Pouring concrete on a sunny Sat.

Condos Condos Condos everywhere - Toronto has become the capital of the condos. Every parking lot is being converted into a condo. This past Sat. was the second fountain pour of the U condominium project on Bay Street. Two towers 45 and 55 stories high with town homes on the ground level takes the place of land formerly owned by St. Michael's College of University of Toronto.

Two lanes of traffic was closed all day on Bay street to fit the pumping trucks and endless parade of Concrete trunks feeding them.





I saw a total of 5 pumping trucks pouring wet cement down into the huge 5 story pit.



One of the pump operators.


I missed the first pouring on the west tower - this Sat's event was about the east tower.








I remember when this project started to sell in 2008 - it has taken 4 years for the foundations to be poured. Projected completion date 2014 - but don't quote me on that - we all know how builders always keep their promises ;-)

Brazilian Beat Canada Dance Congress

Brazil Dance World presented the 2nd annual Brazilian Beat Congress held at the Ukrainian Hall Cultural Centre, billed as the biggest celebration of Brazilian dance in Canada.

Opening night was Thursday - April 26 at Pacha Lounge at 1305 Dundas Street West.




The opening event was also a Cancer fundraiser with a silent auction of art by Elizabeth De Costa.


Performances was provided by Jeanette Simoes


Marcelo Galvao


Maracatu Baque de Bamba show




The shows were followup by dancing till dawn.



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Rafet El Roman in Toronto

Turkish pop star Rafet El Roman was in town last night for a one time live concert at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts formerly the Hummingbird centre, formerly the O'Keefe Centre.

Next performance is in Montreal this Sunday (March 25, 2012).

Opening for Rafet El Roman was Deniz Karakulak along her dance partner Alberto with a little Tango.





I was stationed in the media pit at the back of the house with the sound and light techs.


I am sure there are or will be lots of youtube video from all the cell phone cameras there last nigh.




Rafet El Roman putting on some dance moves.




A couple of more images can be viewed at my site site.

Love Letters Opening Night

Wednesday night was opening night of Love Letters - a tri-production dance show by Pastel Supernova Enterprises, Vanessa Young & Karen Brar.



The show is described as "A Cabaret experience exploring decadence, romance & seducation", "a multidisciplinary cabaret show inspired by the 1940s and old Hollywood"

The cast members are:
Pastel Supernova
KJ McKnight
Kasia Rheann
Tamara Bally
Kate Knox
Brittany-Brie D’Amico
Camille Dziewurski
Stephanie Guest
Aidan Morris
Josh Nitkin
Bunny Angora
Fionna Flauntit

I was able to capture some images from the premiere show. If you missed tonight's show there are two more shows tomorrow evening (Feb. 9, 2012) at Lula Lounge.

Dance Ontario - Dance Weekend 2012

The snow has arrived here in Toronto and wind chill factors are being quoted now almost every morning - so it must be time for Dance Ontario's Dance Weekend event at Harbour Front.

Images are from City Dance Corps (CDC) closing number for the 2012 dance Ontario weekend.