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Notices 6 Message from the Publisher 8 Break-A-Leg

14 Teacher in the Spotlight

Dance Inspiration

32 Technique & More

Joe Tremaine

Art in Flight

24 Personal Development

35 FDEO

Luis Abella

15 Featured Students Darriel Johnakin Mackenna Davis

26 Healthy Eating & Lifestyle

16 Doctor’s Advice Bone Health & Stress Fractures

12 Dance Highlights

18 Dancer’s Corner

What’s Happening in the Dance Communities

What the judges are looking for?

A Brief History

Leadership skills

Editor’s Note

11 Highlights

22 An Interview

36 Health Care Q & A Confused about the Marketplace?

Treatment of IBS

30 Dance Competitions Florida’s Dance Competitions

37 Community Resource Guide 38 Person of Interest Lissette Salgado

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ON OUR WEBSITE Â&#x2021; <RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG D OLVWLQJ RI 'DQFH VWXGLRV & Retail shops in your area â&#x20AC;˘ Locations to pick up a copy of World of Dance Magazine â&#x20AC;˘ Articles on health, healing, injury prevention, nutrition, and more â&#x20AC;˘ A listing of Dance Competitions in Florida â&#x20AC;˘ The latest news and updates â&#x20AC;˘ Also more opportunities to expose your events and workshops online.

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Happy Back to School, I love the beginning of the new season, because it brings so much hope and opportunities. Each year you get to add new ideas, programs and thoughts you’ve been thinking about throughout the year to the new season.

I’m proud to add a weekend “Dancer’s Personal Development” weekend workshop for this years group of participants in the Cover Model Search Contest. I feel that this workshop is so important to a student additional studies that we decided to offer it as well to any young dancer interested in acquiring these skills.

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There will also be a “Parents Luncheon” workshop, because parents are the engine that keeps the interest and commitment of our youth going.

This year as well, in collaboration with Visionaries of Dance, we will be holding teachers networking gatherings to share, socialize and create new ideas that can enhance the dance world.

I look forward to hearing your feedback and wish you an amazing season.

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Be Audition-ready Work on Interview skills Write an amazing resume Learn to model How to work with a photographer Head-shots and portfolio and more...

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Break-A-Leg /// Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note

The new season is here! New classes, new competitions; we are all very excited! This issue is focussed on the new competition season. So, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get started.

First of all, we would like to give special thanks to Cathy Roe, owner of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cathy Roeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ultimate Dance Competitionâ&#x20AC;?, for her tips in â&#x20AC;&#x153;8 things judges look for during a competitionâ&#x20AC;?, a must-read for all competition studios, students and parents alike. Enjoy the interview with Joe Tremaine, president of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitionsâ&#x20AC;?, by our own Jenne Vermes. Our Person of interest is, Lissette Salgado, founder of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake the Groundâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Universal Ballet Competitionâ&#x20AC;?.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to check out our list of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitions! Here you will find many of the main competition companies coming to Florida this season. Thank you for becoming a partner with us.

In this issue, we will also take a look at bone health, by Dr. Kathleen L. Davenport, â&#x20AC;&#x153;3 ways to keep your bones healthy in danceâ&#x20AC;?. In our segment â&#x20AC;&#x153;Technique and moreâ&#x20AC;?, Krystina Nelson, interviews James Boyd, founder of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art in Flightâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, and you will find many more interesting articles and titbits about Florida Dance community.

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Highlights - DANCE INSPIRATIONS -

Do the steps that you've been shown, by everyone you've ever known, until the dance becomes your very own. ~ Jackson Brown ~

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Alexey Kulpin to Join HARID Conservatory Faculty

On November 6th, 2016, World of Dance Magazine will be holding it’s 2nd annual World of Dance Gala Fashion Show, where the winner and finalists of the 2017 Cover Model Search Contest will be announced. This year this event has been expanded into a weekend workshop for the contestants.

World of Dance Magazine in collaboration with Visionaries of Dance, a 501 C3 non-profit public charitable organization, have teamed up for this event. “Dancers spend countless hours in a dance studio honing their skills and technique to continuously improve their performance abilities and the opportunity to land a prestigious apprenticeship with renown dance companies and colleges within the USA and around the world What they do not get within their dance classes are the proper knowledge and skills on how to be audition-ready, how to write an amazing resume, how to present themselves in a personal interview, having a proper photo head-shot and comp card to show their professionalism and preparedness.

This year Visionaries of Dance will incorporate a weekend workshop where young dancers have the opportunity to work on these skills and more. This event is primarily organized for all contestants of the Dance Cover Model Search Contest, but is open to other young dancers in-

terested in acquiring these skills. To participate in the Dance Youth Personal Development Workshop sign up online at www.

WorldofDanceMagazine.com Parent Workshop Luncheon During this weekend workshop, there is also a Parent Workshop Luncheon. A luncheon organized to share important topics of information to parents of dancers. To participate in the Parent Workshop Luncheon sign up online at www.

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Alexey Kulpin has been appointed a full-time faculty member at The HARID Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida, beginning in August 2016.

“We are very happy that Alexey is joining us,” reported HARID director, Gordon Wright.

“His teaching knowledge and expertise will perfectly complement that of HARID’s other faculty members. I know he will contribute much to the training of both our female and male students.”

Alexey Kulpin is a graduate of the University of Culture and Art in St. Petersburg,Russia. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ballet methodology and choreography. In 1998, he was the Grand Prix winner at the Muse of St. Petersburg Ballet Competition. He danced professionally in Russia, Israel, and The U.S.A. and performed solo and principal roles in both classical and contemporary ballets. As a professional dancer, Mr. Kulpin has performed in Russia, Israel, and the United States.

Mr. Kulpin specializes in teaching classical ballet, male and female variations, and character dance. His teaching career includes the Ballet Israel School, City Ballet of San Diego, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Charleston Ballet Company, where he taught company classes and served as director of the Charleston Ballet Youth Young Artists Group. Most recently, he served as principal ballet teacher for Northern California Dance Conservatory. He has staged classical variations and choreographed solos for performance and ballet competitions, including Youth America Grand Prix.

The HARID Conservatory is an internationally recognized professional-training school for gifted young dancers.

The HARID Conservatory is recognized as a high school by the State of Florida. Graduates receive a high-school diploma and, for those who qualify, a HARID Conservatory Certificate of Completion.

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida announces new season Concluding a spectacular season on June, 2016 and including the participation at The International Young Dancers Festival in Indonesia, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida prepares its new 2016-2017 season with four programs summoning the best of international ballet works.

Under the artistic direction of Vladimir Issaev, the company is ready to embark on the season’s line up with rehearsals by Mid-August.

The company’s impressive cast, presented repertoire and affordable ticketing have contributed to its key placement as one of South Florida’s top companies after 19 years of uninterrupted operations.

The selected programs of the upcoming season, embrace an array of pieces including those of Russian composer Prokofiev, French composer Ravel and some neoclassical works by our own local pride and master choreographer Vladimir Issaev in addition to international guests artists.

Program I: Canter Canter Dancing to Prokofiev and Ravel.

Program II- The Nutcracker Program III – Chipollino Program IV- Spring Gala For ticketing and additional information, please visit the website www.artsballettheatre. org Facebook @artsballettheatre Instagram and Twitter @artsballet or by phone (305) 948 4777

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KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Celebrates Silver Anniversary Season Curtain’s up. Light the lights. Strike up the band. Roll out the red carpet – the upcoming 25th anniversary season of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will offer a nonstop series of audience-dazzling per-

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formances by show biz legends and super-hot headliners throughout the upcoming 2016– 2017 season – an exciting and unforgettable array of international artists and stage shows, from every discipline from rock to pop to classical music, from Broadway to Hollywood to Nashville, from your TV screen and iPhone, and from some of the world’s hippest nightclubs and most impressive concert halls.

“It is with great delight and deep gratitude that we embark on our 25th anniversary season at the Kravis Center, says Chief Executive Officer Judith Mitchell. “Just over a quarter-century ago, building a major performing arts center in Palm Beach County seemed an uphill challenge.

Today, a thriving cultural complex, which serves as a gateway to downtown West Palm Beach, not only serves the community but also is gaining a worldwide reputation as a premier entertainment venue and arts education facility.”

“The challenge of the Kravis Center in our 25th annual season is how do we surpass the already lofty expectations of our entertainment-savvy audience members, whether they be longtime donors or first time guests,” asks Mitchell. “Well, we are going to do so by offering performers and shows that will appeal to audiences of all ages and every entertainment preference, from Broadway to offbeat musical sensations to delightful shows for children.”

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rocket, where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite peril and views awesome beauty.

The season’s second production at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Stars of American Ballet, features principal dancers from the New York City Ballet performing works from acclaimed choreographer and co-founder of the New York City Ballet, George Balanchine. The performance will be held on Thurs., Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Box office priced tickets for Stars of American Ballet are $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

most respected international dance critics.

There is also an ‘Art Exhibit inspired by the Dance’ at the beautiful historic JW Warner house- now the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center, a ‘ Dance Films Series’, Dance Book presentation by internationally acclaimed authors and critics, and workshops round out the Collateral events.

After 21 years the IBFM continues to maintain the highest level of artistry attracting the best Principal dancers from the best dance companies putting Miami on the world cultural map.

Please visit www.internationalballetfestival.org for more information or call 786 747-1877

Dance Alive National Ballet Presents Its 51st Season!

Dance Alive National Ballet, one of Florida’s hottest ballet companies, is delighted to present its 51st season and introduce the members of the 2016-2017 Company. Returning principal dancers include Carla Amancio, Buse Babadag, Alexsey Kuznetsov, Ashley Brooke Lunn, Yulia Pivotskaya, Julia Ponomareva, Fhilipe Teixeira,

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Northwest Florida Ballet Season NFB Symphony Orchestra

Each September, The International Ballet Festival of Miami, now in its 21st year and considered one of the most important in the US, brings to South Florida, Principal dancers from some of the most famous ballet companies worldwide; US, Europe, South America & Asia, and many who have never been seen before in the US. There are 4 performances in different theaters and other collateral events: A special performance of “Young Medalists” with Youth America Grand Prix; A “Contemporary Performance” with guest companies from Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and the US; and 2 “Gala Performances of the Stars” representing companies from around the world, where we present a Lifetime Achievement Award to a famous luminary of the dance world, and a Critics Award to the

The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) announces programming for its forty-seventh season and the creation of the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra led by renowned conductor and composer, David Ott. The 20162017 season features four productions at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College with live musical accompaniment for two of the productions by the newly created orchestra. To learn more about our season, visit our PERFORMANCES page online.

The 2016-2017 Northwest Florida Ballet season opens with Lightwire Theater’s newest adventure, Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey on Fri., Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. Audience members will join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade

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Andre Valladon, Roberto Vega and Soloist Mia Cacres-Nielsen. Gretel Batista rejoins the Company after a year with Orlando Ballet and Jessica Dominguez, from the Cuban National Ballet, joins DANB as principal along with Sergii Sydorskyi, who arrives from the Ukraine.

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS All Mainstage Productions held at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts FANGS! Friday, October 28, 7:30PM Join DANB in a fabulous Halloween spectacle – Dracula rises from a fog filled haze, Vampyra ‘vamps’ playfully and the Raven quoth’s ‘Nevermore’. Chock full of fun AND dripping with spookiness. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Go online for more News

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Featured Teacher and Students - Sponsored by Dancers Haul.

Teacher in the Spotlight/// Luis Abella

Luis Abella

________________________________ Owner/ Teacher Abella’s School of Dance ________________________________ St. Augustine, Fl

In an era where competitive dance is a dominating force, it is rare to find a teacher who firmly builds their school around classical technique and performance with the intention of training future professional dancers. Luis Abella created Abella’s School of Dance in St. Augustine with just that in mind.

Luis Abella was born in Cuba and began studying ballet in 1983 with many of the best Ballet Masters of the country. While in Cuba, he studied methodology and history of classical ballet. He graduated from the National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba in 1991. Luis has performed all over the world as a Principal Dancer and soloist with many renowned ballet companies including the National Ballet of Cuba, under the direction of Alicia Alonso, Bellas Artes Nacional of Mexico, the Minnesota Ballet, and the University of Miami Ballet, under the direction of Rosario Suarez.

Luis is an ABT certified teacher. ______________________

6. How do you inspire your students?

I try to make them believe that the work will be rewarded in the end. I teach them how to recognize and appreciate their achievements. I make sure they love what they do in dance.

1. How long have you been teaching dance?

I have been teaching dance for 11 years.

2. What classes do you teach?

7. What is your favorite dance production?

I teach Ballet using the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum.

My favorite production I have done with my school and company is Peter Pan, which we performed in 2015 and 2016. My favorite production that I’ve ever seen is Swan Lake.

3. What makes teaching dance fulfilling to you?

Teaching dance is an adventure and a challenge. I love the mystery of getting to know what type of dancer a student will become. I love to help dancers find the way to become a professional artist. I want to pass on what I have learned to my students and see what they can do with it.

4. What is your teaching philosophy?

Motivation. The best teachers are the ones who can create motivation within their students to work hard and fall in love with the principles and art of dance.

5. If you could describe your dance classes in 3 words, what would they be?

8. What has been your most memorable moment as a teacher so far?

It’s not really a moment, but what I love most is seeing the kids fall in love with classical ballet.

9. Best piece of advice for students and/or teachers?

Find a way to enjoy what you are doing, and care about the principles, etiquette and respect that accompanies dance.

10. Share a funny story about class or students: Because my first language is not English, I confuse English words and their pronunciation sometimes, and it can get pretty funny in class when that happens.

Purposeful, Challenging, Fulfilling

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Darriel Johnakin | Mackenna Davis /// Featured Students

Darriel Johnakin

Mackenna Davis

Age: 17

Age: 15

Name of School: New World school of the Arts

Name of School: Harrison school for the arts

Name of Studio: IMPAC

Name of Studio: Highlands school of dance

Volunteer program: Miami Rescue Mission

Volunteer program: Mission trips, service

Center for Women and Children

projects in my home town

I dance because: It gives me a feeling of

I dance because: It is a way to express myself

freedom and the ability to strengthen my

through being able move and create art

body in the process. It has been a part of

as well as an escape from stress and

my life for 14 years and all that I know.

craziness of life with its structure and

Hobbies: Dancing and hanging out with

attention grabbing technique.

friends.

Hobbies: Being with my friends, writing,

Favorite color: Purple

reading, dancing, working on other areas

Favorite dance production: Revelations by

of the arts

the Ailey Company

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite dance style: Contemporary Ballet

Favorite dance production: CoppĂŠlia Favorite dance style: Modern Future goals: To attend the Florida State University of law and become a lawyer, while remaining in touch with the arts by continuing to dance and participating in Future goals: To continue my study in dance

musical theatre.

in New York at Fordham, NYU or possibly attend a college in California. I plan to dance as long as I can.

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Doctors Advice/// Bone Health & Stress Fractures

:gf] @]Ydl` Yf\ Klj]kk >jY[lmj]k + oYqk lg c]]h qgmj Zgf]k `]Ydl`q af \Yf[] Bone health is important to healthy dancing. Many dancers think of bone like a twig - either the twig is one piece, or it is snapped in half. However, bone is much more like a tree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is constantly growing and remodeling.

Bone health is important to healthy dancing. Many dancers think of bone like a twig - either the twig is one piece, or it is snapped in half. However, bone is much more like a tree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is constantly growing and remodeling. Bone is in a constant balance of being broken down and built back up. This is what makes bones healthy.

However, sometimes the breakdown part of the bone â&#x20AC;&#x153;winsâ&#x20AC;? over the buildup. This is when bone injuries can happen.

Dancers may have an accident where they fall and break something, but more often injured bones in dancers come slowly from overuse. This is when the bone breakdown overcomes the building blocks.

When this happens the bone can have a stress fracture. This is a broken bone, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from this breakdown/buildup imbalance rather than from a specific fall or accident.

There are ways to prevent this kind of bone injury and keep your bones healthy.

can be hard to sustain during busy seasons. It may be more difficult to keep these building blocks strong for dancers with specific dietary needs, such as vegetarian or vegan dancers. A visit to a nutritionist is a consideration to make sure you wish to keep the right balance of energy going into your body, especially during times when you are using more energy for dance.

Supplements are generally best through diet and food.

However, vitamin D may be low in dancers since many dancers stay indoors, even in Florida. Your doctor can check a vitamin D level, and this should be considered if you have had a stress fracture. It is important to not take too much vitamin D supplements without a blood test because, while hard to do, it is possible to overdose on vitamin D supplements.

1. The most common reason for a stress fracture is overuse. For example, if you have been taking one hour of pointe class a week and suddenly start dancing en pointe for six hours a week, your bone may not be ready to keep up with you. It is important to slowly work up to a time when you will be dancing more frequently. These times can be predictable, such as during an intensive, show week, or competition season. It is important for bone health to have a ramp-up period, or even decline some opportunities to keep your body and bones balanced.

2. Another risk for stress fractures is your body not having enough building blocks for the bone. Nutrition keeps your bones building, and this September/October 2016

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3. One measure of bone health is also hormonal health. In women, one hormonal measure is through menstrual periods. If you have had your period, and it changes and becomes less frequent, this may indicate your body does not have enough building blocks. Nutrition and hormonal health affect many areas of the body, including your bone health. Thus, if you experience these changes in your period, you need to let your doctor know.

Stress fractures take time to get better and they will almost always cause you to miss some dance. There are some dance injuries you can dance through, but stress fractures are not generally one of them. Therefore, it is extremely important to prevent these and to diagnose them early. You can catch these early and vastly lessen the amount of time out of dance. Bone healthy is key to dancing longer, safer, healthier.

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Dancers Corner/// Stand out at Competitions

8 Things judges look for during a competition How to be a STAND OUT at competitions and deliver.

What the judges are looking for?

That has been too much of a mystery, and we want you to be prepared and confident!

So I will spell it out, at least in terms of my competition.

1. Technique.

There is no substitute. No amount of stage presence or sparkle or tricks can make up for the lack of it. Technique comes from taking classes and working hard. Technique is king. Period.

2. Rehearsal.

We call the result of rehearsal “precision”.

Dancers with well rehearsed dances are confident, clean, and prepared. Dancers should not be looking in the wings for cues from their teacher or at other dancers because it just makes them look unprepared and lost. Dancers should adopt the Boy September/October 2016

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Scout motto: Be Prepared!

3. Stage Presence.

Be real! Mugging and goofy faces look fake. Dancers should be guided to think about how that dance makes them feel.

Happy? Excited? Pensive?

Sad? Curious? Acting classes would be a great asset to stage presence, the dancer should know what message they are expected to portray and then be REAL about it. Natural.

Presence on stage also includes posture, attitude, grooming, professionalism, confidence.

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a song at a competition, that was a guarantee that we would NEVER dance to that song. There is no lack of exquisite, exciting, original, emotional, clever, mesmerizing music. If you haven’t checked out Spotify, it’s fantastic for finding music!

And as for dance themes.... we see a lot of “love gone wrong” themes, especially from our soloist. The soloist that stands out has a unique and interesting message or song that makes the judges sit up and pay attention because they haven’t seen/heard it before.

5. Dance at your level.

The competition stage is the place to put your best foot forward! Too many times dancers compete with choreography that is simply too complex and difficult for

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and themes. No one I know likes to see an 8 year old in a corset and booty shorts dancing to Don’t You Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me. Really, no one ( in my company).

Let our young dancers dance about what is relevant to their lives and their age. Little Mermaids! When you wish on a Star! Rainbow Connections!

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7. Be Diplomats of Good Will.

Hey, people talk. If you are professional and courteous back stage, believe me... we will hear about it. Our judges and emcees are aware of your professionalism (or lack of it). Everyone is there to shine and dance for the love of dance. Be supportive. How can it hurt you? What do you have to lose? Represent your studio with professionalism and courtesy towards everyone.

You will gain the respect of everyone. And respect will last WAY longer than any trophy.

them. Less is more! Do what you do best when you compete. Your studio classes are the place for extending and learning and improving. The competition stage is a place to show your stuff... but make sure it’s YOUR stuff, your level, your best. I have seen dancer’s scores go from platinum down to gold because they inserted a series of fouette turns at the end that were not executed well.

6. Be classy and age appropriate.

This means your music as well as costumes

8. Bring innovate choreography.

How? Be yourself. Think about your life, what you love, your experiences. Listen to music until you find that song that hits you right between the eyes and you say YES! I GET THAT! I FEEL LIKE THAT! Tell a story that matters to you. Forget about imitating anyone; especially because you think that what they do, is what “wins”. Be in it to love it; to be an artist, to be a leader. To be an original thinker, a path finder! It has taken me years to find the right judges ,who will appreciate you for your originality and innovation.

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“ t is important to remember that dance is an art...not a sport.

When you are out on that stage dance because you love it!

Don’t let winning become the most important thing. It’s great to win but doing your personal best every time you compete should be your main focus. Enjoy your moment in the light!” ___________________________

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And remember, with all the innovation in the world, your vision will not shine through without the right technique. So, I must go back to #1 because it is the technique of your dance that will display your vision; like fine paint on an expensive canvas.

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Cathy Roe

International dance educator, has a degree in dance from Western Michigan University. Owner of Cathy Roe Video Productions, Santa Fe Studio Stage, and Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance Competitions.

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An Interview//Joe Tremaine

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he world of competition dance is taking the industry by storm, it seems. Tons of studios and schools are bringing their dancers around the country to compete for awards and get invaluable feedback from industry and education professionals in the dance community. At the forefront of this movement are the competition and convention directors, the ones who are responsible for bringing the faculty together at incredible venues to give dancers and teachers a unique and rewarding experience. Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Legendary Dance Teacher and Competition Director, Joe Tremaine, to get the story behind his convention and the passion behind it.

movies, everything. I wanted to bring first hand knowledge to the country with people working on Broadway, working in Television, and have them teach. And they had to be good teachers too, that is what set us apart. To this day, in fact, I’ve never hired a teacher unless they are actively working in the business, or have worked and are transitioning out of it. Also, at every one of our conventions, we made sure to have state of the art sound systems and stages, brand new equipment, and that sets us apart too.

20 cities a year. Then in the Summer, we have our Nationals here in Orlando, and there we do First, Second, Third and Fourth places. There are cash prizes for First, Second and Third, but not for Fourth. My reasoning behind this is that at Tremaine, you have to earn it. We do not give you a ribbon, or pin or trophy, or anything just because you walked on stage.

I always preface it when it’s time to give out the awards with that fact that the kids are all winners because they got on stage and performed and you celebrate that

Jenne Vermes: Dance conventions have exploded and become quite the phenomenon. You were at the forefront of that, from what I remember in my experience. What brought you the idea to start a dance convention/ competition?

Joe Tremaine: Dance conventions have been in existence for over 100 years, close to 120. Older than me. It started with Dance Masters of America, and then Dance Educators of America, then came Danny Hoctor’s Dance Caravan, Art Stone’s Dance Olympus and so on and so forth. They all asked me to teach for them, and I worked with many of them for years. It was great, but at that point I laid the foundation to build my name nationally from out in Hollywood. The conventions that I was teaching at had mostly local teachers, but they weren’t currently working in the business. I was working in the business, teaching and choreographing, performing, Television,

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Center, Joe Tremaine, President performs during Tremaine Dance Convention’s 35th Anniversary Tour in Los Angeles with [left-toright] Tremaine Faculty Instructors Emily Zachary, Derrick Schrader and Keri LaGrand. Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.

JV: Your competition, when I attended it in 2005, was one of the few that only awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each category. Is it still that way? What are the reasons (benefits) for constructing it this way?

JT: Yes, we still do that. First, Second and Third place in all of the Regionals. That’s

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performance; win, lose or draw. But First, Second and Third place means something more.

JV: How do you feel your convention/ competition has changed from when it started to now?

JT: When we started our convention and

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competition, we had the competition just right on the dance floor. Then we started building our own stages. Eventually I bought a stage that we now travel with for the competition.

JV: How do you feel the convention/ competition scene has changed overall from when it started to now? I know conventions are starting to bring in dancers that were on “So You Think You Can Dance” and other shows to teach at their conventions. How do you feel that is affecting the Dance Competition industry?

JT: Shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” have contributed enormously to the dance world, and now people all over the world are more aware of dance. People now know the word “choreography.” Shows like these are picking the best dancers as winners; however, fame is fleeting if you can’t deliver the goods and know what you’re talking about. I don’t think you can put a thirteen year old on stage and call them a Master Teacher.

JV: What kind of methods/technology do you employ in order to make scoring fair and simplified for both the competi-

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Tremaine 2015-16 35th Anniversary Tour Faculty: (clockwise from top) Meghan Sanett, Keri LaGrand, Derrick Schrader, Tiffany Maher, Marty Dew, Colby Shinn, Laurie Johnson, Tony Bellissimo and Joe Tremaine. Emily Zachary not pictured.

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tors and the judges?

JT: We recently, a few years ago, instituted a computer system where each of the judges can enter their scores and it goes right to the data table and provides instant results.

Judges have their own personal ideas, but the great thing is that we have them connected through an earphone, and they are talking to each other and doing critiques.

The three judges interplaying and sharing ideas really gives wonderful information and feedback to the dancers and teachers.

JV: What is one of your favorite memories from your competitions/conventions?

JT: There are too many to mention, but they are all so positive, and I am having so much fun. There was one time, I was with Barry Lather, who we are honoring tonight. He just did Carrie Underwood’s World Tour, and he was my protégé since 11 years old. I was with Barry and Marcia Lane, who is a force on her own, and we were all three on stage in Chicago. We were on a small stage, up against a wall, and there was an Air Wall, the kind of folding walls that fit into pockets and covers the doors, at the edge of the stage. We were dancing, jumping around and carrying on,

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and I’m standing over by the stereo system looking at the dancers out there. Marcia is over on the other side, and Barry is dancing. We started to cross each other, Marcia and I, and we were like “What happened to Barry?” Apparently, he turned and fell out of it, and when he pushed against the wall to hold on, the door slipped and he had fallen into the air wall and the door shut behind him. He completely disappeared!

JV: What is your favorite thing about directing this convention and your career in general?

JT: It’s always been so positive, and so great. My thing is that I‘m having so much fun. I’ve always felt selfish that I get to do all this stuff. I’m getting to dance and listen to music, and not doing brain surgery or trying to fly a rocket to the moon. I’m dealing with music and fun and happiness, and all that. What a great world; what a way to live.

Author Jenne Vermes

Professor of Tap at Florida School of the Arts | Dancer/ singer for The Cruxshadows | Dance teacher and choreographer throughout Jacksonville, FL,| Fitness and Health blogger: www.FIT-it-in.blogspot.com · Certified Zumba and Group Exercise instructor (AFAA) Contact me : annyk113@gmail.com

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Personal Development/// Leadership skills

6 leadership skills you develop in the world of competition.

You may think, what does competition have to do with leadership? You will be surprised to find out that with each opportunity you take to enter into a competition, there’s the side effect of you developing leadership skills you will undoubtedly be able to use in the future.

Boldness: Being bold and daring to get out of your comfort zone and be a little uncomfortable. Leaders need to learn to be uncomfortable in order to take their teams in new directions and challenges. Competing and putting yourself out there is a very bold and courageous move.

Resilience: Not everyone who competes will win. And when you are not the winner of the night, but you are able to look back and recognize how you’ve grown through the process and recognize the areas that still need improving, you’re very much a winner. A leader needs to be resilient and bounce back quickly from mistakes and recognize their weakness in order not to be left behind by competitors.

Excellence: The fact of the matter is that competition breeds excellence. On the road to winning, you become a better you. When getting ready for competition, you pay attention to details, you improve your skills, you seek a mentor or coach to help you recognize the areas you still need to work on. Win or lose, you’ll be a better you at the end of the road.

Celebrate Failures: Successful leaders understand the importance of celebrating failures with their team. If employees are afraid to make a mistake, they won’t innovate, try new ways of doing business. And in this fast paced world, the competition is not standing still. In order to keep up, you need to dare to take risks and try new things even though the end result is not guaranteed. That counts for you too. If necessary, reframe your definition of failure. What does failure mean to you?

Does it mean “I lost”? What it should mean is, “I tried”. When you try and the results aren’t what you hoped for, take some time to figure out what teaching you got from the experience, and say “Thank you!

Now I know what not to do the next time”.

and tasks are required? In competition, you need to know what you’re being judged on, and based on that you focus on those qualities. Always start with the end in mind, and work your way forward.

Confidence: By improving your skills, and putting yourself in uncomfortable positions and learning from your “mistakes” you can’t help but feel more self-confident. Confident in your skills, your abilities and in the knowledge that whatever the circumstance, you know you have what it takes to overcome and grow from it. Team players trust and follow leaders who show self-confidence.

Competitions provide participants with the opportunity to develop communication and team building skills; it helps them to treat other competitors with respect and dignity, to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to better understand their own.

With competition comes the fear of failure. One person is going to win and the others loose? But will anyone really be loosing? Regardless if at the end of the competition you’re holding the crown, the medal, the grand prize, or are the one standing to one side watching the winner enjoy the glory; remember that you are undoubtedly not the same person you were before the journey began. You are smarter, better prepared, better skilled and ready to take on the next challenge.

Always, always, always remind yourself of your strength and you will automatically stand taller; take a deep breath and smile. You are able.

You are strong. You have what it takes.

Live Daringly

Results Oriented: As a leader an important skill is to be focused on the end result. What is it that you are trying to achieve and what skills

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Healthy Eating & Lifestyle /// Irritable Bowel Syndrome II

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n the previous issue, I concentrated on the FODMAP diet for treatment of IBS. In this issue, I will take it a step further and add tried and true Vegan FODMAP recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. I’ll also add daily mindful movements and meditation to soothe a sore digestive tract.

Breakfast: Spice Amaranth Porridge with Raspberry Compote (recipe from the Fodmap Friendly Vegan) Porridge: • 1 cup *amaranth • 2 cups organic plant-based milk, unsweetened of course • 1 tbsp maple or rice malt syrup • 1 tsp pure non-alcoholic vanilla (seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean) • 4 cardamom pods (or sprinkle ground spice to taste) • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/8 tsp nutmeg • 1 tsp fine sea salt Raspberry Compote • 2 1/2 cups fresh organic raspberries • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1 tsp pure non-alcoholic vanilla (seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean) • Combine porridge ingredients in medium saucepan • Bring amaranth to the boil, then

• 1 cup finely shredded papaya • 4 organic cherry tomatoes • 4 organic *green beans, chopped into 1” length • 1 cup organic baby spinach

lower to simmer covered for 15 minutes • Combine raspberry compote ingredients in a separate saucepan, bring to boil, lower to simmer, covered for 5 minutes • Once porridge has cooked, scoop into a bowl and top with raspberry compote • Add cinnamon or additional plant milk and enjoy *Amaranth is a gluten free grain that has more calcium, iron, phosphorous, and carotenoids, than most vegetables.

Protein content: cup for cup, 28.1 grams of protein compared to the 26.3 grams in oats and 13.1 grams in rice.

Lunch Salad:

Peanut and Papaya with Spicy Tangy Dressing (recipe from the Fodmap Friendly Vegan)

Salad: • Green tips from 1 spring onion, finely sliced

Hearty Eggplant Curry

Dressing: • 1 tsp tamari sauce • 1tsp coconut sugar • 1/4 cup organic unsalted raw peanuts (coat cookie sheet with coconut oil and toast peanuts for a few minutes until light brown) • juice of 1 organic lime • Himalayan sea salt to taste • handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely diced • Use a mortar and pestle to grind the peanuts and coconut sugar • Whisk all dressing ingredients until well combined, then add the peanut-sugar mix • In a large bowl combine spinach, papaya slices, green beans, cherry tomatoes, spring onion tips and parsley

• Combine all ingredients with the dressing until lightly coated • Serve in a large bowl and top with extra herbs, peanuts, sea salt and a squeeze of lime juice *If you are not sure that green beans are tolerated lightly steam them to make digestion easier.

Dinner:

Hearty Eggplant Curry (recipe from the Fodmap Friendly Vegan)

Ingredients: • 2 medium eggplants • 3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil • green tips from 1 large *leek, finely diced • 1” piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated • 2 tsp cumin • 1 tbsp coriander • 1/2 tsp found turmeric • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt • 1 pound very ripe & red Roma tomatoes diced into small cubes

YOGA ASANAS FOR DIGESTIVE DISTRESS All contracting and twisting poses stimulate the abdominal organs, including the liver and digestive organs. Below are 10 great poses to aid in digestion. Give them all a try and practice them daily.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome II /// Healthy Eating & Lifestyle

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• small handful of fresh herbs to garnish • Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add leek tips and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent • Add grated ginger and cumin and cook another 2 minutes until mixture becomes fragrant • Add ground coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt and cook for 30 seconds • Add diced eggplant and stir well to coat the eggplant pieces with spices • Add the diced Roma tomatoes, stir, then cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, (stir and keep checking that the mixture doesn’t stick to bottom of pan) • When the tomato sauce has thickened and the eggplant begins to melt, check the seasoning and adjust as necessary • Remove from heat and serve over plain brown rice or quinoa and garnish with any fresh herbs you choose *Leeks are sensitive to many IBS sufferers, use only the green tips and not the white bulb.

Dessert:

Chocolate, Banana, Macadamia Nut Cookies (recipe from the Fodmap Friendly Vegan)

Ingredients: • 2 large, ripe bananas, peeled • 1-2 tbsp organic raw cacao nibs • 1/2 cup raw macadamia nut halves • pinch of fine sea salt • 1 cup wheat-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill brand is great) • 1 tsp organic virgin coconut oil for cookie sheet • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F • Grease a flat baking sheet with some coconut oil • While the oven heats, in a bowl use a fork to mash the bananas into a puree • Add the oats and mix well • Add macadamia pieces, cacao nibs, and salt and mix until all is evenly distributed • Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop the mixture onto the cookie sheets, then slightly flatten each cookie to about 2” in diameter (get into the habit of using the scoop so that all cookies are uniform in size) • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

• Warm or room temperature, either with way, these cookies are nutritious and delicious

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2017 Florida Dance C Cathy Roeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ultimate Dance Competition Page 2

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Shake the Ground Competition Page 9

Feb 17 - 18 Orlando, Fl

Convention Oct 1, 2016 Orlando, Fl

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April 1-2 Jacksonville, FL

Feb 25 -26 Tampa, Fl

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May 6-7 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Apr 8-9 Boca Raton, Fl

March 10-12 Orlando, FL

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Dance Challenge June 22-25 Daytona Beach, Fl

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Mar 3-5 Tampa FL

June 26-July1 Orlando, FL

Mar 31 - Apr 2 Orlando, Fl Nationals July 9-13, 2017 West Palm Beach

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ompetitions Schedule CATHY ROE’s ULTIMATE DANCE COMPETIITON Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance Competition will be in Orlando at the Olympia High School Theater, February 17-19, 2017. Cathy Roe is a pioneer in the dance industry, having created over 150 instructional dance videos in the late 1990’s that still sell internationally bringing curriculum and choreography to dance teachers world wide. She started Ultimate Dance in 2004 to “change the face” of dance choreographed for competition and invite choreographers to bring artistic, technical, innovative works to the competition stage, denouncing the need for “tricks” and what was becoming cliche competition choreography.

Her competitions are known for professionalism, quality and her draw of artistic choreographers and entertainers.

CELEBRATION TALENT COMPETITION Celebration Dance Convention, a division of Celebration Talent Competition, will be hosting a one day convention/intensive in Jacksonville on October 8th at the Osborn Convention Center!

Celebration Talent hosts professionally run, on time, family-friendly events all across the country, focused on your children and students.

Join their world-class, friendly, experienced and approachable faculty for a full day of classes and scholarship opportunities.

Tuition is $100 for 7 classes in total and there are three age levels: Junior, Teen & Senior. All are welcome, studio affiliation not required. Get more information and register online at www.celebrationtalent.com!

events we supply the best teachers in the country. These teachers are “Educators” first. They want to share their passion with each and every student that attends.

They are hands on and will make individual corrections to help the students.

We treat competition as a part of the “Educational Process”. Our judges give great verbal critiques.

They embody the philosophy of DEA which is “most students are not dancing at that 98 to 100 level”. The judges give a variety of medal placements from High Silver through Platinum. We pride ourselves that each student receives the tools that they need to become a better dancer and performer. As we are all Educators, this process is very important to the development of each and every student. We realize that there are many choices in competition events but by choosing DEA, you are striving to offer your students an event that offers them the opportunity to be become “the best that they can be”.

FUSION NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION With over 35 years in the dance industry, we have designed our conventions and competitions to meet the needs of dancers of all ages and skill levels. We believe in a standard of excellence in the service received from Fusion and we are committed to providing you with the best judges/faculty available to optimize your dancer’s experience at FusionNDC. Our goal is to simplify the process of dance competition by providing a warm, friendly and professional environment that allows dancers, directors/teachers and parents a time Where It All Comes Together!

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GROOVE COMPETITION

We are the “New” DEA that puts “Education before Competition”.

We at DEA are very excited to share the educational opportunities with you and your students. You can be assured that at each of our

Groove Dance Competition is extremely excited about our 20162017 season where we will be hosting 6 Conventions, 35 Regional Competitions and National Finals in both Ocean City, MD and

Myrtle Beach, SC! New for our 2017 season, we will be offering three competitive levels: Novice, Intermediate and Competitive.

Additionally, our 2017 season will feature our media program where dancers will have unlimited downloads to the photos and videos taken at our events. For more information about our events and what we offer please visit www.

GrooveCompetition.com or call (732) 579-0737!

LEAP! COMPETITION At Leap! we are excited to announce our 5TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON of a fresh, fun and exciting dance experience in the competition industry! We offer two levels of competition. Our Skip! Level is available for the recreational dancer while our Leap!

Level is designed for the dancer with a more competitive background.

Leap! is the first and only competition in the industry to offer a leaping competition. This is a special portion of the competition weekend that gives dancers, who choose to sign up, an opportunity to show off their leaping abilities to our incredible panel of top-notch judges.

When you attend a Leap! event you will experience an entertaining and professional atmosphere.

Leap! is run by a team of caring and knowledgeable staff members that will strive to do everything to make your weekend memorable.

With our state of the art lights and sound, audience giveaways, and unique trophies... everyone’s a winner at Leap!

SHAKE THE GROUND Celebrating the exciting 5Th Season, Shake the Ground continues to be an extraordinary leader in the dance competition arena. If you have not been, you are certainly missing out on one of the best competitions ever!

At a Shake the Ground competition, every dancer has an incredible opportunity to take advantage

of FREE Master classes taught by world renowned teachers, receive special awards and prizes, and the chance to be awarded scholarships to some of the tops dance programs. Once again, STG will be awarding the 2017 Regional Tour Summer Intensive Scholarships to Sarasota Ballet School, PeriDance NY, Broadway Dance Center NY, The Joffrey Ballet NY & LA Ballet, Contemporary/Jazz, Broadway, and Hip Hop. 2017 marks the 5th season for Shake the Ground and it is growing fast and stronger than ever!

Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for STG as they continue to make the competition world shake! For more information go to www.shaketheground.com. info@ shaketheground.com

UNIVERSAL BALLET COMPETITION Universal Ballet Competition (UBC), is honored to have been recognized as one of the leading student ballet competitions in 2016. Over $50,000 in scholarships was awarded in the sold out annual competition in Miramar, FL and Atlanta, GA during the 2016 season. Scholarships to world-renowned dance schools such as Miami City Ballet School, Joffrey Ballet School, Sarasota Ballet School, Complexions, Alonso King Lines, Milwaukee Ballet School and the Boston Ballet School were awarded last season.

UBC is proud to be the only Ballet/Contemporary Dance Competition to use video judging and computerized scoring. In addition, it is the only competition that offers a master classes taught by highly respected and accomplished teachers to help educate and inspire the upcoming stars of the future. Universal Ballet Competition’s vision is to be recognized as the nation’s premier ballet only competition bridging exceptionally talented dancers of all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds with quality dance education, opportunities in dance, and professional careers.

Technique & More ///Art in Flightowel Syndrome II

“Art in Flight”

I came across an old acquaintance I met during a choreographic project years ago. Well, I came across his newly created business, “Art in Flight”.

I was curious to learn exactly what it was so I contacted Founder James Boyd, to schedule a meeting to see how my Dancer Athlete Method and Flight could work together in Jacksonville.

Both h companies seem to have the commonality ality of wanting to strengthen the presence nce of dancers and artists and, needless too say, both companies are passionate about making Jacksonville an awesome place for dance.

It wasn’t asn’t long before James and I connected and d now, he trains at Momentum Wellness (getmomentumfit.com) in Ponte Vedra Beach each with my Method program. After learning ng more about his mission, I thought it would uld be so beneficial to expand the audiencee of people who know about what is happening ening in Jacksonville and dance. So, I interviewed viewed him to discuss a bit about his background, ground, his performance and training, and the he plans for Flight in North Florida.

James es Boyd was born and raised in Jacksonville, lle, Florida. His dance training spans into all major genres of classical dance, including ng tap and break dancing. He attended LaVilla aVilla School of the Arts, under the September/October 2016

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direction of Michelle O Ottley-Fisher in his early education, going on to Douglas Anderson High School an and college, receiving his B.F.A from SUNY P Purchase.

Post graduation, James Jam has performed internationally and is m most recognized for his membership in B Bad Boys of Dance with Rasta Thomas and Adrienne Canterna. James had the pleasure pleas of performing a work called “In a Rehea Rehearsal Room” choreographed by the famou famous William Carter, a piece that only two oth other couples have had the opportunity to per perform. Additionally, he was a guest performer perform on “SYTYCD” in 2012, has performed with Misty Copeland, Sir Elton John, M Mary J. Blige, Bruce Springsteen, and Lady Gaga.

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With the wonder and magic of Internet at my fingertips, I was able to interview James via email to answer some questions while he was on the road. Here is what he had to say: K: What did you enjoy most as a student dancer in Jacksonville, Florida?

J: I enjoyed growing up as a dancer in Jacksonville. I was lucky to start with a male dance teacher who showed me the fundamentals of ballet and made it fun by connecting the basics of break dancing. That began the process of teacher after teacher guiding me in the best direction. If each teacher could represent a lily pad, then every lily pad I came across in Jacksonville gave me direction and firm knowledge to leap forward.

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educator, and business person?

J: My inspiration comes from the conversations had after meeting someone new. It’s amazing how different we are but so similar. Learning how to dig deep and search for what’s rare about each person develops inspiration when I find it. A beautiful thing really… As a dancer, educator and business man, I’ve been able to grasp knowledge left behind by some greats such as Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Ford, Churchill, Michael Jackson, and last but not least, my Father. Family and dancers today keep me afloat and in shape to the point of being able to have a consistently growing career.

K: Talk about your new venture, Art-InFlight. What is the goal and mission of this project?

J: I am the founder of the organization called Art In Flight Incorporated. It is for the development and education for the Arts and all people. Art In Flight is bridging the gap between businesses, arts, and organizations. In the first year, Art In Flight created 50 collaborations/projects. My hope is for Flight to help grow the community’s deep roots that offer long-term solutions and culture. This will help make Jacksonville shine and compete in the arts arena with the bigger cities in the United States.

K: How has your physical training changed or evolved from adolescence to now, as an adult dancer?

J: My training has slowed down. I used to train from 8:30am – 11pm for years. Now, I have the same schedule, except my time is shared with running a business, teaching, and performing. To keep up competitively,

I have to train continually when traveling.

I learned about and began training with Dancer Athlete Method last year in my hometown of Jacksonville. The program helps me to continue performing ballet and break dancing plus all styles in between.

K: What obstacles have you faced physically, and how have you addressed these challenges?

J: An obstacle that I faced recently is scar tissue that’s developed over my Achilles tendon. Dance Athlete Method works with me on a high level so something like this doesn’t slow me down. It also builds more direction towards injury prevention. Today, I’m able to perform, teach and make great decisions because of working with Dance Athlete Method.

K: What are the biggest differences between typical dance training and training with Method?

J: Training with teachers, coaches and with Method creates a wide-scale format for me to be successful with all styles of dance.

Teaching around the world with other dance teachers provides cool knowledgeable ways to share information or deliver truth to the youth, or even the community.

Having a dance coach is great for design and precision and developing myself as an artist. Then, I have Method to make sure I’m conditioned and ready to perform, and be an artist consistently - or until demand runs out. I need all three and more to reach my goals and leave behind something longterm and as powerful as my idols.

K: How can Flight help the community

of dance in Jacksonville?

J: Art In Flight Incorporated is helping the dance community by providing opportunities. We have conversations and work with movers and shakers of the dance world, training artists, and performing artists around the world to create long-term solutions and keep culture alive. Art in Flight gives dance a verbal voice. It can explain to any entity how dance and the arts can help a community or even a city grow.

K: What else do you have on your plate for the second half of 2016?

J: Art In Flight will grow dramatically within the next year, which means more projects and more opportunities in Florida. Personally, I plan to keep training as I begin touring again next year with private management so I can keep up the advertising for Jacksonville, Florida.

K: thanks so much for sharing your time and information with me, James!

J: I would like to say thank you to all who have helped me get this far and to all who continue to help.

Krystina Alexis Nelson Professional dancer, choreographer, administrator & model. Degree: Dance Management from Oklahoma City University & Florida K-12 Dance Teacher certification. Co-founder The Dancers Method .

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A brief history /// FDEO

In the last issue of World of Dance, Valerie Barreiro, FDEO President, introduced you to our organization which is committed to advancing dance education in the arts.

fessional development, networking forums, honor societies, journals, research, and advocacy tools.

Who We Are Individually and Collectively.

FDEO is comprised of dance artists, dance educators, administrators, teachers, and students who believe in the power of dance as an art form. We are a non-profit organization operating under a 501 (c) 3 code.

We are committed to offering the very best in dance technique as an art form in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner to people of all ages and abilities.

• We follow the guidelines of the National Dance Education Organization, NDEO, to advance dance education in the arts.

We can be found in many genres of dance in many environments: PreK-12 schools, dance studios, higher education, and community centers.

• We have a passion for dance.

• We have a respect for all genres of dance performance.

• We are committed to our own professional growth.

• We accomplish our goals through pro-

In the first three years of our organization, we partnered with Florida Association for Theatre Education, FATE. They allowed us to share their conference space in Coral Gables and in Clearwater/St. Petersburg.

We were encouraged by NDEO because we were one of three states that offered many dance courses in our public schools (California and Texas were the other two).

We were also encouraged by the Florida Department of Education’s Arts Education Specialist, June Hinckley.

Over the years our annual conferences have been hosted by Hillsborough Community College, Daytona Beach College, the Kravis Center, Florida Atlantic University, New World School of the Arts, and the University of South Florida. We’ve come a long way since 2001 when 50 interested dancers came to that first formative meeting in Coral Gables and were addressed and encouraged by NDEO Executive Director Jane Bonbright and Ms. Hinckley.

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Our Future We embrace the diversity of our field. We look for ways to work together for the benefit of all our members. We want to strengthen the ties among private studios, pre-K -12 education, and higher education.

Come join us for our annual conference this October 20-22 at Miami City Ballet in Miami Beach. This historic partnership will not only highlight ballet but will also feature the best in modern, contemporary, and ethnic techniques. In addition to keynote speaker Toni Pierce-Sands, a former Ailey dancer, Susan McGreevy-Nichols, NDEO Executive Director will address attendees.

Come join us to share ideas and concerns, to learn something new, to network with other professionals, to have fun!

Find detailed information at the FDEO website, www.fdeo.org

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Health Care Q & A /// Marketplace

Are you confused about the Marketplace…?

As a follow-up to my June column, I present more detailed information about the Marketplace…

As a reminder, the only time of year when you can buy new health insurance, or change your plan, is during the open enrollment. This year that will be from Nov 1 to Dec 31, with an effective date of Jan 1, 2017 for your new plan.

Q1: What are some of the special events that would enable me to get health insurance, or change my current plan, outside of the open enrollment?

A1: You lost group health insurance, moved, got married, divorced, birth or death, or large change of income (if you already had a plan).

Q2: Are health plans on the Marketplace, government insurance?

A2: No! These are all plans offered by private health insurance companies. But they must all conform to the minimum essential health benefits stipulated by the ACA (Affordable Care Act).

Q3. Why would I use the Federal Marketplace to buy health insurance, as apposed to going direct to a health insurance company?

A3: First a reminder that all plans, whether on or off the Marketplace, are ACA plans, also known as Obamacare.

So the reasons to buy a plan from the Marketplace are: Subsidy – this is the cornerstone of the ACA, to make health insurance “affordable” for people with low incomes who could not previously afford health insurance, or those with pre-existing conditions who were either refused health insurance in the past, or charged a higher premium because of their health issues. The only place where you can buy a plan AND get a subsidy is through the Marketplace!

Cost – Plans on the Marketplace are less expensive than plans off the Marketplace!

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So even if you don’t qualify for a subsidy, you can still buy a health insurance plan on the Marketplace. Many people don’t know this!

Q4: What are the income levels that qualify for a subsidy?

A4: Subsidy levels: Family of Income to qualify 1 $11,770 2 $15,930 3 $20,090 4 $24,250 each addn’l add $4,160

Income limit $47,080 $63,720 $80,360 $97,000 add $16,640

Q5: I’m confused by the above numbers!

Why is there an “income to qualify?”

A5: The State of Florida refused to take the extra Federal money that was offered to help Medicaid in our state. So if your income falls below the “income to qualify” you cannot get a subsidy! (Yes, it’s ridiculous, I agree, because these people are least able to afford health insurance!!

If you don’t qualify for a subsidy, your only choice is to try and get Medicaid. Contact the department of children’s and family services, online: http://www.myflorida. com/accessflorida/ Q6: So what does the “income limit” mean?

A6: If your gross income, falls between the, “income to qualify” and the “income limit” you are entitled to receive a subsidy from the Federal government to help pay for your private health insurance plan that you purchased on the Marketplace.

Q6: How do I determine what my subsidy will be?

A6: You can find this out either by calling the Marketplace at 800-318-2596 or going online to: https://www.healthcare.gov/ You will need to provide your gross income information, plus info about your family.

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Q7: How do I choose a health insurance plan from the Marketplace? Do I ask the person on the Marketplace to help me choose?

A7: You DO NOT rely on the people on the Marketplace to choose your health insurance plan because they are NOT licensed health insurance agents! They are simply called, “Navigators” who are people trained to determine if you qualify for a subsidy and what that amount is. You should definitely use a licensed health insurance agent to help you decide on a plan.

In order to help you, that agent will ask you questions such as the names of your doctors, Rx’s and any health information that will help select the plan that suits your health needs the best. It’s not always the cheapest plan that is best for you because a cheap plan can become very expensive if you have serious health issues!

Q8: Why would I buy a plan off the Marketplace, if Marketplace plans are lower in cost?

A8: If you have doctors who are important to you, your health insurance agent will check to see which plans they take. Some doctors are not in the network of a Marketplace plan. In that case, your agent will suggest a plan off the Marketplace because those plans typically have larger doctor networks. But if your income is such that you will receive a substantial subsidy by selecting a Marketplace plan, it may be advisable to change your doctors to those who do take that plan.

You may also email me questions, which I will both answer back to you and put in my next column. If you have a question, typically others have the same question!

Andrew Kramer

Licensed Health Insurance Agent for the State of Florida Email: perfect@gate.net Tel. 561-790-0108

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Dancing to Prokofiev and Ravel Art Ballet Florida Saturday, October 8 / 7:00 pm Sunday, October 9 / 7:00 pm Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Aventura, FL Dancing to Prokofiev and Ravel Art Ballet Florida Saturday, October 15 / 7:00 pm Sunday, October 16 / 3:00 pm Broward Center for the Performing Arts Florida Dance Education Organization Conference 2016 Oct. 20 - 22 page 35 Masquerade Gala South Florida Dance Company October 22, 2016 6 PM - 11 PM Fort Pierce, FL 34951 Northwest Florida Ballet Stars of American Ballet Thurs., Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

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Person of Interest/// Lissette Salgado

Lissette Lucas Founder/President

Shake the Ground & Universal Ballet Competition Assistant Director

Artistic Dance Center Miami, FL

Miami, Florida native, Lissette Salgado, studied with Liana Navarro, Judith Reece Newman and Marianna Alvarez. In 1985, Ms. Salgado was a finalist in the Prix de Lausanne Competition where she received utmost recognition, which led her to her joining the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. A year later she joined the Joffrey II dancers for two seasons. She had the privilege of working with Edward Villella and Allegra Kent in Concerto Barocco. As a result, Ms. Salgado was one of the first dancers offered a contract to join his company the Miami City Ballet.

In 1988, Ms. Salgado joined the Joffrey Ballet and danced as a Principle dancer with the company for seven years. Her roles included Balanchine’s Tarantella, Frederick Ashton’s Les Patinuers and La Fille Mal Gardee, Kurt Jooss’s The Green Table, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, Jiri Kylian’s Return to Strange Land, Gerald Arpino’s Light Rain and Viva Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. She also created the lead in the late Edward Stierle’s Lacrymosa and performed for Prince in Billboards. She has had the privllege to Perform for President George W. Bush Sr. at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Ms. Salgado also had the honor of working with world-renowned choreographers: William Forsyth, Jiri Kylian, Rudi

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van Dantzig, and Alonso King amongst others. In 1995, Ms. Salgado joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and performed lead roles in Bengt Jorgens’s Swedish Song and Anthony Tudor’s Leaves are Fading. Subsequently, she became a Principal dancer. Her main principal repertoire includes: John Neumeier’s Nutcracker in the role of Louisa, Toer van Schayk’s 7th Symphony, Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante and Ballo della Regina, Tchaikovsky’s Pas de Deux (coached by Truman Finney), Serenade and Concerto Barocco. Ms. Salgado was recognized for her role as Odette/Odile in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Juliet in Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo and Juliet, Beauty and Butterfly in David Nixon’s Beauty and the Beast and Butterfly, Lucy in Mark Godden’s Dracula.

As a renowned international guest artist, Ms. Salgado has performed with the Daring Project under the direction of Margo Sappington and Valentina Kozlova. She has also brought her role of Juliet to Florence, Italy with Teatro de Maggio Dance Company. In addition, Ms. Salgado was a guest artist with the ‘Stars of Canadian Ballet’ Company, touring Canada and performing in the Pan Am Summer Games Closing Ceremonies.

nipeg, Canada and was asked to join Artistic Dance Center in Miami as the Assistant Director, a position that she currently holds. In her experience, she has trained national winners of the Youth American Grand Prix and the American Dance Competition as well as staged classical and contemporary ballets for the school and company. In addition, Ms. Salgado has guest taught at the North Carolina School of the Arts, South Carolina Governor’s School of the Arts, Laguna Beach Dance Theater and Dillard High School for the Performing Arts. Furthermore, she has been invited to teach master classes and workshops as well as judge in statewide competitions.

As the Founder/President of Shake the Ground, The Ultimate Dance Competition and the sister company Universal Ballet Competition, her extensive experience and relationships with professionals in the industry has allowed Shake the Ground to expand on a national platform.

In 2016 Shake the Ground partnered with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City to present the JBS/STG Hip Hop Summer Intensive in NYC. Ms. Salgado and her husband David Lucas are the directors of this program, which brings together Hip Hop students from throughout the USA and internationally as well.

Ms. Salgado retired as a dancer in Win| 38 |

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Dance is on Demand for our 25th Anniversary Season ESTAMPAS PORTEÑAS TANGO DESEOS (DESIRES) Friday, November 25 at 8 pm Deseos salutes Argentina’s greatest artistic elements including the indomitable tango, the athletic malambo of the gauchos and musical styles that range from melancholy to joy. Deseos blends cutting-edge technology with flawless, emotive dance and ardent, soul-filled music.

Tickets start at $20

SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT THE STRAUSS SYMPHONY OF AMERICA

DIRTY DANCING THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE

Sunday, January 1 at 8 pm • Dreyfoos Hall

January 3-8, 2017 • Dreyfoos Hall

More celebratory than a glass of champagne, Salute to Vienna’s 20th Anniversary New Year’s Concert is a delight for the eyes and the ears. This New Year’s Day a stunning new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies will be performed by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, and ballet and ballroom dancers. Fall for the Blue Danube waltz all over again!

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is a record-breaking live theater sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” You’ll have the time of your life!

Presented by the Kravis Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

Tickets start at $27 Sponsored by Helene and Al Kaplan

Tickets start at $29 Sponsored by Margaretta Taylor

COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI WHAT THE DAY OWES TO THE NIGHT

BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIA BAHIA OF ALL COLORS

Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17-18 at 7:30 pm Rinker Playhouse • PEAK Series

Friday and Saturday, February 3-4

Born and raised in France with Algerian roots, Hervé Koubi is being hailed as one of Europe’s most distinctive choreographers. His company of 12 French-Algerian and West African male dancers makes its Florida debut with What the Day Owes to the Night, a stunning work resplendent with backflips, head spins and emotional intensity. Powerful imagery evocative of Orientalist paintings and the stone filigree of Islamic architecture accompanies the provocative performance.

Tickets $32

Rinker Playhouse • PEAK Series

TWYLA THARP: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Friday, February 17 at 8 pm • Dreyfoos Hall Twyla Tharp celebrates a half-century of dance with an evening of new work that premiered in 2015. The double bill begins with a vibrant fanfare followed by preludes and fugues, set to J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, while the final dance, Yowzie, is a humorous piece set to a jazzy score. The transcendent dancer and choreographer turns five decades of experience into living proof that time is her partner.

Tickets start at $20 Sponsored by The Chastain Charitable Foundation Jane M. Mitchell

REGGIE WILSON/FIST AND HEEL PERFORMANCE GROUP Friday and Saturday, May 5-6 Friday at 7:30 pm • Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Rinker Playhouse • PEAK Series Choreographer Reggie Wilson’s compelling new work, Citizen, investigates what it means to belong and not belong, probing the nuanced layers that lie beneath public versus private. His Brooklyn-based performance group boldly blends contemporary dance and African traditions, drawing from the movements of blues, slave and gospel cultures to create provocative works that both honor the past and break new ground.

Tickets $32

Friday at 7:30 pm • Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm Blending components of modern dance, classical ballet, martial arts, singing and percussion, Balé Folclórico da Bahia reflects the rich Afro-Brazilian heritage of the coastal state renowned for its flamboyant Carnival street party. From slave dances to the samba and from Angola-inspired capoeira to acrobatics, Bahia of All Colors is a power-packed culture clash of rhythmic sounds and riveting moves.

Tickets $35

TAJ EXPRESS THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL REVUE Wednesday, March 1 at 8 pm Dreyfoos Hall • PEAK Series Taj Express explodes with the boisterous sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the bold spirit of the Mumbai-based movie industry that has entertained billions for generations with swirling color and sensational choreography. Through a seamless fusion of film, joyful dance, live music and magnificent costumes, this turbo-charged production celebrates deep traditions and emerging trends.

Tickets start at $15

PEAK Series performances have been made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis

Choose your seat at the Center’s official website kravis.org or call 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471 Group Sales: 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304 Tickets currently on sale to Kravis Center donors and will go on sale to the public October 1. To become a donor visit kravis.org/membership or call 561.651.4320.