{"id":95584,"date":"2023-04-03T14:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=95584"},"modified":"2023-04-03T14:34:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:34:02","slug":"scoop-centennial-college-unveils-new-performing-arts-centre-scarborough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2023\/04\/03\/scoop-centennial-college-unveils-new-performing-arts-centre-scarborough\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Centennial College Unveils A New Performing Arts Centre In Scarborough"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Students perform at the Performing Arts Centre opening celebration (Photo: Stephanie Lake)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It could be said that the people of Scarborough have made something of an out-sized contribution to the world of arts and culture, both in Canada and beyond. The likes of Canadian icons Kardinal Offishall and Maestro Fresh Wes, Carol Pope, The Weeknd, Steven Page and The Barenaked Ladies got their start in the eastern district of Toronto. The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing there since 1980.<\/p>\n

But, when it comes to arts venues, there are few for the large region of about 630,000 residents. That\u2019s true for students learning the skills and techniques, as well as professional presentations. After all, where will the next gen of superstars come from if there are inadequate resources?<\/p>\n

The Performing Arts Centre on the Golden Mile at Centennial College was intended to fill that gap. It gives students reliable access to first-rate performance and rehearsal spaces. Previously, students in the dance, music and theatre programs through the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design have had to make use of temporary spaces rented out in various locations around the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor our learner community, this new centre constitutes a place to gather, to dialogue, to create and ultimately to perform for self and others,\u201d says Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College in a statement. \u201cMoreover, the soundproofed studios and collaborative lounge spaces, punctuated by plenty of natural light, will help facilitate ideation and creativity \u2014 key ingredients in the performing arts.\u2019<\/p>\n

The new space will let them all learn and practice under the same roof.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy favourite part of the new space are the sounds,\u201d says second-year Theatre Arts student Maria Baryshnikova of the newly unified space. \u201cIn first year, we were only in studios with other theatre students. Now, I hear people dancing, talking, playing instruments. It’s wonderful to hear all those sounds filled with passion for the arts and creation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of the details:<\/p>\n