ANNOUNCEMENT

Just to let everyone know, we’re currently in the works of shifting the site to a new server. What this means is instead of typing in the whole http://pdstyle.wordpress.com you’ll only have to type something much simpler, such as thepdstyle.com

Easy to remember, right?

You’ll see minor changes in site layout every so often, starting with the banner, and then the updation of each of the separate pages. We went through a couple of iterations of making a new banner, and I think this one up now will be the one used in the new server.

ALSO, thank you to all to everyone active on this website (meaning you post comments!), this definitely means theres an audience out there that appreciates the work we put into maintaining this community website. You can also put you random comments about your team events, and improvements to the site on the FORUM page of this site. Right now its just a running log of comments, but in the new server, it will be turned into a fully functional MINI Forum — bbcode enabled, too!

FINALLY, we are still looking for writers/community liaisons to report about their local dance community. If you would like to be a part of the pD_style web team, send us an e-mail at projectd.nj@gmail.com with the title, pD_style – I’M IN!

thanks! you guys rock!

—Myron

project: EC history

Another dance team?!

No! It’s something better! With the rise and advent of new teams and the evolution of established teams in our respective areas, our dance community is finally becoming a….DANCE Community. But how do you keep track of knowing who is known for what? How do you know what team came from who? How are new teams going to be understood by established teams? Simply put, how will every team understand each other and what they’re all about?

THE ANSWER

We here at pDstyle felt that with the rate our community is growing, the timing could not have been any better to establish an ongoing chronicle to constitute our community history. An idea first suggested by Tristan Cabalar of the Hip Hop Dance Association, the calling was to organize an open book of dance community history that encompasses the beginnings of teams, their milestones, breakups, resolutions, and major developments. Eventually, the need for history necessitated action to be executed.

Our proposal is to create a project that will collect all of the historical background of every dance team represented in the East Coast, that will accurately document the connections between different EC communities, and will be continuously documented on this website under the link entitled: EC HISTORY (coming soon!) The forefront of this project will be headed by our very own, Angelita Del Rosario! *claps*

How can you help?

Two ways. If you would like to be included into our historical log, please email us your most accurate team history to angelitaadr@gmail.com

Include…

• How your team first started and began
• Any lines of relation/communication established between your team and others
• Did the team break off? Did it consolidate and absorb another team?
• Has the name been changed?
• Milestones for the team, etc.

Or if you see Gigi on an almost daily basis, then definitely don’t be shy to come up to her and talk about your team history! (She’ll be curious! I promise!)

The success on this project is really dependent on you, the dancer, the team, and the community.

NJ Class Schedule: July 11-12, 2009

As always, there are a ton of classes going on this weekend.  Here’s a few:

SATURDAY, JULY 11:

Project D will be holding classes at Step By Step Dance Studio in Bergenfield, NJ from 1-3 PM.  Continuing the collabos are Miguel Patawaran & Mark Cimafranca (1-2 PM, Beginner / Intermediate) and Ayano Tokunaga & Golda Gozum (2-3 PM, Intermediate / Advanced).  Classes are $10 pre-registered, $12 @ the door.  Check the flyer and the Facebook group for details:

PROJECT D Company Hip-Hop Classes

Also in Bergenfield, Rhythmology will be hosting classes @ Creative Image Studio from 12:30-5 PM.  Featured choreographers are Will Barrientos from 12:30-2 PM, Jorge Aguas from 2-3:30 PM, and Krysty Tobias from 3:30-5 PM.  Classes are $8 each, or $15 for all 3.   Check the flyer and the Facebook group for details:

Rhythmology Hip-Hop Workshops

SUNDAY, July 12:
Fr3sh Dance Co. will be holding another set of “Recession Special” classes – only $5 per class!  This Sunday’s class, which will be held at AIM Dance Academy in Matawan, NJ, will be taught by Jansen Nacion & Mark Salud from 3:30-5 PM.  Check the Facebook event for details, and check out some of the previous classes:

Fr3sh Dance Co. Workshops

As always, keep checking pDStyle.wordpress.com for all your East Coast dance info – workshops, special events, and overall awesomeness.  And if you’ve got something you think should be on the blog, let us know!  E-mail projectd.nj@gmail.com with the goodness.

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New England Master Class: Nick Demoura

Nick Demoura is one of LA’s most accomplished choreographers, having taught at various venues such as Millenium Dance Complex and The Edge, choreographed for artists such as New Kids On The Blokck & Jojo, and even taught at Monsters of Hip Hop.  This Monday, Nick is returning home to Massachusetts, with a series of classes at Artistic Dance Studio in Westport, MA.  Slots are limited, so if you haven’t already grabbed one, sign up!

What: Nick Demoura Workshops

Where: Artistic Dance Studio – 133 State Rd, Westport MA

When: Monday, July 6 – 3:00-5:30 PM

Damage: $50 for 2 classes

Details: Faceook Event

fr3sh master class with Kyle Hanagami

This Wednesday, July 8, Fr3sh will be hosting a Recession Special Master Class with the one-and-only Kyle Hanagami!  From his time in Funkanometry SF to his current place with The Lost Kids, Kyle has taught in many places and influenced many dancers – and he’s returning to the East Coast this Wednesday.  This is one class not to be missed.  Props to Fr3sh for looking out for our wallets as well as our dance needs with this AMAZING Recession Special!

What: Fr3sh Master Class with Kyle Hanagami

Where: AIM Dance Academy – 25 Morristown Road, Matawan NJ

When: Wednesday, July 8 – 7:45-9:30 PM (7:45-8:00 Registration)

Damage: $12

Details: Facebook Event

SUMMER 2009 ROSTER for Project D

Thanks again for auditioning! Check back often for updated results!

http://pdstyle.wordpress.com/audition-info/thelist/results-for-summer-2009/

Videos to leak soon!

NJ class schedule: june 20-21

As always, there are a ton of classes going on this weekend.  Here’s a few:

SATURDAY, JUNE 20:

Project D will be holding classes at Step By Step Dance Studio in Bergenfield, NJ from 1-3 PM.  Continuing the collabos are Melissa Garing & Steven Armendi (1-2 PM, Beginner / Intermediate) and Jeff Laconico & AJ Delegra (2-3 PM, Intermediate / Advanced).  Classes are $10 pre-registered, $12 @ the door.  Check the flyer and the Facebook group for details:

PROJECT D Company Hip-Hop Classes

Also in Bergenfield, Rhythmology will be hosting classes @ Creative Image Studio from 12:30-5 PM (4.5 hours!  Whoa!!!).  Featured choreographers are Ed Escaro from 12:30-2 PM, Krystle Tiburcio from 2-3:30 PM, and Mikey Tabuzo from 3:30-5 PM.  Classes are $8 each, or $15 for all 3.   Check the flyer and the Facebook group for details:

Rhythmology Hip-Hop Workshops

SUNDAY, June 21:
Fr3sh Dance Co. will be holding its third week of “Recession Special” classes – only $5 per class!  (A good deal in these tough times… especially for such amazing choreographers!)  This Sunday’s class, which will be held at AIM Dance Academy in Matawan, NJ, will be taught by Amanda Suk (Fr3sh, E.P.I.C. Motion Co-Artistic Director) & Shoey Sun (E.P.I.C. Motion Co-Artistic Director) from 3:30-5 PM.  Check the Facebook event for details, and check out some of the previous classes:

Fr3sh Dance Co. Workshops

As always, keep checking pDStyle.wordpress.com for all your East Coast dance info – workshops, special events, and overall awesomeness.  And if you’ve got something you think should be on the blog, let us know!  E-mail projectd.nj@gmail.com with the goodness.

event recap: body rock 2009 (featuring fr3sh alumni)

Out on the West Coast, another important dance event played out this past Saturday: Body Rock.  Started as Bustagroove 10 years ago, Body Rock has become one of California’s iconic events.  PDStyle’s Myron Merced & Ken Estrellas caught up with Fr3sh alumni Kristina Latonio (SGBM) & Karlo Soria (PAC Modern), & frequent East Coast visitor Brian Puspos (SoReal Cru) after the event to get their opinions, shoutouts, and reflect on good times here on the East Coast.  Check out the video below:

event recap: world of dance NYC

This past Saturday, at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC, World of Dance Tour made its East Coast debut, complete with massive exhibitions & competitions.  Props to everyone who came out, but ESPECIALLY big props to Project D for taking second place!!!  Take a look at the vids (videos courtesy of BloggingABDC & pinoiboirich):

First Place: Studio One

Second Place: Project D!!!

Third Place: Rhythm City

Because You Should Know: Buddha Stretch

Much has been said about the different styles of dance in our scene – popping, locking, tutting, waving, bboying, house, wacking / punking, choreography, the list goes on.  However, we shouldn’t forget, at the heart of everything – dance is dance.  Check this out:

Buddha Stretch was one of the pioneers for choreography as we know it today.  He was the very first choreographer to teach hip-hop in a mainstream dance studio – New York’s Broadway Dance Center – in 1989.  (Longer than many of us have been alive!)  Dancers of his generation weren’t confined to one style, and that’s what made them great.

“Do what the music dictates… That’s what defines me, the MUSIC…”

Buddha Stretch’s Bio @ BDC

NJ to NYC

This Saturday and Sunday, NJ and NYC will be bringing you a lot of options for dance! Click the JUMP for this weekend’s tour de jour of DANCE!

East Coast Dance Competition 2009 Recap

So if you weren’t in DC this last weekend, you were definitely missed out!  Culture Shock, Washington, DC, held its 6th annual East Coast Dance Competition at the Warner Theatre.