Our beginner Pas de Deux class is designed to introduce you to the art of partnered dance. Learn the fundamentals of partnering such as supporting your partner, and managing their weight transfers while developing mutual trust. In this workshop, you will learn elements such as adagio movements, promenades and basic lifts. Benefit from tips and insights shared by former professional dancers. Join us for an inspiring and supportive environment to begin your journey in Pas de Deux.
When: Saturday, December 28th
Where: The Fifth’s Main Studio
366 Adelaide East | Unit 120 | Inside parking lot
Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Investment: $40+HST
About Sarahi
Originally from Mexico, Sarahí started her dance training at the age of eleven. She learned the foundations of ballet at the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. She also completed a year at The Rock School of Dance Education in Philadelphia, PA (USA) before graduating from high school. Since 2007, both the Ballet Metropolitano de Monterrey and the Ballet de Monterrey included Sarahí in their corps of dancers. She gained professional experience dancing in many classical ballets like Swan Lake, Giselle and The Nutcracker, as well as many other works. She was fortunate to train with renowned teachers and perform both as a soloist and principal dancer. Sarahí joined Canada’s Ballet Jörgen for the 2015-2016 season. In September 2019, Sarahi had the opportunity to join The Canadian Opera Company’s ensemble as a dancer in their production of Rusalka. Sarahi completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in 2020 and Progressing Ballet Technique Certificate in 2021.
About Jack
Jack Rennie is an actor, dancer, and Dora award-winning theatre creator from Toronto, Canada. He has worked as a performer and fight director across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., including performances at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, the Glimmerglass Festival in New York, and the Château de Versailles in France. He performs frequently with the Canadian Opera Company, including the world premier of Rufus Wainwright’s opera, Hadrian. He also performed five consecutive seasons at Opera Atelier and was a company member of Corpus Dance Projects for four years. Additionally, his work as a fight/flight director can be seen throughout Bad Hats’ production of Peter Pan (Dora Award), which was remounted at Soulpepper for three years. He is co-artistic director of The Lakeside Players, which has toured their irreverent outdoor shows from coast to coast in Canada. Jack trained at the National Ballet School of Canada and is a graduate of George Brown Theatre School, where he now teaches.