oh yes -more photos

Also Music I am using this week is called This Instant by Sophia Fresh

Love and Respect
Micaya

More Mission in the Mix Photos!

Enjoy!
Love and Respect-
Micaya

Photos from the first weekend

First weekend of Mission in the Mix exceeded my expectations !
Here are some pics - enjoy!

Love and Respect
Micaya

Opening Night!

Tonight is opening night for Mission in the Mix! Everyone is super excited! I am thrilled - I cant wait to see my students and my dance company perform .
This is what it is all for. .. Actually on second thought- I enjoy all of it-I really do! The rehearsals, the classes, the costumes, - the whole process is as much fun as the shows themselves sometimes.

Im going to enjoy myself this weekend baby!

Hope to see you all at the show!
Love and Respect
Micaya

The photo is of some of my students rehearsing in the park- cute!

mission in the mix opens this weekend!

ok if you havent got your tickets yet for mission in the mix, get em now! i promise it will be worth checking out!

and now... some random dance related things you might not have known about me--

*i have a pretty severe case of scoliosis; a condition where the spine is curved
*my first love was not dancing, it was the theatre. i wanted to be an actress
*the first job i got choreographing, i knew that was what i wanted to do more than perform
*i have trained in african , ballet, jazz, modern, brazilian, haitian and salsa as well as hip hop
*i used to be an exotic dancer in the 80's
*i really love teaching
* i really love my students
*i was never motivated by mean dance teachers
* i have always had issues with the appearance of my body
*i used to dance in samba shows at a brazilian club in san francisco
* i used to go go dance in many bars in sf as well
* i never thought i was the best dancer ever , but i have always known that i am the best teacher
* i have never entered any type of dance competition, ever
* to me dance is and always will be ART



Love and Respect
Micaya

music and stuff

Music I have been using in class.
Beginner classes last week- I get it in by Omarion and Gucci Mane
Intermediate classes- Outta Control by E-40

3 Brand New pieces will be performed by SoulForce dance Company at Mission in the Mix. I am done with the choreography, now its show time!
The names of our new pieces are "Day by Day", Two wolves: and "tra la la"

Mission in the Mix opens next weekend. Get your tickets at brownpapertickets.com

Fun Times!

By the ay- this photot is of some of my little students last weekend at their show. Way tooo cute huh?

Love and respect
Micaya

Im a model---

So I got this email a while ago from one of my students, Kristin.


Hi Micaya,

I miss you! Hope you’re fabulous. I have no idea if your schedule would even permit - but I wanted to see if you'd be interested in modeling in a fashion show.

I am helping my favorite non-profit, Dress for Success San Francisco, produce their annual gala at the City Club on June 10th. They’re an amazing organization that helps disadvantaged women get back on their feet with professional attire, career counseling, and long-term support.

The gala will feature local female chefs, DJ Jenny Shu, live and silent auctions, and a fashion show with Banana Republic, Christopher Collins, and Gymboree.
The models in the show are a combination of Dress for Success clients and inspiring professional women of the Bay Area – hence the reason for my e-mail. As a woman I admire both personally and professionally, I’m wondering if you’d like to model in the fashion show.

It’s not only for a great cause, but a lot of fun. Let me know what you think.

xoxo, Kristin


SOOO It looks like Im going to be a model in this fashion show this Thursday.

Love and Respect
Micaya

Tarik

Here is a letter I received recently from a very talented young dancer I have known for many years. He has been in many of my shows and is an exceptional dancer. I have literally seen him grow up from a very small boy to now a very charming young teen.
He is a member of FBC , and Imanis' dream. To see him dance is a joy. In addition, I truly adore him .

I am helping him out and Im asking if I can get some help from you as well so we can send this young man to Mexico to dance.
PS He did not specify in his letter where to send the donations, so for now, if you see me in class, you can give to me and Ill make sure I get it to him.
If you dont think you will see me, here is the email address for his mom, Caprice -- imanisdream@yahoo.com
Thanks-- here is his letter
Love and Respect
Micaya


To my Friends and Family:

I, Tarik Rollerson, was recently accepted to participate as a dancer in the International Hip Hop Competition this summer in Mexico. This week long exchange consists of intense training and techniques. The International Hip Hop dancers are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance into the program, and I am honored to have been selected. I am excited to share my experience with my peers, family, and friends when I return. This experience will increase my understanding of the world and give me the opportunity to learn firsthand about new places and cultures. Such knowledge will help me become the best I can be.


I am currently asking my family and friends for financial sponsorship to help me with tuition, and I hope I can count on your support. In case you haven’t heard of the International Hip- Hop Competition, it is created and operated by Hip Hop International that first occurred in 2002. Countries that have participated in the past are: Italy, Mexico, France, Japan, Switzerland, Morocco, Philippines, United Kingdom, China, Canada, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Colombia, South Africa, Nigeria, New Zealand, Denmark, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Poland and The United States of America.


The program tuition is $1000 which includes meals, transportation, accommodations, and recreational activities. I am asking 50 people to donate $20, or as much as you can spare to help me reach my goal. I have been back and forth from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for competitions but never have I been invited to such a great camp before! All your support has been greatly appreciated in the past and I thank you in advance for another great opportunity to travel.


My program tuition is due June 12, 2010, which does not give us much time. Please help me reach my goal sooner than later. Checks may be made payable to Melinda Armstrong. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your gracious consideration and support.


Thankfully yours,


Tarik Rollerson

music .. and more

Music I have been using in my class-
Last Tuesday E-40 "Outta Control"
Last Wednesday (Marin class)- Omarion Code Red
Last week beginner class in SF - Get Low by Lil Jon
Last Thursday night 8pm class Omarion "I get it in"

ALSO LISTEN UP DANCERS--
I need to tell you something-
especially my students-
You need to hear this -

THE ONLY WAY TO BECOME AN INTERMEDIATE DANCER IS TO COME TO AN INTERMEDIATE CLASS!
IF YOU STAY IN BEGINNER CLASS FOREVER, THEN YOU WILL FOREVER BE A BEGINNER

love and respect
Micaya