C.C.D.A. Senior Dancers Perform at World's AIDS Day Concert - Mississauga - December 1, 2005

C.C.D.A. dancers were honoured when they were selected to perform with many top Canadian artists, performers and celebrities at the World's AIDS Day Concert at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre on December 1, 2005.

The concert, a musical production in recognition of Worlds AIDS Day, raised money for the Peel HIV/AIDS Network, hosted by Entertainment Tonight Canada's Cheryl Hickey and Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex.

Show Executive Producer, Anthony Sherwood and his selection committee were extremely impressed with the choreography, professionalism and strong technique of the C.C.D.A. dancers requesting one routine in particular, called "Web of Dreams" - one of many C.C.D.A.'s routines that were successful at winning several 1st place, overalls high score, special adjudication and choreography awards at various competitions last year. In addition, the dancers performed a newly choreographed Hip Hop number put together by C.C.D.A.'s renowned Hip Hop instructor Danny Davalos.

"Web of Dreams"

"The committee had high standards as to which performers were selected to be a part of this special event", says, Cynthia Helmer, C.C.D.A. Director/Choreographer. "When I was given the news that I was selected to have my students perform, I was quite excited."

The dancers experienced a bit of the royal treatment upon arrival at the theatre as they were escorted to their dressing rooms and provided catered food and beverages. Just before show time, all performers were asked to walk along the red carpet, where various local TV crews stood by for brief interviews with each performer.

I'm really proud of my students," says Cynthia. "They've done extremely well over the years at competitions winning many awards, but also earning other performing opportunities at various events throughout the GTA and it's an honour to see my dancers have the opportunity to perform at events such as these."