2010 Vancouver Olympics: More Than Sport

February 11, 2010 by Dr. Carla Cupido

Professional Dancer: Caitlin Griffin

Professional Dancer: Kyle Toy

As I have shared before, I have had the privilege of working with a number of professional dancers.  My privilege turned fortune this past Monday as I was given a ticket by two of my wonderful patients (Caitlin Griffin and Kyle Toy) to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony Rehearsal.  Both Caitlin and Kyle are performing in the opening ceremonies and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to see them perform live at such an exciting event!  They are STUNNING!

I am not allowed to share rehearsal details, but I can say that I feel incredibly proud to be Canadian.  I am also thrilled to finally see the Olympics from a different perspective.  To me, the Olympics have always been about sport; however, this couldn’t be farther from the truth!  The Olympics provide everyone with the opportunity to shine.  Athletes, professional dancers and musicians, artists, government officials, community volunteers, and even locals with friendly smiles and welcoming gestures have all been given the chance stand out.  It is up to us to use the Olympics as our stage to show the world our many gifts.

Take this incredible opportunity to share in the spirit of the 2010 Olympic Games.  Embrace the cultural experiences, support our Canadian athletes, celebrate our beautiful country and use this event as an excuse to spend more time with your family and your friends.  GO Canada GO!