Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Dance from PRWeb 2009-11-16T01:18:58Z http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/ $lastmod Loaded with awesome grooves, masses of live Latin percussion and an eclectic palette of Electronica, this album by Taffronaut and Chupacabra evokes steaming 70’s funk, 80’s hip-hop, 90’s dance and takes you on a musical car chase through Cardiff’s Bay Area. The CD features the award-winning track “Check Da Butter” from the British Council Open Cities Competition. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3210424.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3210424.htm $lastmod Coco O’Connor, International recording artist and new age ambient vocalist acknowledged today her support of the evolution of Independent music in recent years, after her award nomination for “new age ambient” song at The Hollywood Music In Media Awards being held November 19, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196904.htm $lastmod New York City based Ideas and Solutions shop Project 2050 announces the formation of 2050 MUSIC Design. The division will provide musical direction and curation for brands, retail environments, hospitality, video game developers, television, movies and theatrical houses. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2050/MUSIC/prweb3190314.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2050/MUSIC/prweb3190314.htm $lastmod The downtown Denver Colorado hotel’s unique “All-Inclusive Party Package” lets you ring in the new year with a private party for up to 150 friends. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3182114.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3182114.htm $lastmod Hundreds join the Thank You For Serving Concert on Veterans Day and amberRose Marie on Catz Entertainment salutes and pays tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families with a high energy pop dance performance on Wednesday, November 11th in New York City. The Thank You For serving concert is in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Veterans Day Parade and honors those who have defended the Blessings of Liberty. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181954.htm $lastmod Sean MacPherson's Good Luck Bar Thanks Fans of the Venue with November 19 Event, Featuring Drink Specials, Kogi Truck, DJ Travis Keller, and Chinese Burlesque. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3175324.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3175324.htm $lastmod The 66th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival that will be held Fri., Nov. 20 – Sun., Nov. 22, 2009, at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis., is partnering with Hunger task Force in Milwaukee to collect non-perishable food items. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3167554.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3167554.htm $lastmod The perfect thing to rock the nuts out of the Nutcrackers! NYC Premiere of Rasta Thomas' "Rock the Ballet" at The Joyce Theater from December 15 - January 3, 2010. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3167744.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3167744.htm $lastmod MAMMA MIA!, the most anticipated musical finally opened at Star City's Lyric Theatre, and the audience went wild. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mamma-mia/tour-in-australia/prweb3147174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mamma-mia/tour-in-australia/prweb3147174.htm $lastmod San Francisco Ballet invites the public to celebrate 65 years of Nutcracker in America by creating their own Nutcracker-inspired video! Just submit a short, original video that reenacts or re-imagines a magical scene from Nutcracker or depicts a favorite Nutcracker memory and you'll be in the running for a chance to win a fabulous prize, including a trip for four to Aspen, CO, a weekend getaway at The Fairmont San Francisco, tickets to SF Ballet performances, and much more! (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3141824.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3141824.htm $lastmod A creative-one woman show about Heritage and Culture with secular and spiritual journeys through time from the eyes of a slave girl who time travels to the American hip-hop culture. Presented by Francine Marchelle Arts. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3137834.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3137834.htm $lastmod Two-time Tony Award-nominated singer and actor, Tom Wopat, recently gave a master class to more than 90 students and faculty members at University of North Carolina. The Broadway, television and music star wowed the master class audience by performing several songs from the upcoming Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Wopat also shared wisdom gleaned from his nearly five decades as a performer. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3136434.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3136434.htm $lastmod Two years in the making, REBOOT is an album containing 7 richly layered electronica songs that blend contemporary synthesizer sounds with classical music motifs. The end result is dark electronica for those who love synth "ear candy" with a "dirty" industrial edge and are ready for a fresh journey into the electronic music wilderness. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3128324.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3128324.htm $lastmod ZeDiamond Dance Method releases their first in a series of fail-safe, learn to dance DVD'S - Learn the East Coast Swing. For many beginner dancers, there is a struggle, not only with remembering steps, but with learning basic rhythm patterns. This new method teaches dancers to feel the rhythm in music before learning the steps. This new style of instruction has it's origin in how indigenous people learn to drum. The creators are Deborah-Marie Diamond, a master teacher of the performing and healing arts, and Zeki Maviyildiz, a renowned ballroom dancer. See a video demonstration of the method at www.zediamonddancemethod.com. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3120774.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3120774.htm $lastmod In a season when many ballet companies face tight budgets and are cutting live music, the Sarasota Ballet is presenting Sir Peter Wright's Giselle starring Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg with live orchestra in four performances, November 27-29 in Sarasota, Florida. Tickets are available online at www.SarasotaBallet.org (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123904.htm $lastmod SF Bay Area’s hottest and largest Bollywood dance company ready to rock the stage! (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124524.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124524.htm $lastmod Dhoonya Dance, the Washington area's premiere Bollywood-inspired, South Asian dance company, is holding the second annual show of its professional troupe, Saturday, November 7, 8 p.m. at the Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Performing Arts Center,7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, Md. "Bollyb!end 2: A night at the Bollywood film awards" is a red carpet event that will feature Bollywood, bellydance, and hip hop numbers. Special guest appearance by the Washington Improv. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3081054.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3081054.htm $lastmod The 66th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, will be held Fri., Nov. 20 – Sun., Nov. 22, 2009, at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. The three-day event features an assortment of ethnic foods, music and dance performances, ethnic cultural displays, arts and crafts displays, and educational exhibits and demonstrations. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3080914.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3080914.htm $lastmod Vertigram Entertainment LLC announced today at ADE the Jillian Speer Dance Remix Contest for newly signed single "Hail" by Jillian Speer. Record Producers, DJ's and remix artists who submit a winning entry will win a grand prize of $5000 US. "G" (aka G. M. Casey) of Vertigram said- "God blessed Jillian, and now Jillian has blessed us, with a voice and world class talent that will be heard and interpreted by the music industry world wide." The winning remix will also be part of the commercial maxi-single released through Vertigram Entertainment. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3098054.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3098054.htm $lastmod Choreographer Myles Thoroughgood, known for his work with The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Discovery/TLC, is releasing a series of downloadable music in collaboration with We Do Records, producers of exercise and workout music. The series is titled "Myles Style" and is designed for dance classes such as Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop and Ballet and can also be used for personal workouts including walking, cardio, yoga and Pilates. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Digital_Music/Dance_Classes/prweb3078904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Digital_Music/Dance_Classes/prweb3078904.htm $lastmod The Gregory Hancock Dance Theater of Indianapolis, Indiana will present the world premiere of the original ballet 'The Casket Girls' this Halloween weekend, October 29-30.The modern, gothic, vampire ballet is a creative collaboration between Artistic Director Gregory Hancock, and alternative composer and music producer Cory Gabel.The plot of The Casket Girls focuses on the legendary ghost/vampire story surrounding the 'real' Casket Girls, and its origins in New Orleans circa 1750. The story is surrounded in myth and actual fact, and the creators have enlisted the help of vampire and dance enthusiasts via the Internet to help shape the back story of their characters. (PRWeb Oct 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/vampires/halloween/prweb3058224.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/vampires/halloween/prweb3058224.htm $lastmod American Dance Legend, a dance workshop taped for a reality TV series, is searching for dancers to participate in season one. Added to the national search is the quest for recording artists and bands who want to be published on the TV show's soundtrack. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3053954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3053954.htm $lastmod Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) celebrates 60 years of service to tens of thousands of seniors and their families with the "60th Anniversary Gala and Dance: There's No Place Like Home." This Wizard of Oz-inspired event takes place on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Penn's Landing Caterers/ Sheet Metal Workers Local Union Building, 1301 S Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA. The evening begins at 5:30pm with a VIP reception that includes a top shelf open bar, lavish hors d'oeuvres, and performance by the Greater Overbrook String Band. Seating for dinner, dancing and dessert starts at 6:30pm and includes an original musical performance by PSC's jazz pianist Tom Lawton. CBS 3/ The CW Philly 57 Anchor/Reporter Natasha Brown will serve as media chairperson for the event. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3051304.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3051304.htm $lastmod Recalling a time of patriotism, heroism, and happy homecomings, 'Someone Talked! Memories of World War II' transports listeners back to the era of USO Shows, war bonds, and Victory Gardens. Featuring Grammy Award-winning composer and pianist William Bolcom, internationally acclaimed soloists Joan Morris and Robert White, and jazz historian Hazen Schumacher, this 'radio show in miniature' includes 19 songs from America's wartime songbook interlaced with 20 narrations that tell the story of life on the battlefront and the homefront, circa 1940s. Produced by Equilibrium Records at Brookwood Studio; official release date: October 13th. Available now through www.equilibri.com. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/WorldWarII/Bolcom/prweb3045694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/WorldWarII/Bolcom/prweb3045694.htm $lastmod An ensemble of the world's best performing arts and theater shows. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/performing-arts-festival/theater-shows/prweb3014584.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/performing-arts-festival/theater-shows/prweb3014584.htm $lastmod BBC's Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, made a magical appearance in at Venue Cymru Llandudno today where he will be spending Christmas to star in his first-ever pantomime. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/craig-revel-horwood/north-wales/prweb3037074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/craig-revel-horwood/north-wales/prweb3037074.htm $lastmod National Arts Institution joins ScreenScape's Venue Network to promote their various arts programs on screen displays on site. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/screenscape/confederationcentre/prweb3005304.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/screenscape/confederationcentre/prweb3005304.htm $lastmod Simultaneous dance event expected to achieve record-breaking participation around the world as dancers celebrate Michael Jackson (PRWeb Oct 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3036544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3036544.htm $lastmod Paula Abdul is slated to make a second appearance for the season finale of Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva on October 11, reprising her role as the dazzling judge delivering justice and fashion criticism for a hilarious end to a wildly successful season. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/paula-abdul/drop-dead-diva/prweb3023114.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/paula-abdul/drop-dead-diva/prweb3023114.htm $lastmod On October 16TH, 17th and 18TH, 2009 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena Texas, there will be a Hispanic family cultural festival and Expo, featuring authentic Live Regional Mexican music and dancing, cuisine, arts and crafts, as well as a carnival style midway of exhibitors and a fantastic hot air balloon event. The event, officially entitled the Los Torsos 2009 Viva La Vida Latino Expo and Festival presented by Bud Lite, Pepsi, Estereo Latino 102.9, Que Buena 93.3, Mi Tierra Auto Sales, Los Rieles and Conley and Conley Associates, costs $7 per adult and children 12 and under will be admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. One paid admission is good for ALL three days. Local Houston/Galveston area and Pasadena Hispanic residents and vendors are invited to participate in this authentic cultural event to be put on by and for the Hispanic community from the greater Houston and Galveston area. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2985674.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2985674.htm $lastmod Come and discover, first hand (and foot!) how both aesthetic experiences of Tango and Zen can be a road to inner peace through Tang Zen Workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December 2009. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3014474.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3014474.htm $lastmod Solidifying that the rock dance fusion is hotter than ever, this October Rod Carrillo and Shefali "rock it out" with their sexy new single "Here We Come (Ready or Not)." "Here We Come" is produced by world-renowned dance music veteran Rod Carrillo, who helped propel Kaci Battaglia to the Billboard #1 spot with "Crazy Possessive." With hypnotic and sultry vocals written and performed by Shefali "Here We Come" is destined to clobber the club scene this fall. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/herewecome/rodcarrilloshefali/prweb2998204.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/herewecome/rodcarrilloshefali/prweb2998204.htm $lastmod Patients onboard Mercy Ship "Celebrate Sight" and World Sight Day (PRWeb Oct 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mercy_ship/Sutureless_surgery/prweb2984594.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mercy_ship/Sutureless_surgery/prweb2984594.htm $lastmod Light Writing, in a way, is child's play. Ever played with a sparkler at night when you were a kid? Remember how you could "write or draw" shapes in the air using the sparkler's light? This effect is even more dramatic when captured on a video or still camera. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/philippines/light-writing/prweb2982964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/philippines/light-writing/prweb2982964.htm