On Saturday the 23^rd of May 2009 at Urban Dance Centre in Sydney, professional and aspiring dancers were treated to a Jazz master class with Kimberly Wyatt of the Pussycat Dolls! This Australian exclusive enabled students the opportunity to gain valuable insight and advice from an industry leader of the commercial dance scene.

Known for her energetic stage presence and fierce penchee, Kimberly took dancers through a series of choreographic sequences and a routine. A sense of fun and enjoyment was felt within the room, and created the perfect atmosphere for dancers to develop their own individual style to the movement.

Currently on tour with Nicole, Melody, Jessica and Ashley of the Pussycat Dolls, Kimberly took time out of her busy schedule to give back to the dance community. Thanks Kimberly!

Luv Kris xx

(Photo courtesy of UDC)

Hello Dancing Aussies!

This is Michael Schwandt writing from LA-LA land. I want to first thank Dance Informa for being such an avid supporter of my work in Australia, featuring information on my recent Australian workshops, publishing an editorial and for posting photos of my recent work with your very own ‘Veronica’s’ for a TV special here in the US - thank you again.

This is only the first of a series of blog posts I will be writing throughout the year for you guys…I hope you guys enjoy what I have to say ; ) Also, please keep a lookout, my good friend Liz Ramos is currently in Australia teaching - she is an amazingly accomplished dancer, her resume puts us all to shame! …and Janet Langer will be down soon as well, be sure to check out her classes as well!

…will be in touch!

Michael

Reed Luplau will dance at the ADF on Saturday night!

For more info visit http://site.auwebcenters.com/sydneysalsacongress/ADFnewsMarch.html

Make sure you get there!

CHANGING LANDSCAPES

Dance in Australia in the 1970s and 1980s

Sunday 7 June 2009 10am – 4pm
the Arts Centre, Black Box, Melbourne

Costume Gallery has a New Costume Catalogue coming out in August!

Make sure to order a copy for your studio!

Costume Gallery makes costuming easy with designs for every dance style and theme.

Contact Costume Gallery at 07 3279 8307 or 07 3879 8469 info@costumegallery.com.au www.costumegallery.net

Costume Gallery provides costumes and dancewear to studios for eisteddfod and concert. All costumes are created with attention to detail representing dazzling value.

Costume Gallery will be at the Australian Dance Festival in Sydney from June 12^th-14^th. Visit them at ADF to see their high quality garments and sign up for a free catalogue!

Melbourne’s dance scene will amalgamate on one night, to immerse the entertainment industry with their peers and show what it is that makes this city hum!

IMMERSED will be the dance industries premier night of entertainment with a host of established and up and coming choreographers showcasing their work. Incorporating the styles of Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and much more, Immersed promises to be an energy packed night of exhilarating entertainment.

There is confirmed involvement from Melbourne Dance Theatre, Collaboration The Project, Independent Choreographers Dana Jolly (We Will Rock You, Producers & Dirty Rotten Scoundrals), Kelly Aykers (SYTYCD, Sweeny Todd, Production Company), A selection of cast members from Wicked, independent contemporary company 2nd Toe Collective, Hip Hop Crews Beatphonik and Dance Virus Productions, Contemporary Jazz Company Vertical Shadows, The Cast of Rhythm and Runners, Ministry of Dance, The Edge Performers and an ever growing list of acts and performances.

Immersed - Melbourne Dance Industry Night
Monday June 22nd
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets are only $40! So get your seats! Call 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au 

Dance Informa is a Proud Sponsor of Immersed.

Hey guys,

I’ve been working on something crazy and can’t wait for all of my Dance Informa fans to check it out!

Be sure to log on to www.nachopop.com to keep updated with this latest project…

My open Popping class resumes at UDC this week! Check out www.urbandancecentre.com for more info.

Nacho Pop

PBA LEGENDS HALF TIME HIP HOP SHOW

20th June 2009
Sydney Olympic Park

Debbie (KMA, Macquarie University Dance Academy, Australian Dance and Music Company) & Hoopdreamz have an opportunity for you to showcase your dance ability in front of a massive International audience. They are recruiting a team of 40 dancers and you have been invited to become involved. Participation in this event may require an audition.

Debbie is looking for:
10 Breakers
10 Poppers
20 Hip Hop dancers

But this does not mean you only have to be one type of dancer!

If you have skills such as acrobatics and freestyle, this is an extra benefit they want to hear about!

Rehearsals will start within the next 2 weeks, and only dancers that are short listed will be contacted. Rehearsal will be held every Sunday leading up to the event - 3 hour sessions and once a week. Should you be selected, you are expected to be at every rehearsal. Rehearsal will be in the Parramatta region; easily accessible by public transport.

This is not a paid job opportunity. You will however, learn to dance and train for free. 

This event will also lead to a bigger and greater opportunity which will be publicised at a later date.