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June 2011 – JHHA 5Th Anniversary Celebration

 

Jade’s Hip Hop Academy   JHHA 5th AnniversaryCelebration                                                                                 

Century Gardens Recreation Centre,

On Sunday June 19th Jade’s Hip Hop Academy celebrated their 5th Anniversary at theCenturyGarden’s Recreation Centre inBrampton. The day’s events included the JHHA Awards Ceremony, pot luck luncheon, JHHA Cup Challenge, celebration cake, live DJ & dance and a special surprise performance to Ms. Jade by her students recapping 5 years of competitive routines. Reduced to tears Ms. Jade shined with pride of her students and the achievements and growth JHHA has had in their amazing 5 year journey. She thanked everyone for their continued support and everyone partied for the rest of the afternoon.

Stephen Lewis Foundation – Hope Rising Concert

Jade Jager Clark – Stephen Lewis Foundation HOPE RISING Concert      Sony Centre, Toronto

Staff from the Stephen Lewis Foundation had heard Jade onCBCradio and contacted her that same day to request her presence at the HOPE RISING Benefit Concert  for the Foundation featuring Alicia Keys and K’NAAN. Jade was honoured to receive two tickets to the event which was held at the Sony Centre inToronto. The Stephen Lewis foundation is working hard to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS inAfrica.  Jade was one of the lucky audience members selected by K’NAAN to come on stage and sing his worldwide hit “Waving Flags”! Other powerful performances and words came from artists such as Jully Black, Angelique Kidjo and Harry Belafonte. Jade had the pleasure of meeting Stephen Lewis a man she greatly respects and admires. One of the facts that struck Jade the hardest is there are over 14.8 million children orphaned by HIV/AIDS inAfrica. That’s half the population ofCanada!!! Jade looks forward to establishing a partnership with the Stephen Lewis Foundation and contributing performances to many future events.

 

June 2011 | LOVE 146 Benefit Concert, Pickering High School, Ajax

On June 9th Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company took time out of their very busy schedule to dance at a benefit concert for the LOVE 146 charity that raises awareness and works against child slavery. What must of been the livest and appreciative audience we ever encountered they took to their feet and greeted JHHA PC with standing ovation after finishing their performance.

June 2011 | CIBC Diversity Celebration, Commerce Court, Toronto

CIBC corporate offices in down townToronto requested Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company to perform for the CEO, executives and employees at CIBC’s Diversity celebration event on June 7th. Ms. Jade began by giving a speech covering aspects of diversity within hip hop culture, hip hop dance, the community and their roots. Her speech was then followed up by a spectacular performance by JHHA PC met by tremendous applause and acclaim.

April 2011 | CBC Radio Interview CBC Studios, Toronto

 

CBC Radio requested an interview with Jade about winning the Harry Jerome Award. On Monday May 2nd Jade went to CBC studios at 8:00am and had an interview with host Matt Galloway. Jade spoke about winning the award, the multiple responsibilities she had on the night off and gave some advice to listeners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

APRIL 2011 | HARRY JEROME AWARDS TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE, TORONTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 On Saturday April 30th Jade received the 2011 BBPA Harry
Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award. The Gala took place at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC). In addition to receiving the award Jade also choreographed the opening production number “Stand Up Canada” which featured 18 of her own dancers from the Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company, the vocal group One Accord and solo vocalist Carlos Morgan.  In addition to that she also choreographed and performed with Glenn Lewis who performed his new single “Good One”.Jade’s day began at 11:00am with rehearsals at TCC where she rehearsed first with her dancers and singers and then with Glenn Lewis. Both numbers required coordination with a live band directed by Eddie Bullen and setting of lighting. She left the TCC at 2:00pm to return for the gala at 5:00pm.The evening was filled with running around and attending to her various responsibilities. In the mean time she had a just to meet premier Dalton Mc Guinty  as well as fellow recipient John Tory. “Stand Up Canada” was a success and brought the entire audience to their feet. After receiving the award on stage several pictures and interviews followed and then Jade changed to perform with Glenn Lewis. Their performance was a hit and Jade changed back into her gown and enjoyed the rest of the festivities. To See a Video of the Harry Jerome Awards Gala Click Here 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL 2011 | INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto



 

 As the Chair of the Dance Ontario Youth Board Jade was in charge of organizing International dance Day Activities at Pearson Airport. Jade coordinated 8 different dance companies from Toronto and the GTA including her own Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance to Company to perform at the Airport on Friday April 29th. The event saw over 90 dancers in-between the ages of 7-23 perform and entertain travelers with Hip Hop, Bollywood, Salsa, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Step and more during the hours of 12pm-5pm. Jade also ensured the five youth board members were busy at work doing introductions, taking pictures and passing out programs. The event rand smoothly and was a great success!!

  

 

MARCH 2011 | Leon Bacardi Award of Excellence Rose Theatre, Brampton

On Saturday March 26th at the Rose Theatre in Brampton our very own Jendayi Dyer was the recipient of the Leon Argmassilla Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts. Jendayi Dyer is a member of Jade’s Hip Hop Academy’s competitive team for 5 years as well as their Performance Company.This is the one of the highest honours a young artist under the age of 18 can receive in the City of Brampton.  She was presented the Award by the Brampton Arts Council which consisted of a beautiful trophy and $500 cheque at the Rose Theatre during Brampton Symphony Orchestra Earth Hour Tchaikovsky concert.At just 15 years old Jendayi’s ability to captivate and move an audience are extraordinary. She has competed all throughout Ontario, Montreal and New York and has been an award winning team member and is a very successful Soloist.  She began her training at age 11 and by the time she was 12 a solo artist had been born. At 13 years old she was given a challenge; she was to embody various musical instruments throughout a new solo titled “Musician”. Jendayi’s ability to grasp the depth of her character won her numerous awards, including all first place standings and many overalls. In the dance studio world to win an overall award means that your routine was the highest scoring routine out of all solos in any genre in a particular age category. This is not an easy feat and typically hip hop solos do not win against ballet, jazz, tap or lyrical yet Jendayi has achieved winning overalls many times. When she was 14 her performance of her solo “Musician Part II” not only continued her success on the competition circuit but was so impressive that she was asked to Open Dance Weekend ’11 at Harbroufront Centre(described earlier above in January Events). Jendayi is a role model at our studio where for the last two years she spends time volunteering as a Teacher assistant and Student Teacher in our pre-competitive and recreational classes.

What is additionally remarkable is that Jendayi suffers from severe Asthma which makes it difficult for her to dance. However this does not stop Jendayi from giving every practice and every performance 110% proving to everyone that her condition will not stop her from achieving success. Jendayi has proven she has a fighting spirit and that she will forever continue to pursue excellence in dance. With her proven talent, volunteerism and her ability to overcome adversity, Jendayi Dyer is a perfect recipient of the Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award of Excellence.

MARCH 2011 | Women of Honour Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Thursday March 24th proved to be a busy day for Jade. As a recipient of a 2011 Harry Jerome Award Jade is now required to attend many pre-Harry Jerome events. One of which was the BBPA Women of Honour; A celebration of accomplished women in the community held at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto on Thursday evening. The evening honoured seven women including our friend and supporter Marcie Ien (CTV Host Canada AM),  Tracy Moore ( Host Cityline) and Ebonnie Rowe (founder of Each One Teach One & PhemPhat Entertainment group producer of ‘Honey Jam’). A performance request was also made to Jade and on such short notice she took JHHA Performance Company dancer Jendayi to perform her solo Musician Part 1. After her successful performance Jade and Jendayi both rushed back to the studio to continue classes.  

MARCH 2011 | Rogers Television DAYTIME Rogers Studio, Mississauga

  After seeing the Article in the Toronto Star, Jade was contacted by Rogers Television to appear on their DAYTIME talk show. So on Thursday March 24th Jade appeared on the show sharing the success story of the studio and talked about what it was like receiving the Harry Jerome Award as well as the Zonta Award she received back in November. (pictures coming soon)  

MARCH 2011 | Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT) After Business Rose Theatre, Brampton

On Wednesday March 16th the Brampton Board of Trade in conjunction with the Brampton Arts Council held their ‘After Business Networking Event’. Members of the Brampton Arts Council including JHHA set up booth with services and products on display. JHHA was also asked to do a special presentation for all attendees. Our youngest competitive group J CREW ages 6-7 and soloist Castle performed in the Rose Theatre Lobby and delighted audiences.

MARCH 2011 | Harry Jerome Awards Media Launch RBC Building, Toronto

On Tuesday March 15th the recipients of the 2011 BBPA Harry Jerome Award were announced at a media launch which was held at the RBC building at 200 Bay St. in Toronto. The Annual Harry Jerome awards honour some of the brightest and most accomplished African Canadians across the country in 16 categories. It was announced that Jade is the recipient of the 2011 BBPA Harry Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award. Jade was interviewed by various newspapers including the Toronto Star, which featured her in an article in Wednesdays (March 16th) Star Paper. The award will be presented to Jade at a Gala on Saturday April 30th in the Toronto Congress Centre.

MARCH 2011 | Stomping Out Stigma Notre Dame Secondary School, Ajax

On Tuesday March 1st on the request of Canadian Idol Judge Farley Flex, JHHA Performance Company presented a special stepping number at Notre Dame Secondary School in Ajax. The Student Athletics Association of the school organized two special assemblies for the entire school to draw attention to the important issue of stigma’s. The event was called “Stomping out Stigma” and five JHHA PC members ages 10-16 opened both assemblies entertaining staff and students.

FEBRUARY 2011 | Young Black & Gifted Dare II Dream Jamaican Canadian Association Centre, Toronto

On Saturday February 19th Jade was asked to share her testimonial about the success of the studio and being a young entrepreneur. This time it was for one of Toronto’s premier Black History Month youth events, “Young Black & Gifted “ Dare II Dream. Jade shared her story plus some advice for students and future entrepreneurs along side fellow speakers, Dwight Drummond (CBC), Dwayne Morgan (Up from the Roots & When Brothers Speak) and Ricky Neckles (Neckles Global Enterprise). In attandence with inspirational greetings were BBPA President Pauline Christian, MP Alan Tonks, Consul General Seth George Ramocan, Garnet Manning 2010 Brampton Mayoral Candidate and former City Councilor.

  

JANUARY 2011 | ABDC Season6 Auditions Manhattan, New York

JHHA made history as the first Canadian children’s crew to audition for America’s Best Dance Crews and one of the youngest crews of all time to make it through round 2 out of 3 of the audition process.In the start of the New Year Ms. Jade received an e-mail notification about auditions for America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6, after making a phone call and confirming that kids from Canada were allowed to participate, JHHA was invited to come to the New York audition. JHHA Droppaz were one of an estimated 50 crews that auditioned in New York on Saturday January 29th. After the crew of seven young dancers ages 11-15 presenting their audition piece they were asked by producers to come to call backs on the following day. The group was issued the challenge of composing an entirely new dance of 1.5 minutes to present at call backs.  So after arriving at the auditions at 8am and waiting 9 hours to audition on Saturday the group worked tirelessly through the night to be back at 10am on Sunday with their new piece. Dancers did the best they could and after a lengthy deliberation by producers were told that they would not be selected for this season. Interestingly enough no reason was given for the decision, the disappointed young dancers held their heads high in an interview following the news and vowed to keep working hard and come audition again next season.  

JANUARY 2011 | Dance Weekend’ 11 Harbourfront Centre, Toronto

JHHA dancer and soloist Jendayi was asked to open Dance Weekend ’11 back in April 2010 after impressing Dance Ontario’s executive director with her performance at Pearson International Airport on International Dance Day.Jendayi Opened the 3 day annual Dance Festival which features the top dance companies from around the province on Friday January 21st at Harbourfront Centres Fleck Dance Theatre. Jendayi’s performance of her solo “Musician Part2” was followed by JHHA Performance Company’s first 20 minute theatre piece titled “Mean To Be; a story of friendship and love through a timeline of Hip Hop Dance. The entire performance received rave reviews.

 Too see a video of the Performance Click here

JANUARY 2011 | Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations McVety Conference Centre, Toronto

On January 15th the youngest JHHA Performance Company members, 7yr old Ethan and Kaylinda performed their special “I have a Dream” duet for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations. They were among several performers from the community but were the only dance act among many singers and choirs. They impressed the audience even receiving some standing ovations. The host of the show Radio anchor for 680 news even took some time to interview both dancers after their performance. Though they struggled to answer some questions in their first ever live interview they did indeed confirm that they enjoy dancing because it is fun and makes them happy and that they would be famous dancers in the future.