I JOINED MYSPACE TO EXPAND THE IDEAS I FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT. For nine years, I've focused on building a resource where dancers can nourish something they care about: THE DESIRE TO DANCE FOR A LIVING. Thanks to support from many colleagues, realistic tools for satisfying dance careers are very much alive on ANSWERS4DANCES.COM.
About me: Spontaneous decisions are my cup of tea. The one I made in 1944 set in motion a lifetime of doing what I love. Saying "yes" to a neighbor's request led me to become a dancer. For 62 years, I've experienced the benefits making one spontaneous decision at the age of nine.
It happened on a hot summer afternoon in McKeesport, PA. I remember everything about it except the neighbor's name. There was nothing to do that day except sit on the steps that led to a dirt road. The smell of freshly-sprayed tar on the road is as vivid as ever.
The neighbor lady in a flowered apron approached with a smile. "Grover," she said, "I'd like to make you an offer. If you take my son, Jimmy, downtown to Cecille Senko's School Of Dance every Saturday for a tap class, I'll pay for you to take the class as well..."
"A tap class?" The only thought that ran through my mind was "a free anything sounds good to me...." I nodded, "Sure, I'll do it."
Two months later, Jimmy dropped out of the class but I had discovered something I was good at and wasn't about to let anything that wonderful get away from me. No sir. I stuck with it, paying for the class by selling magazines in the neighborhood. What a long time ago that was. I wonder if that neighbor lady ever realized she was launching a kid on a path that would last the rest of his life (?) "
WORLDWIDE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS & AUDITIONS 11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest (www. sfhiphopdancefest. com) (Micaya, Founder and Artistic Director) November 20-22, 2009
What we look for: · Professional Dance Companies from all over the Globe (Any size, from solo to group) · All styles of Hip Hop and Hip Hop Fusion · Use of Hip Hop styles in unique and interesting ways · Use of Hip Hop Dance to tell a story · Social Content/Commentary · Artistic Quality · Extraordinary Technical Skill and Ability
IF Hired :
SFHHDF PROVIDES- · Travel expenses and/or performance fees · A packed house at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in which to perform · Invitations to attend any and all VIP events hosted by the SFHHDF · Opportunities to connect with dancers from all over the globe · Media coverage
COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE- · Companies MUST provide a HIGH RES URL, BIO and PHOTO · Companies must submit/audition THE SAME PIECE that they intend to perform · Pieces must be between 6-9 MINUTES long
To submit footage OR schedule a live audition :
TO SUBMIT FOOTAGE- · Upload HIGH QUALITY footage of the exact piece (6-9 minutes) you intend to perform (full cast and costume) and send the link to info@sfhiphopdancefest.com OR · Send HIGH QUALITY dvd or video footage of the exact piece (6-9 minutes) you intend to perform (full cast and costume) to: SF Hip Hop DanceFest PO Box 411492 San Francisco, Ca 94141-1492 DEADLINE: August 25, 2009**** ****(It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you submit as soon as possible, as the show may get booked before the deadline date. ) OR TO SCHEDULE A LIVE AUDITION - · Companies who wish to audition live, must schedule an audition time and date.
· To schedule an audition, send a request email to auditions@sfhiphopdancefest.com · Live auditions are held September 2009 in San Francisco .
· Companies must audition the exact piece (6-9 minutes) they intend to perform (full cast and costume).
"Nicholas Bros. Tribute on ABC's Dancing With The Stars! 10/21 TOMORROW!
Produced by Rich & Tone Associate Choreographer Jason Samuels Smith Assistant to the Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain Sarah Reich Performed by Sean & John
Rick Heiman, Artistic Director of Hollywood Dance Company (Hollywood Ballet) and Southern California Dance Company, called "amazingly talented" by American MENSA and cited for "fabulous work" by the editor of Dance Spirit magazine, is teaching the expanded Musical Theater Dance class at International Dance Academy in Hollywood on Saturday mornings from 10:30-12:00. The class consists of an extended warm up with flexibility and core strengthening components, followed by technique instruction and learning of movement combinations derived from contemporary and jazz dance, all set to Broadway music. Price is just $13 drop-in for this 1-1/2 hour class, and a further discount is available with purchase of a multiple-class card.
For more information about the class please call (323) 445-8853 or email rick@rickdance.com. For more information about the instructor please visit www. hollywooddancecompany. com. For more information about the studio, including directions, please visit www. idahollywood. com.
Robin Dunn (pictured below), has been teaching at The Ailey Extension since its inception in 2005. Each week her classes are full of dance enthusiasts who enjoy learning from Robin. Students attribute their loyalty to her personable and inspirational teaching style. Robin begins each class with a three-minute 'meditation' period to encourage students to relax and release the stress from their days. Then, Robin takes her classes through the history of hip hop as a well as movement. She makes sure she gets to know each student and provide individualized attention. She encourages each student to give their 'all' and motivates them to perform better and stronger with each movement.
In addition to teaching at The Ailey Extension, Robin is a respected instructor at The Ailey School, Steps on Broadway and Hunter College. She is also an accomplished choreographer and dancer, having worked with a number of recording artists including Raven Symone, Missy Elliott, Heather Headley and Sean Kingston. Robin has also appeared in a number of Off-Broadway and Dinner Theater productions and has worked in production for the world famous Apollo Theater and Saturday Night Live.
Robin also developed the F.A.C.E. Method (Focus, Attitude, Confidence, Energy and Eye Contact), to help artists and business professionals tap their inner power and be more confident on stage and in the workplace. In 2006 and 2007, Robin presented her patented method to over 2,000 business professionals in Moscow, where both she and her program were received with rave reviews. For six weeks, from October 5- November 9, 2008, Robin will bring this groundbreaking method to The Ailey Extension.
Available for Master Workshops and Guest Speaking, contact: Divine Rhythm Productions 2122621394 (ph) divinerhythmnyc@gmail.com
In It For Life Summer Dance Intensive is fast approaching only 2 more weeks. We are still accepting video submission, and check out our website for the reduced price. Almost a $200 saving!!!
Los Angeles - Orange County
New York City - Midtown
1(866) 939-4435 www. iiflproductions. com..
CLASS WITH TAEKO OF FYSH N' CHICKS AND CHOREOGRAPHER, SALEEMAH E. KNIGHT! COME TAKE! MONDAY JUNE 23RD 4-5:30 AT THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE ACADEMY OF HOLLYWOOD!!
Audition dates: June 3 11 am for female dancers, 3 pm for male dancers June 4 11 am for female dancers, 3 pm for male dancers June 5 CALLBACKS 11 am female and male all together.
Location: Dick Foster Productions 6260 Stevenson Way Las Vegas, NV 89120
Rate: $750 a wk, based on only a 6 show & 5 days a wk cycle. Sunday & Monday's dark.
Rehearsals will be: June 23rd thru July 16th, Show at MGM July 17th thru July 23rd (so a one month period of time)
Then a six month run starting Sept 2nd at the Flaming
Females: 5'4' to 5'9'' Males: 5'7' to 6'1"
Dancing abitity: All Styles, hip-hop, contemporary jazz, musical variety, ballroom. The show will feature several different dance styles.
Hope to see you there!
AUDITIONS JUNE 21 ST 2008
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