Aug 30 2009

A-Live Launches Education Dept. - EVOLVE!

A-Live Entertainment is proud to present to you the full release of their education department - EVOLVE.

 

As part of their first phase of development, A-live Entertainment has released 5 different tuition / performance packages specifically designed for dance studios, as well as programs for Primary and High Schools, soon to be released.

 

We here at A-Live Entertainment want to take this opportunity to give a quick shout out to all the studios/institutions that we have had the pleasure of appearing at including:

 

L.A. Talent School (Concord)

Harlow School of Dance (Hurstville)

Academy of Performing Arts Macarthur (Macarthur)

P.A.W.S (Penrith)

A-Class Studio (Kurri Kurri)

Auburn Public Primary School

Dance Addict (Cairns)

Julie Ross School of Dance (Coffs Harbour)

Kick Academy of Performing Arts (Menai)

 

We love you all and can’t wait to come back and see all the evolution you guys have endured!!!!

 

To all other studio owners and institutions, if it’s a workshop you’re looking for, A-Live Entertainment is the place to go with 5 completely worked workshop options to choose from, available all year round (potentially), just reserve your dates a.s.a.p

 

Just confirmed, The A-Live Entertainment team are coming to Perth and Talia (So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Winner) is coming with us!!!
Register now for your spot, as they are limited by sending an email to sean@a-liveentertainment.com.or  Tickets are $200

 

1. 1 DAY (HALF) WORKSHOP

 

Teachers + Class Length

- 2 (1&1/2 hrs) or 3 (1 hr) teachers (3 hours tuition)

- Styles covered: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Tap & Breaking

 

Performance

- 5 min A-Live Entertainment performance (30 min show).

 

Notes

- Can be squeezed into after school hours.

 

2. 1 DAY (FULL) WORKSHOP

 

Teachers & Class length

- 5 teachers, 1 hour classes = 5 hours per group of 30

- Styles covered: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Tap & Breaking

 

Performance

- 15min A-live Entertainment performance

- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos

 

Notes

- Only available on a full day

 

3. SCHOOL DAY DODGER

 

Teachers & Class Length

- 3 x 1 hour classes 3 teachers - Day 1, same day 2, day 3 Show. 6 teachers total.

- Ten & 1/2 hours total

 

Performance

- 15min A-live Entertainment performance

- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos

 

Notes

Good for school periods, or a less intensive average sized workshop.

 

4. EVOLVE (CLASSIC)

 

Teachers & Classes

- 2 day, 15 hours, 5 teachers 1 and a half hour classes

 

Performance

- 15min A-live Entertainment performance

- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos

 

Notes

- More intensive average sized workshop

 

5. A-LIVE CAMP

 

Teachers & Classes

- 5 Day, 40 hours, 6 - 10 teachers

 

Performance

- 30min A-live Entertainment performance

- 1 and a half hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos

 

Notes

- Most intensive program available

- Venue will need to be addressed

 

For more information please send your enquiry to sean@a-liveentertainment.com or bj@a-liveentertainment.com. We hope to see you at your studio very soon and joining forces in making dance EVOLVE!!!!!

 

www.a-liveentertainment.com

 

The A-Live Entertainment Team xox

 

Sean Robinson

sean@a-liveentertainment.com


Aug 24 2009

Jabbawockeez Australian Tour

The JabbaWockeeZ Live in Australia!
JabbaWockeeZ is an all-male dance crew, established in 2003 by Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag. The group first gained World-Wide fame by appearing on the MTV hip hop dance reality series “America’s Best Dance Crew” on March 27, 2008, which earned the crew $100,000 and a touring contract. They are known for their intricate, synchronization and precise dances, mime and kabuki-styled theatrics, and for wearing masks and gloves during most of their performances
MELBOURNE
Date: Friday August 28th
Venue: Festival Hall
Contact: www.ticketmaster.com.au
SYDNEY
Date: Saturday August 29th
Venue: The Forum, Entertainment Quarter
Contact: www.moshtix.com.au
Brought to you by Undefeated Ent, Delacruz Ent and in association with MTV Australia. www.undefeated.com.au www.mtv.com.au


Aug 13 2009

News from Swoop!

Hey guys,

I am in the process of finishing a television show and a movie based on dance…two projects I am putting my heart and soul into. My mission now is to start creating a musical in Japan and then go to whatever is next. I work with a company that wants to help me get my own studio, with the aim of creating new artists for a new entertainment industry.

God bless all those with their hopes and dreams. I have love for my Aussie family.

One Love, Swoop


Aug 13 2009

Step It Up Like Jamal Sims!

Represented by Clear Talent Group in LA, Jamal Sims is constantly in demand within the Hip Hop world and may be recently remembered for his role as choreographer in Step Up 2 The Streets. Jamal has worked with the likes of the Jabbawockeez and Madonna and provides insight to Dance Informa!

Whilst Jamal considers Madonna to “know exactly what she wants” and the process in which to get there, it is important to “learn the personality” of the different artists you are working with and the approach they are to take. Jamal says that you are to ensure choreography is “tailored to them” throughout the process.

For an Australian who aspires to become a back-up dancer for performers including Britney Spears, Jamal encourages dancers to “train with choreographers” whose style you are interested in. As the audition process in the States may appear to be quite foreign at first, Jamal suggests coming to America and seeking training at institutions including Edge and Millennium Dance Complex. This will allow you to become accustomed to the different styles choreographers are after. With teachers providing industry experience in the States, Jamal says you can “never have too much information” and be “open to the repertoire of styles” on offer.

Jamal Sims is currently working on the third installment of Step Up. Check out his impressive CV below!

http://www.cleartalentgroup.com/pdf/JAMAL%20SIMS%20Chor%20Res.pdf


Aug 12 2009

Expressions Dance Company The Dance Makers

Expressions Dance Company will soon reveal its latest triple bill performance The Dance Makers to dance enthusiasts when it debuts in August at the Judith Wright Centre.

 

The Dance Makers is a collection of three evocative, individual creations by talented choreographers Timothy Brown, Vanessa Mafé and Natalie Weir.

 

Expressions Dance Company’s six dancers will take the stage to perform the ensemble creations – Message Me, Skin Graft and The House Project.

 

Message Me, created by Timothy Brown, is a poignant and poetic exploration of the age of technology. The dance focuses on the prevalence of messages and communication in the world today.

 

Vanessa Mafé’s multi-layered visual work Skin Graft is reminiscent of a dream and takes the audience through a succession of images using the dancers’ alluring movements within their surrounds.

 

The House Project is an emotional and visually stunning dance by Expressions Dance Company’s Artistic Director Natalie Weir. It focuses on the memories and feelings that people carry throughout their lives.

 

The Brisbane season of The Dance Makers will run from 27 August to 5 September. The collection of three performances will also tour regional Queensland from 17 to 31 October.

 

The Dance Makers performance dates - Brisbane:

 

Date:                Thursday 27 August – Saturday 5 September 2009

Venue:              Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

Times:              11:30am, 6:30pm and 8pm

Bookings:          Call 07 3872 9000

Cost:                From $20

www.judithwrightcentre.com.au


Aug 5 2009

McDonald College Student Wins McDonald’s Ballet Scholarship!

Three exciting young Ballet dancers, Lachlan Monaghan, Serena Green and Kimberleigh Cowly from The McDonald College, North Strathfield competed in the finals of The McDonald’s Ballet Scholarships held on Sunday night at the Sydney Opera House.

 

Sixteen-year-old Monaghan was crowned the Winner and joined a celebrated list of Eisteddfod winners including the renowned Ballerina Marilyn Jones, Elaine Fifield later a principal with the Royal Ballet and Kathleen Gorham a star of the Borovansky Ballet.

 

In an electric atmosphere, Monaghan dancing Don Quixote, out danced a highly talented and competitive field of seven other finalists to thrill the audience with his precise movements and classical style consolidating his winning position.

 

Serena Green also sixteen was awarded the 2nd Scholarship reinforcing her position, along with Monaghan, as one of Australia’s most promising young Ballet dancers.

 

Among a record number of 153 entrants from all over Australia and New Zealand Monaghan, Green and Cowly excelled from the first round gaining the Judges attention and dancing themselves into the finals with style and grace.

 

The 3 talented dancers study under the direction of Josephine Jason and Allan Cross at the Australian International Ballet Academy (AIBA) at The McDonald College, North Strathfield and they all dance with the Premier State Ballet (PSB) a unique Youth Ballet Company.

 

Josephine Jason said, “This is very rare for one College to produce the Winner, 2nd Scholarship plus a Finalist in an Eisteddfod of this calibre and the results are a testament to the hours of practice each one of them had put into their performances”.

 

“The outcome demonstrates an excellent example of the ability of the Australian International Ballet Academy to produce outstanding dancers.” Ms. Jason continued.

 

The McDonald’s Ballet Scholarships provide the most valuable and prestigious awards in the southern hemisphere to encourage students in the study of the art of ballet.  Both Winners will have the opportunity to attend classes with Ballet Companies in Australia and the UK.

 

The McDonald College is an independent co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school from Preparatory to Year 12, specializing in providing a performing arts program that supplements the academic program. Open Day September 4 from 10am-noon.  For details, www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au