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Friday, January 16, 2009

Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. Workshop Winter 2009

The AILEY Extension
& E.D. Entertainment
Present

Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. Workshop Winter 2009
For the performer in YOU!
January 25 - March 8, 2008
Sundays
4:30-7:30pm

Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. (Focus, Attitude, Confidence, Energy
and Eye Contact) is a formal technique designed to aid
artists and business professionals with attaining their
ultimate power on stage, on camera and in the workplace.

Over seven weeks, Robin will offer tools and techniques to
help artists and business professionals project who they
really are with confidence and self-assurance. Participants

will also have the unique opportunity to perform in front
of industry panelists who will provide invaluable feedback
on their progress at Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E. showcase on
March 1st, 2009.

Workshop Cost:

$210.00 - Full seven week workshop
Save $15 when you purchase before Monday, January 19, 2009!


$225.00 - Full seven week workshop
(After January 19, 2009)
$35.00 - Single class
$17.50 - Observation Rate

$15.00 - F.A.C.E. Showcase
Sunday, March 1, 2009

The Ailey Studios
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th St. (at 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019
…………………
About Robin Dunn's F.A.C.E.:

F.A.C.E. an acronym for Focus, Attitude, Confidence, Energy

and Eye Contact is a method designed to aid performing
artists with being powerful on stage and on camera. It is
also designed to aid business professionals with being more

confident in the work place. F.A.C.E. helps artists to
enhance their technical skills as well as increasing stage
presence and personality. It is a liberating tool to free
artists and business professionals to be who they really
are and project the same to the outer world - their
audience.

F.A.C.E. will connect you with the performer you are and
provide you with the tools necessary to compete in today's
world. Auditions and even interviews can be challenging and

F.A.C.E. provides the tools to manage nervousness, low
self-esteem, and lack of focus.


About Robin Dunn:

Robin Dunn is a trained dancer and graduate of Bernard M.
Baruch College where she received a BA in Marketing. In
2006 and 2007, she presented her patented F.A.C.E. Method
to over 2,000 marketing professionals in Moscow, where
Robin and her program received rave reviews. Robin Dunn has

worked with a number of recording artists throughout her
career, including Raven Symone, Missy Elliott, Heather
Headley and Sean Kingston. Currently, Robin Dunn is a
respected instructor at The Ailey Studios, The Ailey
School, Steps on Broadway and Hunter College. Robin is also

a teaching artist for Young Audiences in New York City and
continues to spread the art of Hip Hop dance through
education and performance.

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The AILEY Extension
presents
The Mind-Body Connection with Sue Samuels
February 8, 2009
Sunday
1pm-4pm
Learn what you need to know to get it right the first time.

The Mind-Body Connection is for dancers who dance for fun,
or for a living. No matter what technique you try, this
workshop is valuable for anyone who wants make sure they
are 'picking up' choreography quickly and correctly. This
workshop is also great for professional actors and singers
who want to improve their performance during the dance
portions of auditions.

The first hour of this workshop will focus on conditioning
the body with a complete warm-up including jazz barre,
floor exercises for stretching and strengthening,
isolations and turning techniques. The second hour of the
workshop includes step patterns across the floor and small
combinations to practice the Mind-Body Connection methods
of picking up choreography. The second hour will cover
several methods, including counting, step rhythm and step
names. In the last hour of the workshop, Sue will teach
choreography with staging. Attendees will then rehearse and

perform the choreography within the workshop.

Workshop Cost:

$40 - Full Workshop
Save $5 when you register before January 31, 2009

Full Workshop - $45
After January 31, 2009

ABOUT SUE SAMUELS

Teacher, Choreographer and Performer, Sue Samuels has
established herself as a staple of the modern performing
arts community. Sue’s expertise from 35 years of experience

keeps her in demand as a mentor and coach by professional
and amateur artists from around the world. Her students
have included stars from stage and screen including Melba
Moore, Irene Cara and Brooke Shields.

Sue began her dance training with Broward Civic Ballet in
Florida where she performed with the Company for six years.

Sue's jazz training includes work with JoJo Smith, Frank
Hatchett and Michael Shawn. Her background in ballet and
jazz has influenced Sue's classical jazz style which
focuses on strong, proper body alignment and clean
technique. She is also the co-founder of Jo Jo's Dance
Factory (now known as Broadway Dance Center).

Sue's choreographic credits include telethons, theater
productions and commercials for Adidias, Members Only and 7

Up among others. She is currently on faculty at Broadway
Dance Center and The Ailey Extension.
To Register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp

Sue Samuels Student Performance Workshop UPDATE

Hi Everyone!
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, Jan. 3 1st for the 1st rehearsal of
the Student Performance Workshop at the Ailey Studios.
****
Here's an update:
The cost will be considerably less than $75.
The price has yet to be determined.
****(It could even be less than 1/2 of that amount)!****
There will be a 1st payment of $15
due at the time you sign-up on Saturday, Jan. 31st.
The remaining amount will be determined and payable at the
next rehearsal on February 7th.
**********
*The first rehearsal will be on Saturday, Jan. 31st
from 5:30-7:30,
and will continue for 9 Saturdays including March 28th *


Rehearsals will be held at the
Ailey Studios located @ 405 W. 55th St. @ 9th Avenue
in studio 6A. Please sign up directly with Sue.


There will be 2 performances in the Ailey Citigroup Theater on
Sunday, Mar ch 29th at 5pm and 7pm


****Please R.S.V.P.****


SO COME ON IN AND LET'S HAVE SOME DANCE FUN!!!

Love,
Sue

The Ailey Extension Presents The Mind-Body Connection

The AILEY Extension
presents
The Mind-Body Connection with Sue Samuels
February 8, 2009
Sunday
1pm-4pm
Learn what you need to know to get it right the first time.

The Mind-Body Connection is for dancers who dance for fun,
or for a living. No matter what technique you try, this
workshop is valuable for anyone who wants make sure they
are 'picking up' choreography quickly and correctly. This
workshop is also great for professional actors and singers
who want to improve their performance during the dance
portions of auditions.

The first hour of this workshop will focus on conditioning
the body with a complete warm-up including jazz barre,
floor exercises for stretching and strengthening,
isolations and turning techniques. The second hour of the
workshop includes step patterns across the floor and small
combinations to practice the Mind-Body Connection methods
of picking up choreography. The second hour will cover
several methods, including counting, step rhythm and step
names. In the last hour of the workshop, Sue will teach
choreography with staging. Attendees will then rehearse and

perform the choreography within the workshop.

Workshop Cost:

$40 - Full Workshop
Save $5 when you register before January 31, 2009

Full Workshop - $45
After January 31, 2009

ABOUT SUE SAMUELS

Teacher, Choreographer and Performer, Sue Samuels has
established herself as a staple of the modern performing
arts community. Sue’s expertise from 35 years of experience

keeps her in demand as a mentor and coach by professional
and amateur artists from around the world. Her students
have included stars from stage and screen including Melba
Moore, Irene Cara and Brooke Shields.

Sue began her dance training with Broward Civic Ballet in
Florida where she performed with the Company for six years.

Sue's jazz training includes work with JoJo Smith, Frank
Hatchett and Michael Shawn. Her background in ballet and
jazz has influenced Sue's classical jazz style which
focuses on strong, proper body alignment and clean
technique. She is also the co-founder of Jo Jo's Dance
Factory (now known as Broadway Dance Center).

Sue's choreographic credits include telethons, theater
productions and commercials for Adidias, Members Only and 7

Up among others. She is currently on faculty at Broadway
Dance Center and The Ailey Extension.
To Register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/home.asp

Tap in Rio with Chloe Arnold!

Tap in Rio 2009
27-31 janeiro
As inscrições estão abertas !

www.tapinrio.com.br

Veja abaixo a descrição de cada aula.
Não fique com vergonha de tirar suas dúvidas:
tapinrio@gmail.com
??(21) 2226 2463 - (21) 8175 4646

Notícia de ultima hora: Chloe Arnold estará no Tap in Rio !

Professores
Adriana Salomão, Adriana Brunato, Chloe Arnold, Flavia
Costa, Flavio Salles, Heber Stalin, Leandro Neto,
Lionel Arthur (a confirmar), Steven Harper, Cintia Martin,
Thiago Marcelino
(e .... podemos incluir mais)


Tap Kids ??Adriana Salomãoe Steven Harper (Intermediário)
Venha passar um pedacinho de suas férias sapateando no Tap
in Rio.
Percussão corporal, lindy hop, técnica e uma divertida
coreografia.
Aula para quem já possui uma pequena base de sapateado. A
partir de 8 anos.

Flashback ? Adriana Salomão(iniciante/intermediário)
Para professores e calouros. Vamos rever e trabalhar os
fundamentos. Uma aula de nível iniciante, para quem quer
começar,
e para quem quer descobrir e /ou relembrar o básico do
sapateado. Novos exercícios para 2009!!!

Hoofer's Delight ??Chloe Arnold (avançado)
O Festival tem o imenso prazer de receber essa artista
multi-talentosa, que nós tras o que
ha de mais antenado no sapateado americano contemporaneo.
Fortaleza in Rio ? Hebert Stalin, Leandro Neto
(intermediário/adiantado)
Fortaleza está se tornando uma praça forte do sapateado no
Brasil. Abrimos uma janela sobre
esse universo com dois sapateadores destacados. Cada dia um

oferecera sua linguagem.

Tap intermediário ? Adriana Salomão(intermediário)
Com uma dinâmica e dançante coreografia, trabalharemos a
harmonia entre a
parte técnica, corporal e ritmica através uma rotina a
cada dia.

Rala Rala ? Steven Harper (adiantado)
Aula concentrada no desenvolvimento técnico dos alunos e na

dinâmica do som, através de exercícios específicos.
Para quem quer trabalhar a musicalidade do sapateado e ter
pleno controle sobre os ritmos produzidos.

1 é Bom, 5 é 10 ! O Retorno! (adiantado)
? Cintia Martin (dia 27), Thiago Marcelino (dia 28) ,
Adriana Salomão (dia 29), Flavio Salles (dia 30), Adriana
Brunato (dia 31)
A volta triunfal de uma dos destaques do Tap in Rio.
5 dos melhores professores do país dão aula, um por dia,
cada um no seu estilo.

Improvisação ? Steven Harper (intermediário/adiantado)
Aula de improvisação para quem precisa descobrir os
caminhos da liberdade e acabar com o medo de
se apresentar numa jam session. São exercícios simples.
Vem!

Percussão Corporal ? Lionel Arthur (a confirmar) (todos os
níveis)
O instrumento mais antigo é o corpo humano. Lionel Arthur,
baterista e percussionista francês,
traz pela primeira vez ao Brasil seu conhecimento e talento

(presença do Lionel a confirmar).

Repertório ? Steven Harper(intermediário/adiantado)
Repertório é conhecimento e vocabulário. Vamos aprender um
clássico do sapateado: o soft shoe "Taking a Chance on
Love", de Coles & Bufalino.
Um clássico, lindo e desafiante.

Rhythm Tap ? Flávia Costa (adiantado)
Uma das professores mais queridas do evento retorna, com
seu estilo pessoal e inconfundível.

Baquetas - Embasamento Rítmico ? Steven Harper (todos os
níveis)
O domínio do sapateado passa pelo conhecimento rítmico.
Essa aula trabalha células rítmicas clássicas,
a partir de partituras (que aprenderemos a ler), usando
baquetas. Divertido e importante.

Lindy Hop ? Steven Harper (todos os níveis)
Nos anos 30 e 40, era do jazz e das Big Bands, o Lindy Hop
reinava absoluto nos salões de dança.
Muitos passos tradicionais do sapateado são na verdade
oriundos do Lindy Hop. A sequencia de aula sera apresentada

logo
em seguida, na noite de performance, sexta feira.
Indispensável! Leve seu tenis, seu figurino ... e seu
batom.
tapinrio@gmail.com
Novo: Tap in Rio no Orkut
http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile.aspx?origin=is&uid=4226376541336522208


--
Contato / contact: tel + 55.21-3435 9800 & cel +55.21-8105
1812
Website: www.stevenharper.com.br &
www.ciastevenharper.com.br
VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/user/stevenharper
Blog INFOTAP: http://infotap.blog.terra.com.br/
Skype: harpethetapper
Orkut:
http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=11661884486063549836

--
Contato / contact: tel + 55.21-3435 9800 & cel +55.21-8105
1812
Website: www.stevenharper.com.br &
www.ciastevenharper.com.br
VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/user/stevenharper
Blog INFOTAP: http://infotap.blog.terra.com.br/
Skype: harpethetapper
Orkut:
http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=11661884486063549836

2009 DC Tap Festival

2009 DC Tap Festival
Presented by Chloe and Maud Productions
April 17th, 18th and 19th
www.dctapfest.com

Join us for one dynamic, inspiring 3-day weekend, April 17,

18, 19th, as we share and expand the language of dance
through master classes, history talks, jam sessions, a
student showcase, cutting contest, and Performance
featuring both world renowned Tap Master and accomplished
teachers and young dancers from the DC area and abroad. Our

Faculty includes Directors Chloe & Maud Arnold, Emmy-Award
winner Jason Samuels Smith, Grammy-Award winner Mya
Harrison (schedule pending), vaudeville star Dr. Harold
Cromer, Broadway Stars Bakaari Wilder, Joe Webb, Dewitt
Fleming, Tap Dog David Covington, Nancy Newell, Toni
Lombre, Heidi Schultz, and many more!!!

2009 LA Tap Fest

2009 LA Tap Fest
Presented by The Debbie Allen Dance Academy
August 10-15th 2009
www.latapfest.com

Pre Innaugural Tap Jam in Washington DC

Pre Innaugural Tap Jam in Washington DC
Hosted by Baakari Wilder
When: January 19th from 7:30PM till 10:00PM
Where: Knock on Wood Tap Studio (8700 Georgia Ave - Suite B

- Silver Spring MD)
Cost: $10 Cover

Second Tap Jam at Skipper's

Second Tap Jam at Skipper's
Hosted by Yvette Glover
When: Thursday, January 22nd from 8:00PM till Midnight
Where: Skipper's (304 University Avenue, Newark NJ)
Cost: No Charge!

NOTE CHANGE: WYNTON MARSALIS and JARED GRIMES PERFORMING FOR BARACK

WYNTON MARSALIS and JARED GRIMES PERFORMING FOR BARACK
OBAMA IN DC ON "CNN."

*NOTE CHANGE

CNN is no longer airing the performance for OBAMA : /

The nature of television is up and down. CNN has decided
to go with alternative broadcasting instead of our show
for the new prez. Youtube will probably be the first air
that this performance gets so be on the look out there.

Thanks for your support and I will still hold it down for
all.

Jared Grimes

January Tap Happenings

January Tap Happenings
Year Round Adult Tap Classes
* Advanced Tap Technique for Adults and Teens *
Sundays 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Advanced Technique is taught by a rotating roster of guest
master teachers with a focus on technique, rudiments,
repertory and honing advanced rhythm tap skills. Drop-ins
welcome or register for the year. Visit Adult Programs for
full schedule of teachers and tuition.

Upcoming January Faculty & Schedule:
Jan. 18 - Roxane Butterfly
Jan. 25 - Roxane Butterfly
*Schedule subject to change

Classes held at Chelsea Studios: 151 W 26th St

*Workshops with Brenda Bufalino*

Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28

Tap Technique & Repertory: Intermediate/Advanced

Visit Adult Programs for tuition information.

Classes at Stepping Out Studios: 37 W 26th St, 9th Fl


* Beginning Tap for Adults and Teens *

Sundays 3:15 - 4:15 pm, Claudia Rahardjanoto
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm, Susan Hebach

If you can walk you can tap dance! Develop your rhythm
skills and have fun dancing in an encouraging and
supportive environment.

Visit Adult Programs for more information and tuition.

Classes held at Chelsea Studios: 151 W 26th St
TCYE In-Studio Showing
Join the TAP CITY YOUTH ENSEMBLE as they develop exerpts
from the new show "Tapping into New York." Created for
Young Audiences, this high energy, educational show for
children explores the history of tap dance and its
connection to New York, and features classic and
contemporary choreography, inprovisation, and audience
participation.

Sunday January 25, 5:45 to 6:45 PM

Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th floor

Free admission

Email TCYE@atdf.org to RSVP
Special Benefit Events in 2009: Something For Everyone!
The American Tap Dance Foundation has designed an exciting,
affordable NEW events season for 2009 that will intrigue
every tap enthusiast and help the support our programs as
well.

In lieu of our annual gala which is traditionally held in
May, benefit performance events will occur throughout the
year.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (7-8:30pm)
Take it to the Stage - ATDF Benefit
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South (at Thompson St.)
7:00 pm Performance
7:45 pm Meet the Artists Reception

To purchase tickets call 646-230-9564
Or online at www.atdf.org/tix.htm
Tickets: $35 Performance Only
$100 Performance/Meet the Artists Reception

ATDF's 4th Annual Benefit features premiere performances by
our resident Tap City Youth Ensemble, emerging tappers and
special guest artists presenting original choreography and
new concepts in dance.

All proceeds will benefit the Gregory Hines Youth
Scholarship Fund and ongoing education programs.

May 2009 (Date & Time TBD)
Boat Ride & Tap Jam Benefit
Tickets: $100 General
$35 Students under 19

June 6, 2009 (7:30 - 10pm)
Tap City Youth Concert & Benefit Reception at Symphony
Space
Tickets: $35 Performance only
$75 Performance followed by a VIP Reception

July 6 - 11, 2009 (Date & Time TBD)
Benefit Performance and VIP Dinner
During Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival
Tickets: $250

For detailed information on all our fundraising events,
please visit News and Upcoming Events on our website at:
http://www.atdf.org/news.html

Sound Check
A Tap Dance Concert Series
February 12 - 13 & 18 - 20, the ATDF will introduce Sound
Check, a new series of Tap Dance Concerts.

Sound Check 2009 will inaugurate the Foundation's
presentation of a home-based season showcasing the
diversity of tap dance in New York City. Presenting three
generations of artists, including tap masters, contemporary
artists and up-and-coming hoofers, Sound Check celebrates
the incredible breadth and scope of the dance form, from
improvisation to new choreography, solo to group dances;
classical to rhythm tap.

Visit Sound Check for specific artist details and to
purchase tickets!


Weekly Tap Jams hosted by Arleigh Rothenberg and Brandy
Blaha

Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30 pm

January 7, 14, 21, 28

Cost: $2

Where: Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC

*These are not an ATDF produced events*

The American Tap Dance Foundation, Inc. would like to thank
the following for their generous support: Our Anonymous
Angel, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York
Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on
the Arts, The 42nd Street Fund, the Tsunami Foundation, the
Heckscher Foundation for Children, Leo's Dancewear,
Capezio, the American Chai Trust, an Anonymous Foundation,
and numerous individuals, friends and families.

A Message from Brian Green: NY! FEBURARY 5! HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE!

NY! FEBURARY 5! HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE!

PARTY and PRAYING PEOPLE,

GOD BLESS ALL and I pray you loved the show by HOUSE DANCE
COLLECTIVE and you keep the love for all and for dance in
your hearts always; as we do for CHRIST!! AMEN!!
In thought of so many OGs getting up in age and physically
not doing well. We have a great LEGENDARY HOUSE DJ CAMACHO,
who has been dealing with diabetes for many years. He has
now suffered a 3rd stroke, and needs help. We are taking
donations at the door of the HDC for the next three months
to help him and his family in this trying time. HAVE NOT
SEEN DONATIONS AT THE DOOR!! SUPPORT YOUR OWN AS THIS MAN
HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO DJing and HOUSE MUSIC!!
Info below:

EVENT: HOUSE DANCE CHRISTIANS ( conference)
WEBSITES: www.myspace.com/housedanceconference
www.housedanceconference.com

DATE: FEBURARY 5, 2009
DJs: Pfunk & Dj Qu: House and House Classics
DOC for the BREAKS ( mostly played b4 the contest),
Hip-hop, Classics, and more....
ADDRESS: 27 Park Place between Broadway and Chambers
DOOR: 10pm-4am
INVESTMENT: $12 without flyer!! $10 with flyer!!

www.myspace.com/housedanceconference (popular event for all
dance styles)
www.housedanceconference (home website of the event for
basic info!! Site changing soon!)
www.23prime.com/worldsoul for bookings
www.eliteforcecrew.com. for bookings
www.kr3ts.com. for booking
www.23prime.com. ( CPD PLUS) for bookings
www.style2ouf.com ( french dance website for the world of
urban dance)
www.juste-debout.com ( french dance website for the world
of urban dance)
www.mrwiggleshiphop.net ( U.S. website for history of
Funk,Hip-hop, and urban related dance styles)
www.housedancer.com ( U.S. website focusing on House
culture)
www.freetylesession.com ( U.S. website/event focusing on
Hip-hop and Funk styles culture)
www.bboysummit ( U.S. website/event focusing on Hip-hop and
Funk styles culture)
www.KR3ts ( U.S. website/event/children foundation for kids
in the Barrio!!)
www.dance-unity.com ( Funkstyles in Germany website).
www.breaklife.com (bboy website of Ken swift and 7 gems,
and more.).
www.cypherstyles.com
www.themovementfoundation.com ( House/Hip-hop dance and
information website!!)
www.idance.ru ( Dancing website in Russia!!).
www.jjstreet.ee ( Estonia dance website!!).
www.justmove.it ( Italian dance
website)www.fazilstudionyc.com
www.fazilstudionyc.com ( famous NY rehearsal studio over 30
yrs. NOW IN TURKEY!! HARBORED MANY TALENTS from Hip-hop to
Martial Arts!!).
MARCH 5, 2009! HOUSE DANCE CONFERENCE PRESENTS the 10th
annual HOUSE DANCE CONTEST with new DVDS in Hip-hop, House,
and Popping from 2002-2008!! AMEN!! LONG-WAITING (I know!
LOL!! Better late then never!! AMEN!!).

ALSO, special guest to come back and judge and perform with
a workshop this time: DETROIT JITTERS: Stringz and Munch at
CHAMPION STUDIOS from 8-10 on MARCH 6!! Show by DETROIT
JITTERS and MT ( Music Theory! Before they go to Japan):
Mike "U4RIA" Clarke, Shan S, Joey, and Brian " Footwork "
Green with workshops by MT at Champion Studios on March 6
from 6-8.

SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR HDC and WORKSHOPS: At the door $25 for
workshop and event. Event: $20. Workshop: $50 for all
classes, $25 DETROIT workshop, $10 per class of MT 30
minute each member; special classes never taught before.
AMEN!!

T-SHIRTS and clothes to help children in NIGER through the
MAMATCHI organization will be sold at the HDC!! PLEASE DONT
FORGET TO SUPPORT!! ALL MONEY GOES TO THEM!!

HDC!! CONSTANTLY BRINGING YOU THE TRUTH IN ALL DANCE
STYLES!! WITH TRUE SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE!! NO SPONSORS!!
STILL PAYING THE PEOPLE!! WITH JUDGES THAT KNOW THEIR
STYLES!! TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE LEARN THAT YOU CAN MAKE YOUR
OWN HOLLYWOOD !! STOP COMPLAINING and SUPPORTING THE
INDUSTRIES/EVENTS THAT GIVE YOU WHAT YOU DONT WANT!! MAKE
YOUR OWN THANG and SUPPORT THOSE THAT ARE DOING IT BEFORE
YOU DO!! THIS WILL HELP BRING FORTH WHAT YOU WANT and WE
CAN ALL BENEFIT THE RIGHT WAY !! SEE ALL THERE!!
GOD BLESS ALL and KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS DAY and NIGHT,

Brian

PREMIERE of the DANCE THEATER "Voodoo-Queen"

Premiere!
DANCE THEATER
"Voodoo-Queen"
inspired by "Voodoo Dreams" by J.P.Rhodes

presented by:
VQ Productions NYC
The Dance Theater Company
Founder & Producer: Katja Pfeifer
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Patricia Weiss

The Ailey Citigroup Theater
@ The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 W 55th Street (on 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019

SATURDAY, January 17th - 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, January 18th - 6:00 pm

Tickets are available at
WWW.SMARTTIX.COM

CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET WINTER SEASON JANUARY 8-18

CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET WINTER SEASON JANUARY 8-18

Cedar Lake will unveil World Premieres by two distinguished
European dance makers -- Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman
("frame of view") and the Italian-born Luca Veggetti
("memory/measure") during its 2009 Winter Season.
Completing this winter's triple-bill is a reprise of the
company's 2008 triumph, "Ten Duets On a Theme of Rescue,"
by Canadian Crystal Pite.

Tickets are $40 ($30 for students/seniors). DancePass
members may use discount code "DPASS1" for a 40% discount
when ordering. To order, visit www.SmartTix.com or call
212.868.4444. For more information, visit
www.cedarlakedance.com.

SOBs: J.HOLIDAY, GIL SCOTT-HERON (MLK DAY CELEBRATION), THE RUB & MORE...

THURSDAY JANUARY 15
S.O.B.'s Presents:AN EVENING OF " SOUL R&B "
featuring: J. HOLIDAY
SPONSORED BY:POWER 105
Age: 18+
Doors: 7 PM
Show: 9 PM
Admission: $18 IN ADV / $20 DAY OF SHOW

S.O.B.'s, New York's home for world-class R&B and soul, is
excited to announce that Grammy-nominated R&B artist,
J.Holiday will grace the SOB's stage Thursday January 15th.
J.Holiday saw a meteoric rise in 2008 with the release of
his debut album 'Back Of My 'Lac' & the infectuous
super-smash hit 'Bed' to widespread critical and commercial
acclaim. With his second single, 'Suffocate', Holiday
easily cemented his place in the R&B genre.

FRIDAY JANUARY 16
S.O.B.'s Latin Concerts Presents:LA EXCELENCIA
CD RELEASE PARTY
Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission:$15
Ladies Free/Men $10 Before 7pm
Happy Hour (5-7pm):
2 for 1 Frozen Mojitos & Free Tostones
Free Dance Lesson at 7pm
Free admission w/ dinner reservation before 7pm

FRIDAY JANUARY 16
S.O.B.'s French Caribbean Concerts
Presents:SWEET MICKY
HOSTED BY:PAPA JUBE
MUSIC BY:DJ SPIKE
Doors: 11 PM
Show: 12 AM & 2 AM
Admission: $22 IN ADV $25 DAY OF SHOW

SATURDAY JANUARY 17
S.O.B.'s Brazilian Saturdays Presents:SAMBA SOUL
Featuring:OGANS
(8:30 & 10:30)


SATURDAY JANUARY 17
S.O.B.'s Presents:THE RUB
Doors: 12AM
Show: 12-4AM
Admission: $15

The Rub started out as a Brooklyn based classics and
hip-hop party in 2002 and since has exploded into a global
phenomenon. The hip-hop spinning & mixing collective has
developed the eponymous party into a monthly event that
goes down in Brookyn. Saturday, January 17th, late-night
represents a rare opportunity for hip-hop fans to
experience The Rub in Manhattan at the world-famous SOBs.


SUNDAY JANUARY 18
S.O.B.'s Concerts Presents:MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
featuring:GIL SCOTT-HERON
special guest:BLACK ICE
Doors: 6:30 & 9:30 PM
Show: 7:30PM & 10PM
Admission: $25 in adv & 30 DAY OF SHOW


TUESDAY JANUARY 20
S.O.B.'s Presents:PARTY FOR CHANGE! INAUGURATION
DAYCELEBRATION
Live Broadcast of Acceptance Speech & Festivities
Doors: 11AM-11PM
Admission: FREE


WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21
S.O.B.'s Concerts Presents:MICKEY FACTZ
Special Guests:THEOPHILUS LONDON & CURTAINS
Doors: 7 PM
Show: 9 PM
Admission: $10 Advance/ $12 Day of


FRIDAY JANUARY 23
S.O.B.'s Latin Concerts Presents:GRUPO IREK
Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission:$15
Ladies Free/Men $10 Before 7pm


FRIDAY JANUARY 23
S.O.B.'s French Caribbean Concerts
Presents:DJAKOUT MIZIK & TEMPO
HOSTED BY: PAPA JUBE
MUSIC BY: DJ SPIKE
Doors: 11 PM
Show: 12 AM & 2 AM
Admission: $20.00 IN ADV $25 DAY OF SHOW


SATURDAY JANUARY 24
S.O.B.'s Brazilian Saturdays Presents:SAMBA SOUL
LATE NIGHT:CARRIBEAN PARTY
AFTER MIDNIGHT: (12:00AM - 4AM)
Admission: $20.00


WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28 & THURSDAY JANUARY 29
S.O.B.'s Presents:BILAL
TWO SHOWS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Doors: 7PM
Show: 9PM
Admission: $28 in adv / $32 day of show


FRIDAY JANUARY 30
S.O.B.'s Latin Concerts Presents:LIL JOHNNY RIVERO & HIS
GIANTS
Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission: $15


FRIDAY JANUARY 30
S.O.B.'s French Caribbean ConcertsPresents:PHANTOMS
ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
HOSTED BY:PAPA JUBE
MUSIC BY:DJ BOBBY JAMZ
Doors: 11 PM
Show: 12 AM & 2 AM
Admission: $15 IN ADV $18 DAY OF SHOW


SATURDAY JANUARY 31
SOL ASCENSION
AFTER MIDNIGHT: (12:00AM - 4AM)
The Official Birthday Celebration for DJ Spinna
Featuring:DJ SPINNA & OVASOUL7
("I Cling" & "You Should Be Loving Me")
Hosted by
MANCHILDBLACK
Exclusive Visuals byPhoto Provocateur HUMAN
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 8:30PM, 10:30PM and 12:30AM
Admission:$20.00
FREE ADMISSION W/7PM DINNER RESERVATION

Capezio's Grand Opening Celebration! Visit our NEW Location!

Capezio Dance Theare Shop

Upper West Side
201 Amsterdam at 69th Street
New York, NY

20% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE!

Friday,January 23, 2009
5-9PM

Plus special giveaways, prizes, refreshments and dance
celebrity appearance to include ABT solist Stella Abrera.

For more information please call 212.586.5140

Djoniba Centre Temporary Location

Djoniba Centre Temporary Location!
Starting Monday January 5th 2009 Djoniba centre classes
will be held
at 305 West 38th Street & 8th Avenue. Our goal is to open
our home in March 2009
We need everyone's effort to continue help us fundraise and
bring back the Djoniba Centre magic!
The best way to support is by taking class!
"50,000 Humans donate $2" to Rebuild Djoniba Center
campaign!
BE A PART OF DJONIBA CENTRE REBUILDING.
TAKE ACTION! E-mail and say to your friends the impact
Djoniba Centre had on you & the community.
Invite them to make a tax-deductible donation of $2 at
WWW.DJONIBA.COM YES, WE CAN! Peace & Blessings
Djoniba Mouflet Ps: please expose our story to politicians,
celebrities and the media (Press release, pictures, video
and other infos are available at www.djoniba.com Watch
Djoniba Centre featured on Chanel 11 News January 4th 2009
http://www.wpix.com/landing/?Dynamic-Dance-Studio-Forced-To-Close-Doo=1&blockID=176535&feedID=1404
DJONIBA CENTRE CLOSED DECEMBER 31ST 2008
After 15 years of exceptional contributions to the New York
City
community Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, closed its doors at
37 E 18 St on
December 31st 2008. Hit by the economic crisis --with fewer

students attending classes -- and a major rent increase,
DDDC
had no other option but to shut down.
If you want to help, please do so by exposing our story to
politicians,
celebrities and the media (Press release, pictures, video
and other info
is available at www.djoniba.com).
You can also help by inviting your friends,co-workers and
community
to make a Tax-deductible contribution of $2 at
www.djoniba.com to build
our new home.
With our friends and supporters, we are optimistic this
journey
will make us grow better and stronger.
Peace & Blessings
Djoniba Mouflet
www.djoniba.com
- PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE
For: Djoniba Dance and Drum Centre
37 East 18th Street 7th Floor New York, NY
10003 Tel: 212 477-3464
Press Contact: Maia Claire Garrisson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19th, 2008
COMMUNITY ALERT and A CALL TO ACTION:
LEGENDARY MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE SCHOOL CLOSING!
Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, the legendary New YorkCity
multi-ethnic
dance school and not-for-profit organization, is closing
its doors on
December 31st 2008 after 15 years of "exceptional
contributions to our city",
(the council of NYC). Hit by the economic crisis -- with
fewer students
attending classes -- and a major rent increase, DDDC has no
other option
but to sadly shut down.
The immediate result would be 55 teachers and drummers
losing their jobs.
Hundreds of children from lower income families losing the
opportunity to
receive free dance scholarships, along with thousands of
adult students
losing their community workout, a place to release stress
and convene
"Since its establishment, Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre-one
of New York
City's largest minority-owned cultural centers- has
dedicated itself to
connecting men and women of all ages and ethnicities
through the arts.
In a letter of June 2007, Mayor Bloomberg wrote, "As we
look back on the
incredible accomplishments of DDDC's 15 years, we also look
forward to
Even greater achievements on the horizon."
"I am confident that the New York community and government
officials,
who understand the profound impact that our philosophy and
ethnic dance
taught in our institution has on so many lives, will rally
up and help us
continue our mission of providing health, fitness, and
harmony amongst
New Yorkers" says the founder Djoniba Mouflet.
DDDC needs funds for a new home and is urgently seeking
aid. You can
make donations on line at www.djoniba.com or by mail.
Contributions will
allow for construction, fundraising, architectural design,
web design,
building materials, office furniture and equipment,
Who knows how long this economic climate will last -but
what kind of city
will be left when it's over, if we allow our community
owned cultural institutions
to close?
About Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre
Since its inception in 1992, as a not-for-profit cultural
and charitable
organization, The Djoniba Dance and Drum Centre has strived
to celebrate
our global diversity through world dance and music and is
dedicated to
bridging the gap between all ages, ethnic groups,
and cultures through dance and music. The Centre is one of
New York
City's largest minority-owned dance studio, and the only
cultural center in the
world specializing in multi-ethnic dance and drum. The
Centre serves thousands of
adults and children annually, has a roster of 35 master
teachers dancers and
drummers, who teach more than 100 dance classes per week in
more than 30
different styles of movement and music from around the
world.
Founded and directed by Djoniba Mouflet, the
internationally-acclaimed
drummer, dancer, teacher, performer and choreographer, the
Centre
houses three dance studios, a children's program and
an adult evening program. DDDC has become a popular
cultural and
fitness spot, attended by celebrities like Tyra Banks,
Julia Roberts, Brook
Shields and featured in several magazines, newspapers and
major TV shows.
Awarded "Best New York Dance School" several years in a row
by The
Village Voice, New York Magazine, New York Press and AM New
York,
DDDC has also been recognized by city officials-including Mayor Bloomberg,
The City Council, Manhattan Borough president Scott M. Stringer, as well
as NY State Assembly N. Godfrey for its outstanding service to the NY community.
"I applaud Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre for your strong commitment to
the culture and community." Richard N. Godfrey / New York State Assembly
"It is the tradition and custom of the New York City Council to honor its most
distinguished citizens, and today we are pleased to recognize Djoniba Dance &
Drum Centre, Inc for its exceptional contributions to our City. Today, we honor
Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, Inc an organization that has distinguished itself
in service to the community: is has enriched us with its presence and achievements
and is worthy of the esteem of all New Yorkers"
Proclamation by The Council of the City of New York.

The Shipment by Young Jean Lee @ The Kitchen

The Shipment by Young Jean Lee @ The Kitchen
Young Jean Lee's Theater Company: THE SHIPMENT

Written and directed by Young Jean Lee

January 14-17, 21-24 (Wed-Sat), 8pm
Saturday, January 10, 3pm

Tickets: $15

Known for her provocatively satiric performance works, writer/director Young Jean Lee presents the New York premiere of THE SHIPMENT. For this piece, Lee gave herself the most uncomfortable challenge she could imagine: to make -- as a Korean-American – a black identity-politics work. In collaboration with an all-black cast, Lee takes the audience on an awkward and volatile roller-coaster ride through the absurdities and atrocities that arise when trying to discuss the black experience in America. Ludicrous, honest, and devoid of truisms, THE SHIPMENT dares to ask embarrassing questions and to seek solutions to impossible problems.

To purchase tickets please call the Box Office: 212-255-5793 ext. 11. Box Office Hours: Tue-Sat, 2-6pm
VISA, American Express, and MasterCard accepted. Paid reservations only. A $1 per ticket handling fee applies to all phone orders.

THE SHIPMENT was co-commissioned by the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University and The Kitchen, and was developed with support from the Rockefeller MAP Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, The Greenwall Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. The work received additional residency support from Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Collapsable Hole, IRT Theater, MacDowell Colony, New Dramatists, Orchard Project, and Yaddo. THE SHIPMENT is produced by Young Jean Lee's Theater Company.

THE SHIPMENT is also made possible in part by a grant from the Ford Foundation and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Ensemble Theatre Collaborations Grant Program.

The Kitchen's presentation of THE SHIPMENT is made possible with generous support from The Greenwall Foundation and with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.


For more information about all Kitchen events, visit www.thekitchen.org.
The Kitchen is located at 512 West 19th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.
Subway: A, C, E to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Street; L to 8th Avenue

Arias Dance NYC

Arias Dance NYC
300 West 43rd Street between 8th and 9th Ave
Phone: 347-273-1536
www.AriasDanceNYC.com


ALL CLASSES $10
Classes for dancers of all levels
Classes that meet at day, at night, and on the weekends

AFRICAN - BALLET - HIP HOP - JAZZ - MODERN
MUSICAL THEATRE - PILATES - TAP - YOGA

CLASS SCHEDULE

BALLET
Int/Adv Class w/ Matthew Powell
MON from 5:30pm-7pm

Beg/Int Class w/ Teresa Grazia-Dei
WED from 5:30pm-7pm

HIP HOP
Open Class w/ Robin Hatai
FRI from 5pm-6pm

JAZZ
Beginner Class w/ John Bronston
TUES from 5:30pm-7pm

Adv. Beginner Class w/ Eric Thomas
THUR from 5:30pm-7pm
SAT from 10am-11:30am

Adv. Beginner Class w/ Jill Gorrie
FRI from 5:30pm-7pm

MODERN
Beginner Class w/ Jane Wong
MON/THUR from 2:30pm-4pm

MUSICAL THEATRE
Open Class w/ Jill Gorrie
WED from 3pm-4:30pm

TAP
Beginner Class w/ Melissa Frakman
MON/WED from 6pm-7pm

AFRICAN
Beginner Class w/ Lateefah Everett
SAT from 11am-12pm

PILATES
Open Class w/ Giselle Assi
MON/WED/FRI from 12pm-1pm

YOGA
Open Class w/ Jane Wong
MON/THUR from 4pm-5pm

Open Class w/ Jael
TUES/WED from 3pm-4:30pm
5pm-6:30pm


ROY ARIAS STUDIOS & THEATRES
"Brand New Spaces At a Great Price"

CALL (212) 957-8358
ABOUT OUR
STUDIOS & PERFORMANCE SPACES

10 Studios, as low as $15 an hour

4 performance spaces available to rent for
performances, readings, and workshops

VLA Presents: Brown Bag CLE* Lunch Series: Counseling Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations

Dear VLA Friends and Members,
VLA Presents: Brown Bag CLE* Lunch Series: Counseling Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations

When:
Monday, Tuesday, January 20th

All workshops take place from noon to 1:15pm. (Please see list below for additional dates and courses)

Where:
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
1 East 53rd Street (on the corner with 5th Ave)
NY, NY 10022

Note: There is CLE credit. * 1.5 CLE Credit is available, Professional Practice (Transitional and Non-Transitional)
VLA's Brown Bag CLE Lunch workshops allow legal professionals to meet with a VLA staff attorney and discuss special legal issues concerning the arts and entertainment industry. These workshops are a great way to gain knowledge of recurring problems and issues in areas ranging from management agreements and licensing contracts, to film and television projects and nonprofit organization counseling. Attorneys are encouraged to bring lunch; VLA will provide beverages and dessert!
1. Management Agreements: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2009
2. Common Ethical Issues in Arts and Entertainment: Nonprofits: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
3. Common Ethical Issues in Arts and Entertainment: Music and Film: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Fees for the Brown Bag Lunch Series are as follows (an additional $10 Registration Fee if paying at the door):

VLA Legal Professional Member: $75 (per class)
Legal Professional Non-Member: $125 (per class)
To register for any of these workshops, please complete this registration form and return with credit card information to VLA via fax to: 212.752.6575, or with check to:

VLA
Brown Bag CLE
One East 53rd Street, 6th fl.
NY, NY 10022


All registration fees are non-refundable.
Since 1969, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts has been the leading provider of pro bono legal services, mediation services, educational programs and publications, and advocacy to the arts community in New York. The first arts-related legal aid organization, VLA is the model for similar organizations around the world. For more information about Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, please see www.vlany.org.
Sincerely,
Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq.
________________________________________
email: ssarmiento@vlany.org
phone: (212) 319-2787 Ext. 13
web: http://www.vlany.org

Animal Rhythms

Treehouse Shakers Presents
Animal Rhythms
Brooklyn Arts Exchange

You are invited to enjoy the rhythmic adventures of Animal Rhythms: Two African Folktales retold by Mara McEwin and choreographed by Emily Bunning. This dance-play is told through body drumming, modern dance and storytelling, Animal Rhythms follows several animals as they learn about sharing, working and friendship. Bunning's movement beats to live African drumming by Roderick Jackson and an original music score by Mark Sopchak.

We look forward to sharing our most popular dance-play that will keep young and old alike drumming and dancing in their seats!

When: Sunday, January 18, 2009 @ 11 am
Sunday, February 1, 2009 @ 11am
Where: BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange
421 5th Ave @8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Transportation:
F train to Fourth Avenue or the R train to 9th Street.

Tickets: $15 for general public, contact us for discounted group rates. Cash or Check Only
Reservation Info: (212) 715-1914/contactus@treehouseshakers.com
Performers: Emily Bunning, Malinda Crump, Larissa Laurel, Mara McEwin, Elise Smith

This production is being presented through BAX's Performance Package Rental Program and is a self-production by Treehouse Shakers. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Treehouse Shakers'
Tee-Shirt Special

Bring in code ARBAXT5 on January 18 or February 1, 2009 to the Brooklyn performances of Animal Rhythms and receive $5 off any of our beautiful one of a kind t-shirts or African shakers.

2009 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS

Scott Siegel Presents
2009 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
THE ALL PERFORMANCE AWARDS CONCERT!

"THE NIGHTCLUB WORLD'S EQUIVALENT OF THE TONY'S" - Stephen Holden, NY Times

TheaterMania is proud to be one of the original sponsors of The Nightlife Awards. It's the only broad-based critics' award for Nightlife performers in New York City. Better still, it's the only all-performance award show in the world, making it totally audience-friendly! It works like this: the best performers in cabaret, comedy and jazz in the nightclubs of New York are chosen by a distinguished panel of more than two dozen critics and judges and the winners, rather than make acceptance speeches, perform to show why they were chosen. And not just the winners! Special guest stars also perform! This year, expect to see a glittering combination of both winners and special guest stars that will include Larry Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers, Stephanie J. Block (starring later this season on Broadway in 9-5), Euan Morton (Tony Nominee for Taboo), multiple Tony winner Tommy Tune, and Broadway song and dance star Noah Racey and the New York Tap Ensemble. Among the Nightlife Award winners who have already committed to performing this year are the legendary Marilyn Maye, jazz great Freddy Cole, the sensational pairing of Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole and the sophisticated Billy Stritch, comedy sensation and star of "Sleepwalk with Me" Mike Birbiglia, cabaret star Baby Jane Dexter, crossover jazz star Allan Harris, the brilliant comedienne Helen Baldassare, up-and-coming cabaret star Brandon Cutrell, and many more surprise guests from across the world of entertainment!

The Nightlife Awards, about to celebrate its seventh edition, was created by Scott Siegel, who also created Broadway by the Year, Broadway Unplugged, The Broadway/Cabaret Festival, and The Summer Broadway Festival -- all at Town Hall. His unique Awards Concert offers Bang, Bang, Bang entertainment by the greatest entertainers in New York nightlife. As a longtime contributor to TheaterMania, and because TheaterMania is a premier sponsor, you will receive the opportunity with this E-Blast to get the best available seats in what has become a hugely popular awards concert that has been hailed by the likes of the NY Times and Variety. Therefore, it is our pleasure to offer you the best available seats at the remarkable price of either $25, $50 or $75. because this event is generously sponsored by companies like TheaterMania that support and care about the future of New York nightlife and choose to support its gifted entertainers by giving them this exceptional opportunity to be honored for what they do best: Perform!

One Night Only
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7 PM

Tickets:

Call: 212-307-4100

In Person: The Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street
Noon to 6 PM (except Sunday)

Or online: theatermania.com

OPPORTUNITY: R.Ed.I. Foundation Seeks Young Performers

R.Ed.I. Foundation Seeks Young Performers
We are looking for young performers aged 15-25 to perform for The R.Ed.I. (REACH - EDUCATE - INSPIRE) Arts and Education Foundation non-for-profit organization. The show addresses self-esteem, violence, substance abuse, peer pressure, internet threats, bullying and making the next best choice.

Audition notice is attached, please forward to all whom you think could benefit from this experience.

If you would like to view a short promotional video, or learn more about the R.Ed.I. Arts & Education Foundation please visit www.redifoundation.org



Audition


Date: Saturday, January 24
Time: By appointment : Call Trish @ 630-879-0244 before Friday, January 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. to schedule an audition appt.
Audition Location: Chicago Academy for the Arts 1010 W. Chicago Avenue

Pay: Per performance
Type / Restrictions: We are looking for young performers 15-25 with a strong stage presence who can sing/dance/act. The show addresses issues such as prejudice, substance abuse, violence, peer pressure and more. Ultimately, the group will travel to schools, organizations, and youth groups to promote making the next best choice. For more information on the audition, organization, and to view the short informational video please visit www.redifoundation.org.

Time Commitment: Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons starting January 25th required with possible added rehearsals and performances during the week.
Material to Prepare: Please bring a headshot and a resume. Prepare a dramatic monologue and/or 16 bars of a ballad and up-tempo song. There will be no accompanist! Auditionees will also learn a dance combination. Also be prepared to tell us a dramatic or comedic story about yourself.

Contact Info: Call Trish @ 630-879-0244
Reply to Email: info@redifoundation.org
Website: www.redifoundation.org
Audition Posted On: 1/5/2009

Secretary of Arts

Secretary of Arts

Dear Friends,

You may already have received this, but it is so important, I'm
passing it along.

Quincy Jones has started a petition to ask President-Elect Obama to
appoint a Secretary of the Arts. While many other countries have
had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries, The United States
has never created such a position. We in the arts need this and
the country needs the arts--now more than ever. Please take a
moment to sign this important petition and then pass it on to your
friends and colleagues.

http://www.petitiononline.com/esnyc/petition.html

Travel to Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Travel to Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Experience Carnaval with Master Afro-Brazilian Percussionist Dendê
February 12th-26th, 2009
Packages start at $1750 for 14 nights!
Spend the week before Carnaval in intensive classes at the Office of Musical Investigation in Pelourinho, the historic center of Bahia. Then spend the week of Carnaval playing in bloco Kizumba and parading with bands like Ile Aiye, Timbalada, Olodum and Muzenza. Travelling with Dendê will give you access to a side of Carnaval that most tourists never see. If you love to drum or want to learn how, this is the way to experience Carnaval in Bahia!

A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada he toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, and has performed and recorded with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê now lives in the US, performing with his groups Hãhãhães, Arrastão, Ologundê, and Samba de Tres. He has also performed with such notable artists as Giovanni Hidalgo, Zakir Hussain, Cheikh Tidiane Seck, Graham Haynes, Adam Rudolph, Daniel Moreno and many other exceptional musicians. He has been featured in performances with the Italian singer/percussionist Alessandra Belloni and has peformed internationally with Vinicius Cantuaria. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian percussion classes in the New York City to both children and adults.

Includes:

* Daily Percussion Classes with Dendê
* Rehearsals with Bloco-Afro Kizumba
* Performances in Carnaval with Bloco-Afro Kizumba
* Tons of fun events and additional classes

We have arranged a deal with our travel agent who will be happy to set up your travel and hotel.

For further information, contact Mamadele Productions at mamadele@mamadele.com