Dance & Fitness
March 2017
Erika Rivere & Dance 2B Fit
“High Level of Energy and Enthusiasm”
Delicious Dinner Recipes Easy to make, fewer calories
Black History is American History
The Black Cyclone 1st Black American Cyclist
Beauty and Fashion ”All Things Spring”
Adia Hollist Power and Passion Exclusive with Paula Nunez Artistic Director of Tampa City Ballet II
Dancer: Adia Hollist Photography by: JMacPhotography
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Exclusive with Paula Nunez
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Delicious Dinner Recipes
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Artistic Director of Tampa City Ballet II
Easy to make, fewer calories Erika Rivere & Dance 2B Fit “High Level of Energy and Enthusiasm”
Beauty and Fashion
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Destination Cambodia
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Black History is American History
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Be Inspired
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5 Star Schools in Georgia & Hawaii
The Black Cyclone Natalie McArthur
Johnny “G” the Spin 82 Legends Master
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Photography -Shannon Cordero
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Editor’s Note
Celebrating Anniversaries “Thank goodness for anniversaries as it allows us to focus on our accomplishments and celebrate the fact that we made it!”
fit and eating right? If your answer is that you have nothing to celebrate because you have not reached your fitness goals by way of your New Year’s resolution, then please read my next statement carefully.
My husband and I recently celebrated our 10year wedding anniversary. As we reflected on the decade we took stock of all our accomplishments to include our most precious gifts, our three children. We looked into each other’s eyes, hugged, and whispered words that reinforced how valuable we are to each other. Thank goodness for anniversaries as it allows us to focus on our accomplishments and celebrate the fact that we made it! It’s about giving ourselves a high five and a meaningful pat on the back for overcoming the trials and tribulations of life. Having said that I have a question for you. What are you celebrating about being
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The fact that you have taken steps to better your life is an accomplishment. Goals are first set by identifying what you want to achieve, implementing the plan, and then physically doing the work. So, if you have joined a fitness club, created a home gym, pop in an exercise DVD, or walk every day, then you are well on your way to achieving your goal. If you now drink water instead of sweet tea, only eat cookies once a week, and prep your meals on Sunday nights, you are ahead of the game. Remember anniversaries, whether it is 30 days or 10 years, the journey in between takes time, perseverance and a lot of patience during the process. Now, let me ask you that question again. What are you celebrating about being fit and eating right? Send us your anniversary success response to blaizedance@gmail.com (titled “My Fit Anniversary”) and we will post your story in our next issue. No matter how big or small your accomplishment it can encourage someone to continue with their journey. In this issue, we have a lot in store for you as we celebrate All Things Spring, Black History is America’s History, Adia Hollist - Power and Passion, and Women in Business, Erika Rivere and Dance 2B Fit “High Level of Energy and Enthusiasm”. We hope that you are inspired by these articles as you walk in the plans that the creator has for your life.
In honor of International Women’s Day 2017, I’m sharing my space with Alison Overholt, the first woman Editor-in-Chief for ESPN Magazine and espnW (her title now changed from Editor of espnW to Editor-in-Chief )
If you have a story that you would like to share, inbox us at blaizedance@gmail.com. You may be featured in our next issue! Images by BlaizeDance, Inc. Image of Alison Overholt, Google Images. Photography of Constance, Jean Pierre Dillard of Design Director at ProjectEdPg.
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Contributors EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Constance Blaize-Shorter FOUNDERS Constance Blaize-Shorter Joseph W. Shorter III GRAPHIC DESIGNER Joseph W. Shorter III CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Vanessa Shorter Alexis Trujillo
Special Thanks Photographer’s Jim McCulloch-http://www.modelmayhem.com/JMacPhotography Florida Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq.- Guest Destination Photographer Florida Wavebreak Media via Yayimages International Jordan Matter- https://www.jordanmatter.com/ New York (Dancers Among Us Image) BlaizeDance, Inc. Photo Team International Christian McArthur - Guest Destination Photographer HI (Images of Natalie McArthur in Be Inspire)
Laura H. Shorter
Photography: Frankie Benjamin Photography (Photo of Model: Kylah Gibre)
Launchland Samuel
Dance Staging Choreography and Direction
Janet Samuel
BlaizeDance, Inc. Team
Sylvia O’Mard, Esq.
Joseph Shorter
AMB. Rupert J. Blaize
Paula Nunez, Artistic Director of Tampa City Ballet II & America’s Ballet School
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
https://www.facebook.com/AmericasBallet/
Constance Blaize-Shorter
http://tampacityballet.org/about/
Jovette Muniz
Jean Pierre Dillard of Design Director at ProjectEd NJ
Dr. Lawanda Ford Johnson BlaizeDance, Inc. Team Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq. Natalie McArthur ON THE COVER Adia Hollist, Dancer of Tampa City Ballet II Hair by Barbara Roberts, Adia’s mother Makeup by Ashlee Small, Owner at Lovelee Looks, LLC Photography by Jim McCulloch-http:// www.modelmayhem.com/JMacPhotography
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We are seeking the following individuals to join our team. Freelance Writers, Editors, Journalist and Bloggers (bloggers must have social media platform) in the following areas: Dance, Dance Fitness, Beauty and Fashion (designers, makeup artist, hair stylist, image consultants), destinations, nutrition, and network and mobile technology. Send your resume and portfolio (paper or digitally) to blaizedance@gmail.com. Title your email (Open Team Position).
by Constance Blaize-Shorter
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Destination Cambodia
Complimentary image: Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq.
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Complimentary image: Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq.
Cambodia This is a traditional dance show put on by the Cambodian Living Arts on Stage. They are a non-for-profit devoted to keeping Cambodian performance art alive. Many of their people were killed in the genocide and their elders have passed this knowledge down through generations. Although the stories are sad the costumes are extremely beautiful. Complimentary Image: Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq.
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Complimentary image: Sandra Harrell Ransdell, Esq.
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The Juilliard School
Dance, Drama, and Music
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JMac-Photography
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Adia Hollist Power and Passion
Adia Hollist spoke to us in our April 2016 article “Tampa City Ballet II”. We asked Adia what advice she had for young dancers her age, this is what she said; “To keep pushing yourself and you will see progress.” To date, Adia continues to take her own advice as her schedule is packed with auditions, shows and preparing herself for whatever dance brings her way. She undoubtedly is a focused teenager and has a clear path to her goals. We are proud to have her as our cover model, as our photographer, Jim McCulloch, captures her beauty, strength, and tenacity in classic Downtown Ybor City.
“She has taught me that dancing is not only about technique but about artistry and being a storyteller.”
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The TCBII Journey Adia, how did you find out about the scholarship that TCBII was offering? Adia: When I started training at the American Ballet School. When you received the scholarship, how did it change your life? Adia: It gave me a chance to train every day doing what I love even though I couldn't afford the classes. I didn’t have to worry about anything else. I was able to just focus on my training. What has Paula Nunez taught you about being a dancer? Adia: She has taught me that dancing is not only about technique but about artistry and being a storyteller. What has she taught you about life? Adia: That no matter what is given to you if you work hard you will succeed. What was the first choreographed piece by Paula that you performed? Adia: Pablo Disaster. Would you like to co-choreograph a piece with Paula one day? Adia: Yes, I would love to one day.
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