Synergy

Synergy Dance School and Store in Edmonton is a well-established institution dedicated to the art of dance. Founded in 1971 by renowned director Linda Rubin in Vancouver, British Columbia, Synergy has a long history of providing professional workshops, classes, and public performances in various forms of dance, with a strong emphasis on the synergy of dance, theatre, and music.

Relocated to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from 1982 to 1993, Synergy continued to offer training and performances in modern contemporary dance before settling in Edmonton, Alberta in 1993. Since then, the company has focused on developing educational resources to advance the field of dance in education. Director Linda Rubin, also a choreographer and Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, continues to offer her expertise through special workshops and teacher In-Service training on The Creative Dance Keys program.

Synergy Movement Workshops in Edmonton offers a dynamic and innovative educational tool kit for teaching creative dance called The Creative Dance Keys program. This multimedia program includes a Key-shaped Instruction Booklet, a Teacher's Guide, Vocabulary Resources, Music CDs, DVDs, and an interactive CD-ROM, available in both English and French. Endorsed by educational authorities in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, The Creative Dance Keys program is a valuable resource for teachers in dance, drama, music, physical education, visual arts, and language arts.

The Creative Dance Keys program, developed by Linda D. Rubin, is a provincially recommended resource for dance education in various grades. The kit includes an interactive CD-ROM for lesson planning, instructional keys, teacher guides, word rings, DVDs, and music CDs in a durable case. The program is designed to enhance creative dance lessons and projects with a variety of musical selections and instructional materials.

Synergy Dance School and Store in Edmonton is a hub for dance education and creativity, offering innovative resources and training for teachers and students alike. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence in dance education, Synergy continues to be a leading institution in the Canadian dance community.