➥ One Exercise That Is MORE POWERFUL Than 1,000 Sit Ups: 60 Seconds A Da...

I really like this exercise FOR THE CORE.

GALA RUSSE 2016 : Ballet "Up & Down" de Boris Eifman

Actor's Find An Other Platform

I have to say Thank you to Judd for the production of such a brilliant event. 

I knew excepting the invitation was going to be a great idea, but the it was even better than you can think. 

I feel it would, be only fair to give you a quick run down on what to expect on the night I had - because its not just mince pies and wine, so here goes!

• Refreshments on arrival:- Wine(s) red, white, rose, rum punch, juice and Of COURSE Water  
• Introduction from Judd Batchelor about the ideas and aims of the website
• A performance from actress Orlessa Altass
• Videos performances from artistes in the Caribbean
• A talk from Orlessa Altass about arts in education  and Forum Theatre
• Networking
• More wine refreshments, mince pies, sandwiches, rum punch, juice, more Networking & more wine .

Take a look for yourself online

Judd Batchelor

CEO, Founder & Artistic Director

Batchelor of Arts Theatre On line
www.ba-theatre.com
Info@ba-theatre.com

San Francisco Ballet's 2016 World Ballet Day LIVE Broadcast

World Ballet Day 2016 Full Stream | The National Ballet of Canada

World Ballet Day Barre Exercises | 2016 | The National Ballet of Canada

World Ballet Day 2016: Учим шаги! Learn the steps!

World Ballet Day Trailer 2016

World Ballet Day 2016

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Sizzle reel - in the UK 6 September!

Hope you have seen the company by now?....... but all is not lose!
Here is a little sizzle..... for you.

Plus, there is still time as they in London, UK until 17th Sept, then they start the to
tour other cities in England.

 September 2016

Tues 20 & Wed 21 Theatre Royal Plymouth

Fri 23 & Sat 24       Hippodrome, Birmingham

Tues 27 & Wed 28 Alhambra Theatre, Bradford

Fri 30 & Sat 1 October Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

October

Tues 4 & Wed 5 Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Fri 7 & Sat 8 The Lowry, Salford

Tues 11 & Wed 12 Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

Fri 14 & Sat 15 The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Tues 18 & Wed 19 Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Ailey UK Tour 2016 | #AileyTour2016 | Dance Consortium

What makes an Ailey dancer? | Ailey UK Tour 2016 | Dance Consortium

Show us your Lateral T! competition | Ailey Tour 2016 | Dance Consortium

Alvin Ailey Performs The Hunt So You Think You Can Dance Season 9

Alvin Ailey Dancers Spring 2015 Rehearsals - "Exodus"

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Open Door | Trailer UK Tour 2016

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | LIFT | Trailer UK Tour 2016

Alvin Ailey on So you think you can dance

ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theatre

Returns to London this September 6th - 17th at Sadler's Wells.

Buy your tickets early for this much anticipated company. 

Alvin Ailey's Revelations

ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theatre

Returns to London this September 6th - 17th at Sadler's Wells.

Buy your tickets early for this much anticipated company. 

The Haringey Dance Competition 2016

THE HARINGEY DANCE COMPETITION 2016 – PART OF THE LORDSHIP REC YOUTH FESTIVAL!

SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2016
14.00 onwards @ Lordship Rec (Shell Stage)

FREE registration is NOW OPEN for all Haringey based dance schools,
clubs & organisations.
Enter as a group, trio, duet or as a soloist. All dance styles welcome.

Have the opportunity to compete live on the day, performing in front
of an audience of young people, the general public and a panel of
expert judges. Plus an awards presentation at the end of the day.

Your time slot for the day will be confirmed by email after entry
closes Saturday 25th June 2016.

To enter your school, group or performer please email louise.c@solestar.co.uk

The Haringey Dance Competition Rules:

• Entry closes on the 25th of June 2016.
• Limited spaces are available.
• All performers must be between 8-18yrs.
• Acts on the day will be divided into appropriate age/style
categories. The average age of each group will be calculated to
determine the age group it is judged as.
•Max number of 12 performers in any group piece.
•Music must not contain explicit themes or lyrics and be suitable for
all ages.
- To be provided on ipod/mp3 player with mini jack connector
(headphone output), or CD.
• Dances should be no longer that 3mins for groups and 2mins for
soloists/duos/trios.
• Please note- the stage area measures approx 6mX6m.

Looking forward to hearing from you all, get your entries in fast
please as lots of interest has already been shown.

An absolutely Brilliant and breathtaking performance by Shiamak Davar's ...

Some free Music in London this weekend

Some free Music in London this weekend!

Saturday 4^th June 12noon Open the Gate, Live free music at The North Yard, Camden/Chalk Farm Market

Sunday 5^th June 12noon–1pm at Richmix, 35 Bethnal Green Road. E1 6LA

Sunday 5^th June 2-8.30pm Lordship Rec Summer Jazz Fest at the Hub and Shell in Lordship Rec, Lordship Lane & Walpole Road.

(Organised by Shell Performing Arts Collective)

Appropriating the Moment

This was a very interesting evening at the Delfina Foundation, Catherine Place. London.

Talk: Appropriating the Moment: Collecting the Performance

Date: Saturday, May 21
Venue: Delfina Foundation


Performance art has entered into a new relationship with the art collection. Performance pieces are being collected, handled and appropriated by individuals and institutions. What are the conditions and implications of this new relationship with the live? Moderated by UK Associate curator Teresa Calonje, includes contributions form theorist Adrian Heathfield, and collectors Marc and Josée Gensollen. 

International Dance Day Message 2014 by Mourad Merzouki (English subtitles)

Dance that touches and speaks to your inner spirit has the power of a greater force. Dance with or without music can still move the heart.

The bigger the task, the slower you go.

INTORE (RWANDAN DANCES)

Just WATCH and relax!

Des O’Connor a Founder of Social Media Managers

I attended a social media event with Des O’Connor a Founder of Social Media Marketing Events and Association for Social Media Managers, Award-Winning Relationship Coach, Business Consultant and International Speaker. Also with him were some of his invited associative. I heard from a wide range of curators.  

The thing is everyone would like these talks about the on-line training we now need, in life and the books etc we should get or have. We were also graced with brilliant business potentials.

We really need to study this stuff more!

This was a very interesting day at the Association for Social Media Managers.

LINK talent Urdang 3rd Year MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

DIRECTOR - JOSEPH C WALSH 

MUSICAL DIRECTOR - JOANNA CICHONSKA

CHOREOGRAPHER - PHILIP MICHAEL THOMAS

a cast of twenty performers

Urdang Final Year Singing and Acting Students welcomed me to their production of ‘Godspell’, the hit musical by Stephen Schwartz. 

Featuring hit songs such as 'God Save The People', 'Day by Day', 'Prepare Ye' and 'On The Willows'.

It was gripping and they accomplished real insights into the characters with a matching voice power.  I have to say it again but these students are outstanding. 

LINK talent Urdang 3rd Year DANCE PERFORMANCE

Movie Night

The journey commenced with tributes from five of the largest movie houses in the business. They even had an Urdang golden movie logo which matched the Columbia, Warner Bros and 20^th Century Fox introductions to start the show.

We got to see the blockbusters previews which would be opening soon this summer and the students danced to celebrate the box office magic of today and the past.

With pop-corn in hand we watched choreography by Alan Burkitt, Connor Tidman, Dean Lee, Greg McPherson Steward, Eve Mawhinney, Stuart Goodwin,    Philip Michael Thomas, Matthew Cole, Nathan NEO Gordon, Regan Shepherd, James Peters, Paul Hack, Lynnsey McDougall, Michael Fellows & Stephanie Taylor each choreographer using their skills to the highest standards.

They shared all the styles from Fantasy, Horror, and Romance to Science fiction to name a few.

Who Gabby Think He Is?

Attending the U.K launch of this book at the Barbados High Commission in London.

The Author Barbara Chase told us how she had, worked on the book. Explained how she had carried out many, many interviews. Barbara was singing some of his songs. She told us how she was still very much inspired and would like to write a part two for this book because 
she feels there's so much more to be covered.
Gabby, himself could not be there but we did watch a recorded link from him. 

His brother was, live in the room and he told us a little more of what they had got up to as boys. There were two readings from the book and a Q&A session. 

The book presents the life story of this dynamism man, the Mighty Gabby. It gives an overview of his life from birth to present; his musical life; his contribution to folk songs and calypso; his acting, sporting life and continuing service to community including the youth. 

Le vent (ballet super slow motion)

I hope everyone is taking a little time out to relax and treat themselves to some, me time.
I did that, within the Grange Hotel.
The Ajala spa is a must, a luxury collection of day spas.
Offering a comprehensive range of holistic and beauty treatments.

You could seek an indulgent all-day spa experience, or maybe you just want
to rejuvenate your mind and relax yourself.
They also have a range of Health, Fitness and Leisure facilities including
a generously-sized swimming pool.

A great day out.
Or
Just get yourself a cup of tea and sit back and watch Le vent. Enjoy!

Open City

This week I was invited to hear curator Nick Aikens talk about his life and books. He also graced us with a reading from his book Open City which was brilliant; and can be found on Amazon.

He is also the author of Blind Spot another must read book.

This was a very interesting evening at the Delfina Foundation, Catherine Place. London.

Dice and Men by Didem Pekun

I was invited to an exhibition to see the work of Didem Pekun a Turkish artist in her first London showing of Dice and Men. 

This was a very interesting viewing of individual existences caught on video that capture moments from Istanbul and London. 

It runs until 1/4/16 at the Delfina Foundation, 29/ 31 Catherine Place, London SW1E 6DY

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Time Twins

Complementary therapies part 2

Part 2

Complementary therapies for all groups of people as you search to find answers to our health problems.

We dancers should be taking full advantage of these facts and treatments. Remember not all complementary therapies are the same, so we just have to find the one that is of use to you.

We use our bodies so hard, we have to look after them more.

Here are some more therapies;

(You should always consult your doctor before undergoing any new forms of complementary therapies.)

Reflexology

This is when pressure is applied to parts of the feet or hands that relate to different organs. By using the bodies map to find the internal pathways to bring a balance to particular parts of the body.

When pressed, the reflex zones can harmonise imbalances of energy and release blockages. Sometimes the build up of toxins may occur in the body and cause stress in areas.

Reflexology helps with relaxation and encouraging your body’s natural healing process.

By releasing endorphins that helps your body to deal with its natural painkillers which can reduce anxiety.

Indian Head massage

This form of massage has been around for thousands of years.

By massaging the head or rubbing the hair and muscles of the head, the neck, the shoulders and upper arms you can release a lot of tension often because we tend to store our knots of tightness and stiffness here.

Hands Inc.

Holistic approach to your health needs

This is a, fantastic organization working with local people to introduce and encourage better self awareness and empowerment of ones health.

There has been a large rise towards complementary therapies for all groups of people as they search to find answers to their health problems.

We dancers should be taking full advantage of these facts and treatments.

Not all complementary therapies are the same, so we just have to find the one that is of particular to you. Because we use our bodies so very hard, we have to look after them more. 

Here are three to start.

Holistic massage promotes self healing of the whole body, mind and spirit. A full body massage can help relieve strains & stress.

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage based on the force energy chi which can nourish the cells and organs.

Aroma therapy is more used with essential plant oils which are absorbed though the skin into the bloodstream and because you are breathing in the vapours that can trigger, a feeling of calm and emotional wellbeing. 

Parade

LINK talent Urdang 3^rd Year Musical Presentations

Parade is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

The musical premiered on Broadway in 1998 and won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score (out of nine nominations) and six Drama Desk Awards.  

The musical dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, who was accused and convicted of murdering a thirteen-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. 

This work is full of singing and much drama. It could bring a tear to the eye.

It was staged well and the whole stage was put to great use.

Set designer Jessica Miles and assistant Hanna Sivell allowed us, to view the story from many angles.

Katie Rose Cook played Lucille Frank the wife in the leading role. She was brilliant, fantastic and gripping as she embraced the role. Her voice was heavy with emotion and one really sided with her character.

Some other main characters were Michael Larcombe who did a good job as Leo Frank the husband.

Jaime Tait as Jim Conley and all the members of the chain gang.

Also Ella-Rose Whitehouse as Mary Phagan and Gleanne Purcell-Brown as Minnie McKnight did notable performances.

The whole cast of thirty performers under Sophie Banks the dance captain were outstanding.

A Man of No Importance: The Musical

A Man of No Importance: The Musical

LINK talent Urdang 3rd Year Musical Presentations

A Man of No Importance is a musical with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally, based on the 1994 Albert Finney film.

It tells the story of an amateur theatre group in Dublin and their leader, who is determined to stage a version of Salome at his church, despite the objections of church authorities.

Urdang’s LINK shows, in order to preview the next up and coming West End performing stars.  

At the Pleasance Theatre I saw these budding young performers in the musical of The Man of No Importance. 

Sophie Huggett (Dance Captain) did a good job with the cast of twenty five which, performed to their best. 

The staring roles were all performed very well. The main character Alfie Byme was portrayed by Elander Moore. He was fantastic and accomplished a real sprite of the man. 

Other notables were Adele played by Linnea Lagerqvist.  Caitlin Devlin as Mrs. Curtin, Lauren Wilson as Mrs. Grace and Stuart Henderson as Carney/Oscar Wilde all portrayed strong singing 

We can look forward to bright future with this group of students, when they finish their training later on this year.

Bring It On!

Bring It On: The Musical

Urdang 3 rd Year Musical Presentations

I'm attending an Urdang show to the preview up and coming, West End stars. 

I went to see some of these budding young performers in the musical Bring It On at the Pleasance Theatre and this is what they did.

This was a brilliant musical to show off their talents in acting, B- dancing and singing. The show has a good deal of Break dancing, so they have to be real flyers.

Nicolle Matheu (Dance Captain) did an outstanding job.

All the students, in this cast of thirty, performed to their best.

The staring roles were all performed very well.

The main characters Bridget was played by Paige Ellen with her strong singing voice and Danielle played by Somer Scott-Clarkson with matching voice power, were both outstanding.

The role Campbell was played well by Amber Davies.  

Oscar Fonseca is also another up and coming star as he delivered his role of La Cienega at a very high standard.

Chante Ayres was also very good.

The entire ensemble was tight and they all showed their talents as great Break dancers.

We can look forward to a bright future again with this group of students, when they finish their training later on this year.

42nd Street - Urdang Academy

Urdang 3 rd Year Musical Presentations

Going to see an Urdang show is always a real treat. The season has started to have a preview of who the next west end performing stars could be. 

I went to see some of these budding young performers in the show 42nd Street Show at the Pleasance Theatre. This is how they get to show off their talents in acting, dancing and singing. This show has a good deal of tap dancing, so they have to be real hoofers.

Lillian Reeves (Dance Captain) and Marianna Macari-Ferris (Vocal Captain) did an outstanding job in making sure that all the students, in this cast of thirty, performed to their best. Keeping everyone in line is no easy task.

The staring roles were all performed very well. The main character Dorothy Brock was played by Katerina Shadbolt was outstanding and Peggy Sawyer was also delivering to a high standard.

Julian Marsh was portrayed by Ashley Woellner who has a strong singing voice and acted well.  

Lauren Gray also stood out for role as Maggie Jones.

The entire ensemble carried the musical with brilliant understanding of what it was taking to focus on.

We can look forward to bright future with this group of students, when they finish their training later on this year.

Zambezi Express - The Amazing New African Dance Musical...

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