check it

I was asked to be on the panel at this event but I am unable to attend, however I wanted to share it with you if you are interested
Love and Respect
Micaya


BET AND MTV WANT TO HELP YOU TO UP YOUR PR GAME AT THE ONLY INDUSTRY EVENT THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO GAIN THE ATTENTION OF THE NATIONAL MEDIA AND ITS COMING TO

The Bay Area SATURDAY MAY 30th

PPR 101 – The Professional Public Relations Conference

THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL & EXECUTIVE
MEETING CENTER BERKELEY MARINA
200 MARINA BLVD
BERKELEY CALIFORNIA

REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND THE PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH INDUSTRY PROS LIKE
THE CREATOR OF BET'S WILD OUT WEDNESDAY PAT CHARLES
DOWN MAGAZINE’S - BIG HAWK
MTV’S - JAYSON RODRIGUES
ALLHIPHOP.COM’S – STEVE RAZE
PUBLICIST - CHIQ DIVA, GODDESS OF PR
THE SOURCE’S – CARLTON WADE
MURDER DOG MAGAZINE’S – BLACK DOG BONE
XXL’S – CARL CHERRY
XXL’S – BRANDEN PETERS

AND MANY OTHER TOP MEDIA OUTLETS WILL BE ON HAND TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAXIMIZE MEDIA POTENTIAL FOR YOUR BRAND

YOU JUST MIGHT BE THE TALENT SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE BAY AREA ON



WILD OUT WEDNESDAYS

WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SHOWCASE
AND THERE IS MORE
STEVE RAZE OF ALLHIPHOP.COM WILL ALSO BE SEARCHING FOR ARTISTS TO BE FEATURED ON ALLHIPHOP.COM’S WEBSITE
AND
CARLTON WADE WILL BE PICKING THE HOTTEST TALENT FOR THE SOURCE 'S UPCOMING INDEPENDENT ISSUE

TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE AND TO SECURE A PERFORMANCE SLOT IN THE SHOWCASE, CONTACT CHIQ@DIVADENDENTERTAINMENT.COM OR CALL 404.816.6000 OR YOU CAN CONTACT THE PROJECT MANAGER AT LOUISANTHONY@DIVADENDENTERTAINMENT.COM OR CALL 469-386-1270 ONLY 20 SHOWCASE SLOTS ARE BEING OFFERED AND ONLY 5 ARE AVAILABLE!

REGISTRATION $99 PER PERSON, GROUPS OF 2-4 REGISTER FOR ONLY $150 TOTAL

3 MINUTE PERFORMANCE ONLY $250.00
6 MINUTE PERFORMANCE $500.00

404.816.6000
469-386-1270
HTTP://DIVADENDENTERTAINMEMT.COM/PPR101.HTM




profit producers

MEDIA MARKETING EVENT MANAGEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact:
ChiQ Simms, Publicist
404 816 6000
chiq@divadendentertainment.com
or
Louis Anthony, Project Manager
469 386 1270
louisanthony@divadendentertainment.com

April 16, 2009
***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***


The Professional Public Relations Conference ( PPR 101) brings media execs from BET, MTV, The Source, Allhiphop.com, Down Magazine, Murder Dog Magazine and many more to scout talent in The Bay Area (The Bay Area ).- PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS 101 CONFERENCE (PPR101) is a multi-city tour that seeks to educate, enlighten and empower tomorrow’s urban trendsetters on increasing exposure via newspapers, magazines, websites and video shows. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with top entertainment journalists, editors, critics, publicists, marketers and television show hosts. PPR 101 is co sponsored by Sesac Publishing, Digi Waxx, Fashion Fetish and DIVAdend Entertainment & Public Relations Firm. Panel discussions, power networking and one on one sessions will be offered. Registrants can learn, from a publicist, the role of a publicist, what to expect from this service, the costs, etc. From top editors they can learn how to get on national websites, television shows and in magazines. There is also a controversial panels dubbed industry vs in the streets, this is the business of entertainment. The fifth stop of the PPR 101 tour will be The Bay Area, California, on Saturday May 30, 2009 where The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina will play host. Allhiphop.com’s Steve Raze, Celebrity Publicist ChiQ Simms, Source Magazine’s Carlton Wade, Down Magazine’s Big Hawk, XXL’s Brandon Peters as well as Carl Cherry , MTV’s Jayson Rodrigues, Murder Dog Magazine’s Black Dog Bone many more will be among the panelists offering advice while taking note of the attending talent pool. The casting director from BET’s Wild Out Wednesday will pick from the PPR 101 showcase contestants to feature on the highly successful video show, 106 & Park. Only 20 PPR 101 conference pre-registrants will be allowed an opportunity to showcase their skills. In The Bay Area, event organizers will debut the first PPR 101 Compilation CD. A cooperative endeavor with DJ KSB, Volume one of the compilation will feature some of the best talent who have performed and/or participated in a previously held PPR 101 seminar/showcase. “For many independent artists, we act as their unofficial publicist, via PPR 101. Long after PPR 101 has left their city, we continue to advise many past participants on how to build on their existing momentum. Having music included on the compilation cd affords the artists music reviews by top entertainment journalists and exposure in additional markets, even when they aren’t present. PPR 101 is not just an event; it’s a relationship of results, explains ChiQ Simms, event organizer and celebrity publicist.”
Past PPR 101 showcase winners like Brittany Starr of Dallas, Texas have gone on to New York and Chicago earning a music video and opportunity to work with Twista. Starr took second place at New York’s premiere A&R talent scouting event Blaze the Stage and currently has several major labels bidding for her. Starr hit the BET 106 & Park stage January 28 and won with more than 50% of the vote. Her win landed an opportunity to be heard of the Tom Joyner Morning show and a slot as the opening act for Comedians J Anthony Brown and Sheryl Underwood. New Orleans hiphop rock star of MGG Entertainment, Michael Carlione and Yung Chase of 100 Entertainment have both performed on Bet’106 & Park after participating in PPR 101. The T.L. Bandits participated in PPR 101 Dallas, Texas and have recorded with several national artists while waiting for their 106 & Park invite along with Da Fam Game from New Orleans, Just One of Dallas, Texas. Troy Mann of Atlanta and Nicolay AKA are two PPR101 alumni who competed against each other on the March 11th broadcast. PPR 101 has been hosted In New Orleans, Atlanta, Memphis and Dallas with plans in action for The Bay Area, Arizona and Miami this spring/summer. “This is the first event of its kind, Simms continues, to educate aspiring entertainers on how to secure editorial coverage on their talent and/or craft and career altering media exposure opportunities.” Simms has devoted her entire career to securing press for entertainers, causes, politicians and pastors. An advocate for empowerment and education, Simms is proud to coordinate this innovative effort with proven media moguls, other top publicists and editors.

For more info, registration information, and interview opportunities, visit us on the web at: www.divadendentertainment.com. Click the PPR 101 tab or call us at 404-816-6000 or email at chiq@divadendentertainment.com or contact project manager Louis Anthony @ 469-386-1270 or you may email him @ louisanthony@divadendentertainment.com

MEDIA COVERAGE REQUESTED

TO REGISTER

Please Visit
http://divadendentertainment.com/ppr101.htm
http://www.myspace.com/ppr101

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

Professional Public Relations 101 Conference would like to extend sponsorship opportunities to your business. For more information, sponsorship opportunities and media inquiries, contact: CHIQ SIMMS AT 404 816 6000 OR DIVADEND@BELLSOUTH.NET or may contact project manager LOUIS ANTHONY AT 469-386-1270 OR LOUISANTHONY@DIVADENDENTERTAINMENT.COM
THIS IS THE ONLY INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SOLEY DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AND ADVANCEING THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO MASTER THE ART OF MEDIA AND MARKETING IN PURSUIT OF THEIR GOALS!!!

ISSUES!

Well there are some issues going down right now regarding the SFHHDF 2009 photo. I apologize that I havent told or shown you much as of yet. Im hoping to have these issues resolved very soon. As soon as that happens, you will be the first to see what we got.
Love and Respect-
Micaya

Performance Workshop Starts THIS Sunday!

Love and Respect -
Micaya

Music this week

Here is the music I am using in class--

For San Francisco students- "Bossy Lady" by Rick Ross with Neyo
For Marin students- "Blow the Bank" by Jim Jones

Love and Respect-
Micaya

SoulForce Performing May 3

SoulForce will be performing in the CounterPulse May Day Festival on May 3 only. Come by and check out the premiere of our brand new piece called "The Original Breath". Here is the info-
Love and Respect
Micaya


Join Us For CounterPULSE's 4th Annual May Day Festival

Fri.-Sun. May 1-3, 8pm
$30-100 sliding scale
VIP table for 2 w/ complimentary drinks: $150

Twenty-five of the Bay Area's hottest dance companies, theater companies, spoken-word artists and musicians unite over three days to raise money for CounterPULSE— it's our BIGGEST birthday ever!

Post-show dancing 'till 12am on Fri. & Sat. with DJ's Durt & Bunnystyle.

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Fabulous Performances From
Friday, May 1st

Tommy Shepherd aka Soulati
W. Kamau Bell
Kirk Read
Chris Black
Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Flyaway Productions
Barbary Coast Cloggers


Saturday, May 2nd

Robert Moses Kin
Charlotte Moraga
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
AXIS Dance Company
Soulforce Hip Hop Dance Company
Sean Dorsey Dance
EmSpace Dance
Jess Curtis / Gravity*
KUNST-STOFF
*Get Symmetrical with Jess Curtis/Gravity
Gravity invites people of all shapes, sizes and skill levels to perform in a sneak preview of their group outdoor installation Symmetry Transmission at the CounterPULSE May Day Festival on May 2nd. To participate come to a special 2 hour practice session on April 26th (that’s this Sunday) from 12 noon to 2pm at CounterPULSE.

Sunday, May 3rd

Killing My Lobster
Smith/Wymore Disappearing Acts
ZOOZ Dance Company
labor Heritage Rockin' Solidarity Chorus
Scott Wells & Dancers
Amara Tabor-Smith & Sherwood Chen
Fauxnique
Sara Shelton Mann
Erika Chong Shuch & Sean San Jose

Our mailing address is:
CounterPULSE
1310 Mission St.
San Francisco, California 94103

Our telephone:
415.626.2060

Pass it along!

Well- we just sent out the worldwide call for submissions & live auditions email for the 2009 SFHHDF. The word is out!
It is being circulated all over the world. Now I must sit and wait for the magic to come.
Last year I received submissions from ALL over the world!
I never know what may come my way-
there is always something that is so exciting and new that not many people have heard of around here. Thats what I love to find.
and then share with you of course-

Just a bit of advice- if you are a company that wants to send a submission- do it sooner than later! Dont wait till the deadline! The show may possibly booked if you wait too late.

If you are a local company- Its fine to set a live audition time and date- the deadline does not apply to the live auditions- they will be held in september.

so if you want to pass this along - here is the info---
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***********

For my students!

So last night I told my students in my classes that I would start adding the song Im using in class to my blog. So- from now on I will put what song I am using in class that week on my blog.

Here goes---
This week- "Chillin" by Wale and Lady Gaga
Last week- "Get your money up" by Keri Hilson
Week before-"40 Water" by E-40

Love and Respect
Micaya

New Web Site

I have a new SFHHDF web site person! Fumi Nishimura has been a member of SoulForce for many years and is a very talented web guy. I am super excited to have his energy put into the SFHHDF. He is in the process of re-doing the site, so stay posted!
Love and Respect-
Micaya

SFHHDF 09 Photo Shoot!

Friday night we had the 2009 SF Hip Hop DanceFest Photo Shoot. Tracy Wright Corvo was once again my photographer and we shot at City Dance Studios.
I'll bet you want to know who we shot...
I will let you know later.
All I can tell you is the photo is going to be beautiful!
OK I will give you one more hint...
....females!!!!!
More later-
Love and respect-
Micaya

Can you help out?

My beautiful friend Adrienne is going to be participating in a triathlon next month to support the SF Aids Foundation. I am so proud of her because she has never really been a swimmer. She has been really going outside herself to find the strength and courage to do this.
Well she informed me yesterday that she still needs people to help fund her efforts.
You can go to this link to donate and to keep track of her training process.

http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR/GreaterThanOneEvent/GreaterThanOne?px=1669082&pg=personal&fr_id=1101

Love and Respect
Micaya

2009 SF Hip Hop DanceFest Colors!

The colors this year for the 11th annual SF Hip Hop Dancefest are purple and orange. gorgeous!
Check it out
Love and Respect
Micaya

Dont use gotprint.com

Ok, I really didnt want to do this, but I had no choice.
It is time for me to start one of my many printing jobs that I do throughout the year.
The first thing I print is the flier for my performance workshop,
then ...
my class schedules, Mission in the Mix fliers, donation brochures for the SF Hip Hop DanceFest,fliers,posters and programs for the SF Hip Hop DanceFest...
whew! Its a lot of stuff that I have printed all year long.
I have always used the same company for my printing needs but one of my students told me about a company called gotprint.com and decided to use them because their prices were better. I had my graphic designer for this job, Natalia, send them files and let them know that we were using them for the first time and if we liked their service and products, we would certainly use them again.
Ok- so Natalia sent them the files AND put a rush order on the job because I needed them quickly. I needed to distribute the fliers about the workshop to my students and put them in different dance studios so that people could know about it.
Over a week goes by and NO fliers! Natalia calls them to find out what the hell is up. They told her that they sent her an email for her to approval of the flier. She was familiar with this process with other companies however NEVER received any email from them. She checked all her inboxes (junk mail etc).. nothin!
Ok so that was real yucky because I was expecting the fliers on RUSH order and now I find out that they havent even started to print my order yet.
So Natalia calls them to complain and hopes that they will offer a discount, refund or something! She reminded them that we were trying them out for the first time and were hoping to continue our services with them. ( and that some of our orders are rather large)

They replied that it is our personal choice whether we want to continue using their services. wow! what customer service huh?

It took SO long before I finally got my fliers which I know affects the enrollment of my upcoming workshop .

Natalia complained and I complained and we got NO response. I cant believe that in these times of financial times of stress that a company would be so complacent about losing potential customers.

I googled the companies name and found very quickly that I am not the only one that has big problems with the customer service department with gotprint.com

Ok I wont use them again obviously do not recommend them for all of you. So if any of you have any suggestions for me , plesae let me know.
thanks

Love and respect
Micaya

Grant pending

The SF Hip Hop DanceFest is applying to receive a grant from the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation. This is a wonderful organization that really helps out the arts community in the Bay Area. I met Carlie, the director of the program and the granddaughter of the founder of the foundation. I hopefully helped her realize that the SF Hip Hop DanceFest was an ideal candidate for an upcoming grant. We will know the outcome by the end of May. Lets all keep our fingers crossed ok?

Meanwhile check out this wonderful organization - www.wattisfoundation.org

Love and respect-
Micaya