Thursday, May 28, 2009

oops



So sorry- I havent been posting the songs I've been using lately because of the performance workshop . Ive been doing a lot of different choreographies and a lot of different songs in my classes.

Lat week
beginner class- Pop Champagne by Ron Browz and Jim Jones
advanced class- Calle Oche by Pitbull

This week
Beginner class -same song as last week
Advanced class- Feel it by T-Pain,Sean Paul, Pitbull and Flo-rida



Love and Respect-
Micaya

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

WTF?









I am still appalled at the sad fact that same sex people in love are not allowed to marry. Here is the info about whats up here in California nd how you can help.
Love and respect-
Micaya


Court Upholds Prop 8; State Continues To Recognize 18,000 Marriages

Advocacy Groups Vow to Return to Polls to Restore Marriage for Same-sex Couples


SAN FRANCISCO—Today, in a 6 to 1 decision, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ballot measure that eliminated the right of same sex couples to marry. In the ruling authored by Chief Justice Ronald George, the Court stated “We emphasize only that among the various constitutional protections recognized in the Marriage Cases as available to same-sex couples, it is only the designation of marriage — albeit significant — that has been removed by this initiative measure.” At the same time, the court unanimously ruled that the more than 18,000 marriages that took place between June 16 and November 4, 2008 continue to be fully valid and recognized by the state of California. The decision reaffirmed the Court’s prior holding that sexual orientation is subject to the highest level of protection under the California Constitution.

In a strongly worded dissent, Justice Carlos Moreno stated, “The rule the majority crafts today not only allows same-sex couples to be stripped of the right to marry that this court recognized in the Marriage Cases, it places at risk the state constitutional rights of all disfavored minorities. It weakens the status of our state Constitution as a bulwark of fundamental rights for minorities protected from the will of the majority.”

“Today’s decision is a terrible blow to same-sex couples who share the same hopes and dreams for their families as other Californians,” said Shannon Minter, Legal Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, who argued the case before the California Supreme Court in March. “But our path ahead is now clear. We will go back to the ballot box and we will win.”

The National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU represent Equality California, whose members include many same-sex couples who married between June 16 and November 4, 2008, and six same-sex couples. David C. Codell and Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP are also counsel on the case.

At a press conference this morning, all of the groups vowed to return to the polls to restore the right to marry for same-sex couples.

Elizabeth Gill, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California, said, “Same-sex couples yearn for the same dignity and respect that others enjoy. The current situation in California is fundamentally unfair, and it is deeply disappointing that the Court let this injustice stand. But we are committed to restoring equality at the ballot box.”

The National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU filed the legal challenge on November 5, after Proposition 8 was approved by just 52 percent of the voters on Election Day.

An unprecedented 43 friend-of-the-court briefs, representing hundreds of religious organizations, civil rights groups, and labor unions, and numerous California municipal governments, bar associations, and leading legal scholars, were filed in the case, urging the Court to strike down the initiative.

“Public opinion is moving in the direction of fairness and equality, and it is only a matter of time until the freedom to marry will again be secure for all Californians,” said Jennifer C. Pizer, Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal. “Achieving equality always requires struggle, but over time people come to accept that equal treatment and equal protection of the laws is the best way to protect the rights of all.”

"By upholding Prop. 8, the Court has moved our state backward and has put all Californians at risk of losing fundamental rights at each and every election. Our Constitution must ensure that all Californians are treated equally by our government,” said Geoff Kors, Executive Director of Equality California. “Despite this injustice, we are prepared to return to the ballot box together with our allies to restore the freedom to marry. As more and more states across the nation allow same-sex couples to marry, and as we continue our efforts to win the hearts and minds of Californians through real conversations in homes, in neighborhoods, online and on the air, we are confident that same-sex couples will soon enjoy the honor, dignity and protections that only marriage provides.”

The case is Strauss et al. v. Horton et al. (#S168047). For more information, go to: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/highprofile/prop8.htm

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. www.nclrights.org/overturn8

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. www.lambdalegal.org

The American Civil Liberties Union is America’s foremost advocate of individual rights. It fights discrimination and moves public opinion on LGBT rights through the courts, legislatures and public education. www.aclu.org

Equality California is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots-based, statewide advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve equality and civil rights for all

Monday, May 25, 2009

here you go


Love and Respect-
Micaya

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Health Insurance


Well I currently am one of the many people in this country who have No health insurance. Due to some really fucked up circumstances, which are way too long to get into, I am now uninsured. I live in Oakland so I am unable to get the insurance available for people who live in SF.

if you pray- please do--

Love and respect-
Micaya

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Queen and King of Carnival




So last Friday I was one of the judges at the 2009 SF Carnival Queen and King competition! Wow- what a blast from the past. Ok so most of you may not know that I used to be a samba dancer back in the day. This was back in the late 80's and very early 90's.
As I was watching all the very adorable people up on stage shaking as hard as they could to be crowned queen or king, I couldnt help thinking how I EVER could have done that back then??? I mean first of all, its so hard physically to do all that type of footwork and hip rolls and squats on HEELS! But I just not that uninhibited like that anymore. I have respect for all those dancers and think they are truly lovely and joyous to watch, but those days for me are so over.

Anyway- this was a very fun event and a very fun experience. A gorgeous Brazilian guy and a gorgeous Brazilian girl ended up being the winners (these are not their photos).

Love and Respect
Micaya

Friday, May 15, 2009

a whole lotta cuteness


These are my students at Roco Dance studio. They are performing at the end of this month so they are super excited. Some of them will be wearing superhero costumes for their performance!
Too freakin cute huh?

The Roco show is at the Marin Civic Center on May 31 at 6:30pm

Love and Respect
Micaya

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

SFHHDF Updates

Here are some updates for the San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 2009




*We are working on a donation brochure to mail and email to folks in hopes of raising funds for this years show.
*So far, funding has been very scary ..
*We are working on an overhaul of the web site , stay tuned...
*I have a new graphic designer for the SFHHDF, his name is Andy - I call him AndyPlanz
*Submissions have been coming in slowly but surely, if you havent sent in your submission, DO IT!
*The board of directors and I are meeting later this month regarding a SFHHDF 2009 fundraiser, stay tuned...

Love and Respect-
Micaya

Monday, May 11, 2009

Friday, May 8, 2009

Music and Workshop


My performance workshop started last Sunday and went extremely well. Everyone is super excited about the upcoming weeks in the creation of their performance piece. I am really looking forward to the process.
Mission in the Mix will be the last 2 weekends of June. tickets will be on sale by next week. stay tuned..

Music used in my classes this week-
Beginner SF Class- :Champagne Red Lights: by O'neal Mcknight
Advanced SF Class- Tuesday "Turn Heads" by LLoyd AND Thursday "Get Your Money up" by Keri Hilson
Marin Class- "Get Your Money up" by Keri Hilson

Love and respect-
Micaya

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Last Saturday



































SoulForce performed our new piece "The Original Breath" for the very first time last Saturday at Counterpulse. Thanks to all of you who came to see us. We were honored to perform on the same program as many very wonderful dance companies. We were however, the only hip hop dance company which was kind of a refreshing close to an evening of modern dance.
We got lots of great feedback and I enjoyed seeing the piece being performed for the first time. We had to change the piece completely 2 days before this show because one of my dancers, Clyde, hurt his ankle and was unable to perform. He came to see the show hobbling on his crutches, poor thing. Dont worry though, he will be up and dancing again in no time.
Anyway the funniest part of the evening was the dance party after the show. Somehow the group of modern dancing, counterpulse tech people decided that their main objective of the party was to battle SoulForce! It was delightfu! They were so creative and funny .. SoulForce was laughing and enjoying watching them so much I think they got spanked!
good time was had by all.

love and respect-
Micaya

Monday, May 4, 2009

HERE IT IS -THANKS FOR WAITING!!!!!!!!


OK finally, the main image for the 2009 San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest. These are the females from the popular Bay Area dance company, Funkanometry SF. How hot is this ?????
Love and respect-
Micaya

Friday, May 1, 2009

Music this week




Heres what I am using in class this week--

SF Classes
Feel it by DJ Felli Fel (with T-Pain, Sean Paul and Flo Rida)

Marin Class
40 Water by E-40

Love and Respect-
Micaya