Taser: Dance Instructor
Wisconsin State Journal
2/12/2010
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(From Madison.Com)
A Baraboo (Wisconsin) man is accused of repeatedly shocking a male dance instructor with a stun gun, claiming the instructor was a sinner who defiles married women.
A Dane County prosecutor says 59-year-old Kevin Johnson of Baraboo hastily arranged a dance lesson at the instructor's Madison home and showed up with a stun gun and sledgehammer last Friday.
A criminal complaint says Johnson told a detective that his church does not condone touching while dancing and that he was going to scare the instructor and tell him to leave the women alone.
The Wisconsin State Journal says the instructor told police that Johnson phoned for private dance lessons, and when he opened the door to his home, Johnson began to shock him repeatedly in the neck with the stun gun.
(Note: Baraboo is about an hour away from Madison)
http://host.madison.com/news/state-and-regional/wisconsin/article_baf6f981-73dc-5346-8d6a-e91dbec986be.html
Kansas City Youth Ballet Presents Festival Of
9/4/2009
The celebration of world music and dance highlights the Festival of Nations performances by Kansas City Youth Ballet (KCYB) and various local ethnic dance groups. The performances begin with three ballets - Christopher Barksdale’s Concerto in G, School Director Peter Pawlyshyn’s Avec la temps, and A Summer’s Day, choreographed by Todd Bolender. The second half of the program features the Kansas City Saint Andrew Highland Dance Association performing Scottish dances with KCYB, and local flamenco dancer and teacher, Tamara Carson, providing choreography from Spain. Reserved tickets are $15 and can be purchased by phone or online. Groups of 10 or more are $10 and are only available by calling the Kansas City Ballet Box Office at 816-931-2232 or the Johnson County Community College Box Office at 913-469-4445. For more information or to buy $15 tickets, visit http://www.kcballet.org/kcbschool and select KC Youth Ballet, Schedule.
URL.1: view.aspx
EML.1: boxoffice@kcballet.org
Familiar Faces, New Voices And A Talent For
Mike Strong
9/2/2009
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Walking into a Wylliams/Henry rehearsal in studio 108 this summer it was a pleasure to see a familiar face, former Kansas City Ballet dancer Christopher Barksdale. Chris, who retired from KCB after this last spring season (2009) may be moving into "old" country for a ballet dancer (at age 36) but he is still a performer and is working at an expanded set of performances from dance to theater.
Here he was rehearsing for Trap Door Party by 21-year old Josh Beamish from Vancouver whose dance reputation is rapidly expanding. His 4-year old company will be in traveling across Europe and Asia next year.
Young and "old" working together. The dancers themselves range in age from Josh's age to beyond Chris's age (21 to early 40's). Trap Door Party is an intricate and complex work, alternating between slow and high energy movements. This is a special edition modified from the original length of more than an hour to around 20 minutes.
This is also a new age in publicity. Wylliams-Henry artistic director Mary Pat Henry saw a 7.5 minute excerpt of the work on YouTube. When she phoned Josh to inquire about a performance he told her it would be more than an hour. Mary Pat said they never did individual pieces that long, could he cut it to a 20 minute version. He could.
And so, 2009 UMKC graduates Molly Vaeth and Chloe Abel joined with UMKC senior Gavin Stewart, and with veteran dancers DeeAnna Hiett, Christopher Barksdale, Tracy Ray Kofford, Tracey Franklin, Cynthia Mowrey and Torens Johnson.
Familiar Faces, New Voices And A Talent For
Mike Strong
8/18/2009
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Walking into a Wylliams/Henry rehearsal in studio 108 this summer it was a pleasure to see a familiar face, former Kansas City Ballet dancer Christopher Barksdale. Chris, who retired from KCB after this last spring season (2009) may be moving into "old" country for a ballet dancer (at age 36) but he is still a performer and is working at an expanded set of performances from dance to theater.
Here he was rehearsing for Trap Door Party by 21-year old Josh Beamish from Vancouver whose dance reputation is rapidly expanding. His 4-year old company will be in traveling across Europe and Asia next year.
Young and "old" working together. The dancers themselves range in age from Josh's age to beyond Chris's age (21 to early 40's). Trap Door Party is an intricate and complex work, alternating between slow and high energy movements. This is a special edition modified from the original length of more than an hour to around 20 minutes.
This is also a new age in publicity. Wylliams-Henry artistic director Mary Pat Henry saw a 7.5 minute excerpt of the work on YouTube. When she phoned Josh to inquire about a performance he told her it would be more than an hour. Mary Pat said they never did individual pieces that long, could he cut it to a 20 minute version. He could.
And so, 2009 UMKC graduates Molly Vaeth and Chloe Abel joined with UMKC senior Gavin Stewart, and with veteran dancers DeeAnna Hiett, Christopher Barksdale, Tracy Ray Kofford, Tracey Franklin, Cynthia Mowrey and Torens Johnson.
Frankie Manning - Gone - Age 94
4/28/2009
Frankie Manning 2003 KC workshop (Louis and Co - Frankie, Laura, Louis)
Frankie Manning is dead (Sunday 26 April 2009). One of our most precious national, and world treasures. One of the originators of much which is Lindy Hop and from there most of swing as we know it. He and Freida Washington invented the first Lindy aerial (over the back) for a dance contest. Frankie was one of the original Whiteys Lindy Hoppers. He was in Kansas City for a workshop just six years ago put on by Louis and Company. At that time he was a mere 89.
Here are the two lead graphs from the New York Daily News and a link to the full article. There is also a link to the original KC workshop page from 2003.
BY David Hinckley - DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Updated Monday, April 27th 2009, 4:09 PM
Frankie Manning, who pioneered the Lindy Hop in the 1930s, won a Tony a half-century later and inspired swing dancers around the world, died yesterday at Lenox Hill Hospital from complications of pneumonia.
But he didn't take the dancing with him. More than 2,000 swing dancers from 30 countries will come to New York May 21-25 to participate in "FrankieFest 95," which was originally planned to mark his 95th birthday on May 26
Click here for the full article:
link
Click the last link for the KC workshop page from 2003
URL.1: FrankieManning02.asp
URL.2: 2009-04-27_lindy_hop_great_hospitalized.html
URL.3: la-me-frankie-manning28-2009apr28,0,502595.story
Eddie The Salsa Freak In Kansas City
Amore Dance
4/9/2009
Edie the salsa freak Beginners Men & Women's Bootcamp 2009
Oct 3rd & 4th 2009.
Edie the salsa freak Beginners Bootcamp Sat October 3rd $65 (advance registration)
Edie the salsa freak Level 2 Bootcamp Sun October 4th $65 (advance registration)
The WHOLE THING Sat & Sun October 3rd & 4th 2009 $120 (advance registration)
(33% off door price!!)
register online at www.amoredance.com
She's Back!!! KC loved Edie last year and Edie loved us... she's coming back in Oct 2009 for the next round! On Saturday, you don't want to miss the Beginners Salsa Bootcamp with the one of the world's most sought after instructors... Edie the salsa freak! Then.....Sundays Bootcamp is Level 2 Musicality Styling for Men & Women Workshop 8 Hours 9-5Pm with Sunday October 4th!!
Join Three-Time Undefeated ESPN World Champion, "Abel Pena" and the Legendary "Edie, The Salsa FREAK!!" for a weekend of Men and Women's Styling, tricks, techniques, spins, and combinations for Intermediate to Advanced Dancers!
Topics covered: - Musicality - Sexy Moves - Fantastic Figures - Dips and Tricks - Simple but Deadly Turn Patterns - SPINS _ Body Movement - HOT Combinations ... The BEST of "LA Style" !
She has traveled to over 50 countries teaching the world to dance, and has been the first American to teach in 18 of those countries. She is currently on world tour, taking the world by storm with her powerful dance style, precision, and amazing speed.
Edie, The Salsa FREAK is one of the most sought after instructor / performers in the world.
Then join us for salsa dancing Saturday night after the workshop at club TBA.
She has traveled to over 50 countries teaching the world to dance, and has been the first American to teach in 18 of those countries. She is currently on world tour, taking the world by storm with her powerful dance style, precision, and amazing speed.
Edie, The Salsa FREAK is one of the most sought after instructor / performers in the world.
She has traveled to over 50 countries teaching the world to dance, and has been the first American to teach in 18 of those countries. She is currently on world tour, taking the world by storm with her powerful dance style, precision, and amazing speed.
Edie was recently awarded the International Lifetime Achievement Award at the International UK Salsa Congress in England and voted by her peers and students, Best International Instructor at the Los Angeles Congress, British International Salsa Festival (two years running), and Switzerland Congress in Zurich. She was the Guest of Honor at the Curacao Salsa Festival and the First Annual Swiss Congress. She has taken first place in numerous dance competitions, notably the famous Mayan competition out of Los Angeles, California, and the International Salsa and Hustle Pro Salsa Championships in Miami, Florida.
Edie’s passion is to share her talents with both students and audiences throughout the world with her teaching talents, stunning performances, instructional DVDs, and down-to-earth Internet advice columns and stories.
URL.1: amoredance.com
EML.1: info@amoredance.com
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Is Moving To A New Home
12/19/2008
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO IS MOVING TO A HOME! The Arthur Murray Dance Studio, currently at 87th and Quivira in Lenexa, will be starting 2009 in their new home in historic Old Town Lenexa. The new address, upstairs at 9217 Pflumm, is located at the southwest corner of Pflumm and Santa Fe Trail Drive. The beautiful new studio space was formerly a theater built early in the 20th Century. A Grand Opening Gala is planned for the end of January.
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Flamenco Workshops: Dance, Cajon & Guitar
Mary Ann Hope
6/16/2008
FLAMENCO DANCE, GUITAR and CAJON WORKSHOPS WITH MASTER TEACHERS are presented this summer by FRIENDS OF FLAMENCO, a non-profit Corporation and OLE’ MUSIC & DANCE of SPAIN.
OLE MUSIC & DANCE OF SPAIN has been delighting and exciting audiences all over the midwest for almost two decades. For the past five years, they have brought in master flamenco teachers with the help of Friends of Flamenco, a non-profit organization. Founder and Artistic Director Tamara la Garbancito Carson believes in educating dancers and the community and to bringing diverse cultures together through music and dance.
TIMO LOZANO, of Israel, will be here in June for dance and cajon. VIDA PERAL and JACCO MULLER, dance and flamenco guitar, will be here in August.
Details are below and at www.kcflamenco.com. Info and registration is also at esperanza121@earthlink.net and 816-309-8687.
CLASS LOCATIONS: City in Motion Dance Studio, Upstairs at 3925 Main Street, KCMO.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 8626 Quivira, Lenexa, KS 66215 (NW corner of 87th & Quivira)
Private Lessons and Cajon Workshop are at 5511 Fox Hill Road, Parkville, MO
TIMO LOZANO:
At City in Motion:
- Wed, 06-25-08: Class A: 8:30 Pm; Class B: 9:30
- Thurs, 06-26-08: Class A: 8:00 Pm; Class B: 9:00
- Fri, 06-27-08: Class A: 6:00 Pm; Class B: 7:00
At Arthur Murray Dance Studio
- Sat, 06-28-08: Class A: 4:00 Pm; Class B 5:00
Class A: Bulerias ; Class B: Escobilla por Alegrias
- One Class Workshop: $150.00
- Two Class Workshop: $250.00
- Cajon Workshop: $125.00
- 1-Class Workshop + Cajon Workshop: $225.00
- 2-Class Workshop + Cajon Workshop: $325.00
- Single Dance Class: $40.00
- Single Cajon Class: $35.00
TIMO has performed at the Royal Festival Hall, London; the Metropolitan Opera, New York; The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow; in Madrid, Spain and many other venues. He taught at Amor de Dios in Madrid for 10 years. He has conducted workshops in 13 countries and 22 cities. Timo has been involved in the film industry as screenwriter, actor, choreographer and cajon expert. Visit www.timolozano.com
VIDA PERAL and JACCO MULLER
At City in Motion:
- Thursday, 08-21-08 and Friday 08-22-08:
- Class A: 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Tango de Malaga)
- Class B: 7:45 - 9:15 PM (Solea w/ manton)
- Saturday, 08-23-08:
- Class A: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Class B: 3:15 – 4:45 PM
At Arthur Murray Dance Studio:
- Sunday, 08-24-08:
- Class A: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
- Class B: 2:15 – 3:45 PM
- Class A Workshop: $150.00
- Class B Workshop: $180.00
- Both A & B Workshop: $330.00
- Single Class A: $40.00
- Single Class B: $50.00
- Private Dance Lessons: start at $55.00/hour
- Private Guitar Lessons: $75.00/hour
(See Bio page for more details)
VIDA PERAL’S performances and workshops have taken her to 9 countries of the world: USA, Spain, Holland, Germany, Norway, Belgium, South Africa, Japan and Curacao. Major cities include: Chicago, New York, Detroit, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Oslo, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Cologne and Freiburg. Visit www.vidaperal.com and www.jaccomuller.com
PREREGISTER NOW!
Email esperanza121@earthlink.net or Call 816-309-8687
VIDA PERAL began her dance training in 1976 with Dame Libby Komaiko of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, Chicago. For the following eight years her studies and company repertoire included the work of Maria Alba, Edo, Victoria Korjhan, José Greco and Nana Lorca and Manola Rivera within all styles of Spanish Dance: Classico Español, Jota and Flamenco. From 1984 to 1994 she was at Amor de Dios in Madrid. She has performed with Paco Romero Dance Company, Barcelona; was principal in choreographies by José Granero, Palma de Mallorca, Partner to José Miguel, Tokyo and was a member of the José Greco Company, NY, NY. In 1996 Vida received her Bachelors degree from Northeastern Illinois University for her achievements within the field of Spanish Dance. Now, together with her husband Mr. Jacco Muller, Flamenco guitarist and composer from the Netherlands, Vida Peral has established her home in two worlds, Amsterdam and Chicago, where she continues a full teaching schedule, workshops and performances. Vida's performances and workshops have taken her to 9 countries of the world: USA, Spain, Holland, Germany, Norway, Belgium, South Africa, Japan and Curacao. Major cities include: Chicago, New York, Detroit, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Oslo, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Cologne and Freiburg.
Private Lessons:
- $75.00 per hour;
- $100.00 per hour (with Jacco accompanying)
- Semi Private lessons (2 students):
- $65.00 per hour per student;
- $87.50 per hour per student (with Jacco)
Semi Private lessons (3 Students):
- $55.00 per hour per student;
- $67.00 per hour per student (with Jacco)
JACCO MULLER began training in classical, jazz and pop guitar at the age of 11 in the Netherlands. In 1995 he completed his degree at the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music specializing in flamenco guitar under the direction of Paco Peña. In 1998 Jacco produced his debut solo album, “Imagenes de la Luz”. As composer for flamenco guitar, cello, violin and piano he then produced 2 albums of original works (and scores): “Laberinto” (2000), “Silueta” (Centaur Records, 2002). Performing, teaching and accompanying flamenco dance has sent him to France, Belgium, Germany, Venezuela, South Africa, Curacao and the United States. Two of Jacco's compositions "Shadow of a Dancer" and "Mirage", composed for symphony orchestra and chamber music ensemble, were awarded with the Masterworks Prize and included in CD volume one and four of ERM Media’s compact disc series “Masterworks of the New Era” - Recorded by the Bulgarian National Orchestra (2003) and the Kiev Philharmonic (2004), conducted by Robert Ian Winstin. The Czech Philharmonic and the Kiev Philharmonic recorded 8 orchestral compositions by Jacco to be released in early 2008 by the ERM Media label. In September 2007 Jacco was awarded Honorable Mention for his composition "Sagrada Familia" in the 2007 JoAnn Falleta Composition Competition (Buffalo, New York) for Classical Guitar.
Private lessons are $75.00 per hour.
URL.1: kcflamenco.com
URL.2: timolozano.com
URL.3: vidaperal.com
URL.4: jaccomuller.com
EML.1: esperanza121@earthlink.net
Ole
Mary Ann Hope
3/22/2008
OLE’ MUSIC & DANCE of SPAIN to PERFORM with SALINA SYMPHONY
OLE’ MUSIC & DANCE of SPAIN, Tamara La Garbancito Carson, Founder and Artistic Director, is performing with The Salina Symphony on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 4:00 Pm at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Salina, Kansas. Ole’ will also give a presentation about the culture of Spain to the students of Solomon Junior and Senior High Schools on the preceding Friday.
OLE’ will be performing Classical Spanish dance to selections from Bizet’s opera Carmen and to Agustin Lara’s Granada. Ole’ musicians have been able to provide written musica sefardim (Sephardic Music) for the orchestra, a departure from the customary western classical repertoire.
In addition to Spanish classical dance, Ole’ will present an exciting variety of flamenco puro, traditional flamenco pieces such as Tangos, Seguirylla, Solea por Bulerias, Sevillanas and Rumba. Tamara la Garbancito Carson will perform Alegrias. Ole’ guitarists Raul Gomez and Scott Hammer and singer Kirk Carson will accompany the flamenco portion of the program.
The first half of the concert will feature virtuoso guitarist Curtis Oberle performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the Symphony.
Concert tickets may be obtained by calling the Stiefel Theatre at 785-827-1998 or 800-585-3737 or online at www.startickets.com. Tickets are $17.00 for adults and $11.00 for students.
Visit www.kcflamenco.com or www.salinasymphony.org for more information. The concert is underwritten by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kansas Arts Commission.
OLE’ MUSIC & DANCE of SPAIN has been performing in Kansas City and touring the Midwest for almost two decades. Professional dancer and educator Tamara La Garbancito Carson has brought together a diverse group of talented musicians and dancers who share her vision of bringing the passion and energy of Flamenco and Spanish Dance to all communities. OLÉ MUSIC & DANCE of SPAIN is on the Missouri Arts Council School Touring Artists Roster, on the Mid-America Arts Alliance roster of touring artists and is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
EML.1: esperanza121@earthlink.net, esperanza@kcflamenco.com
New Salsa Venue Downtown - Vinino
Howard Carney
2/19/2008
Opening Feb 21st, 2008:
Salsa comes to the power and Light District with “Thursday Salsa at Vinino”. Vinino is a beautiful big space right across the street from the Sprint Center! Once you check it out I am sure you will agree that this is the nicest Salsa venue in Kansas City and will also be the best.
The area is already the hotspot with only 3 clubs open. Several more clubs are scheduled for the Spring. Let’s show them why they need Salsa with a huge turnout this Thursday. Tell everyone you know and come down and party with us! Life is short, don’t miss the party!
Vinino, 1320 Grand Blvd Kansas City, Missouri
Power and Light Entertainment District
call the Salsa Hotline for more info 913-562-7376
Every Thursday starting February 21st, 2008
9pm till 3am – Drink specials all night
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and late night Reggaeton.
Located in the new Power and Light Entertainment District this is the coolest Salsa Venue in Kansas City!
21 and over, huge dance floor, bottle service available.
Howard Carney
913-562-7376
URL.1: SalsaLoft.com
URL.2: SalsaNoche.com
URL.3: INeedMySalsa.com
URL.4: SwingSalsaTango.com
EML.1: howard@ineedmysalsa.com
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