It's Back! Move Your Body Like a Snake... Belly Dance!

Move Your Body Like a Snake... Belly Dance!

October 25th 2012

6:15pm

$14

RSVP HERE

Studio 1831 1831 Brandywine St
Art Museum Area

Enjoy the mystery and sensuous beauty of an age-old performance art by learning to belly dance, also known as danse orientale, danse du ventre, raqs sharqi, etc. Below are descriptions of classe offered by Studio 1831. Belly Dance Class level I Especially designed for beginners and for those who want to brush up on basic technique. Students learn the basic moves most often seen in Cabaret/Egytian style belly dance. Moves include shoulder and hip shimmies, hip drops and lifts, snake hips and figure-eights, rib circles and rib drops, as well as basic dance posture and arm placement. Wear comfortable clothing and slippers/dance shoes or bare feet.

THIS SATURDAY!!!

Philadelphia Ethical Society

1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

FREE Workshops All Day!!!

$5 (Evening Events)

10 am-11:30 pm

DANCERS AND NON-DANCERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME

***CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY***

DETAILS...

Philadelphia Dance Day is a nonprofit festival featuring free workshops, live performances from some of the city’s best-known instructors and a huge evening dance party. The goal is to unite the community in celebrating dance as a powerful platform for creative expression and physical activity.

***CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO***

All dance enthusiasts – regardless of experience or even coordination – are invited to take part in the fun. There will be something for everyone, from creative movement for preschoolers to hip-hop for all ages. Participants will tour studios around the city to sample free workshops during the afternoon, then come together in the evening for the main event at the historical Ethical Society Building on Rittenhouse Square. A $5 entrance fee gets you the evening festivities which kick off with a huge Zumba party, followed by more lessons and open social dancing. Volunteer instructors and well-respected dance groups in the city will also put on a performance showcase.

LIVE, LOVE, DANCE

"Dance is the only art in which 

we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made."

*Ted Shawn*

WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY

Let's Dance! 

ROUND TWO!

Dance Party, Bonfire and Drum Circle!

Friday, June 20, 2012

10:00 PM

Red House Boutique

3733 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA

 ***Click Here to Join Us***

Dance in the black-light basement, imbibe in the showroom and Art and Craft table, or head out back for the bonfire!

BYOB

Bring a bottle if you choose, this event is BYOB.

Agenda

The fun starts at 10 and ends at 3 am!

Cost

The cover for this event is $5

LIVE,LOVE,DANCE

“To dance, put your hand on your heart

and listen to the sound of your soul.”

- Eugene Louis Faccuito

WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY

Philly Dancehall Sweat

ALL DANCE LEVELS WELCOME,

NO DANCE BACKGROUND NEEDED!

***CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS*** 

 

Time: 3:00-4:00pm and 4:15-5:30pm (TAKE BOTH!)

***CLICK HERE PRE-REGISTER & SAVE!!!***

What is Dancehall? ~ a Caribbean Street dance that is all about confidence, and attitude. This style of dance includes elements of African, Hip-Hop, House, Zouk, Salsa, and Jamaican Folklore. The Flava style is creative, expressive, fun, and the music takes you away. Dancehall Flava dance can be seen in videos by artist such as Beyonce, Rihanna, M.I.A., and Sean Paul.

THIS MEET UP HAS BEEN CANCELED

African Dance Class

with Live Drumming

THIS MEET UP HAS BEEN CANCELED

All Dance levels welcome!

MEET UP AT 2:45PM CLASS STARTS AT 3PM

CLICK HERE TO JOIN US

Cost: $10 (Great Price!)

Where: Studio 34

Description: African Dance with live African Drumming: will include traditional and contemporary dance styles (Bijagos, Balanta, Fula, and Manjaco) from Guinea Bissau. African Dance is a great way for people to enjoy themselves while having an amazing workout and learning a facet of culture from Guinea Bissau.

Organizers Note* I have taken African classes for years and was a part of a African Dance Company. I love African Dance it is exciting, expressive and dynamic. We will have a lot of fun.

THIS MEET UP HAS BEEN CANCELED

THIS MEET UP HAS BEEN CANCELED

Move Your Body Like a Snake... 

Belly Dance!

 

August 15th 2012

7:45pm

$14 class fee

***Click here to join us***

Studio 1831

1831 Brandywine St
Art Museum Area
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the mystery and sensuous beauty of an age-old performance art by learning to belly dance, also known as danse orientale, danse du ventre, raqs sharqi, etc. Below are descriptions of classe offered by Studio 1831.

Belly Dance Class level I

Especially designed for beginners and for those who want to brush up on basic technique. Students learn the basic moves most often seen in Cabaret/Egytian style belly dance. Moves include shoulder and hip shimmies, hip drops and lifts, snake hips and figure-eights, rib circles and rib drops, as well as basic dance posture and arm placement. Wear comfortable clothing and slippers/dance shoes or bare feet.

LIVE, LOVE, DANCE

"The body says what words cannot" - Martha Graham

WANNA DANCE?

WANNA DANCE?

 

*** JOIN OUR MEET GROUP!!!***

 I started this group for adults who love dance. We will take classes, attend shows, hit the dance clubs, and do all sorts of fun things together. Providing resources and support for anyone interested in dance through meet ups with other dance enthusiast.

This group is for EVERYONE! So, weather you have danced all your life, haven't danced in years or have never taken a dance class; Bust A Move Philly will feature events to suit different skill levels and interest.

LIVE, LOVE, DANCE

 The dance is strong magic. The dance is a spirit. It turns the body to liquid steel. It makes it vibrate like a guitar. The body can fly without wings. It can sing without voice. 

The dance is strong magic. The dance is life.
- Pearl Primus

 

 

 

 

 Ailey's Aisha Mitchell soars over the New York City skyline. Photo by Richard Calmes

Philadelphia Dance Day 2012

Philadelphia Ethical Society

1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

FREE Workshops All Day!!!

$5 (Evening Events)

10 am-11:30 pm

DANCERS AND NON-DANCERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME

***CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY***

DETAILS...

Philadelphia Dance Day is a nonprofit festival featuring free workshops, live performances from some of the city’s best-known instructors and a huge evening dance party. The goal is to unite the community in celebrating dance as a powerful platform for creative expression and physical activity.

***CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO***

All dance enthusiasts – regardless of experience or even coordination – are invited to take part in the fun. There will be something for everyone, from creative movement for preschoolers to hip-hop for all ages. Participants will tour studios around the city to sample free workshops during the afternoon, then come together in the evening for the main event at the historical Ethical Society Building on Rittenhouse Square. A $5 entrance fee gets you the evening festivities which kick off with a huge Zumba party, followed by more lessons and open social dancing. Volunteer instructors and well-respected dance groups in the city will also put on a performance showcase.

Learn and Perform Bollywood!!!

Learn and Perform Bollywood!!!

Welcome America Celebration

(On the Parkway)

Wednesday July 4th @2:30pm

(2 rehearsals and performance on July 4th) 

No Dance Experience Necessary

***CLICK HERE TO JOIN US AND FOR MORE DETAILS***

WORDS TO DANCE BY

LAST CHANCE! Join over 200 dancers in Largest Performance in Philly Fringe Festival History!

Join over 200 dancers in Largest Performance in Philly Fringe Festival History!

A Once in a lifetime opportunity to work with a world re-known choreographer in a record breaking  performance (Le Grand Continental) held on the historic steps of the 

Philadelphia Art Museum

 

Le Grand Continental Recruitment

 Monday June 25th 2012, 7:00p.m.

Philadelphia Ethical Society

1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN US

No dance experience needed 

About the Show
Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Émard shatters the distinctions between line dancing and contemporary dance, creating an extremely colorful and contagious 30-minute event. Created at Montréal's internationally renowned Festival TransAmériques (FTA) in 2009, Le Grand Continental originally featured sixty amateur dancers. Since then the show has tripled in size, most recently presented in the historic center of Mexico City with movement inspired by Latin social dancing. This time around, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival will host the largest presentation of its kind with 200+ performers of all ages and backgrounds, ranging in experience from professional dancers to pure amateurs. It will be a line dance extravaganza filled with contagious community spirit, a show not to be missed.

Join the Largest Performance in Festival History
We want the most diverse group possible from all over Philly, so that we can show off the talent, charisma, and personality that makes our city one-of-a-kind! If you are a dancer — professional, amateur, or someone who just loves moving (even if only in front of the mirror) — WE WANT YOU! Ages 10 and up are welcome to participate.

***READ MORE***

Dance Party, Bonfire and Drum Circle!

Let's Dance!

Dance Party, Bonfire and Drum Circle!

Friday, June 15, 2012

10:00 PM

Red House Boutique

3733 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Bust A Move and Mahogany Philly are going to get down at The Red House Boutique

 ***Click Here to Join Us***

Dance in the black-light basement, imbibe in the showroom and Art and Craft table, or head out back for the bonfire!

BYOB

Bring a bottle if you choose, this event is BYOB.

Agenda

The fun starts at 10 and ends at 3 am!

Cost

The cover for this event is $5

Mahogany Philly Launch Party

Cocktails, Free Food... Fancy & Fabulous!

Mahogany Philly is Throwin' a Par-tay and your

invited!!!

Sunday June 17th @ 3pm

The cost for this event is $5. Don't forget extra cash for the cocktails...

Details

7165 Lounge formerly North by Northwest

7165 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

 

Time for some classy couture and those fabulous heels! Our friends at Mahogany Philly are having a afternoon launch party

and they have invited Bust A Move Philly to come party down with them!

Mahogany Philly has grown tremendously in six months...

let's help them celebrate !

The DJ will be spinning our favorite hits, the bar will be serving up divine cocktails, and we'll even have small plates available for free.

Attire

We're dressing things up a bit! This is the perfect time to wear your favorite cocktail dress or swanky sexy. Gentlemen, obey your ladies, this isn't your average party. Dress to impress.

***Click Here to Join Us***
Bring a Friend!

We're celebrating Mahogany style and everyone is invited!

Need to contact us prior to the event? Email Bustamovephilly@gmail.com or info@mahoganyphilly.com.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 Episode 2 : LA Auditions Recap

So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 Episode 2 : 

LA Auditions Recap

Episode 2, LA Auditions, wasn't spectacular as episode 1, New York and Dallas Auditions, But, there were a few highlights that I want to share with you all. There was a Hipster, Surfer and Tap Dancer, all in one. A guy who danced in a giant hoop. And a fabulous set of twins. Lets review, shall we?

These twins were so much fun to watch. So much so that I believe they should have there own reality show. I would tune in to watch them and there over the top antics every week.

I haven't been to the circus in many, many years. As, I'm sure, many of us over a certain age can say. But, if this is what circus acts look like now. I'll buy a front row ticket.

I never knew that ADHD and a mustache could be so cute. If he makes it he will definitely have the female vote. And it doesn't hurt that he a surfing and a great dancer.

Will be watching next week, will be twitting during the show. What were your favorites of the LA auditions?

So You Think You Dance Season 9 Premier : The Recap

 So You Think You Dance Season 9 Premier : The Recap

Exciting, Dynamic and Touching are just a few words to describe the first episode of  So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 which premiered Thursday, May 24th. This episode featured the New York and Dallas auditions. There were many talented dancers that got a golden ticket straight to the next round in Las Vegas and there were plenty that needed to rethink there career goals. But, there were a few stand out auditions that wowed, shocked and even made me shed tear. 

The first was Shafeek Westbrook from Philly. A Breaker, Popper and self described Flipper he auditioned in New York and WOWED the judges with amazing flips and power moves. He "moved like silk" as one judge described. His audition was captivating. He represented his city to the fullest and I can't wait to see what he does in Vegas.

Bree Hafen is a mother of two adorable children and a beautiful dancer. She credits being a Wife and Mother for giving her the confidence to audition in Dallas. With her two little ones watching she danced her heart out and sealed her place in the next round. In the most adorable moment on the show her two year daughter takes the stage, dancing with control and grace, bringing the audience to there feet.

The most touching audition was from Jarell Rochelle (Yes, it rhymes) His goal is to dance his best for his mother before goes blind due to a disease that is slowly taking away her sight. He danced with such beauty and spirit. He deeply moved the audience and judges. His Mother shed tears of joy as she handed her son his ticket to Vegas.

Those were a few of my favorite auditions. What did you think for the first episode of SYTYCD Season 9? What were your favorite auditions?

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

That's Right! It's Giveaway Time!!!

Bust A Move Philly wants to give it's readers and members a chance to win to 2 FREE tickets to 

Helium Night Club to see (your choice of) Comedian.
Spend a evening laughing, clapping and having a great time on Bust A Move Philly!!!

Godfrey "Zoolander

Bret Ernst "Weeds"

 Here's what you need to do to enter. 

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4 quick and easy steps 

 1. Leave a comment on this post

 2. Be a member of Bust A Move Philly on Meet up.com (It's Free)  *JOIN HERE* 

3. Like our Facebook page  *LIKE HERE*

4. Follow Us onTwitter@BustAMovePhilly

Greg Fitzsimmons "Sirius Radio" & "Conan"

Chad Daniels "The Late Late Show"

You must complete all steps to enter. A winner will be chosen on Wednesday May 30th 2012.