Bliss dance showcase

TONIGHT..
Love and respect-
Micaya

Bliss 5th Annual Showcase

Saturday the 31st.

vacaville performing arts theatre
1010 ulatis dr.
vacaville

2pm and 8pm

$10-$15

707-449-6217 tickets or just got to the box office before the show!

don't miss out!!

Fae

SoulForce Tradition

Every year at this time , I assign each member of my dance company SoulForce to a night of their own to run the rehearsal. They have to choreograph and teach us their choreography. It usually is exciting and kinda scary for them. I find a new appreciation for what they do and they find an appreciation for what I do. Switching positions always does that for people. We have had a real fun time learning everyones stuff. Last night Danyol taught us some Bhangra. Energetic! ...Thursday Ryan is teaching, ... we wonder what he is gonna do. I guess Ill let you know.
Love and respect-
Micaya

Cuteness

yesterday was the show for all my youth students- it went really well. However, every time there is a kids show, I marvel at the costumes that the ballet teacher has her students wear. Ridiculously cute shit! I think I am jealous ! So I have been online this afternoon looking for some great costumes my hip hop students can wear for the next show in the spring.
check out these costumes i just found online. (of course these photos are of kids much younger than the ones i teach- mine are 5 years old and up)

love and respect
Micaya

SFHHDF Grant time

So there are a lot of grants due and final reports for previous grants due as well. This means doing the books to get an itemized list of all expenses etc.
GRRR..
Got to read narratives, get letters of recommendation and collect all the DanceFest promo material for the grants.
Thats whats up in the SFHHDF offices right at the moment.

Very thankful of course that there ARE grants !!! VERY thankful!!

Love and respect-
Micaya

Roco Show this Sunday

My youth students are all performing this Sunday at the Marin Civic Center. If you happen to be in the mood for a whole lot of cuteness, come on by!
Love and Respect-
Micaya

Cirque Auditions - Vegas

To all who might be interested.. check it out
Love and respect-
Micaya

Stretch is teaching in SF this Saturday

Check it out!
Love and Respect-
Micaya


Hip Hop & House Dance Workshop w/
BUDDHA STRETCH
of Elite Force / Mop Tops, NYC

SATURDAY, JAN 17th @
CITY DANCE STUDIOS
10 Colton St
San Francisco, Ca

Hip Hop: 2:00-3:00
House: 3:30-4:30
*Take both for $25* Pre-reg at this email



Come learn with the world s 1st hop hop chore ograp her! A jack of all trade s, Stret ch, implements eleme nts of poppi ng, locki ng, house , new & old schoo l hip hop social dance s, and popular dance moves of today . He has been nominated for 2 MTV award s for Best Chore ograp hy. This veter an has chore ograp hed for numer ous hip hop acts such as Whodi ni and Eric B & Rakim then on to more artis ts like Maria h Carey , Micha el Jacks on, Will Smith , Boys II Men, Da Brat and so on. Check out some of his clips below.

Stretch: Choreography Reel
(Micheal Jackson, Soul Train, Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Ra Digga)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOwWrLf628&feature=channel_page

Stretch: Teaching House Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na71KQvoKb8&feature=channel

Stretch: Hip Hop Solo in Finland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbgGSp7ETjk&feature=channel_page

Stretch: Hip Hop Class in Eslovakia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltoGxuvxdb4

Stretch: Popping (Judge Showcase) @ Bboy Hodown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZCJrc9SWwg

Stretch on Style: Hip Hop Dictionary (Japan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK1FFBNpwoQ

My Saturday Class!

My Saturday class at noon is always a good ass time. My students inspire me. Check out this photos I took last Saturday.
Love and Respect-
Micaya

From Dennis Infante

Hey I got this email from Dennis Infante -Dennis has been a major figure in the Bay Area dance community for a long time. Check it out and help out if you can.
Love and respect-
Micaya



Friends. I need your help. pls readShare
Wed 11:02pm
Hey everyone,

I hope the new year is treating all of you well. I try my best not to ask people for help, but this time I have a small proposition for you. I am going to the Philippines to volunteer as a mentor for a project called Journey 2 Origin (by Passion Society Non-Profit Org), where we will teach FREE dance workshops for kids at various schools and cities.

All the mentors this year come from groups like DS Players, Groovmekanex, FunkanometrySF, Supreme Soul, Beatz N Pieces, and Nu-Origin/Chain Reaction. I think I have a lot more to offer in teaching the kids this year compared to my first year as a mentor. I really just want to spread the dance styles that I am good at, and give the kids a fun creative outlet that might make a difference in their lives later down the road.

We are leaving Jan 12-23rd and I am trying to fund raise to cover the rest of my expenses. The plane ticket was already purchased but I am trying to make this not come out of pocket as much as possible. Through a few donations (THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATED) and money out of my own pocket, I was able to knock down the rest of the expenses a little lower than what it originally was.

So as much as I hate to ask for more donations, I instead want to give something to you in return. So I am selling different mix CDs that I've made between 2004-2009. They all range from old/new school hip-hop, soul, funk, r&b, 70s/80s and a few geared for popping/locking.


Here is the page where you can purchase the CDs or preview the tracks.

PREVIEW/BUY MIXES HERE http://www.passionsociety.org/images/products/products.html


I figured that if am able to accomplish either of the below, then that will be enough to cover the rest of the expenses:

-26 people buy the 6-disc set ($30 for the set, plus you get a 7th bonus CD for free)

-113 people buy one CD ($7 for one CD)

-65 people buy the popping/locking double set ($12)


I would really appreciate it if you are able to help out. This goes to a really good cause. If you want to see what Journey 2 Origin is about, here is a clip from our first year in 2005 that sums it all up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOHttnGEo8Y

*All proceeds from these CDs go towards the project. Anything else after the expenses are covered will just go towards the 2010 project. If you would like to donate more than just buying CDs, you can donate through the non-profit organization's site at http://www.passionsociety.org or write a check out to Passion Society Non-Profit Org. All donations can be written off during tax time since it is going to charity. Contact me if you have made a donation and would like the info to write it off.


Thank you all for even taking the time to read all of this.


God Bless,

Dennis Infante
[ds players / groovmekanex / nu-origin]

To help - go to--- http://passionsociety.org/images/sponsor_template/sponsor_blank.html

The Board Celebrates

Last Saturday I met the SFHHDF Board of Directors at Delancey Street Restaurant in SF for a much needed celebration of a lot of hard work. We drank and ate and celebrated a great event we had last year for the 10th anniversary.

Next meeting...prep for the 11th!

Love and respect
Micaya

pictured (top to bottom)
Abigail Cueva
Lindsey Shook
Jeremy Templeman, me and Joy Iwasa
Joy Iwasa
Brandy Logue, Lindsey Shook, Abigail Cueva and Navin Kekane

Back to class!

I started teaching again this week and let me tell you - its been so great to see everyone . I know-- its only been 2 weeks, but we all really missed each other. AND I missed teaching !
Hope to see you all in class soon!

Love and respect-
Micaya

SoulForce at SFHHDF

Here are some photos of SoulForce at the SF Hip Hop DanceFest -
Love and Respect
Micaya

happy new year!

check this out!
love and respect
Micaya



List of Secured Press for the
San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 10th Anniversary
Nov. 21 – 23, 2008 at the Palace of Fine Arts, SF

Reviews
SF Chronicle – “10th S.F. Hip Hop Dancefest pops, locks, and spins” by Rachel Howard (Nov. 24)
Topix.com – syndicated review “SF Hip Hop Dancefest pops, locks, and spins” by Rachel Howard
Voiceofdance.com – “Merry Milestone” by Allan Ulrich (Nov. 24)
SF Bay Guardian – “Let the rhythm hit’ em” by Rita Felciano (Nov. 26)
Ballet.co.uk – syndicated story “Let the rhythm hit’ em” by Rita Felciano (Nov. 26)
My Dance Place – “10th annual San Francisco Hip Hop Dancefest” by Wendy Garofoli (Nov. 26)

Feature Stories and Critical Picks
SF Arts Monthly – “Diverse Dance Choices This Month” cover story with photo by Jean Schiffman (Nov. ’08)
Northside San Francisco Magazine – “Things to See and Places to be Seen: Major Events” (Nov. ’08)
El Tecolote – featured news and calendar (Nov. 13)
SF Chronicle – Sunday Datebook/Pink Pages – “This Week” featured with large photo across 2 pages (Nov. 16)
The Wave Magazine – feature article “50 Ways” (11/18 – 12/6) with photo
SF Weekly – Night & Day featured pick – “King of Hip-Hop” w/ photo by Michael Leaverton (Nov. 19)
Bay Area Newsgroup/Contra Costa Times - “S.F. Hip Hop Dancefest takes on International flavor” by
Tony Hicks (Nov. 19)
Bay Area Newsgroup/Oakland Tribune - “S.F. Hip Hop Dancefest takes on International flavor” by Tony
Hicks (Nov. 19)
Insidebayarea.com - “S.F. Hip Hop Dancefest takes on International flavor” by Tony Hicks (Nov. 19)
SF Bay Guardian – Picks: “TOP 10” by Johnny Ray Huston (Nov. 19-25)
SF Weekly – “All Shook Down!” by Melissa Baron (Nov. 21)
SF Examiner – “Honoring 10 shakin’ years” with two photos by Christina Troup (Nov. 20)
SF Examiner – Good Weekend (Nov. 20)
San Francisco Bay Times – “Hot Tickets” by Albert Goodwyn (Nov. 20)
SF Chronicle – 96 Hours cover story “Flip Out Over 10th Annual SF Hip Hop DanceFest” by Travis Jensen (Nov. 20)
SF Chronicle – 96 Hours – classes, film, and performances highlighted in separate listings (Nov. 20)
Flavorpill.com – “Performing Arts: Dance” pick (Nov. 21)
Pacific Sun – “Best Bets: The fine art of hip hop” (Nov. 21)
San Francisco Bayview.com - Wanda’s Picks for Nov. 21
SF Examiner – “Good Day for Friday” – lead item with photo (Nov. 21)
Asian Week – “SF Hip Hop Dancefest is a Global Affair” with two photos by Dino-Ray Ramos (Nov. 21)
Tofudaily.com – syndicated “SF Hip Hop Dancefest is a Global Affair” with two photos by Dino-Ray
Ramos (Nov. 21)
Urbanbaby.com – “Rapper’s Delight” by Joyce Slaton (Nov. 21)
SF Examiner – Good Day for Sunday (Nov. 22)
Dance Magazine – “Sizzle in SF plus Juilliard” by Sydney Skov
Blogging Americas Best Dance Crew – “Bay Area Hip Hop Weekend” with video link to website
10best.com – editors pick
Fodor’s – featured in Entertainment (Dec.)
Funk Physics
Viamagazine.com
Sffuncheap.com – online promotion and ticket giveaway (Nov.)


TV
ComcastSF 11 – “Inside City Limits” interview aired Wednesday at 9 PM, with replays on
Thursday at 8 PM, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 PM
NBC 11 – “DanceFest breaks out in San Francisco this weekend” with video (Nov. 21)
KRON-TV 4 - invited to appear on Henry Tenenbaums’ show (pulled due to schedule conflict)


Radio
KALW-FM – Interview by April Dembrowsky on crosscurrentsradio.org (Nov. 20)
KQED-FM – featured event on “The Do List” by David Wiegand and Cy Musiker (Nov. 21)
KALX-FM – on–air promotion and ticket giveaway
Youth Radio – story by Genai Powers


Online Postings
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About.com
AmericanTowns.com
Carmel.com
ContraCostaTimes.com
Craigslist.org
Culturemob.com
Dancersgroup.org
Eventful.com
Events.frommers.com
Events.kgoradio.com
Friendfeed.com
Gosanfrancisco.about.com
Going.com
Hellooakland.com
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Hotelbook.com
Istc.org
LaughingSquid.com
Noovo.com
Novoscene.blogspot.com
Sanfrancisco.com
SFBaytimes.com
Sfcocktails.com
Sfkids.org
Sffist.com
SFStation.com
Sonicliving.com
Sanfrancisco.com
Sfcvb.org
Tribe.net
Upcoming.yahoo.com
Whatsonwhen.com
Winecountrythisweek.com
Yelp.com
Yelp.com (2)
Yourstreet.com
Zimbio.com
Zvents.com