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Light Sport Aircraft

Glitz, glamour, Hollywood intrigue… this week on THAT’S AWSM! we’re hanging out in Los Angeles, California with Kieran, a 16 year old Ojibwe youth, and Vanessa Lengies, a Canadian actor based in LA, best known for her roles on “American Dreams”, “Hawthorne”, and as Sugar Motta on “Glee”! There’s no better way to see LA than from above, like a true star… and that’s exactly what these two will be doing, right after checking out the boardwalk on Venice Beach and searching for some inner peace in yoga class!

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  • Darcy Waite

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  • Vanessa Lengies

Vanessa Lengies

I loved spending time with you Kieran! What an incredible experience. So great to show you around my city!

Kieran

Yea me too! It was so cool to come visit you!

Darcy Waite

I’m happy I was along for the ride. Especially happy the paparazzi never caught up with me.

Vanessa Lengies

Yea… you were real lucky… although…you know maybe you weren’t famous enough for L.A. paparazzi…just saying…

Darcy Waite

C’mon Vanessa…it was no laughing matter. I lucked out is all.

Kieran

Yea.. Good thing you were equipped with a disguise AKA sunglasses and a hat, which you didn’t even wear consistently.

Darcy Waite

Kieran…you don’t think this was enough? I look disguised…and cool…

Vanessa Lengies

Speaking of disguises, what happened to that badass bear hat?

Darcy Waite

I dunno Vanessa…but check this out…Disguise…

Darcy Waite

No disguise!

Darcy Waite

Disguise

Kieran

What are you doing Darcy? You’re spamming us with photos.

Darcy Waite

I’m showing you the effectiveness of my disguise…in case y’all had doubts.

Fun Fact : Mapping Indigenous LA

Vanessa Lengies

I loved that slomo on the wharf. We looked so epic!! Real California people.

Kieran

Yea it was fun! Beautiful ocean…can’t wait to go back one day!

Darcy Waite

I dunno about you guys but I learned a lot during yoga, my balance was on point!

Kieran

I think the people that had the hardest time during yoga was the crew…

Vanessa Lengies

haha! Yea they definitely were too hot during hot yoga!! I’m so so happy you guys got to see one of my favorite spots!

Fun Fact : Jimi Hendrix

Darcy Waite

OMG is Darcy…squishing my head? Why…

Darcy Waite

I just…I couldn’t resist. It was too tempting. The angle was perfect…

Darcy Waite

You know, to get the best angles, our camera operator went for a ride in the sky as well! A bit cooler up there then in the hot yoga room…

Vanessa Lengies

It was so cool to see my city from the air during sunset. An experience I will never forget!
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Light Sport Aircraft

Light sport aircraft are incredibly strong, built to withstand up to 6 g forces as they fly and glide in the air. Piloted by a certified captain from Pacific Blue Air LA, in a light sport aircraft you can see the breathtaking views of LA from the best vantage point – the sky! Light sport aircraft has an engine, just like an airplane, but is able to glide even without one… and always has a parachute nearby, just in case!                                                                   

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Hot Yoga

Yoga has a long history that can be traced back thousands of years. Thought to have originated in South Asia, Yoga is a system of physical and mental practices with the intention of creating harmony within the mind and body. The first written record of Yoga comes from 200 B.C… that’s over 2000 years ago!

Kieran, Vanessa and Darcy tried hot yoga, in which the yoga studio can be heated up to 35 to 38 degrees Celsius! They tried it at:

Website: https://www.los-angeles.modoyoga.com/

Address: 2570 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA

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Darcy Waite

ProfessionTV Host

PassionHosting TV shows

Fun factLove sports

You may recognize him from his roles on Blackstone and Delmer & Marta, or you may have heard that he’s produced a few films and web series himself, but it’s time to get to know DARCY WAITE as host of That’s AWSM! Outgoing, sporty, goofy, warm, and entertaining, Darcy is down to try any and all of our AWSM activities… unfortunately he doesn’t often get to! He can recite every single line from every Will Ferrell movie ever made, and isn’t too crazy about vegetables, but there is nothing he loves more than meeting teens from communities all over Canada and helping them live their best AWSM lives – which makes him the perfect guy for the job!

Kieran

Age16

CommunitySioux Lookout

NationOjibwe

Kieran is a 16 year old Ojibwe youth from Sioux Lookout, Ontario. An active athlete, Kieran loves wrestling, and is a big fan of motorcross, motorcycles, and snowmobiling. A little shy and a bit of a self-proclaimed nerd, Kieran isn’t afraid to face his fears. Kieran loves the TV show “Glee”, and dislikes bullying and judgmental people. He values generosity in others, and loves helping people. His dream is to travel the world, working as a foreman building houses!

Vanessa Lengies

ProfessionActor, dancer, signer

PassionHot yoga

Fun factShe has a tattoo of a Ninja Turtle!

Vanessa Lengies is a total triple threat! This actress, dancer, and singer has been acting in TV shows since she was a young on well-known Canadian children’s shows like Radioactive and Popular Mechanics for Kids. Since then she has moved on to starring roles in shows like  “American Dreams”, “Hawthorne”, and as Sugar Motta on “Glee”! Originally from Montreal, she now lives in Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California. She loves surprises, is passionate about yoga, and is also super crafty – she loves making jewelry, doing tie dye, and even magic, like tarot card readings!

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That’s AWSM! is the unlikely meeting between an Indigenous youth and a well-known personality, facilitated by our funny, friendly, resourceful host, Darcy Waite. Together they will experience an amazing day full of thrills, chills, challenges and crazy laughs, all while hanging out and getting to know each other. That’s AWSM! truly is… AWSM! :)

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