The fast pace of change in technology may be exciting to enthusiasts, but to the layperson it’s more than a little overwhelming. That’s not to say they can’t both enjoy consumer electronics equally – the learning curve is just a little steeper for the latter. That’s where getting a straightforward, jargon-free explanation on the latest … [Read more...]
When you have children, you want them to lead balanced lives that include family, educational and recreational activities. But if you have more than one child, travelling to and from multiple activities can become tiresome, time consuming and expensive. If you want an activity that is worth the effort in terms of offering multiple benefits, … [Read more...]
Deciding to take dance at any age is a great idea. There are multiple benefits and let’s face it, after some hard work, it’s fun and rewarding to know how to dance in a social situation. But there are some considerations when deciding that dance is the right activity for you, or your children. Below are some things that different age groups … [Read more...]
You can’t turn on the television these days without seeing a slew of popular dance shows. And when a trend is injected into our society, it surges in popularity and everyone wants to get in on the earning potential it can bring. There are how-to DVDs and everywhere you look there is a workshop hosted by a popular dance personality, or marketed … [Read more...]
Married life isn’t always easy and in order to make it work you need to have love, dedication and an ability to stick together no matter what. That is the loving and responsible answer, but anyone who has made it work knows that no marriage runs smoothly without a little harmless trickery now and then. No, no, you know that malicious intent is … [Read more...]
You can’t turn on the television these days without seeing a slew of popular dance shows. And when a trend is injected into our society, it surges in popularity and everyone wants to get in on the earning potential it can bring. There are how-to DVDs and everywhere you look there is a workshop hosted by a popular dance personality, or marketed … [Read more...]
Audio, for whatever reason, seems to be the last bastion of compromise in the consumer-electronics landscape. Maybe people feel guilty after spending so much on a fancy media device like an iPod, or they’re so used to subpar sound they don’t know what could be. Price is typically the most important consideration when shopping for new … [Read more...]
Is teaching theatre a drag? Is it difficult to get students to engage with classical plays, Renaissance drama or more modern productions? It might be time to try a new approach. For almost three years now, the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts has hosted an instructional series—the RBC Education Program for schools, teachers and … [Read more...]
Billiards is one of those funny games that lies somewhere in the murky middle ground between being a sport and a pastime. It is similar to baseball in that strategy and cunning play as much a role as physical prowess but could also be classified in the same realm as a poker where you sometimes have to try and play to your opponents next move rather … [Read more...]
Drummers represent the backbone of any band and yet they rarely get the recognition they deserve. But those who decide to pick up drumsticks for the first time rarely do it for the prospects of fame –they’re drawn by a fascination with rhythm and a desire to emulate some of the all-time greats. Whether young and energetic or older and a bit … [Read more...]