club with donations onsite 💚 BONUS: While you're here, shop local goodness — from Free-Range Pastured Eggs to Organic + Wild Meats and more farm-fresh finds! 🎈Family-friendly. Feel-good. Farm-fabulous. 📅 Mark your calendar and meet us at Morden’s — where country charm meets community spirit! 🔗 Tag your crew & share this post — let’s make July 1st unforgettable! #CanadaDayAtTheFarm

🎤 From Salsa Steps to Coffee Sips — Meet Steve at Morden’s! ☕💃 Interview by Robert Tang, @danceScape (Robert's T-Shirt is from @vintagesoulgeek in downtown Hamilton, an awesome store for quality vintage fashions) What do Latin beats, freshly roasted coffee, and wild meats have in common? One man: Steve from Morden’s Organic Farm Store. In our latest chat, Steve shared how a spontaneous night of Salsa dancing in Australia led to a lifelong passion — and how that same spark now fires up his love for coffee roasting. From Honduras to Burundi, each bean he brews tells a story. 🌍☕ But Steve’s world doesn’t stop at coffee — he’s also big on wild meats like Elk, Kangaroo, Emu, and Venison, plus classic favourites like Organic Lamb and Pastured Chicken. High in nutrition, low in nonsense. 🍖 Come for the flavour, stay for the rhythm — join in the fun this Canada Day (July 1st) at Morden’s from 10-4.  Celebrate Canada Day the country way at Morden’s Organic Farm Store in beautiful rural Dundas! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of music, dancing, and farm-fresh treats. 🎶 Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning country singer-songwriter Hayley Verrall 👢 Learn some new moves with line dance lessons by danceScape 🎨 Keep the kids smiling with face painting 🌭 Grab a grilled hotdog and cool off with our new organic ice cream 🐐 Say hello to their adorable farm animals 🚒 Explore history up close with the Dundas Museum's Antique Fire Truck Display #RobertFromDanceScape #CoffeeAndCulture #MeetSteveAtMordens #CanadaDayOnTheFarm #SalsaVibes #FarmFreshFlavour #WildMeatMagic #OrganicAndProud #LocalStoriesMatter #FarmToCupToFloor