Joan Minnery Enterprises - Motivation, Movement & Music

Joan Minnery Enterprises - Motivation, Movement & Music Motivation, Movement, Music

Author, Motivational Speaker, Performer, Music Educator, Dance & Fitnes Looking For Musical Instruction?

Seeking Info On The Immensely Popular Book...Walking My Way Back To Me? Need A Motivational Key Note Speaker? Want To Take A Latin Or Dance Fitness Class? Hiring A Performer For A Special Occasion? Feel Inspired To Get Healthy & Choose Life? Joan Minnery - The little engine that CAN -- 5 Feet 2 inches of peppy dynamite!!! Joan Minnery is a one woman force of inspiration. She is a genuine go-getter with an indomitable spark plug of contagious effervescence. The pint-sized energizer bunny is a beacon of energy as she instructs her fitness classes and entertains crowds all over North America. Joan wears many hats as a Mother, Music Educator, Motivational Speaker, Professional Entertainer, Zumba Instructor, Dance Teacher, Weight Management Consultant, Drama Coach and Health Journalist. Joan is also a published author of the bestselling book, WALKING MY WAY BACK TO ME, her personal transformation autobiography. Joan runs the Brantford Cabaret, the Starr Sensations Music Studio, Touch of Sass performance troupe and is the CEO of Joan Minnery Enterprises. Joan has been nominated 5 times for the Brantford Citizen of the Year. She is the recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals for Community Volunteerism, Health Advocacy and Leading Young Children towards Music. She won the Tourism Ambassador Award in 2004 and was voted Brantford Best Professional Entertainer in 2013 as well as being voted Brantford’s Best Fitness Instructor in 2012 and 2013. Born in February 1966, Joan has enjoyed a lucrative amazing career in the entertainment industry and continues to foster a bounty of aspiring singers and actors onto her stages. She is affectionately known as the “Elvis Lady” for her impassioned musical quest to keep the memories of Elvis alive along with the songs of yesteryear. Joan is the founding director of the Brantford Elvis Festival, an award winning tourism attraction along with being the coordinator of several Elvis and Oldies tribute groups. Embarking on a courageous battle to save the life of her son’s mom due to staggering health issues; Joan’s weight loss story has inspired thousands through her very real, raw, relatable and honest journey of how she successfully transformed her once poisoned body in an award winning adventure novel. Joan’s journey to a healthier life style has inspired a community; transforming her personal story into a weight loss revolution. Joan shows no signs of slowing down. The highly sought after Motivational Speaker and Entertainer tours across Canada and the United States delivering her impactful message of "Put Down the Fork & Get Moving" as she invigorates her audiences about the power of SELF-LOVE and following the three (3) M's; Motivation, Movement & Music. Joan Minnery happily hails from Brantford Ontario Canada. She is the daughter of Bill and Elsie, the youngest sister of John, Anne and Bob, and the boastful mother of Bill (BJ). Joan can be spotted at most events escorted by her life partner, Keith Curley. For more information please contact
Joan Minnery @ (519) 771-5687
www.joanminnery.com
joanminnery@gmail.com

🤠🔥 Brant County Line Dance Challenge 2026 🔥🤠Featuring the International Line Dance Flash Mob Filming!📍 Paris Fairgrounds...
02/22/2026

🤠🔥 Brant County Line Dance Challenge 2026 🔥🤠
Featuring the International Line Dance Flash Mob Filming!

📍 Paris Fairgrounds
139 Silver Street, Paris, Ontario
🗓 Saturday, April 11
🕚 Line Dance Challenge & Flash Mob Filming: 11:00 AM (Outdoors)
🎟 FREE Admission

Get ready for one of the most exciting parts of the Paris Lions Maple Syrup Festival — our annual Brant County Line Dance Challenge!

This high-energy event within the festival brings together an estimated 100+ line dancers for an unforgettable morning of learning, dancing, and filming as we prepare our official submission for the International Line Dance Flash Mob — joining dancers from around the world!

🌎 What’s Happening?

Under the direction of award-winning choreographer and dance instructor Joan Minnery, alongside her World Dance Showdown Grand Champions — STOMPtastic, Brantford Line Dancing will lead the crowd through three featured dances:

• Everybody Dance
• Hoe Down
• Heel Toe Rodeo

These are the official dances being filmed worldwide — and we’ll be capturing OUR version right here in Brant County!

🎥 The completed video will be uploaded on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, alongside submissions from across the globe as part of the International Line Dance Flash Mob family.

💃 We’re Preparing in Advance!

In the weeks leading up to the event, our Monday and Wednesday night Brantford Line Dancing classes will focus on learning and polishing these three dances.

Our regular dancers won’t just be participants — they’ll act as assistant “teachers” on the big day, helping guide the large crowd that joins us every year. It truly becomes one big community dance floor!

🤠 Who Can Join?

✔️ Experienced line dancers
✔️ Absolute beginners
✔️ Anyone who wants to learn
✔️ Anyone who wants to be in the video
✔️ Anyone who loves supporting local

No experience is necessary — we teach everything!

⭐ Grand Finale Performance

The grand finale of the Brant County Line Dance Challenge will feature a special showcase performance by STOMPtastic, bringing championship energy and precision to close out the event in style.

We are outside, so dress for the weather — and bring your energy!

Come dance with us. Be part of the movement. Be part of the video.
Let’s make Brant County shine on the international stage! 💃🌎🔥

🌳✨ LIVE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT — Kids Adventure Expo! ✨🌳Presented by Joan Minnery EnterprisesWe’re bringing stories, musi...
02/19/2026

🌳✨ LIVE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT — Kids Adventure Expo! ✨🌳
Presented by Joan Minnery Enterprises

We’re bringing stories, music, and movement to the Expo — and here’s when you can catch us LIVE!

📖 The Adventures of Timothy the Tree
Live reading by author Joan Minnery & illustrator Jaime Giles
🕧 12:20 PM – 12:40 PM

🎤 Voices of SiNG iT
Live performance
🕑 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

👢 Team STOMPtastic & Brantford Line Dancing
Pop-Up Line Dancing appearances
🕦 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
🕞 3:20 PM – 4:00 PM

Come dance, sing, listen, laugh, and step into Timothy’s magical world with us! This is a full afternoon of family fun you won’t want to miss.

📍 Woodman Park Community Centre, Brantford
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🎟 FREE admission

02/15/2026
02/11/2026

People sometimes ask me, “What do you do all week?” 😄
Short answer: I live in music, dance, and organized chaos… and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I run Joan Minnery Enterprises, where I wear a lot of hats — Music Facilitator, Performing Arts Instructor, Fitness & Dance Instructor, Professional Entertainer, Wedding & Funeral Officiant, Ordained Lay Pastoral Chaplain… and apparently professional schedule juggler.

Here’s what a “typical” week looks like:

Mondays
9:30 AM — Music Facilitator (Notes & Beats)
📍 Grand River Community Health Center
Every other Monday — Music & Movement
📍 Guiding Hands
3:30–5:30 PM — Voice lessons with SiNG iT
6–8 PM — Brantford Line Dancing
📍 St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Tuesdays
10–11 AM — Zumba
📍 Grand River Community Health Center
12–1 PM — Line Dancing
📍 Oshweken Community Hall
3–6:30 PM — Voice lessons with SiNG iT

Wednesdays
Every other Wednesday — Music & Movement
📍 Guiding Hands
3:30–5:30 PM — Voice lessons with SiNG iT
6–8 PM — Line Dancing
📍 St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Thursdays
10–11 AM — Zumba
📍 Grand River Community Health Center
3–5:30 PM — Voice lessons with SiNG iT
Evening — Brantford Cabaret Performance Arts
📍 Grand River Community Health Center

Fridays
11 AM–12 PM — Zumba
📍 Grand River Community Health Center
Evenings alternate:
Line dancing at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall
or Sacred Heart Parish Church (6:30–8 PM)

Plus teaching music at the Academy of Dance on select Saturdays, leading our travelling performance dance team, weddings in the summer, private events, community bookings, performing SOLO, and performing with my band SIVLE at venues and fairs.

And in between all of that… I’m a Mom, a Partner, a Friend… and yes, I’m also an AUTHOR somewhere in there too. Apparently sleep is optional. 😄

Basically… if there’s music playing somewhere, I’m probably on my way there. 🎶
If there’s a dance floor, I’m already on it. 💃
And if there’s a life moment to celebrate or honour, I’m grateful to be part of it.

Busy? Yes. Blessed? Absolutely.

Thank you to every student, performer, family, venue, and organization that lets me do what I love every single day. ❤️

02/08/2026

Hey Folks … a reminder we’re having a dance THIS upcoming Friday February 13th at the Blessed Sacrament Burford Hall from 7pm - 10pm. Tell your friends, bring your pals and join us for our annual Valentines celebration dance. $5/person. 181 King Street, Burford.

💃❤️ VALENTINE’S LINE DANCE NIGHT ❤️🕺Looking for a fun, feel-good way to celebrate Valentine’s week?Grab your sweetheart,...
01/25/2026

💃❤️ VALENTINE’S LINE DANCE NIGHT ❤️🕺
Looking for a fun, feel-good way to celebrate Valentine’s week?
Grab your sweetheart, your bestie, or just your dancing shoes and join us for a night of music, movement, and major good vibes!

✨ Line Dance Lessons with Joan Minnery
🔥 Live demos by STOMPtastic
🎶 DJ spinning ALL genres
🪩 Big dance floor • All ages welcome
🍿 Snacks & refreshments available

📍 Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, Burford
🕖 Friday, February 13 | 7–10 PM

No partner? No problem. No experience? Even better.
Just show up and dance it out 💃🕺

📞 Info: Doreen, Parish Secretary – 519-449-5143

Presented by Blessed Sacrament Parish & Brantford Line Dancing
👉 Come for the love. Stay for the dancing. 💖

01/18/2026

🎶✨ JOAN MINNERY ENTERPRISES
Music • Movement • Community Engagement

High-energy, family-friendly entertainment for fairs, festivals, and community events

Joan Minnery Enterprises provides engaging, interactive performances that bring people together through music, movement, and participation. With flexible programming and experienced performers, this is a turnkey entertainment solution that works beautifully for events of all sizes.

🌟 PERFORMANCE OFFERINGS
🕺 STOMPtastic

Brantford Line Dancing

A lively line dance demonstration followed by pop-up line dancing where audiences are invited to join in.
No experience required—just simple, fun dances that get people moving together.

✔ High-energy
✔ Fully interactive
✔ All ages welcome
✔ Indoor or outdoor friendly

🎤 The Voices of SiNG iT

(Ages 8–Adult)

A talented group of young vocal performers delivering uplifting, crowd-pleasing songs. They have performed at numerous fairs and community events throughout Brantford and Brant County, including the Burford Fair and Paris Fair.

✔ Family-friendly
✔ Inspirational and joyful
✔ Ideal for main stages or outdoor performance circles

🔄 Flexible Programming

Performances can be scheduled:

Individually

In alternating sets (music + movement)

At designated times throughout the day

For single-day or multi-day events

🎸 OPTIONAL ADD-ON: LIVE BAND
SIVLE

(Elvis spelled backwards)

A 50s & 60s–style band—perfect for car shows, classic-themed festivals, and street events.

Available formats:
• Full band with drums
• Smaller acoustic lineup (two guitars & vocals)

Band performances available for a modest fee.

🎉 IDEAL FOR

Fairs & Festivals

Community Celebrations

Street Festivals & BIAs

Car Shows

Fundraisers

Family & Youth Events

🌈 WHY EVENT ORGANIZERS CHOOSE US

✔ Proven crowd engagement
✔ Inclusive & accessible entertainment
✔ Minimal technical requirements
✔ Professional, experienced performers
✔ Flexible scheduling & formats

All performances are presented under Joan Minnery Enterprises, featuring performers from Brantford and Brant County.

📩 Logos, promotional materials, and references available upon request

Just tell me how you plan to use it.

01/18/2026

🎶✨ Joan Minnery Enterprises
Music • Movement • Community Engagement

Looking to energize your fair, festival, or community event with interactive, family-friendly entertainment?

Joan Minnery Enterprises offers a turnkey performance experience that blends music, movement, and audience participation, designed to bring people together and get them smiling, singing, and moving.

🌟 What We Offer

🕺 STOMPtastic – Brantford Line Dancing
A high-energy line dance demonstration followed by pop-up line dancing where the public is invited to join in. No experience required—just fun, easy-to-follow dances that get crowds moving and laughing together.

🎤 The Voices of SiNG iT
A talented group of young vocal performers (ages 8–19) who deliver uplifting, crowd-pleasing performances. They have appeared at fairs, festivals, and community events throughout Brantford and Brant County.

These two elements can be scheduled individually or in tandem, alternating sets or appearing at designated times throughout the day.

🎸 Optional Add-On: Live Band

SIVLE (Elvis spelled backwards)
A 50s & 60s–style live band that pairs perfectly with car shows, classic-themed events, and street festivals.
Available as:

Full band with drums

Smaller acoustic-style lineup (two guitars and vocals)

Band performances available for a modest fee.

🌈 Why Event Organizers Love This

✔ Family-friendly & inclusive
✔ Highly interactive and engaging
✔ Flexible scheduling (single day or multi-day events)
✔ Indoor or outdoor friendly
✔ Minimal technical requirements
✔ Proven crowd appeal

🎉 Perfect For:

Fairs & Festivals

Community Celebrations

Street Festivals & BIAs

Car Shows

Fundraisers

School & Family Events

All performances are delivered professionally under Joan Minnery Enterprises, with experienced performers drawn from Brantford and Brant County.

📩 Logos, promotional materials, and references available upon request.

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Brantford Ontario
Brantford, ON

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Joan Minnery Enterprises - Motivation, Movement & Music

One Woman Show --- Providing Motivational Speaking Lectures, Dance/Fitness Instruction, Musical Education, and Producing Entertainment Showcases & Music Theatre Performances.

Seeking Info On The Immensely Popular Book ---Walking My Way Back To Me? Looking For Musical Instruction? Need A Motivational Key Note Speaker? Want To Take A Latin Or Dance Fitness Class? Hiring A Performer For A Special Occasion? Feel Inspired To Get Healthy & Choose Life? Looking For An Entertainment Event Coordinator? Joan Minnery - The little engine that CAN -- 5 Feet 2 inches of peppy dynamite!!!

Joan Minnery is a one woman force of inspiration. She is a genuine go-getter with an indomitable spark plug of contagious effervescence. The pint-sized energizer bunny is a beacon of energy as she instructs her fitness classes and entertains crowds all over North America. Joan wears many hats as a Mother, Music Educator, Motivational Speaker, Professional Entertainer, Zumba Instructor, Dance Teacher, Weight Management Consultant, Drama Coach and Health Journalist. Joan is also a published author of the bestselling book, WALKING MY WAY BACK TO ME, her personal transformation autobiography. Joan runs the Brantford Cabaret, the Starr Sensations Music Studio, the SIVLE Rock Band and is the CEO of Joan Minnery Enterprises. Joan has been nominated 5 times for the Brantford Citizen of the Year. She is the recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals for Community Volunteerism, Health Advocacy and Leading Young Children towards Music. She won the Tourism Ambassador Award in 2004 and was voted Brantford Best Professional Entertainer in 2013 as well as being voted Brantford’s Best Fitness Instructor in 2012 and 2013. Born in February 1966, Joan has enjoyed a lucrative amazing career in the entertainment industry and continues to foster a bounty of aspiring singers and actors onto her stages.