Welcome to the BodySong Community
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 403-923-3865
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 403-923-3865
Welcome to the BodySong Community
Phone/Text/Whatsapp: 403-923-3865
OUR MISSION:
BodySong ED supports people of all ages/abilities in developing healthy expression tools to help improve quality of life. We do this by connecting individual and group clients with professional performing arts therapists and leaders, who create and lead enjoyable, engaging music and movement experiences
Hello and welcome! My name is Karen but I am widely known as Miss Karebear or Karebelle. I have been teaching, leading, mentoring, facilitating, programming, performing, and choreographing -namely lyrical, ballet, musical theatre, and street styles- for over 20 years. Ive held an ALFCA certification, leading group fitness classes for the same. I am a lover of all expressive arts, as participant and spectator and fascinated by the beautiful connection between this and mind-body-spirit.
This has ultimately led me to embark on the Dance Movement Therapy Graduate Diploma (Aeoterra, NZ) to combine all elements as a Movement Therapist. I’ve also had the great pleasure of traveling to teach and perform in countries across the continent and across the oceans, including in Mexico, Ecuador, Zimbabwe, Philippines, and the USA.
As BodySong director, I utilize my wealth of experience in the realm of expressive arts industries to connect artists and clients, mentor and equip leaders with tried and true tools and techniques to enhance artist visibility and ability to share their knowledge and talents.
Calgary: A versatile vocalist/ harpist/mover and coach rooted in the vibrant city of Calgary, Canada. With a unique blend of talents and experiences, Eily has become
a beacon of transformation for individuals around the globe. With a passion to support mental
health, she founded the Home Shall Be Here project in 2019, which toured concerts and music
workshops to 14 communities across western Canada. In 2020, she designed creative and
participatory methods for mental wellness at cSPACE King Edward Arts Hub in Calgary as a
member of Alberta Social Innovation Connect’s Community Catalyst Program.
Calgary. Since completing her Bachelors of Voice, Tanya began her career teaching voice and piano
lessons to people of all ages. Her passion for working with young children led her to pursue further train with Music Together, exploring the combination of music and movement in early childhood development. In 2020, she opened Storybook Sessions, a character company providing popular fairytale
characters and activities for safe and fun socially distanced events. These events combined music,
dance, stories, and art to teach children about courage, kindness, and being themselves. She has
recently completed her early childhood level one certificate to further develop her work with this age group, and provides engaging music & movement classes to people of all ages and abilities
Calgary and California: A seasoned professional Hula Hooper, teacher, and entertainer, boasting over 11 years of expertise in working with hoops and captivating kids of every age group. Her dedication lies in exploring the realm of play through movement flow arts and music. In her classes, she effortlessly gets everyone moving and shaking, leaving a wide grin on their faces. Ms. Dani is thrilled to share her passion for movement, art, and music with the BrightPath Families!
Toronto: A Mexican singer-songwriter, music teacher and radio host who currently lives in the city of Toronto, Canada. He has been performing around and outside Canada for the past 5 years, at festivals, private events, and concerts. He also performs in different countries like Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Canada, reviving the "bolero" genre with contemporary arrangements like reggae, funk, soul, dub, and gipsy jazz.
Mr Jorge has also been teaching music and music theory to kids of all ages, and most recently joined www.BodySongarts.com team. He flexes his communication skills as Radio Host of "Radio Panóptico cultural magazine" within Radio UAQ 89.5fm since 2014. See his most recent project is the single "La luna y yo”: (Video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0TON9EDO64
Calgary: Bonjour! A flavourful blend of Indian, Vietnamese, Caribbean, and French heritage. Raised in Paris and now residing in Calgary, I've embraced diversity through travels across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over two decades of experience in dance and music education, including being a Bollywood dance and fitness instructor, playing the flute and ukulele, I blend scientific insight with intuitive teaching methods. My background in biochemistry enhances my understanding of music and movement's impact on emotions and health. In my classes, children embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration through interactive activities and joyful movement. They gain confidence, creativity, and a global perspective while appreciating the beauty of diversity. Join me in unlocking the endless possibilities of rhythm and melody. Let's nurture your child's curiosity, ignite their passion for exploration, and celebrate the richness of our world through dance and music.
Toronto: An emerging dance artist from Ontario, where she began in various dance forms including ballet, contemporary/modern, jazz, and tap. She has recently graduated from York University’s Dance Program in the performance and choreography stream of the BFA dance degree and has started teaching dance to kids since graduation. Nicole has performed and choreographed for many shows during her time at York, and was a part of the York Dance Ensemble. Nicole loves to create collaborative and explorative dance works, values an inclusive and fun environment while creating, and is looking forward to passing on her experiences to young movers!
Calgary: Circus entertainer, namely in hula hooping amongst manipulating other props. Soleil has spent the better part of the last 13 years exploring the intricate modalities of hoop dance. She has attended multiple circus trainings and events both as a teacher and as a learner, with international artists. She performs with several groups including a fire performance troupe, aGogo and loves sharing her whimsy and passion for this art with children of all ages.
Calgary: A versatile artist with a focus on acting, directing, and producing, Chris' career in the arts started at Treehouse Youth Theatre in the early 90s. He received formal training at Red Deer College and continued seeking workshops and intensives to enhance his skills, particularly in physical theatre and alternative comedy. Notably, he studied clowning in New Zealand under Allen Clay and the Pockenko style of clowning with Mike Kinnard. Christopher's dedication to his craft led him to further his education at Diana Fleysher's School for Comedy Beasts and the London School of Clown in the UK. He recently attended a Master Class led by Fraiser Hooper, a clowning and mime expert. He has made significant contributions to the artistic community, including co-founding the Calgary Clown Society and serving as the Creative Director for the Calgary Clown Festival. Christopher's artistic philosophy emphasizes magic realism and challenging audience expectations.
Calgary: Dance artist, educator,
anthropologist, performer, choreographer, and dance filmmaker. She recently graduated
from the University of Calgary (U of C), completing both a BFA in Dance and a BA in Social and Cultural Anthropology with distinction.
Aside from her training at U of C, she has pursued formal dance training at McDonald Wilson
Dance Academy and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip
Hop, West African and Contemporary. Currently, Maddy is pursuing the Professional
Training Program (PTP) at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks where she has been gaining extensive
training in multiple styles such as Jazz, West African, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Latin, Jazz
improvisation and Afro-Cuban.
Mr. Mike is a preschool music teacher with 10 years of experience performing and teaching music for kids. He plays guitar and creates high-energy classes that get kids jumping, singing, and dancing. His sessions are filled with fun, creativity, and lots of excitement—so much that the kids leave joyful and even a bit sweaty. Their laughter and enthusiasm show just how much they love learning with Mr. Mike.
Calgary: Lem rediscovered his journey with yoga as a way to rehabilitate a shoulder injury, and it quickly evolved into a deep passion.
Believing that yoga is for “every body,” Lem often reminds students that saying “I’m too inflexible to do yoga” is like saying “My car is too dirty for a carwash.” With a wealth of experience, Lem has taught yoga in various locations around the world, including Indonesia, The Philippines, Brazil, and his home base of Calgary.
His classes are designed to create a welcoming environment where everyone can experience the transformative power of yoga.
Edmonton: Singer/songwriter and harp player from Treaty 6, also known as Edmonton. Playing harp was a lifelong dream of Mikayla after seeing one in a storybook as a little girl. Finally at age eighteen, she had the funds to rent and study the mystical instrument. During the pandemic she began taking online voice lessons. It wasn’t very long until she began recording her first EP called “If you hear me in your sleep” which was released in July 2023. Mikayla regularly plays at events in and around Edmonton, and is currently a masters student at the University of Alberta in the department of English and Film studies. Outside of music and school, she has recently begun studying European Swordsmanship with the A.E.S. She is also an avid all-seasons runner and yogi. Whether weaving whimsical melodies on her harp, or writing intelligent, thoughtful lyrics, Mikayla is sure to inspire you.
Some of this was done before the Pandemic and was made for a friend
Karen Berry
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