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Bay Area Pro Dance Convention

Just as I am organizing the Miami Pro Dance Convention on Sunday, Feb 27, I am also coordinating another event in my hometown Bay Area on Saturday, March 12 for Going Pro Entertainment! The event is designed for current, former or prospective professional dancers and cheerleaders, as well as team’s who need fresh choreography. It’s also a great networking opportunity to meet others in the industry and hear about other auditions!

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The March 12 event will be held at CRUNCH in Danville, CA and we have separate AM and PM sessions, with different choreography, so stay the whole day if you like! In addition to myself, the all-star lineup of alumni (so far) includes choreographers:

**Robin Delaney, NFL Raiderettes and Gold Rush, NBA Dancer – Warrior Girls
**Jada Law, NBA Dancer – Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers

And then we’ll have great Q&A opportunities as well as presentations on what you need to know to be prepared for try-outs!

** Cole Martin, former Raiderette Cheerleader will be giving awesome hair/makeup techniques to put your best “face” forward at auditions.
** The Director of Crunch Fitness will be knocking our socks off with a specialized bootcamp and fitness presentation geared specifically to dancers.
** Patty Hererra, alumni Raiderette and Director of Multi-Cultural Initiatives for the Oakland Raiders will give you advice on interview preparation.

There’s more to come, so stay tuned…better yet…SIGN UP!! http://westcoastprodance.eventbrite.com/

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Taylor Swift at Sea

I just returned from my first “cruise” experience and it was awesome! First off, I sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas…its newest and biggest addition to the fleet, I want to say it’s the biggest in the world with sister ship Oasis. There’s a Starbucks on board (I think the first at sea), central park, an ice rink, full court basketball, surfing, and endless amounts of food!  At any rate, very cool, chic and exciting.

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Now, this excursion came about as part of a press trip to see singer Taylor Swift perform for the first time ever “at Sea” in a pre-kickoff to her world tour at the ship’s AquaTheater!

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I didn’t sail the whole time, instead boarding the ship for the final two days, catching it while docked in Cozumel, Mexico and hitching a ride back to Ft. Lauderdale.

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I will say I was very impressed at Miss Swift’s loyal fan base AND how she plays so many different instruments in addition to singing..a true musician! Before seeing her live all I knew was about her recent break up and the MTV “incident’ with Kanye West…. O.o

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And, even though I wasn’t familiar with her music, she sings of love and heartbreak, so it’s very relate-able! Also, my baby sis sent me all these links and stuff before I went… to “get familiar!”

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Here’s some video of her performance that I captured on my camera…

Good times indeed!

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And — One more cool thing…I got to actually meet Taylor during a private meet and greet…man, did I feel SHORT!

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OG X ANJELAH

One of my favorite things to do is be a “connector.” By connector I mean putting people together who can collaborate or help each other. I want all my friends to be friends… if I have one person over here who can help another person over here…well why not?? So, last year during my travels to Austin, TX, I got a chance to become even more familiar and acquainted with a talented photographer OG. He’s done lots of music and hip hop photo projects, even getting his work published in Jay-Z’s book Decoded. At any rate, I knew my good friend Anjelah would be traveling to TX for different stints at the comedy clubs there and I pitched the idea for him to document her work and shows as a comedienne, similar to how he does for (music) artists… Well, when Anj got on board it was a GO and the result is a beautiful series of images that give you a glimpse into a day in the life of Anjelah Johnson. I love being a “connector.”Check it out here – http://ogphotographer.com/anjelah

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Food For Thought

Yesterday I visited a blog, that turned into a 3 hour stay! I had been hearing about Malice (of the Clipse) and video blogs he had been doing…but I had yet to click on links that kept popping up on my twitter timeline. Well, yesterday I was eventually led to www.maliceoftheclipse.com and I was engaged to watch all of the videos on his site. Now, I have always been a fan of the Clipse and their music…but regardless, I really appreciate what he is saying in his vlogs and I think his voice can really speak to many people (especially those in hip hop culture), to provoke change and understanding. He has a book coming out on Valentine’s Day “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked” …. I can’t wait to get my copy. In the meantime, here are a few of the most thought-provoking video blogs … real, honest >> food for thought.

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MIAMI – Pro Cheer and Dance Workshop

I am often asked and approached by women who are interested in joining the ranks of “pro” cheerleaders and dancers in the NFL and NBA. The problem is there aren’t always a lot of resources around to accurately prepare a candidate for the audition process, not to mention the choreography style, hair/makeup, fitness, attire and the interview process that are also a part of the road to Going Pro!

So, I am excited to announce that I am coordinating a “Miami Pro Dance Convention” for Going Pro Entertainment! The event takes place Sunday, February 27, 2011 at FitSource in North Miami. The are 2 separate sessions, AM and PM…and each has its own unique routines and presenters. I have some amazing choreographers and presenters on deck for the event and I know it’ll be a huge success. The agenda includes NFL and NBA style choreography, informative Q&A, as well as gift bags! 😉

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Anyone interested in participating or seeking more info can visit the sign up link here – http://miamiprodance.eventbrite.com/

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The Dilemma

I watched “The Dilemma” the other night…and laughed! What can I say…Vince Vaughn and Kevin James are a fun pairing in this Chicago-set movie directed by Ron Howard. The story centers around a two guys who’ve been best friends since college and now are business partners trying to pull off a mega business deal. Vaughn is still single, while James is “happily” married. Well, as it turns out, James goes into workaholic mode and his wife, played by Winona Ryder, starts looking for love in other places… Now Vaughn who is preparing himself to propose to his girlfriend (Jennifer Connelly) inadvertently sees Winona fooling around with a hot young thing (Channing Tatum) and from there, “The Dilemma” begins. In true Vince Vaughn form, we are treated to his effortless ramblings and rants, make-believe stories and unassuming charm. It’s pretty funny to see how he handles the situation and it’s easy to put yourself in his shoes, because we’ve all been there at one point in our lives. On the one hand, it’s your BFF of course you need to say something, but sometimes there’s more than meets the eye and just when is it the RIGHT time to say something? And — please, don’t kill the messenger! Needless to say, “The Dilemma” starts affecting Vaughn’s behavior toward everyone around him and leads to several random and uncomfortably (funny) scenarios. I’d say this film is what you expect it to be, and it’ll be a fun trip to the theater.

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GREEN GOBBLIN Video Release Party

Last week I orchestrated the “Green Gobblin” Video Release Party at Club Play on Miami Beach. The event was a huge success… Blackwatch Studio edited an awesome video loop that played on the club’s screens throughout the night, including a HUGE panoramic, 3-D screen. Video Director Antwan “Shake” Smith showed up in support along with the video’s makeup artist, stylist and video girls…yours truly (producer) was hanging out too!! YMCMB Mack Maine showed out to support, along with Short Dawg…also spotted were Trey Songz and lots of SEXY Miamians. A BIG Thanks you to our partners for the event Headliner Market Group, Music Matrix and 305 Movement! Below check some flicks from the shin dig and video highlights too!

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Jae Millz – “Green Goblin” Release Party from Merge Hip-Hop on Vimeo.

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POTLUCK DINNER

I started the New Year 2011 by hosting a potluck dinner at my place…had the “neighbors” over, you know we’re real clique-ish on my block! lol But seriously, nothing beats good company and good food!! Now, I would love to post a photo of the food except I think we were so hungry we ate before any pics were taken! ha We did however, turn the gathering into a photo opp… Peep the festivities below!

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