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Valya Cholak (maiden name - Pollard)
November 3, 2007
I have many found memories of taking ballet classes with David Adams at the Edmonton School of Ballet. His classes always inspired me and he helped me so much with my pirroettes! He helped me get my triples, I will never ever forget that. To Mr. Adams, thank you so much for sharing your passion and love of dance with me, I will never forget you and I will always treasure the knowledge that you shared. To the family and friends I am so sorry for your loss and I wish you love and blessings to carry you thru this sad time.
Bobbi Westman
November 2, 2007
On behalf of the Alberta Dance Alliance, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to David's family and close friends. David had an incredible spark for life. He was a vibrant dancer and teacher who inspired many - from students to audience members. He has placed an indelible mark on dance in Alberta. Those who had the honour of knowing him will miss him.
Trevor Klushin
November 1, 2007
I was a student of David Adams at Grant MacEwan! I have been so blessed to of had such amazing teachers in my life! David was one of them! David was famous for his stories that he would tell in class. I have two to share. The first was what David Called the "Red Letter Day" that was when you finally connected with an exercise and you felt it through your whole body! He would say to you "Yes!" you understand that! Now put it on your mantel and cherish it! So when you have a bad day remember the Red letter day and remember the mantel and all the sucesses you have achieved such far. The other was when I was being lazy and he stoped the class and said Mr. Klushin look at me! He lifted his shirt up to show is abdominals than he pointed to me! Hehe Ahh What more could he of said! This is for his family, friends, and students that knew him well.
I teach Creative Dance to children ages 3 to 6 and love what I do. Alot of my teachings are in part due to having David as a teacher!
To let his family know that his spirit is still alive and his teachings are being passed on....
I am so sad to hear of his passing but so grateful to of know him!
Trevor Klushin
Erin Madsen (formerly Westgate)
November 1, 2007
David was a truly inspiring man. I was always so thrilled to take his classes. He had such experience and so many wonderful stories. He made me believe that I could be good. I remember when I was granted the honor of having him set the Giselle Peasant Pas de Deux on myself and Pierre Hardy. That was truly the highlight of my training. I will treasure his words of thank you to ME after the performance.
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Sherry Dawn Knettle
November 1, 2007
“The harder you work, the harder you can work,” David used to say to his students. It was a memorable bit of wisdom that I have recalled almost daily since last seeing him in the early 1990’s.
He was a witty teacher whose confidence in us encouraged each one to dance to the fullest potential.
His clever references and the little stories he often told kept his classes lighthearted as we caught our breath between the vigorous, complex and exquisite combinations that he taught.
“Mr. Adams, when I do your exercises I can’t think of anything else!” was what one of his former students once said. It was a story David often told after one of those legendary combinations.
David was a charismatic man who never wasted words on something that could be said more subtly with a simple look or a nod.
When he spoke, we listened carefully, because what he had to say was always wise and true.
David was magic!
Gunnar Blodgett
October 31, 2007
Mentor and maverick, classicist and rebel, you were the finest exponent of ballet and theatre as art. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be your student and, later, your friend. We are lessened by your passing, but we were enriched by your presence for many years. The man in the red t-shirt and black jogging pants has earned a special place in whatever afterlife he chooses.
David Adams in Swan Lake
Joe Gourlay and family.
October 31, 2007
David has made a lasting contribution to art and dance in Canada and on the International Stage. To review his many accomplishments, vist the online encyclopedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Adams_(dancer) which also includes a link to David's web site where you may find a review of his career, stories of his travels and personal reflections. David was a true Canadian Treasure.
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