Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays Everyone!
I will be teaching my classes this week with my last class of 2009 this Saturday. I will return on Tuesday January 5th.

Happy New Year!
Thank you to all of you who are in my life. I am so very blessed and am SO grateful for everything and everyone!
Love and Respect
Micaya

SF Hip Hop DanceFest Photos

Well it as truly an awesome weekend! The SF Hip Hop DanceFest was fabulous ! The performances were excellent, the reviews were great, the production went off well! Yay!
The weekend right after the DanceFest, I moved upstairs in my apartment building. The SFHHDF now officially has an office! Wow! After 11 years ! Finally!

Im back to teaching again- at least until the holidays , then I will be on break until the new year.

Thank you to all who have supported the SFHHDF this year
Much Love and Respect
Micaya

Thank You

Thank You To---
all who performed this past weekend
all who volunteered
my board of directors
donors
medical team
staff
crew
my son
Sponsors
Grants
and all who came out to enjoy the shows!

It was a magical weekend- I am forever grateful to you all!

Love and Respect
Micaya

Medical Services

So I got this email a little while back and because of this lovely offer, I can now offer medical services backstage for the performers this weekend!
Awesome huh?

Love and respect-
Micaya

Avant health and Fitness
www.avantfit.com

Hi Micaya,
My name is Lily and I am contacting you on behalf of Dr. Sonia Bell, a sports medicine physician that would like to volunteer her medical services for the Hip Hop Dance Fest in November.

Dr. Bell has an extensive and diverse sports background including work as a physician for the USA Track and Field team. She is also a former dancer for the San Francisco Ballet. Dr. Bell has attended your performances before and you two had spoken about her assistance for a future performance.

Attached is Dr. Bell's resume so you can learn a little more about her.
Please contact me at avantilily@aol.com

Thank you,

Lily

what an experience

SoulForce was booked to perform at some elementary schools recently as part of an arts integration program. The program seems to be great at teaching kids about dance choreography and the arts.
Beforehand, I showed a dvd of the exact pieces that SoulForce would perform , but as you can imagine, after seeing the pieces perform live, some of the teachers/parents had issues.
Many issues...
Some of them seemed understandable but most were ridiculous. Its been an interesting journey having this experience because we really have enjoyed performing for these kids.
Tomorrow is our last performance and it is bittersweet. We plan to enjoy ourselves with a final bang!

Then on to our next performance... SF Hip Hop DanceFest Baby! We are in program B!!

Love and Respect
Micaya

cute!

Here are the girl shirts that will be sold at the SFHHDF. Check them out! Super Cute!
Love and Respect-
Micaya
(Photo-Xanthia and Meegan)

some more advice to dancers...

Occasionally I get passionate about the feeling of entitlement with young dancers. I have written about it in my blog before.
I see some dancers that are hungry and committed . They inspire me. Dance is important and it shows.

I need to let you know that the dancers that are coming here from Korea are doing so for the experience alone. (at least with the SFHHDF)They are flying here on Thursday and they have a tech rehearsal, run through and show on Friday. On Saturday, they fly to LA to perform. On Sunday morning they fly back to SF and perform again and fly home on Sunday evening! OMG!
The SFHHDF did not have any extra funds to be able to compensate them after flights and accommodations, yet they chose to come here anyway. They were booked to do the LA gig AFTER they were booked for the SFHHDF gig.
They are committed!

Dancers, a word of advice.. (whether you want it or not) .....
Please follow through with your prior commitments. Make sure people know that they can count on your word. If you come through on the "small stuff" then I know I can count on you for the "big stuff"

Love and Respect
Micaya

updates

So heres a few things that are going on in my world

1. SFHHDF Vip party will be sponsored by Skyy Vodka , I dont drink vodka , but I know many folks who do. Dion Decibles will be the DJ at the party!

2. SoulForce performed last weekend at the One 4 Gee show. It was great

3 I will be moving to a bigger apartment in December. my office will no longer be in my living room!

4 SoulForce is performing at some elementary schools in early November. They will be doing their entire repertoire .

5. I am going to be interviewed tonight with Inside City Limits , they will also be shooting Funkanometry SF rehearsal.

6. We are printing up the final SFHHDF merchandise. Zip hoodies- t-shirts, hats and the CUTEST shirts for ladies!
cant wait-

7. Trying to not be as stressed this year. its hard but im trying.

Song Im using in class is called Regret by Latoya feat Ludacris

Love and Respect
Micaya

FOOD!

Allright
I am reaching out to see if anyone has connects with food. We like to feed the performers backstage and it looks like mostly we have gotten water . Getting food has been a little more challenging. I f you can hook us up with gift certificates to stores or restaurants , let me know at info@sfhiphopdancefest.com
thanks!

love and respect
Micaya

MASTER CLASSES AND VIP/PERFORMER PARTY INFO

SFHHDF MASTER CLASSES
Sat Nov 21,2009
2-5pm (2 classes taught by visiting artists)
Dance Mission, SF
3316 24th Street @ Mission
$20 one class/$38 both classes- (mail check or pay at door)

SFHHDF VIP/PERFORMER PARTY (21 &up)
Sat Nov 21,2009
10:30pm-2am (Sponsored by Skyy Vodka)
D-Structure, SF
520 Haight Street
$10-pay at door


INFO-www.sfhiphopdancefest.com



LOVE AND RESPECT
MICAYA

Officially Booked!

Alright We are now officially booked for the 11th Annual SF Hip Hop DanceFest and this year is going to be better than ever! I am feeling kinda hot right now, if I must say so myself. I am so excited to welcome so many dancers from all over this planet this November!

Just added to program A -Kenichi Ebina from New York( A Bay Area favorite) and Last For One for Korea (photo) . !!

Get your tickets now - THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!

Also there are a few spots left to volunteer backstage and such at the show.
And if you have a sizable car and want to pick up performers at the airport,
let us know at info@sfhiphopdancefest.com

PS song im using this week in class is called "Club Go Crazy? by Mya and Chamillionaire

Love and Respect
Micaya

11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest

Micaya presents,
11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
Nov 20-22, 2009
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, SF

11 Years of Honoring the Artistry of hip Hop Dance-
Presenting the Finest Hip Hop Dance Companies from all over the GLOBE!



**TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!!!
www.cityboxoffice.com
City Box Office Phone Sales (415) 392-4400
www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

2 Entirely Different Programs!
(SEE LINE UP BELOW)
Program A
Nov 20 8pm
Nov 22 2pm

Program B
Nov 21 8pm
Nov 22 7pm



OFFICIAL 2009 LINE UP
11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 2009
****subject to change- more to come***

Program A
Loose Change (San Francisco)
Ill-Abilities (Canada, L.A. and Bay Area)
Mind Over Matter (San Francisco)
Plague (London)
New Style Motherlode (Oakland)
Deep Down Dopeizm (Norway)
DS Players(San Jose, CA)
One Step Ahead (L.A.)
Future Shock (San Francisco)
TBA
TBA

Program B
SoulForce Dance Company (San Francisco)
Bad taste Cru (Ireland)
Funkanometry SF (San Francisco)
Versa Style (L.A.)
F.B.C. (San Francisco)
Mop Top Music and Movement (New York)
Soul Sector (San Francisco)
Smash Bro'z (London)
Shadow Optix (Santa Rosa, CA)
B-Boy Spagetti (Norway)
Academy of Villans (San Francisco)


SFHHDF MASTER CLASSES!
Saturday Nov 21
Dance Mission,SF
2-5pm
2pm Deep Down Dopeizm (Norway) King Tut
3:30pm Plague (London) Hip Hop
$20 for one class
$38 for both classes
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES::
Send check to SF Hip Hop DanceFest (indicate which class you are taking or both)
and mail to PO Box 411492 San Francisco Ca 94141
Or
Sign up on the day of classes

ABOUT THE DANCEFEST:
Established in 1999, by Founder and Artistic Director Micaya, The SF Hip Hop DanceFest has grown to be THE event that has put San Francsico on the map for presenting hip hop dance . Acknowledged as the FIRST festival dedicated specifically to honoring the artistry of hip hop dance, the DanceFest is a groundbreaking event, hosting companies from all over the globe.

The San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest remains unique for its dedication to presenting the highest quality professional Hip Hop dance companies and for its forward-thinking curatorial focus. This legendary event offers professional Hip Hop dance companies the level of production, exposure, and acknowledgement that they urgently deserve, nurturing emerging artists and consistently contributing to the evolution of both Hip Hop and dance. With a record of ten years of sold-out performances, the DanceFest has developed a reputation for both quality and innovation.
FOR MORE INFO- SFHIPHOPDANCEFEST.COM

Love and Respect
Micaya

New Style Motherlode This Weekend!

Check this out everyone- i will be there on Sunday- see you there
Love and respect
Micya

World Of Dance Tour

So the World of Dance Tour is next weekend in San Mateo. I have never been but will be attending this year. I will be judging the competition and receiving an award for my accomplishments in dance. I will let you know what it was like afterward ok?
I was planning to go to the JUICE hip hop festival in LA but realized that it is the same day! If you are in LA on Saturday, check it out and let me know how it was.

love and respect
Micaya

music

The music I am using this week is "The One" by Mary J. Blige with Drake.--- good song---
However, I am very disappointed in the music that is out right now- its pretty yucky! Alot of hip hop songs have such a pop feel to them and they dont inspire me to choreograph at all. What's up with that?

Love and Respect
Micaya

SFHHDF Auditions

Well, for two weeks we held SFHHDF live auditions for local companies (one company drove up here from LA however!). I have to tell you that the auditions this year were kinda disappointing. My panel and I saw a lot of the same stuff we have seen many times before. Many of the companies auditioning this year lacked originality and opted on looking dance "teamish" . The ones who did try to have a concept, message or artistic value either looked amateur or lacked enough hip hop style to be in the SF Hip Hop DanceFest.

***My definition of dance "team-ish" -

*formations as opposed to staging

*symmetrical staging and movements

*mainstream movements that are overused

*transitions that involve running to places with bodies bent over with arms strait down in fists (if i see that one more time *$#^....!)

*no concept- just a series of "routines"

*people trying to pick songs with words that express what they want to say instead of saying them with their bodies

*lip synching-- (oh god - please just dont!)

*bad use of props

*nothing new or original- cut and paste style

I say this as always out of love and respect. I hope that this feedback that both my panel and I had to share can be openly heard by some of these companies so we can see some differences next year.

In addition, my panel has agreed next year to personally go to companies who wish to audition and help them BEFORE their actual audition (If they want us to, of course). they will attend one or more rehearsals and give feedback in enough time for the company to make changes BEFORE their actual audition.
ISN'T THAT AMAZING???

love and respect
Micaya

PS song ive been using is so sexy by snoop dogg sorry - i forget sometimes to tell you

So last Friday I was an honoree at the Independent Artist Week celebration. The celebration was held at the Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center Gallery,in the Yoshis building in SF
I was among a list of amazing Bay Area artists who received awards that night--:
Davey D, Keba Konte, Irene Hernandez-Feiks, Vicki Virk, Victor Reyers, DJ QBert, Gail Silva...

Melonie and Melorra Green are twin sisters who put on this event. Their company is called infin8sync , which strives to serve as a network for indie artists.
When at the reception , I happened to look up at the gallery of photos and paintings to find there was drawing of me on the wall. I was floored and delighted. Apparently, all the honorees of the evening had artists create a work on their behalf. The name of the artist who did my drawing is Bud Hauso. We had never met before and got a photo of me off the internet and then proceeded to do his own interpretation of it. what do you think?


Needless to say- I was super appreciative of the recognition and love ...

Love and respect-
Micaya

My letter to Bonner Odell at the SF Weekly

Hi Bonner
I am writing in response to your SF Fall Arts Preview edition in the SF weekly recently. I was completely surprised that the 11th annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest was omitted completely from any of these lists.

The San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest honors the artistry of hip hop dance and is one of the only dance festivals in the Bay Area that brings dance companies here from all over the world. We will be celebrating our 11th year of successful sold out shows this November at the Palace of Fine Arts and the SF weekly Fall Arts preview would have been a great reminder to our audiences.

Tickets for the 11th annual SFHHDF are on sale now at cityboxoffice.com . We are in the process right now in booking companies from Ireland, Norway , London, Canada, LA and New York to name a few.

I am disappointed to think that the SF Weekly has somehow taken this Bay Area landmark event off their list of important and quality events happening here in the Bay.

Thank you for your time,
Micaya
Producer/Artistic Director
SF Hip Hop DanceFest
www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

check it out!!!!!

love and respect-
micaya

SoulForce Dance Co. Auditions last night

So last night was the auditions for my dance company, SoulForce Dance Company. It went very well. We had about 20 people audition and they were all very good dancers . We taught them some excerpts of pieces that were in our repertoire.

It was inspirational to see and feel the energy of these dancers.

I am in the process today of contacting the people who I am interested in, I will give you the final list at a later date.

So I had to drive back to Oakland last night from SF the LONG way over the San Mateo Bridge because of the Bay Bridge closure. I ended up giving a ride to Brandy, Jessie and Kennette.
We had girl talk the WHOLE way back , mainly talking about what famous people we thought were attractive (At midnight after dancing for hours, it is fun and doesnt take to much brain power..). There were many names thrown out, but I think there were a few that everyone likes. Andre 3000, Johnny Depp, Will Smith to name a few..

Love and respect-
Micaya

Check it

check this out if interested!

By the way
Music I used in class this past week-
" Shake my" by Three 6 Mafia

Love and Respect-
Micaya

OH NO! MAJOR PROBLEM!

If you bought merchandise at the San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest last year (Nov 2008) PLEASE READ THIS!!!!

We made a huge error by NOT finalizing the sale on the credit card machine for merchandise sold on the last day of the SF Hip Hop DanceFest last year. We just realized this the other day when we were finalizing the credit card donations from last weekends' fundraiser.
When we printed out the credit card receipt for last weekends' donations, the merchandise sales from the last day of the 2008 SF Hip Hop DanceFest came up on the receipt as well. I checked the 2008 merchandise receipts and they matched exactly!

Somehow we did not finalize the final sale for the last day of merchandise sales last year and the charges were still in the machine! That means that if you purchased any merchandise on the Sunday of the SFHHDF last November by credit card, you were NOT charged for it then, will charged for it now in August! I double checked and these charges were NOT processed in November, you are not being charged twice. We just never did it properly in November.

I am so sorry!
This was such a huge mistake.
If you have any questions about this, please email me at info@sfhiphopdancefest.com

Love and respect-
Micaya

Great Weekend!

So sorry It has taken so long to report on whats up with the DanceFest after the big fundraiser weekend. The weekend was fantastic! Both shows were sold out, the party was packed, and everyone was super supportive!
Ok so the shows were so much fun. First of all, in between each performance, there were different people from the SFHHDF community who spoke about the DanceFest. They all had such amazing things to say that made me warm and fuzzy. It reminded me of the impact the SF Hip Hop DanceFest has had on the hip hop dance community AND to the youth dance community. It reminded me that these kids could have been focusing their attention and energy in many other much less positive areas. However, they remained focused on dance and because of it they thrived and also the audience thrived as well because to see them dance is a blessing!
All the performances were SO fucking good! It always blows my mind that the Bay Area is so incredibly rich with talent - it makes me proud!

Allright-- so at the end of the show, it was time to make the appeal to the audience for donations. On Friday it was Teela and I and on Saturday night , it was Allan and I. There was NO SHAME in what we did to try to raise money for the SFHHDF! We dropped it like its hot, we bumped and grinded! We asked people to get their wallets out and hand us their 20s,10s, 5s, 1s, and pocket change!

On Saturday I thought to myself, I know folks at the ballet and opera dont have to do all this to make money for their organization! Oh well, it was fun!

So all in all - before the fundraiser weekend, we were about $19,000 in debt-
NOW we are an estimate $10,000 in debt!
We made about $9000 last weekend for the SFHHDF! THANK YOU!!!
WOOO-HOOO!!!!!
Its time to do this show now!! This CAN be done! Im So excited to present the SFHHDF this year. There are SO many amazing companies that have submitted this year and I am ready to book them and finalize their contracts!!!

If you havent had a chance to help out yet, you still can- go to www.sfhiphopdancefest.com and go to the donate page.

Every little bit helps y'all!

Oh one more thing-TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! www.cityboxoffice.com 415 392-4400 (Nov 20-22, 2009 )

Love and Respect
Micaya

SFHHDF updates

Heres whats up with the SFHHDF

1. We were funded by Grants for the Arts for this year!!! Yay!!

2. Now we are only about $19,000 in debt! Booo!

3. We hired a new PR rep, his name is Craig Lipton- Yay!

4. Tickets for 2009 SF Hip Hop DanceFest go on sale this Friday Aug 21- Yay!!! (www.cityboxoffice.com)

5. SFHHDF Fundraiser shows are this Fri and Sat at Dance Mission - Yay! (www.brownpapertickets.com)

6. SFHHDF Fundraiser party is Saturday after the show at Double Dutch in SF - Yay!

7. Deadline for submissions are coming up very soon - Aug 25 . Of course many companies are waiting to the last minute to submit. grrr!

8. SFHHDF live auditions for local companies are coming up in Sept. If your company has not booked a slot, contact the audition manager at auditions@sfhiphopdancefest.com and see if you can get a slot.

9. The panel has been booked for these auditions, This year the panel for the 2009 SFHHDF live auditions will be- Bionic , Robert Lupo, Mikey Disko, Teela Shine, Allan Frias, Darnell Carroll, Rauly Duenas, Dahrio Wonder, Micaya ---woohoo!

10. If you havent seen the new web site for the SFHHDF, check it out. its great! www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

11. Wanna make a donation? Did you know that you can go to the SFHHDF website and make a donation online?

12. We are working on the new graphics for the 2009 SFHHDF fliers/posters and t-shirts! stay tuned ..

Ok thats enough for now
thanks for reading

Love and Respect
Micaya

OOps I forgot to tell you what song im using this week

"He ain't with me now tho" by Richgirl

love and respect
Micaya

Tickets Still Left for Fundraiser Shows!

Hey so there are still some tickets left for the SFHHDF fundraiser shows next weekend. Get em quick though because they will probably going fast! Here is who is performing on each night.

Friday Aug 21
Imani's Dream
Human Creature
Diamond
SoulForce Dance Company
Human Toy
Funkanometry SF
Neopolitan
FBC
Loose Change

Saturday Aug 22
Shadow Optix
Imani's Dream
Human Creature
Mind Over Matter
Soul Conspiracy
Bliss Dance Company
SoulForce Dance Company
FBC

The after party got moved to Double Dutch which is on 16th street between Guerrero and Valencia. $5 donation at the door. Saturday Aug 22 10pm

Thank you to all of you who have supported the SF Hip Hop DanceFest through all these years. People come up to me at shows and tell me that they have been to EVERY year of the DanceFest! Many of the Bay Area hip hop dance community have been down with the SF Hip Hop DanceFest since BEFORE it even started!

I certainly want to continue this Bay Area epic landmark event and with some extra help with funding, I will!

Love and Respect-
Micaya

oh no

so i just realized that labor day this year is not at the end of August but the 7th of September. I also just found out that they are closing the Bay Bridge at 8pm on Sept 3 and not opening it until Tuesday am Sept 8.!
So the deal is this-
Thursday Sept 3 is SoulForce auditions at ODC until about 11:30pm
Sat Sept 5 I have to teach at ODC at noon
Sunday Sept 6 are SFHHDF live auditions at Dance Mission
I live in Oakland!- ARGH!

gonna have to figure out some alternatives huh?

just wanted to give you all the heads up as well.

love and respect
Micaya

So Far, here are the places that the SF Hip Hop DanceFest has received submissions from. It is amazing. We are now in the final process of deciding on which companies to book. (We also have live auditions next month for local companies.)

Sweden
Uganda
2 companies from Miami
5 companies from the UK
Illinois
4 companies from Los Angeles
2 companies from France
San Diego
Brooklyn
Virginia
Morocco
Norway

Love and Respect-
Micaya

***Im using the same music this week that I used last week in class

Deadline for submissions coming soon!

Deadline to submit footage or sign up to audition live is coming up later this month.
Love and respect-
Micaya



WORLDWIDE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (OR LIVE AUDITIONS)



11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
(Micaya, Founder and Artistic Director)

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - San Francisco, CA
November 20-22, 2009


11 Years of Presenting the Finest Hip Hop Dance Companies from all over the World!


BOOKING NOW!


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
· Invitations to attend any and all VIP events hosted by the SFHHDF
· Opportunities to connect with dancers from all over the globe
· Extensive 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 you intend to perform (6-9 minutes - full cast and costume) and send the link to info@sfhiphopdancefest.com
OR
· Mail HIGH QUALITY dvd or video footage of the exact piece you intend to perform
(6-9 minutes - 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 be booked before the deadline date.)

TO SCHEDULE A LIVE AUDITION -
· Companies who wish to audition live, must schedule an audition time and date.
· Live auditions will be scheduled for September 2009 in San Francisco .
· Companies must audition the exact piece they intend to perform (6-9 minutes - full cast and costume).

To schedule an audition, email: auditions@sfhiphopdancefest.com


For more information:
email
info@sfhiphopdancefest.com
OR go to


http://www.sfhiphopdancefest.com


ABOUT THE DANCEFEST:
Established in 1999, by Founder and Artistic Director Micaya, The SF Hip Hop DanceFest has grown to be THE event that has put San Francsico on the map for presenting hip hop dance . Acknowledged as the FIRST festival dedicated specifically to hip hop dance, the DanceFest is a groundbreaking event, hosting companies from all over the globe.

The San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest remains unique for its dedication to presenting the highest quality professional Hip Hop dance companies and for its forward-thinking curatorial focus. This legendary event offers professional Hip Hop dance companies the level of production, exposure, and acknowledgement that they urgently deserve, nurturing emerging artists and consistently contributing to the evolution of both Hip Hop and dance. With a record of ten years of sold-out performances, the DanceFest has developed a reputation for both quality and innovation.


***********THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION***********

The Party

So the party after the fundraiser show is turning out to be quite the shit. We have DJ Spidey and DJ Dion Decibels spinning to support the SFHHDF/
Date Sat Aug 22 10:30-?
Project One 251 Rhode Island SF
donations at door appreciated

Love and Respect
Micaya

Music Im using in class this week- Makin Love by Fabolous & Neyo

Stern Grove Kids Days

Last week SoulForce and I had the opportunity to teach dance to a lot of children at the Stern Grove Kids Days. It is a kids outreach program where children can learn different styles of dance for free. Each week they learn a different style and we had hip hop week! For three days we got to meet and teach three different groups of kids and teach them a dance and have them do a small performance afterward.
There were a LOT of children! Oh my! Every day we had about 300 kids!
They were super cute and super fun. There were some great dancers too.

Hopefully we will do it again next year.

Much Love and Respect-
Micaya

SFHHDF Going To be in a High School Text Book

Ok ,I got this email last week and I didnt understand it completely, so I sent it to Sterling to see if she could explain it to me. She responded to the sender with her questions to find out that they were interested in using the SF hip Hop DanceFest in their high school textbooks for english language in Brazil. What? Weird huh? But it was for real and we are going to be in these textbooks!
love and respect-
Micaya

Dear sir/miss,
Macmillan Publishers Brazil is preparing an English Language Teaching series for Brazilian high-school students. These are the series's main features:

Title: Prime
Authors: Reinildes Dias, Leina Jucá, Raquel Faria
Publishing date: September 2009
Territory: Brazil
Print run: 18,000

Therefore, I'm writing you to ask for your permission to do so; if we have your agreement, I would ask you the favor of providing high definition file of this advertisement (300 dpi+), to assure good printing quality.

Looking forward to hearing from you, I send you my
Best wishes.

Sincerely,
Fernando Santos
Coordinator of Editorial Processes
Macmillan Brazil

Dear Fernando,
We are a little confused... Could you please explain the context in which you will be using our logo and show information?
You want to include them in a high school textbook to teach English to Brazilians? Is there text that will accompany them that you can send to us to review? Will there be any kind of credit or information about our show? How did you select our show logo and information to include in your text book?

Please send us some more information so we can consider your request - thank you,
Sterling Larrimore

Art Director
San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
www.sfhiphopdancefest.com


Dear Sterling,
Thank you for your message. Let me answer to your questions:
-- Yes, it's a high school textbook to teach Eanglish to Brazilians
-- I'm sending herewith a rough version of the context in which we would use information about your show. If you give us the permission, we could use the very elements of your ad (in which case we would need a high definition image (300 dpi+) of it).
-- We'll put the credits you consider appropriate.
-- In this unit ("Hip Hiop culture")we try to highlight some aspects of hip
hop culture to Brazilian students, presenting differente kinds of text
(lyrics, ad, graffitti).

I hope this may answer to your questions. Anyway, feel free to contact me if there's any other doubt.

Thank you for your attention and
Best wishes.

Fernando

SoulForce Dance Company Auditions

check it out!
love and respect-
micaya

my neck, my back...

Ok I taught my first classes since my return from vacation last night. it was great!
Ooohwee my body is feelin it today honey!
Love love love what i do - so good to be back.
I always say that i love taking a vacation but i also say that i also love coming home afterward!

Looking forward to see all of you soon

Love and Respect
Micaya

music i'm using this week - "off the vodka remix" by E-40

Im Back!!!!!

Hey all
I am back from vacation and looking forward to teaching my classes again. Here is the flier for the SF Hip Hop DanceFest Fundraiser Show and Party.

Here is how to purchase tickets.... http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72364

looking forward to seeing you soon

Love and Respect
Micaya

bunch of stuff

Well a lot to tell you all-here goes:

Mission in the Mix was a fabulous hit! Shows were great- My students were wonderful, SoulForce was incredible and the guest companies were fantastic!

Mission in the Mix after party was amazing! these are just a few of the pictures that were not too incriminating- hee hee (top photo- Briana, Danyol, Daniel D, Gina, Stephanie and Cristina// bottom photo-Daniel, Briana, Kani, Xenia, NNeka and Natalia)

SF Hip Hop DanceFest will be having a fundraiser show to hopefully compensate for the cuts in funding that we have been experiencing. Show will be August 21 & 22 at Dance Mission Theatre. - to purchase tickets- http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72364
Performing at the fundraiser show -
Imani's Dream
Funkanometry SF
FBC
Neopolitan
SoulForce
Human Toy
Shadow Optix
Human Creature
Diamond
Soul Conspiracy
& More

I am going on vacation- my classes will be taught be the fabulous members of SoulForce Dance Company.Enjoy!!!
I will see you when I get back

Love and Respect
Micaya