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Come to Silt: Freshwater by @tuyavale on Monday and Tuesday at 7:30pm at Gerrard Art Space! I’ll be showing the newest version of my solo work, “Peel Me Like An Onion”, alongside the fabulous @stfvincnt , @y8s.am , @johanneszits , @raga_aadi , and @kamgara ! Free tickets or PWYC😎

Photo by the iconic and talented @gabyalf_photography

Super cool poster by @isaakfong

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…you just had to be there ig, the sunniest year yet☀️

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It still doesn’t quite feel real… but I have officially completed the Commercial Dance Program at George Brown College. 💙 @gb_dance @nextstagegbdance

This journey has been so much more than just dance training….this program has challenged me in ways I never expected, pushed me way outside of my comfort zone, and taught me SO much about myself.

A lot happens for me behind the scenes personally, especially in terms of my health, and there were definitely moments where things felt impossible to overcome. But I’m really proud of myself for continuing to show up, adapt, grow, and keep going — even when my health and my own inner voice tried to convince me otherwise.

I’m leaving this program with so much more than I came in with. I’ve gained resilience, connections, memories, confidence in my talents, and a whole new belief in myself and what I’m capable of.

To my teachers — @larchaudjenn @lindsayaquin @derickxclusiv @kennedyelder @allyphoenixbradley @andrew.gordon132 @rpkactingpractice @heidilange @npantinrogerscom — thank you for believing in me, challenging me, sharing your knowledge, being patient with me, and pushing me to become a better dancer and artist. Your honesty, passion, and dedication have meant more to me than I can put into words. I’m so grateful I got to learn from each of you. And I would like to again thank you all for awarding me with the Professional Development Certificate at the end of this program. such an honour.🤍

And to the rest of the 106ers — thank you for sharing this crazy little chapter with me. I’ll always be grateful for the laughs, the struggles, the rehearsals, the random moments, and everything in between. I genuinely wouldn’t have wanted to experience it with anyone else.🥹🤍

I’m really proud of how far I’ve come, and even more excited for what is coming next. This chapter will always have such a special place in my heart.
George Brown Commercial Dance — P106, complete. 🎓✨

(wish i could tag more of you🥹😭)

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I have so much love for this group of people and this program🤍🤍🤍p106 ‘26 4 liiiife!!!

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we have all unsubscribed to the basic package 😈

thankful to my wonderful classmates and teachers for pushing me to become a better artist and person this year!!

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My love for these people and this program is endless 🫰🕺

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I had the best times with the best people
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A year long love letter to Dance and all the people we love to do it with🤍

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So grateful to everyone I’ve met this year 🫶🏻
It’s been such a wonderful experience and I’m so happy I got to share it with the best people 💫
Thank you to everyone who believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. I can’t wait to see what comes next !

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All the love in my heart to you all.

This time at GBC dance has changed me radically. I found my people, my look, my voice, and kicked off my 20s in the greatest way I could’ve imagined. Truly I wish I had the words to express how I feel about each of you individually.

Since I do not, just know how much I love and cherish you. You all played a part in the greatest year I’ve had so far. I will never stop supporting you all, and will never stop cheering you on from afar if that’s what needs to happen.

I am proud to have been part of your class, it was always an amazing way to spend my days.

I will see you all soon 🤍🤍

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Tonight the 2026 graduating Commercial Dance class takes their final bow on our stage… We can’t wait to see you on future stages!!!!

🎥 @drewberry.photography

#thefutureisbright #dance #congratulations

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the wonderful @y8s.am interacting with my projections at @longwinterto and @gearyartcrawl dance jam
earlier this year 🕺🏻🪩

#projectionart #touchdesigner #contemporarydance #interactive #creativecode

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