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"Dance for Another Day" 2010 showcased the talents of more than 120 performers from the Bay Area's beautifully diverse dance community, including... PACO GOMES & DANCERS (Afro-Brazilian Modern)
Paco Gomes is known for his ability to infuse the dynamic, multifaceted potential of modern dance with Afro-Brazilian folkloric dance. More specifically, the religious movements of the Orixa dances, the athleticism of Capoiera, and the folkloric working dances from slavery. With this unique blend of influences Paco Gomes practices storytelling primarily through the myths and legends of the Candomble religion of Brazil. The infusion of contemporary and traditional dance allows for dynamic and humanized storytelling. Paco Gomes and Dancers looks to create new dances that explore human relationships and experiences internationally and cross-culturally. If you'd like to hear more about Paco Gomes and Dancers, or join our email list, please email info@pacogomesdance.com. Paco Gomes will also present a student group, Paixão pela Dança, at this year's "Dance for Another Day" featuring dancers who currently train with him at ODC Dance Commons. FREEPLAY DANCE CREW (Hip-Hop)
Freeplay Dance Crew is a volunteer company whose diversity reflects the communities for which we perform and love. We are honored and excited to be back again this year to Dance for Another Day! Freeplay has performed all over the Bay Area, from San Francisco street festivals to Great America, from the main stage at Pride to local elementary schools. For more info go to www.myspace.com/freeplaydance, find us on Facebook or email Director, Liz Angoff, at freeplaydancecrew@gmail.com. Freeplay are: Joshua Klipp, Rachel Baker, Hana Azman, Molly Tsongas, Rachel Grant, Sara Cinnamon, Jai Ravine, Kevan Arrington and Andrea Pressman. GNOSIS DANCE COLLECTIVE (Modern)
Gnosis
Dance Collective was established in April 2008 with the goal
of creating a new open forum for all levels and styles of dance
performance. Members of the group have danced together in many studios
and on many stages over the years. They come from a wide variety
of backgrounds and levels of dance education, with more than 15
styles of dance between them. They have joined together now to form
the Gnosis Dance Collective with one motto in mind – Gnosis are: Steven James Hamilton, Michael Leavell, Tamara LaRee Smart, and Alanna Taylor-Tobin. EMILY COLES & KIEREN JAMESON (Foxtrot)
Emily Coles and Kieren Jameson began competing and performing together in the summer of 2008. They are 2010 California Same-Sex Women's Standard Champions, and recently returned from the Gay Games, where they competed in the Latin dances for the first time and took the bronze medal. GIBSON PEARL (Fusion Bellydance)
Gibson Pearl's unique fusion bellydance roots from her extensive background in tribal fusion, as well as the influence of folkloric, cabaret, and modern dance. A principal dancer with legendary company Ultra Gypsy from 2001-2006, she later joined the innovative Damage Control Dance Theater, where she also acted as Assistant Director. She is currently performing as a soloist and in collaboration with other artists. MARLENA E. ZAHM (Contemporary)
Marlena E. Zahm will graduate from CIIS with a degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Counseling Psychology in May 2011 (Gods willing). She is an Arts Therapy intern at CPMC hospital, Davies Campus and a freelance theatrical stagehand. Marlee has been dancing since she was five years old and has no intention of giving up now. She is also member of the Funk4Soul hip-hop dance company. She would like to thank Tamara for this tremendous opportunity, Lee, Janey & the crew for their support, Gretchen for her humor and creativity, and lastly her family for their unconditional love and blessings. TEAM "PHOTON" (Foxtrot)
What do you get when you combine a ballroom dancer of over 20 years with a country western dancer of almost 15 years? You get “Photon,” the dynamic pairing of Photis and Ron! Photis and Ron (or “Photon”) met on the country western dance floor in 2005 at Sundance Saloon. They began competing in country western in 2008, and then quickly switch to ballroom competition in 2009. They have competed in several local competitation, including April Follies, California Dreaming, and Dancing in the River City. Most recently, they competed in the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany, where they won a Bronze medal in the Men's 35+ Standard B Division. Both members of team “Photon” are members of Vima Vice Squad, and Photis is the owner of Vima Dance Studio in San Francisco, where they rehearse. VIMA VICE SQUAD (Samba)
Vima Vice Squad was formed in the fall of 2008 with members hailing from a variety of dance backgrounds. The squad has performed ballroom and country western routines at numerous venues, such as Sundance Saloon, Stompede, April Follies, California Dreaming, Vima Ball, Hubba Hubba Review, ManDance, Dance For Another Day, and the International Queer Tango Festival. Truly the belles of the ballroom, their success has snowballed and they are happy to perform and support the Alliance for Lupus Research at "Dance For Another Day" 2010 show. Vima Vice Squad are: Sean Ray, Rafael Dominguez, Jose Comoda, Marc Svenby, Ron Jenkins, and Photis Pishiaras. ROSE VIERLING & JESSE DISHART (Argentine Tango)
Rose Vierling and Jesse Dishart have been professional partners for the last three years. They teach Argentine Tango group classes at The Block Party Dance Studio and The Pick School of Dance. They were also principle dancers in Christy Cote’s dance company, LiberTango, which performed at events such as The Ethnic Dance Festival and the San Francisco 49er’s Half Time Show. Rose will also present two student groups in this year's showcase, an Argentine Tango group and an American Smooth performance group. MOTION EXPLOSION (Jazz/Lindy Hop/Hip-Hop)
The Motion Explosion dance company is driven by the urge of self-expression to pursue Contemporary Vernacular Jazz and explore movement inspired by Jazz music. They seek to create an organic fusion that feels right when Jazz starts to swing, while keeping strong roots in the Lindy Hop and related ethnic dance forms that evolved in America over the past 100 years. Founded in 2010, the company trains under the direction of Michael Terkowski, using a combined technique of Jazz, Lindy Hop, Modern Dance and Hip Hop as a contemporary tool to present exciting and heart-felt Vernacular Jazz in the 21st century. To contact Motion Explosion, email michael@motionexplosiondance.com, visit www.motionexplosiondance.com, or join them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272603020805. Motion Explosion are: Claire Oldfield, Jeremy Harris, Malene Anderson, Michael Terkowski, Miriam Grill, and Shawn Chiao. FUNK4SOUL (Hip-Hop/Jazz)
Funk4Soul is a small collective, eager and willing to sustain and advance the creative processes that drive dance communities across the Bay Area. They strive to enhance and expand their membership, styles, and commitments towards the multitude of methods with which dance shapes and informs political consciousness. Their dream is to create works of illuminating beauty and provide individuals the opportunity to experience the depth of expression that is possible through dance. Funk4Soul
are: Natasha Jacobs, Angelina Labate, Janey Madamba, Alberto Nodal,
Lee Pazmino, Alana Ortiz, and SAMBA
DO CORAÇAO BRAZILIAN DANCE SCHOOL
Samba
do Coraçao (Samba from the Heart) Dance and Drumming
Brazil Cultural Ensemble, is a samba school as well as professional
performing company, offering classes & shows in Brazilian dance
and drumming year round. The group was founded by Mary Dollar and
Fernando de Sanjines and since 1992 has been dedicated to the growth
of Brazilian culture, inspired by the many dances and rhythms of
Brazil. As their name implies, the group’s specialty is samba,
yet their repertoire is rich and varied and each dance is brilliantly
costumed. From the earthy Afro-Brazilian rhythms of Bahia to the
sensuous samba of Rio de Janeiro, be prepared to experience the
spirit and colorful excitement of Carnaval with Samba do Coraçao! P.O.P. (Hip-Hop)
P.O.P (Prince on Point) is a collective of eclectic dancers with roots in everything from Ballet and Modern to Old Skool Funk and House. Founded in 2009 by lead choreographer, Shereen Prince, these dancers share a fondness for getting down and bringing their whole selves to the work. From chef extraordinaire to neurobiologist to fierce activist to speech therapist, these dancers rock it on the dance floor and off. Featured dancers include: Lisa Becker, Cindy Huynh, Jenya Lum, Tawal Panyacosit Jr., and Shereen Prince. KI & THE LITTLE JO's (Aiki-dance)
Teacher, Alise Halbert has been teaching ballroom dance since 1996 and practicing Aikido since 1999. It has been a long time dream for her to combine the two movement art forms. Ki
& The Little Jo's are: Charlotte Hatch, Steve Riedbord, Alise Halbert and Ross Madden will also be presenting an American Waltz duet. OTHER
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