The FloWarrior

Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Homebase: Edmonton
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Remote, Kootenays, Virtual
Languages: English
Themes: Mental Health, Anti-Bullying

The FloWarrior is a world renowned award winning instructor, multidisciplinary performance artist, and motivational speaker. With a Masters degree in Medical Physics, and over a decade as a professional performance artist, he possesses a powerful blend of academic and artistic backgrounds which he draws upon to connect with, inspire, and empower audiences of all ages. Using his spectacular performance skills and shared love of popular culture (star wars, anime, videogames etc…); he has a unique ability to captivate young audiences attention, gain their respect, and impact them with his story. He has pioneered his own unique brand of 'martial artistry' through years of training and dedication to his craft, by combining his passions for dance, martial arts and music; while exploring his cultural heritage as a Japanese Canadian. Having experienced first hand the power that art has to transform lives for the better, he is on a mission to share the gift of inspiration with the next generation, and empower them to find their own unique Path of Purpose in an ever-changing modern world.

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Performance(s)

The Power of Purpose (performance / motivational presentation)

School Year: 23-24
Discipline: Theatre, Dance, Interdisciplinary, Film/Video
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 45 minutes + Q&A
Tech Requirements: Access to gym for 1 hour before presentation. Electrical outlet in proximity to performance space. (optional: projector and screen accepting hdmi input). Virtual presentations will be done via zoom.
Available Formats: In Person, Virtual

The Power of Purpose is an exciting, performance infused motivational talk designed to amaze and empower the next generation with important lessons directly applicable to their lived experiences in school and life. By sharing the story of his lifelong journey as a student/artist/entrepreneur, the FloWarrior will inspire students to cultivate their unique gifts; sharing valuable tools to help them build confidence, overcome obstacles, connect with community, develop their intuition, and find their own Path of Purpose in a modern world. Short but spectacular performances with a variety of skills are interspersed throughout the presentation that follow the narrative, driving home important points and keeping students engaged. (see video) This presentation is available in two versions which adapt to suit the age, mental development, and attention span of the audience (K-7 and grades 7-12). Topics covered include: skill development, intuition, critical thinking, peer pressure, stereotypes, social expectations, community, overcoming obstacles, peer pressure, social expectations, balance, potential pitfalls of social media / video games, and more!

Workshop(s)

Lightsaber / Flow Arts Workshops + Performance

School Year: 23-24
Discipline: Theatre, Dance, Interdisciplinary, Film/Video
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: Full Day, 30-60 minute workshops, 30 minute performance
Tech Requirements: Access to gym for 1 hour before presentation. Electrical outlet in proximity to performance space. (optional: projector and screen accepting hdmi input). Virtual will be done over Zoom.
Available Formats: In Person, Virtual

A full day of *Flow Arts workshops with the option to include a 30 minute assembly performance by the Master of ‘Martial Artistry’, The FloWarrior. Choose from a variety of exciting, fun, and accessible Flow Arts disciplines: lightsabers, staff spinning, folding fans, rope darts, rice hats. The FloWarrior draws from his background in Physics to break down movement techniques into clear, easily digestible pieces, while also helping students to understand the underlying physical principles at play. Through learning the fundamental process of skill development, students will leave feeling empowered with the knowledge they need to excel at any practice. Safe practice equipment will be provided for in-person workshops. Schools will have to resource their own materials for virtual workshops. (e.g. inexpensive pool noodles cut in half work great as safe practice sabers) *‘Flow Arts’ is a general term used to describe a variety of movement disciplines (e.g. dance, martial arts, circus, juggling etc…) that combine skill-based techniques with creative expression to achieve a state of present-moment awareness known as the Flow State; which has been described and studied in many high performance athletes/artists around the world.

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Testimonials & Reviews

"We are so fortunate here at the Jube to have had Daniel as a regular teaching artist. His classes incorporate so much knowledge of the exciting artforms he practices infused with wonderful life lessons for the students. In every single reflection that the students fill out at the end of a week filled with workshops, he is listed in the top three favorites! Daniel is an asset, I cannot imagine a more equipped and passionate artist, and I hope you have the pleasure of working with him." Mpoe Mogale; Arts and Community Engagement Coordinator (Edmonton); Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Society

"Dan was engaging, passionate and thoughtful. He provided a well-suited and inspiring presentation for our Jr. High students. Through a captivating visual and kinaesthetic performance, in addition to his motivational and focused digital component, Dan effectively communicated the power of resilience, self-awareness and determination, instilling a sense of empowerment for all participants, including teachers!" Jessica Sykes ; Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton

"Daniel creates a class climate that honours diversity and inclusion. He is quick to develop positive relationships with students and demonstrates strong class management with a kind but clear and firm approach to teaching, combined with expert-level instructions and excellent learning outcomes that exceeded our expectations and made many fans among students. We hope to be able to offer the “Flow Arts” Electives classes again in the future and highly recommend Daniel as an instructor." Keely Scott; Executive Administrator; Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton

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