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Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
She built a dance program from nothing at a Toronto high school; students say it changed their lives. After 30 years, she's taking her final bow
Maryanne Marsh demonstrates ballet movements to her students, narrating rhythmically: 'Seven and eight. One cross the thighs and out, cross the thighs. And arm. Add the arm. To the back and close, to the back and close, and bend and stretch. Inside front. Am I right?' 'Yes,' the students chorus. Building a dance program from the ground up For 30 years, Marsh has taught dance at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, growing it from a small group of 50 students in 1995 into a thriving program of 450 across ballet, jazz, hip hop and more. Now 61, she is retiring at the end of the month. 'You gotta know when to fold 'em,' she says simply. The long hours have taken a toll, and she's eager to travel while still mobile. It's a bittersweet farewell for a teacher who built the program from scratch at a school that had no dance department before she arrived. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'We had to fight every year for our numbers,' said Bertan Kazazic, the school's technical director, who has worked with Marsh for 16 years. He says they regularly did community outreach — bringing dancers and musicians to places like Regent Park and local schools to raise awareness and let people know the school even existed. Gta Dance your heart out, in bed by 9: Toronto's booming daytime party scene is reshaping how we socialize Sober afternoon raves and R&B brunches are changing how we think about going out: 'You can start early, have fun, and your next day isn't Gta Dance your heart out, in bed by 9: Toronto's booming daytime party scene is reshaping how we socialize Sober afternoon raves and R&B brunches are changing how we think about going out: 'You can start early, have fun, and your next day isn't Marsh often used her own money to buy music, costumes and supplies. 'She created something out of nothing, literally,' Kazazic said. After class, Marsh reflects on her life and career. 'Arts programming in schools saves lives,' she says, tearing up. After losing her husband — her 'cheerleader and music researcher' — dance kept her going. 'He would share his opinions about my artistic choices and journeys, and he would reflect and debrief with me after performances,' she says. 'I miss that.' Dance has been her outlet since childhood. 'It was a good escape for me,' she says, describing a difficult childhood with little elaboration. 'I was a sensitive kid, so I had a hard time. I have come to terms with much of my childhood.' From age 13 — the age of many of her students — she started working to fund her own dance lessons. She taught younger dancers and developed a love of teaching. It came naturally to her, she said, and enabled her to 'learn a lot about (herself) and a lot about the craft.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW She studied at Toronto Metropolitan University, then Ryerson, and danced professionally for a few years with two Toronto collectives: PBJ Dance Projects and idDanse. Then, she was hired to start the dance program at Rosedale. For three decades, her workdays often stretched from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., filled with teaching, choreographing, and planning showcases. In 2002, she was recognized with a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. According to archival records from Library and Archives Canada, she received the honour in part because her 'popular dance program focusses on skills and instils discipline, responsibility and personal life skills.' 'She's like the iron lady with a heart of gold,' said principal Barrie Sketchley, who hired Marsh 30 years ago. 'In her classes, (the students) work and there's no fooling around. But somehow she also communicates to them that they are very much cared for.' A lasting legacy At a recent retirement show, alumni returned to perform and to honour Marsh. One was Adam Boros-Rausch, now a PhD candidate in women's and children's health. He graduated in 2015. Gta Ballroom, salsa, cha-cha: Men have been taking the lead for ages. Here's why this Toronto dance class flouts the rules For more than 20 years, this non-profit group has provided a safe, inclusive space where all ages and identities can dance freely. Gta Ballroom, salsa, cha-cha: Men have been taking the lead for ages. Here's why this Toronto dance class flouts the rules For more than 20 years, this non-profit group has provided a safe, inclusive space where all ages and identities can dance freely. 'When I heard that I was able to come back and do this, most importantly for Miss Marsh… I jumped at the chance.' He says it was Marsh's dance class that sparked his passion for anatomy and physiology. Marsh taught him discipline, camaraderie, perseverance, and loyalty — skills he only recognized years later. 'I think most of us took it for granted at the time... (we) didn't realize what it was doing for us until after the fact.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Lukas Malkowski, now a professional dancer and choreographer, credits Marsh with seeing potential in him early. He graduated in 2011. With mainly hip hop experience and plans to pursue trumpet, Marsh's ballet class changed his path. She encouraged him with a simple compliment: he had a 'good pli é. ' 'That one comment kept me going all year,' he said. Marsh gave students freedom to create, helping Lukas find his artistic voice. 'There's a lot of formal training, but not much artistic training — that's what Maryanne fostered,' he said. She told him he could be a professional dancer but needed more ballet training. 'Maryanne was the first teacher to tell me I could pursue it professionally,' he said. He studied at Opera Atelier ballet school from 2008 to 2012 and danced professionally with their company for five years. Other alumni shared their gratitude in the event programme. Naomi Lee, a 2022 grad, wrote, 'Marsh taught me how to speak with my chest and advocate for myself. She made me realize that grit and grace are two sides of the same coin.' Another, Melanie Yin, said, 'Learning to dance made me feel comfortable and confident in my body; it made me feel strong.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW From the start, Marsh envisioned Rosedale as a true performing arts school. She insisted that the dancers should be accompanied by a live pianist rather than a CD because the students 'respond differently.' Gta They remember your order — and your name. Meet five of Toronto's most beloved servers, bartenders and baristas From heartfelt moments to legendary stories, here's why these five Toronto servers, bartenders, In the early days of teaching dance at Rosedale, many students — some from less affluent parts of Toronto — were hesitant to embrace ballet. So Marsh started with what felt familiar, introducing other dance styles first and gradually easing them into ballet. 'These kids deserve this kind of arts education too,' she said. 'Not just the ones who've had private lessons or come from money.' Students were dealing with more than finances. Then, as they do now, students struggle with their mental health. To boost their confidence, she reduced mirrors in class and offers skirt options for those uncomfortable with leotards. Don't look, feel, she tells them. 'I'm here to be your eyes... (You're) beautiful no matter what, and you're exactly where you're meant to be.' Life beyond the studio Today, Marsh teaches about two dozen students in room 111. Black-and-white photos of alumni and anatomy posters line the walls. The pianist plays while she moves between students, offering cues: 'Change and change and change, up beat close, up beat close. If you're a beginner, don't do the beat — just do out and in. Those are called échappées. Échappée means to…?' 'Escape!' the students cry. 'Escape. The legs are escaping each other. Let's do it all together… Right leg devant. And.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Most students have no prior dance training. The program requires no auditions — anyone can join. Though Marsh says she will miss teaching, she plans to take a trip this September to explore Lake Garda, Italy, and its environs. But as soon as she gets back to Toronto, she plans to continue volunteering in the Toronto dance community. Dancing is 'magic,' she says. 'You get to leave the earth for a while. It's another force, outside of regular life.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ryerson Holding Corp (RYI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Sales Growth Amidst Market ...
Release Date: May 01, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Ryerson Holding Corp (NYSE:RYI) reported a 12.7% increase in net sales for Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, reaching $1.14 billion. The company achieved a 14% increase in North American shipments, outperforming the industry average by 3 percentage points. Ryerson Holding Corp (NYSE:RYI) saw significant improvements in working capital management and market share gains in the spot transactional market. The company maintained its $60 million expense reduction target, achieving a $32 expense per ton reduction year-over-year. Ryerson Holding Corp (NYSE:RYI) is progressing with significant CapEx investments aimed at modernizing its service center network, which are expected to improve earnings quality. The company experienced a net loss of $5.6 million or $0.18 per diluted share in Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $4.3 million in the prior quarter. Gross margin contracted by 100 basis points to 18% due to rising commodity prices and lagging contract price adjustments. The stainless steel market remains a headwind, with depressed conditions affecting Ryerson Holding Corp (NYSE:RYI)'s performance. The company's leverage ratio increased to 4.3 times, above the target range of 2 times, due to countercyclical volume and pricing conditions. Ryerson Holding Corp (NYSE:RYI) used $41 million of cash in operations during Q1 2025, primarily due to increased accounts receivable from higher customer sales volumes. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with RYI. Q: Despite the overall debt load increasing, how does Ryerson plan to manage debt levels and reduce interest expenses? A: Eddie Lehner, CEO, explained that as CapEx projects wind down and become operational, cash flow and EBITDA are expected to improve, allowing for debt reduction and lower interest expenses. Jim Clawson, CFO, added that higher cash flows and lower CapEx will help decrease leverage ratios over time. Q: The second quarter pricing outlook seems lower than expected. Are there specific areas in the portfolio affecting this? A: Eddie Lehner noted that OEM contract business was a significant headwind, with average selling prices bottoming in January. However, transactional growth and CapEx investments are starting to pay off, despite challenges in the OEM contract segment. Q: Can you update us on the current split between transactional and contractual sales? A: Jim Clawson stated that transactional sales increased to about 47% in the first quarter, up from 43% at the end of the previous year. The target remains to reach approximately 60% transactional sales. Q: How is Ryerson addressing the challenges in the stainless steel market, and are there plans to diversify away from it? A: Eddie Lehner mentioned that while the stainless steel market has been challenging, Ryerson has gained market share and made investments in this area. The company plans to grow its carbon franchise transactionally, complementing its existing portfolio rather than moving away from stainless steel. Q: Could you discuss the progress and impact of 3.0 on transactional sales? A: Eddie Lehner highlighted that transactional customer visits and sales on have increased, with new customers establishing accounts and utilizing the platform. The company is seeing positive trends as the platform matures. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Julian Ryerson vs. TSG Hoffenheim – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 26
Julian Ryerson vs. TSG Hoffenheim – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 26 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] When Borussia Dortmund takes on TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 AM ET, will Julian Ryerson find the back of the net? Continue scrolling for current stats and anytime goalscorer odds for this match. Borussia Dortmund picked up the victory in its last outing by a final score of 3-2 over Borussia Monchengladbach at home on April 20. Borussia Monchengladbach was outshot in the matchup, six to 12. Keep up with Bundesliga action this season on Fubo! Julian Ryerson's Odds to Score a Goal vs. TSG Hoffenheim Odds to score a goal next game: +750 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:39 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Julian Ryerson's 2024-25 Stats Looking at expected goals, Ryerson (0.4 xG) has nearly matched his actual goal total (one). When it comes to assists, he has picked up one in three of the 25 matches he has played in this season. So far in the 2024-25 season, he is averaging 0.4 shots per match, having taken nine in total (four on target). Borussia Dortmund vs. TSG Hoffenheim Scoring Insights Offensively, Borussia Dortmund is fourth in the Bundesliga (57 goals, 1.9 per match). And defensively, TSG Hoffenheim is 15th (55 goals conceded, 1.8 per match). Offensively, TSG Hoffenheim is 13th in the Bundesliga (38 goals, 1.3 per match). And defensively, Borussia Dortmund is 10th (47 goals conceded, 1.6 per match). With 57 goals scored and 47 allowed, Borussia Dortmund is fifth in the Bundesliga in goal differential. With 38 goals scored and 55 conceded, TSG Hoffenheim is 15th in the Bundesliga in goal differential. Borussia Dortmund vs. TSG Hoffenheim Match Info Matchup: Borussia Dortmund at TSG Hoffenheim Borussia Dortmund at TSG Hoffenheim Time: 9:30 AM ET 9:30 AM ET Date: April 26, 2025 April 26, 2025 Venue: Rhein-Neckar-Arena Rhein-Neckar-Arena Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+ Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. TSG Hoffenheim on ESPN+ More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pesticide in food that's 'making America sick again' may get free pass
A bill waiting on the desk of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn criticism from those supporting the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, who claim it would impede lawsuits against pesticide companies. Georgia SB 144 would "clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides," reads the bill. Emma Post, a spokesperson for MAHA Action based in Los Angeles, told Fox News Digital, "The bill is literally making America sick again." 'Food Is Medicine' Takes Shape As Rfk Jr. Praises School Menu Changes In West Virginia The legislation comes as Bayer Monsanto, producer of the Roundup weed killer, was ordered last week by a Georgia jury to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the product caused his cancer, according to reports. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been a vocal critic of Roundup, working with his legal team in 2018 to award $289 million to a man who alleged the weed killer caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Read On The Fox News App Glyphosate, a pesticide used in products such as Roundup, has been shown to raise cancer risk in studies. In a study published in the journal Mutation Research, University of Washington researchers found that exposure to the pesticide raises the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41%. Kelly Ryerson, founder of Glyphosate Facts and owner of the Instagram account @glyphosategirl, told Fox News Digital that her journey researching the herbicide began with her own health struggles. For more Health articles, visit Ryerson, who is based in California, previously struggled with chronic illness and autoimmune issues, which she said improved when she stopped eating gluten. After attending a medical conference at Columbia University's Celiac Disease Center, Ryerson began to question modern farming practices rather than the gluten itself. "A lot of times, farmers are spraying Roundup on our grains right before harvest to facilitate an easier harvest," said Ryerson. "After that easier harvest, because everything's dry at the same time, those crops go directly to the mill and may end up in our food supply, at really alarmingly high levels." Ryerson said she has been advocating against "pesticide liability shields" such as the bill in Georgia. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter "This is a terrifying thing." She added, "All of those victims will not be able to sue." Amid concerns about fertility, Ryerson said she brought three sperm samples to a lab to be tested, and glyphosate was present. "It crosses the blood-test barrier. It is also shown to kill sperm," she cautioned. "So now when you're eating that every single day, which we all are, because it's ubiquitous — it's in the water. It's in the food, it's in the air. We can't avoid it." Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals have found that glyphosate can harm sperm quality. Everything To Know About Maha Farmers Dana and Lauren Cavalea of Freedom Farms in Greene, New York, told Fox News Digital that they don't use any chemicals in their fields. "We use the animals to restore and regenerate the land," said Lauren Cavalea. "[There are] other things that are outside of our control," Dana Cavalea added. For instance, "if you have folks nearby who are using chemicals … there's a chance they [will] get into your ground." He went on, "You have a lot of people who are financially distressed, trying to keep their farms going. In order to create max production, we have to use these remedies that have been provided to us in order to create mass production." Utah Bans Fluoride From Public Drinking Water, Aligning With Maha Movement He noted that it is a complicated yet simple system, and that he hopes to see things change amid the MAHA movement. A spokesperson for Monsanto/Bayer — maker of Roundup — said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the verdict in the recent Georgia case "conflicts with the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and the consensus of regulatory bodies and their scientific assessments worldwide." Following scientific assessments in 2023, the European Union Commission re-approved glyphosate for another 10 years. "We continue to stand fully behind the safety of Roundup products — critical tools that farmers rely on to produce affordable food and feed the world," added the Monsanto spokesperson. Fox News Digital reached out to the EPA and Gov. Kemp's office for article source: Pesticide in food that's 'making America sick again' may get free pass
Fox News
01-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Pesticide in food that's 'making America sick again' may get free pass
A bill waiting on the desk of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn criticism from those supporting the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, who claim it would impede lawsuits against pesticide companies. Georgia SB 144 would "clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides," reads the bill. Emma Post, a spokesperson for MAHA Action based in Los Angeles, told Fox News Digital, "The bill is literally making America sick again." The legislation comes as Bayer Monsanto, producer of the Roundup weed killer, was ordered last week by a Georgia jury to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the product caused his cancer, according to reports. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been a vocal critic of Roundup, working with his legal team in 2018 to award $289 million to a man who alleged the weed killer caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Glyphosate, a pesticide used in products such as Roundup, has been shown to raise cancer risk in studies. In a study published in the journal Mutation Research, University of Washington researchers found that exposure to the pesticide raises the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41%. Kelly Ryerson, founder of Glyphosate Facts and owner of the Instagram account @glyphosategirl, told Fox News Digital that her journey researching the herbicide began with her own health struggles. For more Health articles, visit Ryerson, who is based in California, previously struggled with chronic illness and autoimmune issues, which she said improved when she stopped eating gluten. After attending a medical conference at Columbia University's Celiac Disease Center, Ryerson began to question modern farming practices rather than the gluten itself. "A lot of times, farmers are spraying Roundup on our grains right before harvest to facilitate an easier harvest," said Ryerson. "After that easier harvest, because everything's dry at the same time, those crops go directly to the mill and may end up in our food supply, at really alarmingly high levels." Ryerson said she has been advocating against "pesticide liability shields" such as the bill in Georgia. "This is a terrifying thing." She added, "All of those victims will not be able to sue." Amid concerns about fertility, Ryerson said she brought three sperm samples to a lab to be tested, and glyphosate was present. "The bill is literally making America sick again." "It crosses the blood-test barrier. It is also shown to kill sperm," she cautioned. "So now when you're eating that every single day, which we all are, because it's ubiquitous — it's in the water. It's in the food, it's in the air. We can't avoid it." Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals have found that glyphosate can harm sperm quality. Farmers Dana and Lauren Cavalea of Freedom Farms in Greene, New York, told Fox News Digital that they don't use any chemicals in their fields. "We use the animals to restore and regenerate the land," said Lauren Cavalea. "[There are] other things that are outside of our control," Dana Cavalea added. For instance, "if you have folks nearby who are using chemicals … there's a chance they [will] get into your ground." He went on, "You have a lot of people who are financially distressed, trying to keep their farms going. In order to create max production, we have to use these remedies that have been provided to us in order to create mass production." He noted that it is a complicated yet simple system, and that he hopes to see things change amid the MAHA movement. A spokesperson for Monsanto/Bayer — maker of Roundup — said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the verdict in the recent Georgia case "conflicts with the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and the consensus of regulatory bodies and their scientific assessments worldwide." Following scientific assessments in 2023, the European Union Commission re-approved glyphosate for another 10 years. "We continue to stand fully behind the safety of Roundup products — critical tools that farmers rely on to produce affordable food and feed the world," added the Monsanto spokesperson. Fox News Digital reached out to the EPA and Governor Kemp's office for comment.
