The 5th Element wins da Kink Award for Cultural Diversity on stage!

We are excited to announce that Catalyst's show "The 5th Element" is the recipient of the "To whom much is given...'da Kink Award"!

Sponsored by Canadian playwright Trey Anthony, this award is presented to 2 companies in The 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival whose shows promote cultural diversity on stage. Trey's first play, 'da Kink in My Hair, was produced at The Toronto Fringe in 2001, and went on to be the first Canadian play at the Princess of Wales Theatre for Mirvish Productions.

Celebrating Toronto's multi-cultural mix is extremely important to us. We are honored and beyond thankful to be recognized for this.

Also if you haven't already - you still have a few days to check out 'da Kink in My Hair playing in the Enwave Theatre at the Harbourfront Centre. Click here to get your tickets! 'da Kink is 'da bomb! This show is a must see. Let's continue to support Canada's talent!

Support the Cause: Let's Help A Pioneer Dancer Beat Cancer!

On Sunday August 28th, DiscoLoveChild will be hosting PARTY FOR A SISTER! House Party for Large Marj! Marjory Smarth is a pioneer in the street dance culture. Her smooth, yet physically demanding style has been a major contribution to the House Dance Scene worldwide.

For the past 2 years, Marj has been battling cancer. We all know that medical care in the USA is not as affordable and accessible as it is here in Canada. Let's come together to raise awareness, and funds for this amazing woman who has given so much of herself to many of us!

Come and enjoy raffle prizes, a house dance class, and dance the rest of the night away!

All Ages Event

Sunday August 28, 2011

Gotta Dance Studios

7:00 - 11:00PM

Suggested Donation - $10

7-8PM Doors, raffle entry, cupcakes

8-9pM HOUSE DANCE lesson taught by Fly Lady Di

9-10PM JAM!, get down, learn, be inspired

10-11PM Announce raffle, clean up

Go to this Facebook event page for more details and to RSVP:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160644137345543

And in the meantime check out this video of Marj in her element:

Catalyst LET GO

Catalyst thanks Frost from Ground Illusionz for having Catalyst perform at LET GO "Re-imagine Your Reality" event last Saturday. Here are some pictures of the Cats doing their thang! The audience definitely looks like they are enjoying....;)

Stay tuned for more Catalyst performances coming this fall.

LET-GO EXPO 2011 "Re-imagine Your Reality" Saturday August 13th 6:30pm

Catalyst is proud to perform and support B-boy crew Ground Illusionz and the City of Mississauga in the LET-GO EXPO 2011 "Re-imagine your Reality" event taking place this Saturday.

Planting the seeds of funk, freedom and fun, Let Go Expo nourishes the soil the community needs to survive. The "Sauga" continues with this adventure that will have an impact on the city for years to come.

Saturday, August 13th 6:30pm - midnight (full moon)

Burnhamthorpe Community Center

1500 Gulleden Drive

Mississauga, ON

Lucky $7

DJ's

Frequency/Zedvantz/Splattermonkey

Host

Matt Jones aka Testament

Performances

Catalyst

Massive Step Forward

From exclusive exhibitions, cypher battles, art, food, drinks, game corners, and giveaways, let the good vibes take over as you bear it all, let it go, and "re-imagine your reality" at this one-time Mississauga event. Don't miss out on this nourishment;)

Check out the PROMO video here

Sweat it out at Catalyst Summer Workshop on Sunday August 14th 4:00-7:00pm

Back in the Studio!

Fresh off the smash run of “The 5th Element” at The Toronto Fringe Festival, Catalyst is hosting their long-awaited workshop!

With a busy fall season ahead, Catalyst will be looking for dancers in this workshop for future opportunities with the company. Come sweat it out with us before the summer is over!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

BDX Studios - 819 Yonge St.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Classes:

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Street Jazz with Cat Jae

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Hip Hop with Cat Tash

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Street Ballet with Cat Mak

Cost:

$15 per class

$25 for 2 classes

$35 for 3 classes

Contact us at info@catalystthecompany.com to register.

Catalyst Quality Videos from JustVideoIt.ca

Many people have been asking us who the person is behind the camera of our "Sneak Peak" videos that we posted for "The 5th Element".

We would like to introduce Simone Maurice, the woman behind the lens who provides stunning, high-quality video for reasonable rates. Her company, Justvideoit works on anything from Events, Weddings, Business, Professional and in our case, helped us promote our show through sharp dance videos. With a dance background herself, she consistently shoots, edits, and delivers our artistic vision with ease.

Catalyst looks forward to continuing to work with Simone and Justvideoit on many more video dance projects.

This Dance Life - The 5th Element from This Dance Life on Vimeo.