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Toronto Dance TV and Newspaper Appearances

Future Appearances

Toronto Dance on TV "Sexy Girl" Sun-Thurs Apr 2-7 updatedApr 5

Past Appearances 2005

Miss Tourism World contest Sat Feb 26
Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Sun Feb 13
Toronto Dance appearing in Ming Pao newspaper Fri Feb 11

Past Appearances 2004

Toronto Dance Performance at "Fashion Cares" Sat May 29
Toronto Dance Performance at St. Michael's Hospital Thurs May 20
Toronto Dance Performance at "New You" Fri May 14
Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Apr 16-18
Toronto Dance on TV "Surreal Gourmet" Thurs Jan 10

Past Appearances 2003

Toronto Dance supporting Kidney Foundation Nov 1-17
Toronto Dance supporting Children's Miracle Network Thurs Nov 6
Toronto Dance on Much Music Thurs Oct 30
Toronto Dance on TV "Surreal Gourmet" Thurs Oct 9
Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Fri Sep 19
Article about Toronto Dance Thurs Sep 18
We were in The Mirror newspaper Fri June 6
We were on CFTO's evening news Sun May 25
We were on CityTV Mon May 12
We are mentioned in The Globe And Mail Sat May 10
We were on CityTV about Ballroom Babies Thurs Apr 10
Beach Metro Community News article Mar 25
National Post article Mar 8
We were on CBC TV Jan 31

Past Appearances 2002

Article about Chuan and Jean Chee Summer 2002
WTN's Dancing At The Palais

Toronto Dance TV and Newspaper Appearances

Toronto Dance on TV "Sexy Girl" Sun-Thurs 2005-04-02/07 updated

Sexy Girl TV Show Life Network

Chuan and Jean Chee of Toronto Dance appeared in the new TV Series "Sexy Girl" on Life Network. They instruct the sexy Tango to Heather (the Sexy Girl) and her assistant Scott.

The episode (called "Heather") is aired on Life Network on the following times:

  • Sat 2005-04-02 4:30pm EST
  • Sun 2005-04-03 8:30pm EDT
  • Mon 2005-04-04 12:30am, 1:30pm, 9:00pm EDT
  • Thu 2005-04-07 2:00am, 1:30pm EDT



Miss Tourism World contest Sat 2005-02-26

Bree and Sarah Bree - Miss Tourism Canada

Toronto Dance wishes the best of luck to Bree Honey in the up-coming "Miss Tourism World" contest held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on Sat Feb 26. She is the 2005 Miss Tourism Canada and she is a student in our Salsa 2 class. She was also our student in Salsa 1 back in Spring 2003.

There are 82 contestants from around the world. This event will be streamed live to a live audience via the Internet and TV stations across the world. Stay tuned for further updates.


Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Sun 2005-02-13

Dancing and Romance: Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Swing

Toronto Dance will appear on TV with some Toronto Dance students. Chuan Chee is teaching a beginner class in Waltz, Rumba, and Tango to some students and to the host and hostess. Chuan and Jean are also interviewed about why is dancing romantic, etc. The show will be slightly humourous.

The show is on the W Network. In Toronto, it is Rogers cable 27.

  • Sun Feb 13 12:30-1:00pm

It is Episode #13 "Dance Romance": Hosts Ramona Milano and Jonathan Torrens are determined to perfect the world’s most romantic dances – but first they have to conquer Ramona’s competitiveness and Jonathan’s two left feet! We sniff out the right way to buy perfume for a partner, and discover how a simple massage can transform a harried relationship between lovers.




Toronto Dance appearing in Ming Pao newspaper Fri 2005-02-11

Ming Pao, the Chinese newspaper, has a special Valentine's magazine insert, published on Fri Feb 11. There is an article about Toronto Dance and Wedding Dance choreography.

Toronto Dance Performance at "Fashion Cares" Sat 2004-05-29

Several Toronto Dance performers are performing on the big stage at the 18th Annual Fashion Cares gala benefit for the Aids Committe of Toronto. The event is held on Sat May 29 in front of 5000 guests.

The M•A•C VIVA GLAM SUPERSTAR features an exclusive cocktail reception, bargain–filled boutique and auctions, a decadent dinner, followed by a shameless music and fashion extravaganza, and a dance-driven after party.

Entertainers include fashion icon Linda Evangelista as host, diva legend Patti Labelle, Simone Denny (singer of Queer Eye’s “All Things” theme), Kristine W (reigning queen of Billboard’s dance charts), Lena Love, DJ The Lady Bunny, DJ Escape and DJ Matt C — with more names still to be announced.

The following Toronto Dance performers will be performing at the Superstar Extravaganza 10:30pm to midnight:

  • Jean and Chuan Chee
  • Agatha Holoday and Peter Buzny
  • Anna Goncharova and Kamil Studenny
  • Caryl Cuizon and Angus Dirnbeck

We were on CP24 TV station on Sun May 30 morning. There was a quick shot of Jean and Chuan Chee doing the Cha Cha. There was 1-hour special of "Fashion Cares" shown on the Fashion Television station. There was also a small segment on "FT: Fashion Television" on City TV.

View the show online: Click here to see the 1.5-hour gala show online. Use the slider to view certain parts of the show. The Cha Cha segment called "Brazil" starts ranges from 01:04:07 to 01:14:00. The Toronto Dance performers can be seen at 01:07:43 to 01:09:15 and briefly at 01:12:10 to 01:12:35. One of our Salsa instructors, Caryl Cuizon, can be seen 00:27:50 to 00:28:30. They are the ones at the front of the long runway.

Toronto Dance Performance at St. Michael's Hospital Thurs 2004-05-20

Chuan and Jean Chee are performing in the Marketeria at St. Michael's Hospital on Thurs May 20 12:30-13:00. Dances shown are Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Salsa, Merengue, Waltz, and Tango.

Toronto Dance Performance at "New You" Fri 2004-05-14

New You logo

Come and see some Toronto Dance instructors and students perform at the Metro Convention Centre at a show called "New You". It is a show about women's health and fitness. We will be on stage 7:00-7:30pm performing Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive. The performers are:

Jean and Chuan Chee
Melvine and Darren Baird
Caryl Cuizon and Magna and Roland

Contact us if you are interested in 2-for-1 entry tickets to the show. Tickets are regularly $12/person. Click here to see the New You website. The show runs Fri-Sun May 14-16. Click here to see the Toronto Dance event announcement.

Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Fri-Sun 2004-04-16 to 18

Dancing and Romance: Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Swing

Toronto Dance appeared on TV with some Toronto Dance students. Chuan Chee is teaching a beginner class in Waltz, Rumba, and Tango to some students and to the host and hostess. Chuan and Jean are also interviewed about why is dancing romantic, etc. The show will be slightly humourous.

The show is on the W Network. In Toronto, it is Rogers cable 27.

  • Fri Apr 16 3:30-4:00pm
  • Sat Apr 17 4:00-4:30pm
  • Sun Apr 18 11:30pm-midnight
  • Sat May 1 4:00-4:30pm


Toronto Dance on TV "Surreal Gourmet" Sat 2004-01-10

Food Network logo Surreal Gourmet logo

See the TV appearance on 2003-10-09 for details.

Toronto Dance supporting Kidney Foundation 2003-11-01 to 17


Toronto Dance is supporting the Kidney Foundation of Canada by donating gift certificates for Salsa-Nightclub, Latin-Ballroom, or Swing group classes. Support the Kidney Foundation by bidding for the gift certificates in an on-line auction held by Lick's. Click here for the auction.

Toronto Dance supporting Children's Miracle Network 2003-11-06


Toronto Dance is supporting the Children's Miracle Network (supporting children's hospitals across Canada) by donating gift certificates for Salsa-Nightclub, Latin-Ballroom, or Swing group classes. Support the Children's Miracle Network attending the Bourbon Street Bash held at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd (click here for a map to the hotel) on Thurs Nov 6, 6:00-10:00pm.

Experience the magic of Mardi Gras by strolling down Bourbon Street and sample some of the culinary delights (click here so see the menu), bid on fabulous auction items (such as weekend getaways, gift certificates, spa packages), and see tarot card reading, handwriting analysis, palm reading, stilt walking, etc.

The cost is $25/p in advance, $30/p at the door, $110/5p in advance. Contact Toronto Dance by calling 416-598-4077 or email to get the ticket application form and list of prizes and auction items.

Toronto Dance on Much Music Thurs 2003-10-30

Much Music logo Much Music's VJ Brad How always wanted to host a morning aerobics show done to current music videos. His last day at Much is on Thurs Oct 30 so they are allowing him to do a short segment. However, he had to learn how to teach aerobics.

Toronto Dance was asked to provide a dynamic aerobics instructor. Brad is led blind-folded by VJ and Videographer Jenn Hollett to meet with aerobics instructor Anna Lampignano.

Jenn leading Brad blind-folded Brad and Jenn meeting Anna
Brad is absolutely hilarious.
Anna teaching Brad group shot

Brad's goodbye show which includes this aerobics segment will air on Thurs Oct 30 somewhere between 3:00-4:30pm on Much Music.

Toronto Dance on TV "Surreal Gourmet" Thurs,Mon 2003-10-09,13

Food Network logo Surreal Gourmet logo

Jean and Chuan Chee of Toronto Dance will appear on "Surreal Gourmet", a weekly show on the Food Network. There are 4 couples dancing in the rain (literally): Salsa, Rumba, Waltz, and Tango. Unfortunately we are not involved in any of the cooking but we will be dancing and eating.

Jean and Chuan Chee in the Toastermobile
Dancers and Bob Blumer (host)

For the Food Network TV "Surreal Gourmet" in Canada, click on this website. The show is aired in Canada and USA. See the Surreal Gourmet website. This episode is called "Just Add Water".

The show is on the Food Network. In Toronto, it is Rogers cable 56.

  • Thurs Oct 9 8pm, 11pm
  • Fri Oct 10 2am
  • Mon Oct 13 8:30pm, 11:30pm

Dancing Salsa in the rain
Jean and Chuan Chee and Bob Blumer (host)

Here are the recipies to the food served on the show:

Toronto Dance on TV "Living Romance" Fri 2003-09-19

Dancing and Romance: Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Swing

Toronto Dance will appear on TV with some Toronto Dance students. Chuan Chee is teaching a beginner class in Waltz, Rumba, and Tango to some students and to the host and hostess. Chuan and Jean are also interviewed about why is dancing romantic, etc. The show will be slightly humourous.

The show is on the W Network (formerly WTN). In Toronto, it is Rogers cable 27.

  • Fri Sep 19 8-9pm
  • Sat Sep 20 6-7am
  • Sun Sep 21 1-2pm
You can read slightly more info about the series by clicking here.


Article about Toronto Dance Thurs 2003-09-18

There is an article about Chuan and Jean Chee and Toronto Dance in the Etc...News local newspaper (distributed around the Danforth area). There is even a colour photo of them competing. Click here to read the article.

We were in the Beaches Mirror newspaper on Fri 2003-06-06

Toronto Dance and Ballroom Babies were in the Beaches Mirror newspaper on Fri June 6.

We were on CFTO's evening news Sun 2003-05-25


Toronto Dance and Ballroom Babies appeared on CFTO's evening news at 11:39pm.

We were on CityTV Mon 2003-05-12


Toronto Dance and Grupo Sabroso Salsa appeared on CityTV's Breakfast Television on Monday May 12 at 8:40am. It was to promote the "Mambo In Motion" dance party on Thurs May 15 evening.

We are mentioned in The Globe And Mail Sat 2003-05-10


Jean and Chuan Chee from Toronto Dance are mentioned The Globe And Mail on Saturday May 10 in the Focus section page F9. Click here for the full article (without the photo).

We were on CityTV about Ballroom Babies Thurs 2003-04-10

CityTV Breakfast Television

We were on City TV (channel 57, cable 7) on a program called "Breakfast Television (BT)", on Thurs 2003-04-10 at 7:40am.

See an interview and dance demo by Ballroom Babies with Chuan Chee as the instructor.

Beach Metro Community News 2003-03-25

On Tues 2003-03-25, the Beach Metro Community News wrote an article about the Ballroom Babies classes taught by Toronto Dance.

National Post article Sat 2003-03-08

Check out the National Post newspaper on Sat 2003-03-08 page IN3. It mentions Toronto Dance in an article subtitled "Creating the ultimate vacation resort in your home."

We were on CBC TV Fri 2003-01-31

We were on CBC TV (channel 5, cable 6) on a program called "Canada Now", on Fri 2003-01-31 18:30-19:00.

See an interview with Rocky Fuda and Chuan Chee and a Waltz demo from Chuan and Jean Chee.

Article about Chuan Chee Summer 2002

The University of Toronto (Alumni) Magazine published an article about the University of Toronto Ballroom Dance Club (UTBDC) and Chuan Chee in an article called Shall We Dance?.

WTN's Dancing At The Palais

Chuan and Jean Chee have appeared on WTN's "Dancing At The Palais" TV Latin-Ballroom competition for 3 years in a row.


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