NYCDA

NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:16:00 +0000

Make your plans to attend the NYCDA Summer Dance Intensive, August 2-15....hosted at NYC's famous LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. The Intensive is open to all dancers ages 14-19. This is a full immersion into the BEST of NYC dance! Come take advantage of all the GREAT things NYC has to offer. Application deadline is Apirl 9th. Don't miss out!

Check out the Summer Intensive Highlights Video....posted on our Facebook fan page - http://TwitPWR.com/Fng/

NYCDA- Chicago 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0000

NYCDA Chicago was incredible!!

Congratulations to all of the studios and dancers that attended! You were all FANTASTIC!

Special congrats to our Critic's Choice Winners:

Mini: "Dream" - Young Dance Academy

Junior: "Grace" - Inspire School of Dance & "Smooth Criminal" - Young Dance Academy

Teen: "View From Here" - Extensions Dance Co. & "Control" - Northland School of Dance

Senior: "Falling Slowly" - Northern Force Dance Company, "Ex Lover" - Northland School of Dance & "The Earth Underneath" - Dancer's Edge

For more information

NYCDA Dancers in Dance Spirit Magazine Cover Model Search 2009!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:36:00 +0000

All Three Top Finalists for Dance Spirit Magazine’s ‘Cover Model Search 2009’ contest, Nicole Knudson, Ida Saki, and Kamille Upshaw are all New York City Dance Alliance dancers!

Your votes will decide which of these girls will be on the cover of Dance Spirit’s October 2009 issue!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

SYTYCD's Sonya Tayeh at NYCDA Finale!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:11:00 +0000

New York City Dance Alliance is excited to welcome 'So You Think You Can Dance' choregrapher, Sonya Tayeh, as a SPECIAL GUEST this July - for our 2009 Summer Workshop. She will also be joining our Guest Faculty next season! Keep checking back for more updates about our 4-day Summer Workshop!

You want more information about NYCDA's 4-day workshop this summer?

JUST CLICK HERE!

FUN FLASHBACK (Especially for SYTYCD Fans)!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +0000

1997 was a very good year for New York City Dance Alliance! In '97, A young Randi Lynn Strong (Randi Evans, now a top 20 finalist on the hit show 'So You Think You Can Dance'!) was our 1997 NYCDA National Female Junior Outstanding Dancer! She was in good company! Nick Lazzarrini (SYTYCD's Season 1 winner!) was her counterpart as the 1997 NYCDA National Male Junior Outstanding Dancer! That same year, Danny Tidwell (SYTYCD's Season 3 1st Runner Up!) was 1st Runner-up to Nick, with Travis Wall (Season 2 1st Runner Up!) in the wings! We've truly watched them all grow up! (Above right: Randi, posed with Joe and prima ballerina Leslie Browne.)

Nearly $320,000 in College Scholarships at NYCDA Summer 4-Day Workshop!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0000

The NEW YORK CITY DANCE ALLIANCE continues its commitment to education with this exciting new COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP program. 2009 Summer Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to audition for nearly $320,000 in scholarship funds. Find out all the information that you will need by clicking below!

Click Here!

Lanteri NY National Video Commercial Contest #3

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:59:00 +0000

Here's your chance to create your own COMMERCIAL for Lanteri NY! Showcase YOUR talent and OUR dancewear! You get to produce, direct, cast, style, shoot, edit, and even STAR in your own commercial! Click below for ALL of the information you need to know about entering. We can't wait to see all of your creativity!

NYCDA Congratulates SYTYCD Contestants!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:11:00 +0000

NYCDA CONGRATULATES ALL OF OUR ALUMNI IN THE TOP 20 FINALISTS FOR 'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE'!!

Randi Evans, UT - NYCDA NATIONAL WINNER
Kayla Radomski, CO - NYDA NATIONAL WINNER
Brandon Bryant, FL
Karla Garcia, MD
Jason Glover, CA
Evan Kasprzak, MI
Jeanine Mason, FL
Ade Obayomi, AZ
Paris Torres, WA
Ashley Valerio, AZ

We are sad to see Paris go, but we are so proud of her!

Special 'Shout Out' to CJ, Deanna, Natalie, & Ryan!

Congratulations guys! You’ll always be a part of our New York City Dance Alliance Family!

Click below to see the TOP 20 OPENING NUMBER, choreographed by Shane Sparks!

Top 20 SYTYCD Contestant Past NYCDA National Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0000

We are so proud of all the NYCDA dancers that have come so far and been such a success on 'So You Think You Can Dance'! ANOTHER NYCDA alumni, Randi Evans, is now a Top 20 Contestant on the hit show 'So You Think You Can Dance'! Randi got her start right here with New York City Dance Alliance, winning the National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer award in 1997. That same year, the male winner of the NYCDA National Junior Outstanding Dancer award was Nick Lazzarini, who went on to become SYTYCD's Season 1 WINNER!! CONGRATULATIONS Randi and Nick and all the NYCDA stars of 'So You Think You Can Dance'! You make us all here at NYCDA very proud!

Click below to see the video of Randi and Evan's Top 20 performance on 'So You Think You Can Dance'!

SYTYCD Top 20 Contestant Kayla Radomski at NYCDA!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Want to know where So You Think You Can Dance Top 20 contestant Kayla got her start? Right here at NYCDA!!! She was our National Junior Outstanding Dancer in 2004. Here are a few pictures of her from her days with New York City Dance Alliance.

Kayla at 8 years old with Joe.

Kayla taking class at the NYCDA Nationals!

New Taja Commercial for Lanteri NY!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:52:00 +0000

NYCDA 2009-2010 Tour Dates!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:33:00 +0000

Here are some fun facts about Mike Schulster, one of our tap teachers. He is the co-creator and choreographer of the Rock-n-Roll dance show"Revolution." You can learn more about the show at Revolution's MySpace Page and Revolutiontheshow.com.

Born: Long Island NY

Family: In the middle of 5 children, 2 Boys and 3 Girls

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Movie: Deer Hunter

Favorite Book: Once and Future King

Favorite TV Show: Sopranos

Favorite Place In The World: NYC

Do you have any pets? A dog

Pets names: McCartney

Age Started Dancing: 8

Greatest Influence in Dance: Gregory Hines and Mick Jagger

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Individuality

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? Each student going home feeling like they could perform my tap combo and being able to call themselves a "tapper."

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Confidence in their own choices.

Do you have dreams? Tap shoes for all :)

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:43:00 +0000

Here is a continuation of the fun faculty facts. Here is some fun information about one of our jazz teachers, AC Ciulla. He has won an Emmy and been nominated for a Tony for his great choreography. He has enjoyed a great career and find out more about him by reading on!!!!

Born: April 23

Favorite Food: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Favorite Movie: The Man In The Moon

Favorite Book: Oh, The Places You'll Go! by: Dr Seuss

Favorite TV Show: Y&R soap :))

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Place In The World: Italy (so far)

Age started dancing: 14

Greatest influence in dance: My teachers!

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Passion, Style and Technique (In that order)

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? Really just to give the students a class that they can get lost in for that hour and hopefully after feel inspired.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Confidence about their individuality!

Do you have dreams? ah.. soooo many!

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Here are some fun facts about Danny Wallace, one of our amazing tap teachers. He has performed with "Tap Dogs" in Vegas and as an opening act for Leann Rimes. His latest project is "Tap The Map", where he and two of his friends drive around the country, hosting "in studio" tap workshops with the hope of keeping the art of tap alive and thriving. For more fun information read on!

Born: San Francisco, CA

Family: One brother a year younger then me and two amazing parents

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Movie: Scream

Favorite Book: No One Deserves To Be Here More Than You

Favorite TV Show: Lost

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Place In The World: The house I grew up in

Do you have any pets: Other then mice and roaches, I have a shih tzu

Pets names: Widdle

Age started dancing: 8

Greatest influence in dance: My tap teacher, Nina Ragio

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Hard workers, people that are open to learn, change and grow

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? Spreading my knowledge and love of tap dancing, and to inspire kids to try new things

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? More confidence then they came in with

Do you have dreams? Every night. And everyday.

Breaking News!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Breaking News for the NYCDA 15th Anniversary National Season Finale. The Sheraton NY has lowered our summer rate to $239 SDTQ with NO stipulations or minimum night stay. A one night deposit is still required, but this is effective immediately. All existing reservations will receive the rate reduction. The offer will run indefinitely - but could end at their discretion. So, make sure to book your room now!!!!

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Here are some facts for another one of our hip hop teachers, Tony Testa. He has choreographed and danced for Janet Jackson, danced with Britney Spears on the VMA's. He recently choreographed Season 1 of Nickelodeon’s “Dance on Sunset”, as well as a music video for Miranda Cosgrove, (icarly) and for Danity Kane’s “Making The Band 4” Tour. Currently, he is working on the half time shows for a new sport called Slamball. Want to know more about him? Just check out below.

Born: 3/31/87

Family: 2 younger bros

Favorite Food: pasta

Favorite Movie: "Special"

Favorite Book: "And Then There Were None"

Favorite TV Show: South Park

Favorite Color: Clear ;)

Favorite Place In The World: The house I grew up in

Do you have any pets: No

Age started dancing: 8

Greatest influence in dance: My Mom

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Hard work, dedication, love

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To inspire

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:45:00 +0000

Here are some fun facts about one of our tap teachers Chloe Arnold. She has performed in many shows including Debbie Allen's "Alex In Wonderland" at the Kennedy Center. She also choreographs for her own dance company "Syncopated Ladies." Find out more about Chloe at these great websites:
www.chloearnold.com
www.dctapfestival.com
www.latapfestival.com

Born: Washington, DC

Family: Sister - Maud Arnold maudarnold.com, Brother - Tadeo www.Cuerpaso.com

Favorite Food: Black Cod

Favorite Movie: Usual Suspects

Favorite TV Show: Law & Order

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Place In The World: Rio De Janeiro

Do you have any pets: No

Age started dancing: 6

Greatest influence in dance: Debbie Allen and Savion Glover

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Passion, musicality, clarity, and guts

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To inspire the students to find their connection to the Art of Tap Dance and to share with them and pass on my passion for Tap.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Knowing that you can achieve whatever you dream if you are willing to put the work in, and that there is something to learn from every style of dance. And that if you take the time to know where these styles came from and the Artists that helped shape the art, you will take the Art forward with even more inspiration.

Do you have dreams? So many!!! Create and perform in a Broadway Show, Film and TV show featuring Tap. Create Dance music videos where the Dancer is the star! Record an album where Tap is an instrument on the tracks. Get more people around the world to fall in love with Tap. Expand the DC Tap Festival and the LA Tap Festival so that more people around the world have funding to attend. Have millions of dollars so that I could make dance accessible to all people regardless of their socioeconomic status and own a dance center in New York City.

Pittsburgh Convention Music

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Here is the music that was used at the Pittsburgh Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Over The Pond" by The Album Leaf
Juniors - When A Man Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "I Don't Feel It Anymore" by William Fitzsimmons

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "On The Naure of Daylight" by Max Richter
Juniors - "You Appearing" by M83
Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Wild Is The Wind" by Nina Simone

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Fore' I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by Steve Miller Band
Teachers - "Angry Young Man" by Billy Joel

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Cool" by Snoop Dogg
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Here are some fun facts about the one and only Dana Wilson. If you don't know, Dana is one of our hip hop teachers with us. She has danced with and co-choreographed for Justin Timberlake and worked with Wade Robson on the newest Cirque Du Soliel show in Las Vegas. Read on to find out some more interesting things about her.

Birthday:July 21st

Hometown: Denver, CO

Family: I have the greatest mom in the world, an older sister (Adrienne, 25) who is in med school, and a younger brother (Taylor,19) who kicks butt!

Favorite Movie: Tough question... I am gonna go with "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy.

Favorite Book: The Life of Pi

Favorite Place In The World: Three way tie - my mom's house, Germany, and yes...LA.

Age started dancing: 3

Greatest influence in dance: I'm gonna go with... MUSIC

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Discipline, creativity, and soul.

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To teach something memorable (even if it is not a move).

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Inspiration and a smile!!

Keep checking back for more fun facts about other faculty members!!!!

St. Louis Convention Music

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:40:00 +0000

Here is the music that was used at the St. Louis Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "One Dove" by Antony And The Johnsons
Juniors - "Linda" by Martin Solveig
Minis - "I'm In Love" by Offer Nissim

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
Juniors - "Within You" by Ray LaMontagne
Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra

AC Ciulla:
Seniors/Teens - "Circus" by Britney Spears
Juniors/Minis - "Hope" by Idina Menzel
Teachers - "It Ain't Over (Cos I Need You)" by Laura Izibor & "I've Got The World On A String" by Tony B

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Fore' I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by the Steve Miller Band
Teachers - "Angry Man" by Billy Joel

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Better Then Me" by N.L.T.
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim

Fun Faculty Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:06:00 +0000

Every want to know some fun facts about the NYCDA faculty members? Here are some from Lauren Adams.

Nicknames: Lobs, Bisque, Pepper

Born: Detroit, Michigan

Family: Older half sister & brother: Alicia & Stephen. Younger brother & sister: Danny & Christina

Favorite Color: White

Favorite Food: So tough to pick just one favorite food! I'm going to go with: Spicy California Roll

Favorite Recording Artist This one is a no-brainer! Mario Spinetti

Hobbies: My new favs are Pilates and Meditation, and I always love going to the movies!!!

Favorite US City: New York City

Favorite International City: Vienna

Age started dancing: 7

Greatest influences in dance: Joe Lanteri, Suzi Taylor, Jason Parsons, Melissa Wolfe-Rosebro, Beth Goheen-such beautiful inspirations!

What do you think are the qualities of a good dancer? Openness, awareness, focus, energy, presence

As a teacher, what is your main goal each convention weekend? To encourage, and enlighten young artists along their journey, in whatever way I can.

What one thing would you like all young dancers to walk away with after each weekend workshop? Gratitude. For their own gifts and the gifts they've received from the other dancers and faculty.

Do you have dreams? I have dreams of seeing the world, someday having a baby or two, and realizing my many pet projects.

Orlando Convention Music

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:30:00 +0000

Here is the music that was used at the Orlando Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "Dust And Water" by Antony And The Johnsons
Juniors - "Linda" by Martin Solveig
Minis - "I'm In Love" by Offer Nissim
Teachers - "My Girl" by Animal Collective

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Relief" by Chris Garneau
Juniors - "Within You" by Ray LaMontagne
Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Wild Is The Wind" by Nina Simone

Danny Wallace:
Seniors/Teens - "Seventeen Years" by Ratatat
Juniors - "Grade Nine" by Bare Naked Ladies
Minis - "Dance To Drummer's Beat" by Unknown Artist
Teachers - "No Air" by Boyce Avenue

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Better Then Me" by N.L.T.
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim

Nationals Hotel Offer!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Time is running out!!! Make sure to book your rooms now! Only one day left to get the discounted rate for the 15^th Anniversary!!!

CLICK HERE!

Portland Convention Music

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:03:00 +0000

Here is the music that was used at the Portland Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Elephants" by Rachael Yamagata
Juniors - When A Man Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "Over The Pond" by Album Leaf

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Blue Would Still Be Blue" by Guillemots
Juniors/Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "Let It Be Me" by Ray LaMontagne

Andy Pellick:
Seniors/Teens - "Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?" by Fall Out Boy
Juniors/Minis - "Jimmy" by M.I.A.
Teachers - "Love Me (Acoustic)" by National Product

Danny Wallace:
Seniors/Teens - "Seventeen Years" by Ratatat
Juniors - "Grade Nine" by Bare Naked Ladies
Minis - "Dance To Drummer's Beat" by Unknown Artist
Teachers - "No Air" by Boyce Avenue

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Juniors - "Better Then Me" by N.L.T.
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "So Fly" by Slim